CTET vs UPTET
CTET: Central Teacher Eligibility Test and UPTET: Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test compared using the official notifications: how the papers are built, how marks are given, and how much you can prepare for both at once.
At a glance
| At a glance | CTET | UPTET |
|---|---|---|
| Conducted by | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) |
| Question paper languages | English, Hindi | Hindi, English |
| Number of stages | 2 | 2 |
| Last checked against official sources | 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-15 |
Exam pattern
Every stage with its duration, questions, total marks and negative marking.
CTET
Paper I (Classes I-V, Primary)
150 min · 150 questions · 150 marks · negative marking 0
Paper II (Classes VI-VIII, Elementary)
150 min · 210 questions · 150 marks · negative marking 0
UPTET
Paper I (Classes I-V)
150 min · 150 questions · 150 marks · negative marking 0
Paper II (Classes VI-VIII)
150 min · 210 questions · 150 marks · negative marking 0
Shared and unique syllabus
Topics below the subject level that appear under the same name in both syllabi.
- Topics in both
- 2
- Only in CTET
- 67
- Only in UPTET
- 27
Subjects in both: Environmental Studies, Science (Paper II), Social Studies (Paper II)
Show shared topics (2)
History · Geography
Topics are matched by name. The same ground covered under a different name is not matched, so treat the shared count as a minimum.
Official sources
Confirm every date and rule on the official website before you apply.