UPTET stands for Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test UPTET is one of the most prominent state-level exams that are conducted every year. It provides the candidate with eligibility to teach classes 1-5 (Primary Level) and classes 6-8 as an Upper Primary Level teacher in Uttar Pradesh's schools. It is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission on behalf of the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board. The UPTET exam is conducted in two shifts for the two papers-Papers 1 and 2. This UPTET Paper- 1 is conducted for aspirants intending to become teachers of Classes 1-5. On the other hand, candidates who plan to teach Classes 6-8 are expected to appear for the UPTET Paper 2. Whereas, those aspirants who intend to teach from classes I-VIII, will have to appear for both papers of UPTET 2024. The UPSSSC PET exam date 2024 will be uploaded on its website, by the exam conducting authority.
What is the latest UPTET Update?
UPTET 2024 News: The latest updates state that the official notification is soon going to be released. Conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board, UPTET, it measures the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in classes I-V (primary) and classes VI-VIII (upper primary) school levels.
The examination includes two papers:
Paper 1 is specifically for aspirants who apply for the teaching position at the primary level.
Paper 2 to those interested in lower upper primary levels.
According to its scheduled plan, UPTET conducts its examination offline, and the time limit of the test is 2 hours 30 minutes. After passing the test, a candidate shall have a chance to apply for teaching jobs in the UP government. It is expected that more than 20 lakh candidates will get registered this year for the exams. Everything that one needs to know about eligibility criteria, application dates, exam patterns, and syllabi will be available in the upcoming notification.
What is the use of UPTET?
The UPTET is the gateway for entry as teachers in schools within the state of Uttar Pradesh. Its principal aim remains to ascertain whether the candidate is fit enough to teach in schools within the state or not. Here are the most prominent uses of UPTET:
1. Eligibility for Teachers
Primary Level (Classes I-V): Passed Paper I of UPTET shall be eligible for application for posts of teacher in primary, upper primary, regional, and other posts as allocated.
Upper Primary Level (Class 6-8): Those applicants, who clear Paper-II of UPTET will also be eligible for upper primary that is, classes (VI to VIII).
What is a good score in UPTET?
A pass in the UPTET is determined based on the minimum qualifying marks of the exam. The criteria mentioned below, which are fundamental, are utilized for the determination of the score:
Minimum Qualifying Marks
To qualify for UPTET, candidates have to score the following minimum percentage marks:
General Category: 60% (90 out of 150 marks)
OBC/SC/ST/PH/Ex-Servicemen Categories: 55% (82 out of 150 marks)
Interpreting Scores
90+ Marks: If the candidate falls under any general category, then he/ she becomes eligible for UPTET. This is considered to be a good score because you have crossed the limit of being qualified and thus eligible for teaching jobs.
82-89 Marks: Any candidate belonging to the Reserved Category can become eligible if she/ he has secured marks between 82 and 89. This is considered satisfactory for the reserved category candidates.
More than 100 Marks: Scores of 100 and above are strong and a very good score to make you feel that you have understood the subject well. Such a score can also help in promotion in recruitment, though UPTET is a qualifying exam for schooling.
UPTET Cut-Off 2024: Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board will release the cut-off while releasing the UPTET. The cut-off will be announced on the official portal-updeled.gov.in. As soon as the results are declared, the education department will declare the cut-off for the examination. The cut-off for UPTET refers to the minimum marks eligible as per the authorities a candidate requires to be qualified enough to sit for the exam.
Those candidates qualify for the exam and receive the UPTET certificate. But there is a need to be noticed by the candidates that the certificate will never guarantee any job, and the candidate's name will be eligible for the post of teacher in the schools of Uttar Pradesh only.
General class: The students must have scored at least 60 percent, or 90 marks out of 150.
SC/ST/OBC categories: Minimum marks obtained is 55%. That means obtaining a minimum marks of 82 out of 150 marks.
UPTET 2024 Minimum Qualifying Marks
Category UPTET Qualifying Percentage UPTET Qualifying Marks
General 60 % 90 Marks
SC/ST 55 % 82 Marks
OBC 55% 82 Marks
Ex-S/PwD 55% 82 Marks
What are the eligibility criteria for UPTET
The Uttar Pradesh Exam Regulatory Authority (ERA) issued the official notification to candidates regarding the Uttar Pradesh Teachers Entrance Test (UPTET). It had stated that the 2023 test may be conducted by the end of May 2023.
The Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board conducts this test annually, comprising two phases, to appoint teachers to UP primary and elementary schools. The exam grows naturally challenging as the level of competition escalates.
Candidates, therefore, need to begin their preparation in good time to clear UPTET. However, they must also first check whether they have the eligibility to apply for it. Thus, in this article, the eligibility criteria for UPTET will be discussed, and clear guidance would also be given to the applicants regarding whether or not they fit into the same.
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