UP TGT PGT Exam Pattern 2025: Marking Scheme & Duration

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UP TGT PGT Exam Pattern 2025: Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Services Selection Board (UPSESSB), Allahabad has prescribed the exam pattern for the UP TGT and UP PGT 2025 examinations. Candidates should be aware of the latest UP TGT PGT question paper pattern and structure to prepare for the exam accordingly. The UP TGT PGT exams will be held in 2025 offline in pen and paper mode. Both exams are of two hours duration and include objective-type multiple choice questions (MCQs). However, there is a difference between both exams in terms of marking scheme. As per the UP TGT exam pattern 2025, a total of 125 questions are asked for 4 marks each. On the other hand, the UP PGT exam pattern 2025 involves a total of 125 questions of 3.4 marks each.

Go through the UP TGT and UP PGT paper pattern below and know the details regarding the marking scheme, number of questions, negative marking and exam duration. The UP TGT PGT exam date 2025 has been announced. The UP TGT exam will be conducted on May 14 and 15, 2025 and the UP PGT exam is scheduled on June 20 and 21, 2025.

Also Read: UP TGT PGT Admit Card 2025

Q: What is the paper pattern for UP TGT exam?

The UP TGT exam is conducted offline in pen and paper mode. Candidates need to mark their answers in the OMR sheets using the ballpoint pen. The UP TGT paper pattern involves the marking scheme, number of questions and duration of the exam. Have a look at the detailed UP TGT exam pattern below:

UP TGT exam duration: 2 hours
Total marks: 500 marks
Marking scheme: +4 marks for each correct answer
Negative marking: No negative marking for wrong answer
Language of exam: Hindi and English

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Q: What is the paper pattern for UP PGT exam?

The UP PGT exam is conducted offline in pen and paper mode. Candidates need to mark their answers in the OMR sheets using the ballpoint pen. The UP TGT paper pattern involves the marking scheme, number of questions and duration of the exam. Have a look at the detailed UP PGT exam pattern below:

UP PGT exam duration: 2 hours
Total marks: 425 marks
Marking scheme: +3.4 marks for each correct answer
Negative marking: No negative marking for wrong answer
Language of exam: Hindi and English

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Q: What is UP TGT PGT exam date?

The Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Services Selection Board (UPSESSB), Allahabad has announced the exam date for the UP PGT and UP TGT recruitment. UP TGT PGT exam date for the 2022 session has been announced by the board on its official website. The UP TGT exam will be held on May 14 and 15, 2025 and UP PGT exam will be held on June 20 and 21, 2025 for a total of 4163 vacancies.

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Q: Is there negative marking in UP TGT PGT exam?

No, there is no negative marking in the UP TGT PGT exam. The UP TGT exam carries a total of 500 marks and UP PGT carries 425 marks. In UP TGT exam, a total of 125 questions are asked of 4 marks each. In UP PGT exam, 125 questions are asked of 3.4 marks each. There is no negative marking in the UP TGT PGT exam for wrong answers or unattempted questions in the exam.

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Table of content

UP TGT PGT Exam Pattern 2025: Highlights
UP TGT Exam Pattern 2025
UP PGT Exam Pattern 2025
UP TGT PGT 2025: Preparation Strategy

UP TGT PGT Exam Pattern 2025: Highlights

Have a look at the highlights of the UP TGT and UP PGT exam pattern below:

Particular	Details
Exam Name	UPSESSB UP Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) UPSESSB UP Post Graduate Teachers (PGT)
Mode of Exam	Offline
Duration	2 hours
No. of Questions	125
Total Marks	TGT: 500 marks PGT: 425 marks
Marking Scheme	TGT: +4 marks for each correct answer PGT: +3.4 marks for each correct answer
Negative Marking	No negative marking for wrong answer
Language of Exam	Hindi & English

Also Read: UP TGT PGT Syllabus 2025

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the syllabus of UP TGT exam?

The UPSESSB has prescribed the UP TGT syllabus for the recruitment of Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) in Uttar Pradesh schools. The UP TGT syllabus PDF was released on the official website along with the official notification. The UP TGT syllabus differs for all the subjects- Hindi, Mathematics, Home Science, Urdu, English, Sanskrit, Commerce, Agriculture, Art, Physical Education, Science, Biology, Social Science and Music. Candidates can check and download the details UP TGT syllabus here - https://www.shiksha.com/exams/up-tgt-pgt-exam-syllabus

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Q: How many papers are there in UP PGT exam?

