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Key Facts: UTET Paper 1 Exam
150 Questions
The official exam contains 150 objective MCQs
UBSE Official Guidelines
150 Minutes
Total exam duration is 2.5 hours
UBSE UTET Exam Pattern
No Negative Marks
No penalty for incorrect answers in the OMR paper
UTET Information Brochure
₹600 / ₹300
Single paper application fees for General/OBC and SC/ST/PwD respectively
UBSE Online Portal
Lifetime Validity
The qualified certificate is valid for life
NCTE / UBSE Notification
60% Qualifying
The passing mark for the General category is 90 out of 150 marks
UBSE Guidelines
UTET Paper 1 is a 150-minute offline test conducted by UBSE for certifying primary school teachers. This bank provides 100 questions mapping the 5 core sections: CDP, English, Hindi, Mathematics, and EVS.
Sample UTET Paper 1 Practice Questions
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1According to Jean Piaget, at which stage of cognitive development do children begin to think symbolically and use language, but still struggle with concrete logic and exhibit egocentrism?
2In Vygotsky's socio-cultural theory, the parent, teacher or more capable peer who guides a learner through a task just beyond their independent reach is referred to as the:
3According to Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, a child who obeys rules solely to avoid physical punishment is operating at which stage of moral reasoning?
4Which of the following is an example of summative rather than formative assessment?
5A Class II teacher has a child with a hearing impairment in the regular classroom. Which practice best reflects the intent of inclusive education under the RTE Act, 2009?
6A primary teacher wants to plan an activity that develops gross motor skills. Which of the following activities should the teacher choose?
7A teacher helps young learners understand fractions by first letting them physically divide and share real chapatis before moving to pictures and then to symbols. Beginning with hands-on action reflects which of Bruner's modes of representation?
8A student learns best through movement, excels in dance and sports, and remembers concepts better when she can act them out or use her hands. According to Howard Gardner, this student's strength lies in which intelligence?
9A teacher gives students frequent, spaced practice in multiplication tables and finds that the responses become stronger the more they are repeated, while unused facts are forgotten. This best illustrates Thorndike's:
10According to Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, children in the primary school years (ages 6 to 12) face which of the following developmental crises?
About the UTET Paper 1 Exam
The Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test (UTET) Paper 1 is administered by the Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE) to certify the eligibility of primary teachers (Classes I to V) in government, government-aided, and private schools across Uttarakhand. The exam tests pedagogical aptitude, basic mathematical concepts, language fluency, and environmental awareness. This practice test bank contains exactly 100 high-quality questions designed to mirror the actual UTET Paper 1 syllabus and format, offering comprehensive coverage and step-by-step explanations.
Assessment
The UTET Paper 1 is an offline OMR-based examination spanning 150 minutes (2.5 hours). The question paper contains 150 multiple choice questions divided equally among five sections: Child Development and Pedagogy (30), Language I (30), Language II (30), Mathematics (30), and Environmental Studies (30). There is no negative marking, and each question carries 1 mark.
Time Limit
2.5 hours (150 minutes)
Passing Score
Candidates must achieve the minimum category-wise qualifying score: General category candidates need at least 60% (90 marks); OBC, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, and DFF need at least 50% (75 marks); SC and ST candidates need at least 40% (60 marks).
Exam Fee
₹600 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹300 for SC/ST/Differently Abled candidates for a single paper. For candidates attempting both papers, the fee is ₹1,000 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹500 for SC/ST/Differently Abled candidates. (Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE))
UTET Paper 1 Exam Content Outline
Child Development and Pedagogy
Includes child development principles, educational psychology, theories of learning, and inclusive education guidelines.
Language I (English)
Covers English comprehension, grammar concepts, parts of speech, vocabulary, and methods of language teaching.
Language II (Hindi)
Covers Hindi grammar (Vyakaran), vocabulary, synonyms/antonyms, idioms, comprehension, and language pedagogy.
Mathematics
Covers numbers, fractions, LCM/HCF, percentage, average, profit & loss, geometry, area/perimeter, and pedagogical issues in mathematics.
Environmental Studies
Covers primary EVS topics, conservation, local environmental context of Uttarakhand (rivers, national parks, festivals, movements), and EVS teaching methodology.
How to Pass the UTET Paper 1 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Candidates must achieve the minimum category-wise qualifying score: General category candidates need at least 60% (90 marks); OBC, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, and DFF need at least 50% (75 marks); SC and ST candidates need at least 40% (60 marks).
- Assessment: The UTET Paper 1 is an offline OMR-based examination spanning 150 minutes (2.5 hours). The question paper contains 150 multiple choice questions divided equally among five sections: Child Development and Pedagogy (30), Language I (30), Language II (30), Mathematics (30), and Environmental Studies (30). There is no negative marking, and each question carries 1 mark.
- Time limit: 2.5 hours (150 minutes)
- Exam fee: ₹600 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹300 for SC/ST/Differently Abled candidates for a single paper. For candidates attempting both papers, the fee is ₹1,000 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹500 for SC/ST/Differently Abled candidates.
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- Complete 500+ practice questions
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- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the application fee for UTET Paper 1?
For Paper 1 only, the application fee is ₹600 for General/OBC/EWS candidates, and ₹300 for SC/ST/Differently Abled candidates.
What is the minimum qualifying score for UTET Paper 1?
General category candidates must score at least 60% (90 marks out of 150). OBC, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, and DFF candidates require 50% (75 marks), and SC/ST candidates require 40% (60 marks).
Is there any negative marking in UTET Paper 1?
No. The exam has no negative marking, and candidates receive 1 mark for each correct response.
What is the validity period of the UTET certificate?
The UTET certificate possesses lifetime validity, meaning once a candidate qualifies, the certificate remains valid for life.
What is the educational eligibility for UTET Paper 1?
Candidates must have passed Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks along with a 2-year D.El.Ed/BTC, or equivalent professional qualifications such as a 4-year B.El.Ed or 2-year Diploma in Special Education.
Which board conducts the UTET exam?
The Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test (UTET) is conducted by the Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE) located in Ramnagar, Nainital.