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UPTET Upper Primary Level (Classes 6-8) Syllabus and Exam Pattern

NOTIFICATIONAdded: 20 Mar 2026Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission

UPTET Structure and Content (Upper Primary Level - Classes 6 to 8)

Exam Duration: 2:30 Hours (150 Minutes)

Question Type: All questions will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) with four options and one correct answer.

Marking Scheme: Each question will be of 1 mark.

Negative Marking: There will be no negative marking.

Structure and Subject List (All Compulsory)

Sr. No. Subject Matter Number of Questions Marks
1. Child Development and Teaching Method (Compulsory) 30 MCQs 30
2. Language I - Hindi (Compulsory) 30 MCQs 30
3. Language II - English / Urdu / Sanskrit (Compulsory) 30 MCQs 30
4. (a) For Mathematics and Science Teacher: Mathematics / Science (b) For Social Studies Teacher: Social Studies (c) For any other teacher: (a) or (b) 60 MCQs 60
Total 150 MCQs 150

Detailed Syllabus

I. Child Development & Teaching Methods (30 Questions)

  • Child Development: Meaning, necessity and scope of child development, stages of child development, physical development, mental development, emotional development, language development, development of expression ability, creativity and development of creative ability. Factors influencing child development - heredity, environment (family, social, school, communication media).
  • Meaning and Principles of Learning: Meaning of learning (acquiring knowledge), factors affecting it, effective methods of learning. Rules of learning - Thorndike's main rules of learning and their importance in learning. Main theories of learning and their practical utility in classroom teaching, Thorndike's trial and error theory, Pavlov's theory of conditioned response, Skinner's theory of operant conditioning, Kohler's theory of insight, Piaget's theory, Vygotsky's theory. Learning curve - meaning and types, meaning and causes of plateau in learning and its resolution.
  • Teaching and Teaching Methods: Meaning and purpose of teaching, communication, principles of teaching, maxims of teaching, teaching methods, new methods of teaching (approaches), micro-teaching and basic skills of teaching.
  • Inclusive Education - Guidance and Counseling: Meaning of educational inclusion, identification, types, resolution of problems of deprived sections, i.e. language, religion, caste, region, colour, gender, physical skills (visually impaired, hearing impaired and speech/orthopedically impaired), mental efficiency. Necessary tools, materials, methods, TLM and attitudes for inclusion. Necessary tools and techniques for assessing the learning of included children. Special teaching methods for included children, such as Braille script, etc. Guidance and counseling for included children - meaning, purpose, types, methods, needs and scope.
  • Departments/Institutions contributing to counseling: Psychology Laboratory, UP, Prayagraj; Divisional Psychology Center (at divisional level); District Hospital; Trained DIET Mentor in District Education and Training Institute; Supervision and Inspection System; Community and School Support Committees; Government and Non-Government Organizations.

II. Language I - Hindi (30 Questions)

  • Content: Unseen passage, Nouns and their types, Pronouns and their types, Adjectives and their types, Verbs and their types, Voice (Active, Passive, Impersonal), Difference between all sounds of Hindi language, conjunct consonants, anusvara and chandrabindu, Vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, polysemous, homonyms), Types of indeclinables (Avyay), Use of anusvara and anunasik, Different forms of 'र', Sentence formation (simple, compound and complex), Identification and use of punctuation marks, Use of number, gender and tense, Tatsam, Tadbhav, Deshaj and foreign words, Prefix and Suffix, Word pairs, Samas (compound), its analysis and types, Idioms and proverbs, Transitive and intransitive verbs, Sandhi and its types (Vowel, Consonant and Visarga), Figures of speech (Anupras, Yamak, Shlesh, Upma, Rupak, Utpreksha, Atishayokti).
  • Language Development Pedagogy: Learning and acquisition, Principles of language teaching, Role of listening and speaking; function of language and how children use it as a tool, Critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas verbally and in written form, Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom; language difficulties, errors and disorders, Language skills, Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency: speaking, listening, reading and writing, Teaching-learning materials: Textbook, multi-media materials, multilingual resource of the classroom, Remedial Teaching.

