UPTET Preparation Tips 2025: Know Complete Strategy & Guide

Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test 2024 ( UPTET )

Rachit Kumar Saxena
Updated on Sep 24, 2025 14:22 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

UPTET Preparation Tips 2025: The UP Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) will conduct the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2025 exam and the notification will be released soon. Qualifying for the exam becomes easy with the right preparation strategy such as know the pattern of an exam and syllabus, knowing the right study materials and chalking out an effective study plan. Here are a few preparation tips that will help you to do well in the exam.

UPTET or the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test is a state-level exam conducted once a year that makes candidates to gain eligibility for Primary (Classes 1 to 5) and Upper Primary (Classes 6-8) level teachers in the schools of Uttar Pradesh. The UPTET exam is conducted in two shifts for two papers - Papers 1 and 2. UPTET Paper 1 is conducted for candidates who plan to become teachers of Classes 1-5. On the other hand, UPTET Paper 2 is for candidates who plan to become teachers of Classes 6-8.

Table of contents
  • UPTET Preparation 2025: Exam Overview
  • How to Prepare for UPTET 2025?
  • UPTET 2025: Preparation Tips
  • UPTET Exam Analysis 2025
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UPTET Preparation 2025: Exam Overview

Check below the highlights of the UPTET 2025 exam including exam level and mode, number of registrations, marking scheme, and contact details.

Exam Particulars 

Exam Details

Exam Name

Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET)

Conducting Body

Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) on behalf of Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB)

Exam Level

State

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Mode of Exam

Offline

Exam Duration

150 minutes for each paper

No. of Papers and Total Marks

  • Paper-1: 150 marks
  • Paper-2: 150 marks

Total Questions

150 MCQs in each paper

Marking Scheme

  • +1 for each correct answer
  • No negative marking for Non-MCQ questions

Language/Medium of Exam

English and Hindi

Exam Purpose

To determine the eligibility of candidates as Classes 1 to 8 teachers in schools of Uttar Pradesh

No. of Test Cities

75

Official Website

updeled.gov.in

Also Read:

UPTET Question Paper

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there any sectional time limit in the UPTET exam?
A: 

No, there is no sectional time limit in the UPTET examination. Candidates have to complete the whole paper in two hours and thirty minutes. That is, candidates can solve any question in the paper but the total time to finish the exam is 2.5 hours. 

 

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How to Prepare for UPTET 2025?

See below preparation strategy:

UPTET Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025

Being well-versed with the UPTET exam pattern and UPTET syllabus is the first and most important step towards the strategy of preparation.

The UPTET exam is held for two papers – Paper 1 (primary level) and Paper 2 (upper-primary level). UPTET paper for primary and upper-primary levels contains questions from the following subjects/sections:

Paper 1 Subjects Paper 2 Subjects
  • Child Development and Pedagogy
  • Language-I (Hindi)
  • Language-II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit)
  • Mathematics
  • Environmental Studies
  • Child Development and Pedagogy
  • Language-I (Hindi)
  • Language-II (English/Urdu/Sanskrit)
  • Mathematics and Science or Social Studies

In UPTET Paper 2, the first three sections contain 30 questions for 30 marks each. However, the last section contains 60 questions for 60 marks. There is a total of 150 questions for 150 marks in the exam.

Download UPTET Syllabus 2025- Download Here

UPTET Best Books 2025

With a lot of options available in the market, selecting the right book for UPTET preparation becomes all the more important. Check out the UPTET Best Books:

UPTET Child Development and Pedagogy by Kiran Publication

Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal

Environmental Studies by Wiley Publication

English Language by Geeta Sahni

Social Studies by Disha Publication

Hindi Bhasha by Diamond Power Learning

UPTET Previous Years' Question Papers

Practising the previous years’ UPTET question papers plays a crucial role. It gives candidates the real look and feel of the exam. It helps them to judge their preparation. Also, it enhances time management skills and boosts their confidence.

Also Read: Tips to prepare for UPTET in 2 months

UPTET Mock Tests

Apart from practising previous years’ papers, candidates can also attempt UPTET mock tests. Attempting mock tests again helps candidates improve their time management skills and analyse their weak areas for the exam.

Take UPTET Paper 1 Mock Test - Click Here

Take UPTET Paper 2 Mock Test - Click Here

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can a candidate apply for both papers 1 and 2 in the UPTET exam?
A: 

Yes. A candidate can apply for both Paper 1 and 2. While applying online and if an aspirant want to apply for both the papers they have to pay the fee combined and have to select an option of both papers. 

 

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UPTET 2025: Preparation Tips

  • Candidates should try to solve a mock test for UPTET before starting preparation to check their level of preparation
  • Candidates should prepare a routing involving more focus on the candidate’s weak topics and less on the strong topics
  • It is advisable to start with the basics and then move on to the advanced topics
  • Note-taking is also suggested for such topics which need constant revision
  • Revise each topic before starting a new one. It would enhance the retention capacity
  • Check out the previous year's papers for UPTET and the questions that have been asked
  • Look for the study material that suits you the most from a list of Books. No need to read all the books for the preparation

Read More:

UPTET Exam Centre List 

UPTET Selection Process 

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UPTET Exam Analysis 2025

Every year, after the exam is over, Shiksha reaches out to students to get their feedback for the exam. Candidates can go through last year’s UPTET exam analysis by students for Papers 1 and 2 to know the difficulty level and important topics for the exam.

Also Read: UPTET Recruitment 

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Answered a week ago

The final UPTET answer key will be official document to check the final score in the exam. The Commission will also notify the number of questions dropped from the exam.

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Manori Malhotra

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a week ago

The UPTET 2025 Answer Key (tentative) will be released within a week from the exam. The Commission will release it on its portal. The Commission will mention the answers to all the questions asked in the exam. The candidates will be asked to send representations agains the incorrect answers given in

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Saakshi Kumar

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a week ago

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission is expected to release the a copy of UPTET 2025 question paper with the answer key. Before that, Shiksha.com will try to bring the question paper PDF after the exam.

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Rashmi

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a week ago

The UPTET 2025 exam is expected to be conducted in March 2026. The question papers (All Sets) will be available here. The Commission will release the UPTET answer key within a week from the exam.

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Aashi Tiwari

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a week ago

The UPTET syllabus mention equal marks for the Environmental Science for the paper 1 and 2. The candidates are suggested to prepare all topics stated in the syllabus of Environmental Science.

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Raj Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a week ago

The educational eligibility for the UPTET exam is Bachelors in Education. The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission ask the Child Pedagogy questions of B.Ed standards. The Commission ask some difficult questions in the paper.

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Akanksha

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a week ago

Yes, the UPTET 2025 exam analysis will be available here after the first shift of exam. Shiksha.com will bring the feedback and student review of the exam. The UPTET 2025 exam is expected to be conducted in March 2026.

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Mamona Gupta

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a week ago

The Commission will conduct the UPTET exam 2025 around the state. The candidates will be required to select two exam centres in the application form. The Commission will allot the city on first apply first allot basis.

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Nishtha Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a week ago

The Uttar Pradesh Teachers Eligibility Test (UPTET) will be conducted in 75 districts. The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission will conduct the written exam in offline mode simultaneously. The admit cards will be released at updeled.gov.in.

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Vipra Sharma

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a week ago

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) will soon release the new exam dates for the UPTET 2025/26 exam. The Commission can also change the notification to UPTET 2026 if it think it fit.

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