UPTET Selection Process 2025: Check Detailed Exam Procedure Here.

Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test 2024 ( UPTET )

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Shikha Goyal
Updated on Sep 4, 2025 08:59 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

UPTET Selection Process 2025: The Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for their recruitment as teachers in the government schools of Uttar Pradesh. Candidates are shortlisted through the UPTET exam based on their scores in the written exam. The UPTET selection process is the procedure through which candidates' eligibility as teachers is determined. The UPTET Selection Process involves various stages. 

The UPTET exam process or selection process begins with the release of notification and concludes with the issue of eligibility certificates.

Table of content
  • UPTET Selection Process 2025: Highlights
  • UPTET Selection Process 2025
  • UPTET 2024 Eligibility Criteria
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UPTET Selection Process 2025: Highlights

Check out some quick highlights related to the UPTET Selection Process 2025 below:

  • UPTET exam is conducted once a year by Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission
  • The UPTET exam includes a written test that is conducted in offline mode a pen-and-paper-based test
  • The UPTET exam is conducted for two papers - Paper 1 and Paper 2
  • UPTET Paper 1 is given by candidates who plan to become teachers of Classes 1-5 and UPTET Paper 2 is given by candidates who wish to become teachers of Classes 6-8
  • Candidates need to score at least 60 per cent aggregate in order to pass the test
  • All qualifying candidates are awarded a UPTET eligibility certificate, which is valid for seven years
  • Candidates with a UPTET Eligibility Certificate can apply to the government schools of Uttar Pradesh for recruitment as teachers
  • Clearing UPTET does not guarantee a job. After clearing the UPTET exam, candidates have to go through the selection process of the school in which they are applying for a job

Also Read: UPTET Mock Test 

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UPTET Selection Process 2025

Check the complete UPTET selection process below:

Step 1: Fill UPTET application form

As the first step, candidates need to fill out the UPTET Application Form in online mode on the official website of the exam. UPTET application fee for one or two papers is as under:

Category

UPTET Application Fee for One Paper (in INR)

UPTET Application Fee for Two Papers (in INR)

General/ Other Backward Class (OBC)

600

1,200

Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)

400

800

Persons with Disability (PwD)

100

200

Step 2: Download UPTET admit card

UPTET admit card is typically released two weeks before the exam. Candidates can download the UPTET Admit Card from the official website of the exam by using details such as registration number and password.

Step 3: Appear for the UPTET exam

UPTET exam is conducted in offline mode as a pen-and-paper-based test. The exam is conducted for two papers. Candidates can appear for one or both papers depending on the classes that they plan to teach. UPTET Paper 1 is held for Classes 1-5 and UPTET Paper 2 is held for Classes 6-8.

Step 4: Check the UPTET answer key

UPTET answer key is released soon after the exam is conducted. Candidates can check the answer key to have the correct estimate of the score that they can score in the exam.

Step 5: Check UPTET result

UPTET result is announced on the official website of the exam a few weeks after the paper is conducted. Candidates can check the UPTET result by using their registration number and password. Candidates who score at least 60 per cent aggregate will be declared as UPTET qualified.

Step 6: Get UPTET eligibility certificate

All the qualifying candidates will be issued a UPTET eligibility certificate a few weeks after the declaration of the result. Thereafter, candidates can start applying for teaching jobs in different government schools in Uttar Pradesh.

Also Read:

UPTET Exam Pattern 

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UPTET 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Have a look at the basic UPTET Eligibility Criteria 2025  below in terms of UPTET age limit and UPTET educational qualification:

UP TET Age limit for Paper 1 & Paper 2

Candidates should have attained a minimum of 18 years of age in order to be eligible to apply for the UPTET exam. There is no upper age limit in the UPTET exam.

UP TET Educational Qualification for Paper 1 & Paper 2

The education qualification differs for Paper 1 and 2. Have a look at the detailed criteria below:

UPTET Paper 1 Educational Qualification (Primary Teacher)

Candidates need to fulfil any one of the eligibility conditions mentioned below in terms of educational qualification in order to appear for the UPTET Paper 1:

  • Class 12 with minimum 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education
  • Class 12 with minimum 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4 years Bachelor of Elementary Education (BElEd)
  • Class 12 with minimum 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2 years Diploma in Education (Special Education)
  • Graduation and passed or appearing in the final year of 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education
  • Graduation with BEd (final year appearing or passed)

UPTET Paper 2 Educational Qualification (Upper Primary Teacher)

Candidates need to fulfil any one of the eligibility criteria given below in terms of educational qualification in order to appear for the UPTET Paper 2:

  • Graduation with a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education
  • Graduation with minimum 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in one-year BEd
  • Graduation with at least 45 per cent marks and a one-year BEd
  • Class 12 with minimum 50 per cent marks with a four-year BElEd
  • Class 12 with minimum 50 per cent marks with a four-year BA/ BScEd/ BAEd/ BScEd

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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

Answered 2 months ago

Candidates can fill out the UPTET application form by visiting the official website of the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board at updeled.gov.in.

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Shikha Goyal

Contributor-Level 10

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