Every year the board of Uttar Pradesh Basic Education conducts an examination, called as UP Teach Eligibility Test (UPTET). This exam is generally given by the eligible candidates that are looking to start their career in the teaching profession. These candidates need to fill the UPTET 2019 application form before the closing date and submit it online accordingly.
There are basically two levels of this career-enhancing examination – first is Primary Level and other is Upper Primary Level. When candidates pass the first level successfully then they become eligible to teach students of classes 1st to 5th, and if they clear both the levels with good marks then they can teach students of classes up to 8th standard. Once they become eligible to teach through any level, they can be appointed in any government or private school.
Before the start of filling of application form, UP board releases a notice which includes all the important dates and schedule of examination. Interested candidates need to stay updated about the UPTET 2019 and gather necessary information like syllabus, fees, cut-off dates, etc.
It is recommended that candidates must read every guideline carefully in order to understand the criteria of this important examination. The guidelines can be found on the official website of UPTET.
Important Dates for UPTET 2019
Once the candidates read all the guidelines and instruction about UPTET, they need to remember important schedule for the examination. From the beginning of online application form submission to UPTET 2019 exam dates, they need to gather all the information to avoid any late submissions or miss-outs. Eligible candidates can find these essential dates and schedules on the official website of UPTET anytime.
| Event | Tentative |
| Release of notice | Mid/End of August 2019 |
| Beginning of Registration Process | Start of September 2019 |
| Application for Improvements in Application Form | End of September 2019 |
| Availability of Admit Cards | Mid of October 2019 |
| Date of Examination | Mid/end of October 2019 |
The beginning of the submission for UPTET 2019 Application Form will start from the 3rd or 4th week of August and will end in 2nd week of September most probably.
- Candidates should read and understand all the instructions mentioned in the notice, released on the official site.
- Eligible candidates can fill the Online Application form available on the official website of UPTET 2019.
- All the data including personal information, education, qualifications, and experience must be filled carefully & in given order of the application form.
- All the necessary documents must be scanned properly and must match the given uploading size.
Fees required to Fill UPTET 2019 Application Form
The fees to fill the application form for UPTET 2019 can be filled through online as well as the offline resource. Eligible candidates can use any of them according to their convenience before the closing date.
For online payment or E-challan, they must read all the instructions carefully and recognize available banks to pay the fees for the examination.
| General/OBC | Rs. 400 /- |
| SC/ST | Rs. 250 /- |
| Physically Challenged | Nil |
Eligibility Criteria for UPTET 2019
Before candidates choose to apply for UPTET, they need to read all the necessary guidelines to understand the eligibility criteria for both Level 1 and Level 2 examination. Their eligibility status is the deciding factor for whether they can appear for the exam or not.
- For Class 1st to 5th – Complete graduation is required in any field with a minimum of 50% marks, along with a Diploma of 2 or more years in the BTC Training or D.Ed.
- For Class 6th to 8th – Complete graduation is required in any field with a minimum of 50% marks, along with a degree of B.ED or BTC training or B. El or NTT.
Examination Pattern of UPTET 2019
Like every year the UPTET 2019 exam pattern is consistent and includes all the necessary subjects and topics on which question paper is made. Follow the given table to know the subjects you need to prepare for:
Paper 1 (for class 1 to 5)
| Topic | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
| Teaching Methodology and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Comprehension | 30 | 30 |
| 2nd Language (Anyone from English, Urdu & Sanskrit) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Paper 2 (for class 6 to 8)
| Topics | Number of questions | Total Marks |
| Child Development, Learning & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| 1st Language (Hindi) | 30 | 30 |
| 2nd Language (Anyone from English, Urdu & Sanskrit) | 30 | 30 |
| a) Mathematics & Science, b) Social Studies/Social Science | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Candidates need to prepare from relevant textbooks of each primary class and understand all the concepts to cover whole UPTET 2019 syllabus properly.
UPTET can bring some great opportunities for the fresh candidates, who just passed their graduation and want to start their career in teaching profile. This essential guide will help them to cover all the aspects of UPTET 2019 and pass the examination successfully.
