UPTET (Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test) is a state-level examination conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB). It is an eligibility test for candidates aspiring to become teachers in primary (Class 1 to 5) and upper primary (Class 6 to 8) schools in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Here's an overview:
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Primary Level (Class 1 to 5):
- Educational Qualification: Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) or a Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) or Bachelor of Education (B.Ed).
- Qualifying Marks: Candidates should have at least 50% marks in the qualifying exam (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates).
- Upper Primary Level (Class 6 to 8):
- Educational Qualification: Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree.
- Qualifying Marks: Candidates should have at least 50% marks in the qualifying exam (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates).
Exam Pattern:
- Paper 1 (Primary Level):
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Total Questions: 150
- Total Marks: 150
- Subjects: Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (Hindi), Language II (English or Urdu or Sanskrit), Mathematics, Environmental Studies.
- Paper 2 (Upper Primary Level):
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Total Questions: 150
- Total Marks: 150
- Subjects: Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (Hindi), Language II (English or Urdu or Sanskrit), Mathematics and Science (for Maths and Science teachers) OR Social Studies/Social Science (for Social Studies/Social Science teachers).
Selection Process:
- Candidates need to qualify the UPTET exam to become eligible for teacher recruitment in primary and upper primary schools in Uttar Pradesh.
- The merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained by candidates in the UPTET exam.
Application Process:
- The application process for UPTET is conducted online through the official website of UPBEB.
- Candidates need to register, fill in the application form, upload required documents, and pay the application fee online.
Importance:
- UPTET is a mandatory eligibility test for candidates aspiring to become teachers in primary and upper primary schools in Uttar Pradesh.
- Qualifying UPTET is an essential requirement for applying to teaching vacancies in government and private schools in the state.
UPTET plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality of education by assessing the teaching aptitude and subject knowledge of aspiring teachers, thereby contributing to the overall improvement of the education system in Uttar Pradesh.
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