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UPTET Exam Pattern 2026: Check Paper 1 and Paper 2 Exam Pattern

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Feb 5, 2026

UPTET exam pattern for 2026 session is divided into two papers Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 is for classes 1–5 (Primary Level) and Paper 2 is for classes 6–8 (Upper Primary Level). Each paper carries 150 marks and consists of 150 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 2 hours 30 minutes. Paper I includes sections on Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies, while Paper II covers Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, and either Mathematics & Science or Social Studies for UPTET 2026.

UPTET Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2026

UPTET Paper 1 includes the topics Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies. Candidates can check the table below for UPTET Paper 1 Exam Pattern:

Subject No. of Questions UPTET Total Marks Exam Duration
Child Development & Pedagogy 30 30 150 Minutes
Environmental Studies 30 30
Language - 1 30 30
Language - 2 30 30
Mathematics 30 30
Total 150 150

UPTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2026

UPTET Paper 2 has included the topics Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, and either Mathematics & Science or Social Studies. Candidates can check the table below for UPTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern:

Subject No. of Questions Total Marks Exam Duration
Child Development & Pedagogy 30 30 150 Minutes
Science & Mathematics OR Social Science 60 60
Language - 1 30 30
Language - 2 30 30
Total 150 150

There is no negative marking for any of the papers of UPTET 2026. Candidates must write Language I in Hindi and Language II in English, Urdu, or Sanskrit for UPTET 2026.

UPTET Exam Pattern 2026 FAQs

Ques: Does UPTET 2026 have negative marking?

Ans: No, UPTET 2026 does not have negative marking for paper 1 and paper 2. Marks will not be deducted for wrong answers.

Ques: Should candidates attend both both papers for UPTET 2026?

Ans: Candidats need not have to attend both papers for UPTET 2026. Those who are aiming for primary level teaching can attend paper 1. Those who aim for upper primary teaching can attend Paper 2 of UPTET 2026.

Ques: Is there an interview round in UPTET 2026 exam pattern?

Ans: There is no interview round in UPTET 2026 exam pattern. Candidates are qualified based on their performance in the written exam round.

Ques: Is UPTET 2026 written exam conducted online?

Ans: No, UPTET 2026 written exam is not conducted online. Candidates should write offline in pen and paper mode.

Ques: Can candidates choose any language in language 1 and language 2 sections?

Ans: The language 1 section of oth papers is Hindi. Candidates can, however, choose language 2 between Hindi, Urdu and Sanskrit for UPTET 2026.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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