UPTET Syllabus 2026 Primary, UP Detailed Subject-wise Exam Pattern

UPTET 2026: Exam Overview

The fundamental structure of the examination remains consistent across both papers.

UPTET Exam Pattern 2026

Paper I Exam Pattern (For Primary Level: Classes 1 to 5)

All sections in Paper I are strictly mandatory.

Paper II Exam Pattern (For Upper Primary Level: Classes 6 to 8)

The first three sections are mandatory, while the fourth section depends on your chosen teaching subject.

Detailed Syllabus for Paper I (Primary Level: Classes 1 to 5)

1. Child Development & Teaching Methodology (30 Marks)

• Child Development: Meaning, scope, and stages of child development (physical, mental, emotional, and language development). Factors affecting development such as heredity and environment (family, school, society).

• Theories of Learning: Meaning of learning, laws of learning by Thorndike, and theories by Pavlov, Skinner, Kohler, Piaget, and Vygotsky.

• Inclusive Education & Pedagogy: Identification and remediation for marginalized, visually/hearing impaired, and physically challenged children. Braille script, teaching methodologies, guidance, and counseling tools.

2. Language I: Hindi (30 Marks)

• Grammar & Comprehension: Unseen passages, Hindi alphabet (vowels and consonants), sentence construction, and punctuation.

• Vocabulary & Usage: Synonyms, antonyms, nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, prefixes, suffixes, idioms, and proverbs.

• Sandhi & Samas: Vowel, consonant, and Visarga Sandhi, alongside figures of speech (Alankar) and literary works.

• Language Pedagogy: Principles of language teaching, role of grammar in communication, and remedial teaching.

3. Language II: English / Urdu / Sanskrit (30 Marks)

• English: Unseen passages, parts of speech (Noun, Pronoun, Adverb, Adjective, Verb, Preposition, Conjunction), tenses, articles, punctuation, word formation, active & passive voice, singular/plural, and gender.

• Urdu & Sanskrit: Unseen passages, basic grammar (Sandhi, Samas, prefixes, suffixes in Sanskrit; Ism, Zameer, Sifat in Urdu), vocabulary, sentence structure, and relevant language pedagogy methodologies.

4. Mathematics (30 Marks)

• Core Concepts: Number systems, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, LCM & HCF, fractions, and decimals.

• Commercial Math & Geometry: Unitary method, percentage, profit & loss, simple interest, geometry (shapes, angles, triangles, circles), money, measurement (time, weight, capacity, length), and calendar/railway timetables.

• Pedagogy: Nature of mathematical thinking, community mathematics, evaluation methods, and diagnostic/remedial teaching.

5. Environmental Studies (30 Marks)

• General Awareness: Family, food, health, hygiene, shelter, flora & fauna, local professions, water, transport, and communication.

• Geography & Polity: Geography of India and Uttar Pradesh (rivers, mountains, forests), Indian Constitution, local self-government (Gram Panchayat, Nagar Nigam), and national symbols.

• Environment & Pedagogy: Environmental protection initiatives, pollution, significance of EVS, and continuous comprehensive evaluation.

Detailed Syllabus for Paper II (Upper Primary Level: Classes 6 to 8)

1. Child Development & Teaching Methodology (30 Marks)

• Advanced Development & Learning: Meaning, need, and scope of child development, creativity, learning curves and plateaus, and practical utility of learning theories (Thorndike, Pavlov, Skinner) in classroom teaching.

• Inclusive Education & Counseling: Educational inclusion, required tools and technologies for inclusive children, and the role of departments/institutions in counseling (e.g., DIET mentors, psychology centers).

• Pedagogical Issues: Understanding how children think and learn, children as “problem solvers” and “scientific investigators,” motivation, and environmental factors in learning.

2. Language I: Hindi (30 Marks)

• Advanced Grammar: Unseen passages, detailed classification of nouns, pronouns, adjectives, and verbs, active/passive voice, idioms, prefixes, suffixes, and complex sentence structures.

• Linguistics & Literature: Identification of sounds, synonyms, antonyms, Tatasam/Tadbhav words, Sandhi, and advanced Alankars (Anupras, Yamak, Shlesh, Upama, Rupak, etc.).

• Language Pedagogy: Language skills assessment, teaching challenges in diverse classrooms, and multi-media classroom resources.

3. Language II: English / Urdu / Sanskrit (30 Marks)

• English: Unseen passages, detailed parts of speech, active and passive voice, narration, antonyms & synonyms, phrasal verbs, suffixes with root words, homophones, and identifying silent letters.

• Urdu & Sanskrit: Advanced grammar including Sandhi, Samas, Karak, Alankar in Sanskrit. Urdu includes Ghazal, Qasida, Marsiya comprehension, prominent writers’ biographies, and socio-political awareness in literature.

4. Subject-Specific Section (60 Marks)

• Option A: Mathematics & Science

  • Mathematics: Natural/whole/rational numbers, integers, square roots, cube roots, algebra (variables, polynomials, linear equations), geometry (circles, cyclic quadrilaterals), commercial math (ratio, proportion, compound interest, banking), statistics (pie charts, mean, median, mode), and mensuration.

  • Science: Science in daily life, fibers and fabrics, living/non-living things, cell structure, human body systems (respiration, excretion, nutrition), health and diseases, motion, force, magnetism, static electricity, light, sound, carbon compounds, and alternative energy sources.

• Option B: Social Studies & Others

  • History & Civics: Sources of history, ancient cultures, Mauryan & Gupta empires, Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, the Indian freedom struggle, and challenges of independent India. Civics covers society, district administration, constitution, democracy, and foreign policy.

  • Geography: Solar system, mapping, earth’s interior, physical features of India and Uttar Pradesh, climate, natural resources, and disaster management.

  • Additional Subjects: Environmental Studies (pollution, waste management), Home Science (nutrition, disease prevention, sewing, cooking), Physical Education (yoga, first aid, sports), Music (Ragas, national songs), and Horticulture (soil prep, irrigation, fruit preservation).

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