Here is the detailed information about UPTET Previous Year Paper PDF Download (2013-2022), including eligibility criteria, application fee, last date, and direct official links.
If you are preparing for UPTET 2026 (exam on 2-4 July 2026), solving UPTET previous year question papers is the single most effective preparation strategy. Papers from 2013 to 2022 cover the complete exam pattern and help you understand the difficulty, topic weight, and question types you will face. All PDFs below are hosted on Global Drishti for fast, ad-free downloads. Last updated: 20.05.2026.
Quick Info: UPTET is conducted by UPESSC (UP Education Service Selection Commission). Paper 1 is for teachers of Classes 1–5. Paper 2 is for Classes 6–8 teachers. Both papers are 150 marks for 2 hours 30 minutes with no negative marking.
UPTET previous year papers — direct download (GD hosted)
UPTET 2022 papers
| Paper | Language | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Primary) | English | Download PDF |
| Paper 2A (Maths & Science) | Hindi + English | Download PDF |
| Paper 2B (Social Science) | Hindi + English | Download PDF |
UPTET 2019 papers
| Paper | Language | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Primary) | English | Download PDF |
| Paper 2A (Maths & Science) | Hindi + English + Sanskrit | Download PDF |
| Paper 2B (Social Science) | Hindi + English + Sanskrit | Download PDF |
UPTET 2018 papers
| Paper | Language | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Primary) | Hindi + English + Sanskrit | Download PDF |
| Paper 2 (Maths & Science) | Hindi + English + Sanskrit | Download PDF |
UPTET 2017 papers
| Paper | Language | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Primary) | Hindi + English + Sanskrit | Download PDF |
| Paper 2A (Maths & Science) | Hindi + English + Sanskrit | Download PDF |
| Paper 2B (Social Science) | Hindi + English + Sanskrit | Download PDF |
UPTET 2016 papers
| Paper | Language | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Primary) | Hindi + English + Sanskrit | Download PDF |
| Paper 2A (Maths & Science) | Hindi + English + Sanskrit | Download PDF |
| Paper 2B (Social Science) | Hindi + English | Download PDF |
UPTET 2013 papers
| Paper | Language | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Hindi + English + Sanskrit | Download PDF |
| Paper 2 | English | Download PDF |
Try UPTET 2026 free mock tests
New on Global Drishti: Full-length UPTET 2026 mock tests built from PYP pattern analysis. Instant scoring, detailed explanations for every question, section-wise breakdown.
- UPTET Paper 1 Full Mock — 150 questions covering CDP, Hindi, English, Maths and EVS
- UPTET Paper 2 – Maths & Science Mock — 150 questions for Class 6–8 candidates choosing the Maths/Science track
- UPTET Paper 2 – Social Studies Mock — 150 questions for Class 6–8 candidates choosing the Social Science track
- UPTET 2022 Paper 1 – Based on Previous Year Paper — 150 questions modeled on Jan 2022 exam pattern
- UPTET 2019 Paper 1 – Based on Previous Year Paper — 150 questions modeled on 2019 exam pattern
UPTET exam pattern 2026 overview
| Section | Paper 1 topics | Paper 2 topics | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | Child development, learning, pedagogy | Adolescent development, pedagogy | 30 |
| Language 1 (Hindi) | Hindi language & pedagogy | Hindi language & pedagogy | 30 |
| Language 2 (English/Urdu/Sanskrit) | Language skills | Language skills | 30 |
| Mathematics | Basic maths & pedagogy | Maths/Science (60 Q) OR Social Science (60 Q) | 30 / 60 |
| Environmental Studies | EVS & pedagogy | — | 30 |
| Total | 150 | ||
Important: All 150 questions carry 1 mark each. There is no negative marking. Duration is 2 hours 30 minutes.
How to use UPTET previous year papers
- Attempt full papers in timed conditions — 2 hours 30 minutes, no breaks
- Analyse mistakes by section — identify which sections need more work
- Track improvement — solve the same year’s paper again after 2 weeks to measure progress
- Focus on pedagogy sections — Child Development plus Language Pedagogy together carry 60 marks
- Solve a minimum of 5 years’ papers before appearing for the exam
- Cross-check with our mock tests for explanations of similar question types
High-frequency topics from previous year analysis
| Section | Most asked topics |
|---|---|
| Child Development | Piaget’s stages, Vygotsky’s ZPD, inclusive education, learning disabilities, Bloom’s taxonomy |
| Hindi Language | Grammar (sandhi, samas, vakya), comprehension passages, pedagogy of Hindi |
| English Language | Synonyms, antonyms, articles, tenses, comprehension, pedagogy of L2 learning |
| Mathematics (P1) | Fractions, decimals, geometry basics, ratio-proportion, mental maths pedagogy |
| EVS (Paper 1) | Plants, animals, food, water, family, community helpers, scientific temper |
| Maths/Science (P2) | Algebra, geometry, light, force, food and nutrition, periodic table basics |
| Social Science (P2) | History (Mauryan, Mughal, freedom struggle), Geography (India physical), Polity (Fundamental Rights) |
Official links
- UPDELED Official Website — UPTET notifications and answer keys
- UPESSC Official Portal — exam schedule and results
- UPTET 2026 Online Application — direct apply portal
For the complete UPTET 2026 notification and exam guide, see our UPTET 2026 main page.
Free Mock Tests — UPTET
Practice with exam-pattern based mock tests. Instant results, section-wise analysis.
- UPTET 2019 Paper 1 – Based on Previous Year Paper (150 Qs | 150 min)
- UPTET 2022 Paper 1 – Based on Previous Year Paper (150 Qs | 150 min)
- UPTET Paper 2 Full Mock Test – Social Studies (Class 6-8) (150 Qs | 150 min)
- UPTET Paper 2 Full Mock Test – Math & Science (Class 6-8) (130 Qs | 150 min)
- UPTET Paper 1 Full Mock Test – Primary Level (Class 1-5) (149 Qs | 150 min)
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