UPTET 2021 might get delayed amid COVID surge
UPTET 2021 might get delayed amid COVID surge
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Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test 2021 notification was scheduled to be released today but it seems to get postponed. Earlier, it was announced to be released on May 11, and the exam will be held on July 25.

UPBEB conducts the UP teacher eligibility test. UPTET is divided into two papers – Paper-I and II. The paper-I has two additional sections on maths and environmental studies. While paper 2, candidates can choose to take the test for an additional section, in papers, aspirants have to answer 150 questions. Those who clear the exam are eligible for a job of a teacher in UP-based schools.

Amid the covid crisis in India and to ensure limited travel by examines, the authorities have allowed candidates to opt for the cities they wish to appear for an exam from. This will also help to conduct exams with all COVID protocol. This year, the education department will rope in universities as well. Earlier only colleges or institute campuses were used as exam centers.

According to the schedule released by UP Basic Education Department in March the application process was to start from May 18 and conclude by June 1. The final decision on the same is not yet out. In 2019, over 16 lakh candidates had participated in the UP TET while in 2018 as many as 18 lakh had taken part in the exam. 

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