If you’re aiming for admission to the two-year B.Ed programme in Uttar Pradesh for the 2026–28 session, the UP BEd Joint Entrance Examination (UP BEd JEE) 2026 is the gateway. Bundelkhand University, Jhansi is conducting the exam this year — registrations opened in February 2026 and the entrance tests are scheduled in April 2026. This post gives a tidy, practical breakdown of the exam pattern, paper-wise syllabus, marking scheme and an action-oriented study plan so you can prepare efficiently.
At a glance — key facts (quick reference)
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Conducting body: Bundelkhand University, Jhansi (BU Jhansi).
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Registration window (2026): opened 10 Feb — closes March (check official site for exact last date).
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Exam dates (tentative/official 2026 window): late April 2026 (specific date(s) published in official brochure).
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Mode: Pen & paper (offline) — unless notification alters mode.
UP BEd JEE 2026 – Exam pattern — what to expect (paper-wise)
UP BEd JEE is typically held as two papers. Each paper is objective (MCQ) type; timings and marks are as follows:
Paper I
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Sections: General Knowledge & Language (Hindi or English)
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Questions: 100 (50 GK + 50 Language)
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Marks: 200 (2 marks per question)
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Duration: 3 hours
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Sections: General Aptitude & Subject Ability (choose subject stream: Arts / Science / Commerce / Agriculture etc.)
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Questions: 100 (50 Aptitude + 50 Subject)
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Marks: 200
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Duration: 3 hours
Total: 200 questions, 400 marks, 6 hours total (3 hours each paper). Typical marking: +2 for correct, –1/3 (≈0.33) for incorrect (confirm exact negative marking from the latest brochure).
Detailed syllabus — paper by paper
UP BEd JEE 2026 : Paper I — General Knowledge (50 ques) + Language (50 ques)
General Knowledge (core topics)
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Indian History (freedom struggle, major movements, cultural landmarks)
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Indian Geography (physical geography, Indian states, rivers, climate zones)
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Indian Polity & Governance (Constitution basics, fundamental rights, important amendments, structure of govt)
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Indian Economy (basic macro/micro concepts, budget basics, schemes)
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Current Affairs (last 12 months: national & state-level events, awards, appointments)
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General Science & Environment (basic biology, ecology, environment conservation, recent issues)
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Education Sector Awareness (Polices like NCF, NEP 2020 basics — often useful for B.Ed aspirants)
Language — Hindi or English (select one)
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Comprehension passages (main idea, inference, vocabulary in context)
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Grammar & usage (tenses, subject-verb agreement, voice, narrations)
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Short composition/passage editing (sentence completion, error spotting)
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Synonyms/antonyms, idioms, phrases, one-word substitutions
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Basic pedagogy language items (e.g., terms used in teaching/learning contexts)
(Sources & sample topic lists from recent UP BEd brochures and exam guides).
UP BEd JEE 2026 : Paper II — General Aptitude (50 ques) + Subject Ability (50 ques)
General Aptitude
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Logical reasoning (series, analogies, patterns)
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Analytical ability (data interpretation, simple graph/table questions)
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Numerical ability (basic arithmetic, percentage, ratio & proportion, average, simple interest)
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Classroom aptitude (situational judgment, basic educational psychology scenarios)
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Teaching aptitude (questions that test attitude and understanding for teaching profession)
Subject Ability (choose stream)
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Arts / Humanities: History, Geography (as per UG content), Political Science, Sociology, Psychology basics, Education theory foundations relevant to the subject
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Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology — core UG level topics relevant to school teaching (NCERT level emphasis)
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Commerce: Accounts, Business Studies, Economics basics as taught at UG/12th standard level
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Agriculture: Fundamentals relevant to school level/agri education (if offered)
Marking scheme & negative marking (important)
Most authoritative summaries and the 2026 brochure indicate:
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Correct answer: +2 marks
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Incorrect answer: –0.33 (1/3) mark penalty
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Unattempt: 0 marks
Preparation strategy — what to focus on
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Paper-wise split: Spend equal weeks on Paper I and Paper II during initial preparation, then switch to mixed revision and full timed mocks.
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GK routine: Build daily current affairs habit — revise last 6–12 months’ national/state news, awards, education updates. Make short notes (one page per month).
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Language practice: Practice comprehension passages daily; maintain grammar error lists; practice mock papers in chosen language.
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Aptitude drills: Solve reasoning and numeric sets daily — accuracy matters due to negative marking.
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Subject depth: Revise core subject textbooks (NCERTs if science/arts) and previous years’ B.Ed JEE subject questions.
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Mock tests: Full-length tests under exam timing (3 hours per paper). Analyze mistakes by topic and reduce error sources.
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Revision notes: Maintain a 30-question “must-revise” list for each section two weeks before the exam — last-minute high-yield review.
6-Week Study Plan (practical)
Week 1: Syllabus mapping + basics
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Read whole syllabus; collect NCERTs and short GK packs. Paper-wise: GK overview & Language basics; Subject core topics quick scan.
Week 2: Strengthen fundamentals
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Paper I: Daily GK topics (History/Polity/Economy rotation), daily language comprehension practice.
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Paper II: Start General Aptitude basics + first subject revision.
Week 3: Practice & speed
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Start sectional mock tests (timed 1–1.5 hour practice). Continue subject depth reading.
Week 4: Full papers & analysis
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Two full papers (Paper I + Paper II) timed; analyze errors, focus on weak topics.
Week 5: High-intensity revision
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Quick GK current affairs recaps, language grammar consolidation, focused subject problem solving.
Week 6 (final): Finals & calm
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Full mocks every 3rd day; maintain light revision on other days. Relaxation and sleep management start 3 days before exam.
Recommended books & resources
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General Knowledge: Lucent’s General Knowledge, monthly current affairs compilations (last 12 months).
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Language (English): Wren & Martin basics (for grammar), practice comprehension compilations.
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Aptitude & Reasoning: R.S. Aggarwal (Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning), short data interpretation guides.
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Subject (Science/Arts/Commerce): NCERT textbooks (class XI–XII) for school-level concepts; UG level textbooks for deeper topics.
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Mock & Practice: Previous years’ UP BEd JEE papers and full-length mocks from reputable coaching portals.
(Always cross-check the latest suggested books on the official brochure or trusted education portals)
FAQ
Q: How many papers are there in UP BEd JEE 2026?
A: Two papers — Paper I (GK + Language) and Paper II (Aptitude + Subject Ability).
Q: Is there negative marking?
A: Yes — commonly a penalty of 1/3 mark for wrong answers; check the official brochure for exact scheme.
Q: Where to get the official notification?
A: The official BU Jhansi (bujhansi.ac.in) portal and the UP BEd JEE info page/FAQ PDF.
Q: What stream should I choose for Subject Ability?
A: Pick the stream that matches your undergraduate background (Arts/Science/Commerce/Agriculture) to maximize scoring.
Important Link –
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Online Application | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
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