UPTET Books 2025: Check Subject Wise Books for Exam Preparation

Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test 2024 ( UPTET )

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Shikha Goyal
Updated on Sep 24, 2025 15:30 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

UPTET Books 2025: The Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) is conducted every year to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of teachers of Classes 1-8 in the schools of Uttar Pradesh. Every year lakhs of candidates appear for the UPTET exam. While the competition for the exam is stiff, it is highly important to refer to the right set of books for UPTET preparation. On this page, we have listed the subject-wise best UPTET Books for exam preparation. Candidates are advised to go through each UPTET Book mentioned below thoroughly to ensure that they ace the exam with optimum UPTET Preparation. However, before talking about the books to study, let us have a quick look at the UPTET Exam Pattern.

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  • UPTET Best Books 2025
  • UPTET Exam Pattern 2025
  • UPTET Best Books for Child Development and Pedagogy
  • UPTET Best Books for English Language
  • UPTET Best Books for Hindi Language
  • UPTET Best Books for Mathematics
  • UPTET Best Books for Environmental Studies
  • UPTET Best Books for Social Studies
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UPTET Best Books 2025

UPTET Best Books 2025 plays an important role in the candidate's preparation. Candidates are advised to go through each UPTET Book mentioned below thoroughly so that they can ace the exam with optimum UPTET preparation. We have mentioned UPTET Subject-wise Books 2025 which will prove very helpful in the candidate's preparation.

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UPTET Exam Pattern 2025

UPTET exam is conducted for two papers – Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates can appear in either or both papers. UPTET Exam Pattern 2025 differs for Paper 1 and 2. UPTET Paper 1 consists of questions from the following subjects:

  • Child Development and Pedagogy
  • Language-I (Hindi)
  • Language-II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit)
  • Mathematics
  • Environmental Studies

UPTET Paper 2 consists of questions from the following subjects:

  • Child Development and Pedagogy
  • Language-I (Hindi)
  • Language-II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit)
  • Mathematics and Science or Social Studies

Questions in Paper 1 are based on the topics prescribed in the syllabus for Classes 1-5. On the other hand, questions in Paper 2 are based on the topics prescribed in the syllabus for Classes 6-8.

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UPTET Best Books for Child Development and Pedagogy

Given in the table below are the most recommended UPTET Books for Child Development and Pedagogy subjects:

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Author

Publisher

UPTET Paper 1 Child Development & Pedagogy

Kiran Prakashan

Kiran Publication

CTET & TETs Child Development & Pedagogy (Paper I & II)

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UPTET Question Paper 2025

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UPTET Best Books for English Language

Given below are the recommended books for the English Language subject of the UPTET exam:

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Author

Publisher

English Language

Geeta Sahni

Pearson Publication

CTET & TETs English Language & Pedagogy Paper I & II

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Arihant Experts

Also Read: UPTET Mocktest 2025

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UPTET Best Books for Hindi Language

Given below are the recommended books for the Hindi Language subject of the UPTET exam:

UPTET Books

Author

Publisher

UPTET Hindi Language

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Diamond Power Learning

CTET & TETs Bhasha Hindi Paper I & II

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Arihant Experts

Also Read: 

UPTET Exam Date 2025

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UPTET Best Books for Mathematics

Check out important UPTET books for Mathematics below:

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Author

Publisher

Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations

RS Aggarwal

S Chand

CTET Central Teachers Eligibility Test CBSE Syllabus Teachers from Classes VI to VIII Mathematics & Science

Anita Srivastava and Babita Kumari

Sura College of Competition

Mathematics Exam Goalpost for CTET & TETs

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Wiley Publication

Also Read: UPTET Exam Pattern 2025

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UPTET Best Books for Environmental Studies

Check out important UPTET books for Environmental Studies below:

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Author

Publisher

Environmental Studies (EVS) Exam Goalpost for CTET and TET Exams, Class I-V

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Wiley Publication

Environmental Studies & Pedagogy for CTET & TETs

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Arihant Experts

Also Read: UPTET Syllabus 2025

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UPTET Best Books for Social Studies

Important UPTET books for Social Studies are mentioned below:

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Author

Publisher

Study Guide for CTET Paper 2 (Class 6 - 8 Teachers) Social Studies/Social Science with Past Questions 5th Edition

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Disha Publication

CTET 15 Practice Sets Social Science/Studies Class VI-VIII

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Arihant Experts

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Answered 2 days ago

The authority has not yet announced the UPTET Notification 2025 release date. It is expected to be released soon. It will be released in PDF format which comprises the details of the exam including the exam dates, application dates, steps to apply, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and m

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Kritika Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

In the UPTET exam, candidates are given four choices for every question. Candidates can check below the marking scheme:

UPTET Marking Parameters

Marks Allotted for Paper 1

Marks Allotted for Paper 2

Correct answer

+1

+1

Incorrect answer

0

0

Un-attempted question

0

0

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Ishita Kaur

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 months ago

No, there is no sectional time limit in the UPTET examination. Candidates have to complete the entire exam in a total of 2 hours and 30 minutes. That is, candidates can attempt any section as per their convenience within a total duration of 2.5 hours.

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Virajita Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

In the UPTET exam, the minimum qualifying marks for the General category is 60% and for the reserved categories (OBC, SC, ST) is 55%.  Have a look at the UPTET Qualifying Marks below.

Category

UPTET Qualifying Percentage

UPTET Qualifying Marks

General

60 per cent

90

SC/ST/OBC/Ex-S/PwD

55 per cent

82

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Gunjan Majumder

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

UPTET Paper 2 subjects are mentioned below:

  • Child Development and Pedagogy: 30 questions

  • Language I (Hindi): 30 questions

  • Language II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit): 30 questions

  • Mathematics and Science: 60 questions (for Maths/Science teachers)
       OR
       Social Studies – 60 questions (for Social Studies teachers

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Kritika Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

The duration of the UPTET (Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test) Paper 1 exam is 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes). Candidates who are aspiring to teach Classes 1 to 5 give the UPTET Paper 1 exam. It comprises five sections, namely Child Development and Pedagogy, Language 1 (Hindi), Language 2 (Eng

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Nitesh Pruthi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

In the UPTET exam 2025, each paper will contain 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). There is no negative marking in the UPTET exam.

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Shikha Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

The UPTET exam will be conducted in an offline mode (pen-and-paper-based test). That is, candidates will be provided with a physical question paper and an OMR sheet to mark their answers.

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Jasleen Jain

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, a candidate can make corrections to the application form. The authority provides a correction window facility. For this, candidates need to log in to the account and make necessary corrections within the stipulated time.

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Chanchal Shekhar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, a candidate can apply for both Papers 1 (Primary level) and Paper 2 (Upper primary level). Candidates need to pay the combined application fee and also select the both papers option while filling the application form.

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Manisha Singh

Contributor-Level 6

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