III. Language II - English (30 Questions)

  • Content: Unseen Passage, Nouns and its Kinds, Pronoun and its Kinds, Verb and its Kinds, Adjective and its Kinds & Degrees, Adverb and its Kinds, Preposition and its Kinds, Conjunction and its Kinds, Intersection, Singular and Plural, Subject and Predicate, Negative and interrogative sentences, Masculine and Feminine Gender, Punctuations, Suffix with Root words, Phrasal Verbs, Use of Somebody, Nobody, Anybody, Part of Speech, Narration, Active voice and Passive voice, Antonyms & Synonyms, Use of Homophones, Use of request in sentences, Silent Letter in words.

IV. Language II - Urdu (30 Questions)

  • Content: Unseen passage, Knowledge of the technical skills of the language, Understanding of different genres of literature like Hamd, Ghazal, Qasida, Marsiya, Masnavi, Geet and their differences, Acquaintance with the life and works of various poets and writers, Knowledge of the service and importance of Urdu language in the composite culture of the country, Understanding of Ism and its types, Fel, Sifat, Zameer, Tazkir o Tanees, Tazaad, Correct spelling and use of punctuation, Knowledge of idioms and proverbs, Knowledge of literary devices, Awareness of political, social and moral issues and expressing one's views on them.

V. Language II - Sanskrit (30 Questions)

  • Content: Unseen passage, Sandhi - Vowel, Consonant, Indeclinables (Avyay), Samas (Compound), Usage of gender, number and tense, Prefixes, Synonyms, Antonyms, Cases (Karak), Figures of speech, Suffixes, Voice (Vachya), Nouns - Knowledge of forms of all declensions and numbers of the following words: Masculine, Feminine, Neuter, Akarant, Ukarant, Eekarant, Rikarant. Pronouns, Adjectives, Verbs, Numbers.
  • Language Development Pedagogy: Learning and acquisition, Principles of language teaching, Role of listening and speaking; function of language and how children use it as a tool, Critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas verbally and in written form, Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom; language difficulties, errors and disorders, Language skills, Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency: speaking, listening, reading and writing, Teaching-learning materials: Textbook, multi-media materials, multilingual resource of the classroom, Remedial Teaching.

VI. Mathematics and Science (60 Questions)

  • 1. Mathematics: Natural numbers, whole numbers, rational numbers, Integers, brackets, LCM and HCF, Square root, Cube root, Identities, Algebra, concept - variables, constants, powers of variables, Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of algebraic expressions, coefficients of terms, like and unlike terms, degree of polynomials, concept of one, two and three-term expressions, Simultaneous equations, square equations, linear equations, Parallel lines, construction of quadrilaterals, triangles, Circle and cyclic quadrilateral, Tangents to a circle, Commercial Mathematics - ratio, proportion, percentage, profit-loss, simple interest, compound interest, tax, barter system, Banking - current currency, bills and cash memo, Statistics - classification of data, pictograph, mean, median and mode, frequency, Pie and bar charts, drawing of ungrouped data, Probability, graph, bar graph and mixed bar graph, Cartesian plane, Mensuration, Exponents.
  • Pedagogical Issues: Nature of mathematical/logical thinking, Place of mathematics in the curriculum, Language of mathematics, Community mathematics, Evaluation, Remedial teaching, Problems of teaching.
  • 2. Science: Science in daily life, important discoveries, importance, anthropology and technology, Fibres and fabrics, from fibres to fabrics (process), Living, non-living substances - living world, classification of living beings, classification of plants and animals on the basis of flora and fauna, adaptation in organisms, changes in animals and plants, Structure and function of animals, Microorganisms and their classification, From cell to organ system, Adolescence, disability, Food, health, hygiene and disease, crop production, nitrogen cycle, Nutrition in animals, Nutrition in plants, reproduction, useful plants, Respiration, excretion in living beings, useful animals, Measurement, Electric current, Magnetism, Motion, force and machines, Energy, Computer, Sound, Static electricity, Light and light instruments, Air - properties, composition, necessity, utility, ozone layer, green house effect, Water - necessity, utility, source, property, pollution, water conservation, Matter, groups of substances, separation of substances, structure and nature of matter, Changes in the neighborhood, physical and chemical changes, Acid, base, salt, Heat and temperature, Man-made objects, plastic, glass, soap, clay, Minerals and metals, Carbon and its compounds.
  • Pedagogical Issues: Nature and structure of science, Natural Science/aims and objectives, Understanding and appreciating science, Approach/integrated approach, Observation/experiment/discovery (method of science), Innovation, Text material/aids, Evaluation, Problems, Remedial teaching.