The UP PGT exam is conducted for several papers depending upon the vacancies announced by the Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Services Selection Board (UPSESSB) for different posts of Post Graduate Teachers (PGT). The UP PGT exam is generally conducted for the following papers- Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Mathematics, Home Science, Arts, Political Science, History, Geography, Commerce, Agriculture, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Chemistry, Pedagogy, Biology and Physics.

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Q: What are the subjects in UP TGT?

The UP TGT syllabus involves the following subjects- Hindi, Mathematics, Home Science, Urdu, English, Sanskrit, Commerce, Agriculture, Art, Physical Education, Science, Biology, Social Science and Music. Candidates need to choose the UP TGT subject while filling out the online application form. Candidates need to appear for the UP TGT subject as per the post they have applied for.

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UP TGT Exam Pattern 2025

The UP TGT exam is conducted for the recruitment of Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) in the Uttar Pradesh schools. Candidates looking forward to appearing for the UP TGT recruitment exam should know the complete pattern to be aware of the marking scheme, number of questions and duration of the exam. Have a look at the detailed UP TGT paper pattern below:

Particular	UP TGT Exam Pattern
Exam Mode	Written (Offline)
Total Questions	125 questions
Total Marks	500 marks
Exam Duration	2 hours
Type of Questions	Objective- type multiple choice questions (MCQs)
Marking Scheme	+4 marks for each correct answer and no negative marking for the wrong answer

Also Read: UP TGT PGT Vacancy 2025

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the qualification for TGT PGT in UP?

The UP TGT PGT educational qualification is different for each post. Have a look at the based eligibility below for TGT and PGT post:

TGT – Graduate Degree in the relevant subject with B.Ed
PGT – Post Graduate Degree in the relevant subject with B.Ed

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Q: I have done chemistry Honours with the subsidiary subjects Botany and Zoology. Am I eligible for UP TGT Science/UP TGT biology?

The Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Services Selection Board (UPSESSB) conducts an examination for the selection of candidates for the post of trained graduate teachers (UP-TGT) in government schools of the state. The basic essential requirement is that one must be at least 21 years of age and have a Bachelor's degree. For TGT (Science), the essential requirement is: B.Sc in Physics and Chemistry as well as a B.Ed. From a recognised university. For TGT Biology the essential requirement is: B.Sc with Biology Zoology and Botany) and a B.Ed. Degree from a recognised university. Therefore, you may be eligible for TGT Biology if you have a B.Ed. Degree along with a graduate degree.

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UP PGT Exam Pattern 2025

The UP PGT exam is conducted for the recruitment of Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) in Uttar Pradesh schools. Candidates who want to appear for the UP PGT recruitment exam should know the latest pattern to be aware of the marking scheme, number of questions and duration of the exam. Have a look at the detailed UP PGT paper pattern below:

Particular	UP PGT Exam Pattern
Exam Mode	Written (Offline)
Total Questions	125 questions
Total Marks	425 marks
Exam Duration	2 hours
Type of Questions	Objective- type multiple choice questions (MCQs)
Marking Scheme	+3.4 marks for each correct answer and no negative marking for the wrong answer

UP TGT PGT 2025: Preparation Strategy

Candidates need to build a concrete preparation strategy to crack the UP TGT PGT Exam 2025. For the ease of candidates, we have shared below some of the best UP TGT PGT preparation tips that will help candidates for the upcoming exam.

Know the pattern and syllabus: Candidates should be aware of the UP TGT PGT paper pattern and syllabus. Cover the entire UP TGT PGT syllabus by undertaking deep studies.
Set goals: Candidates should set their goals and devote dedicated time to attain each desired goal.
Make a study plan: Candidates should build up a proper study plan with a timetable to cover every topic of the syllabus in detail and then practice to ace the exam.
Devote time for reading newspapers: Candidates need to prepare for Current Affairs and General Knowledge for the exam. For this purpose, candidates should read daily newspapers like The Hindu and refer to some best books for General Knowledge.
Make short notes: While undertaking the deep studies, candidates should prepare short notes which would be helpful during the last minutes before the exam.
Solve mock tests and previous years' question papers: After covering the syllabus, candidates should practice for the exam by attempting the UP TGT PGT previous years’ question papers and mock tests. Practising the UP TGT PGT mock tests and question papers will help candidates understand their weak and strong areas.