VII. Social Studies and Other Subjects (60 Questions)

  • History: Sources of knowing history, Stone Age culture, Copper Stone Age culture, Vedic culture, India of the sixth century B.C., Early states of India, Establishment of Mauryan empire in India, Post-Mauryan India, Gupta period, Rajput period India, Pushyabhuti dynasty, states of South India, Arrival of Islam in India, Establishment, expansion, dissolution of Delhi Sultanate, Mughal empire, culture, decline, Arrival of European powers in India and establishment of English rule, Expansion of company rule in India, Renaissance in India, rise of nationalism in India, Freedom movement, attainment of independence, partition of India, Challenges of independent India.
  • Civics: We and our society, Rural and urban society and living conditions, Rural and urban self-government, District administration, Our constitution, Traffic safety, Central and state governance, Democracy in India, Security and foreign policy of the country, Global communities and India, Citizenship, Disability.
  • Geography: Earth in the solar system, globe - determination of locations on Earth, motions of the Earth, Mapping, four spheres of the Earth, lithosphere - structure of the Earth, major landforms of the Earth, India in the world, physical form of India, soil, vegetation and wildlife, climate of India, economic resources of India, transport, trade and communication, Uttar Pradesh - location in India, political divisions, climate, soil, vegetation and wildlife, agriculture, minerals, industries, population and urbanization, Forms of the surface, changing factors (internal and external), Atmosphere, hydrosphere, Major natural regions and life of the world, Mineral resources, industries, Disaster and disaster management.
  • Environmental Studies: Environment, natural resources and their utility, Natural balance, Use of resources, Impact of population growth on the environment, environmental pollution, Waste management, disasters, environmentalists, awards in the field of environment, Environment Day, environmental calendar.
  • Home Science: Health and hygiene, Nutrition, diseases and ways to avoid them, first aid, Conservation of food items, Pollution, Common diseases related to digestion, Home management, sewing art, washing art, cooking art, knitting art, embroidery art.
  • Physical Education and Sports: Physical education, exercise, yoga and pranayama, Marching, national games and awards, Small and recreational games, international games, Games and our food, First aid, Harmful effects of intoxicants and ways to prevent them, importance of sports, sports management and planning.
  • Music: Knowledge of melody, Introduction to rhythm, Knowledge of music, rhythm and tala, Vandana geet/Jhanda gaan, Deshgaan, Deshgeet, bhajan, Forest conservation/tree plantation, Action song.
  • Horticulture and Fruit Conservation: Soil, soil formation, land preparation, equipment, seeds, fertilizers, Irrigation, irrigation equipment, Gardening, school garden, Shrubs and creepers, ornamental plants, cultivation of seasonal flowers, cultivation of fruits, vegetable garden, cultivation of vegetables, Propagation, vegetative propagation, Fruit testing, fruit preservation - jam, jelly, sauce, pickle making, Climatology, Crop cycle.
  • Pedagogical Issues: Concept and methodology of social studies, Classroom processes, activities and discourse, Developing critical thinking, Inquiry/Empirical evidence, Problems of teaching social science/social studies, Project work, Evaluation.

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