UP TGT English Previous Year Papers
Very high competitionRevise literary periods as timeline charts — UP TGT often clusters 3–4 questions from one author/era.
Target band: 400+ / 500 historically competitive
Focus blocks
- Grammar (20–25 Qs typical)
- Literature chronology
- One full-length timed mock weekly
Common mistake: Spending too long on passage questions; cap at 90 sec each.
Download English PYQ (2 PDFs)
| Year | Paper | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | English Official Paper 2021 (tough) | |
| 2019 | English Official Paper 2019 (mixed) | Official portal |
| 2016 | English 17 June 2016 (moderate) | Official portal |
| 2013 | English Question Paper 2013 (moderate) | |
| 2011 | English Previous Year Paper 2011 | Official portal |
| 2010 | English Question Paper 2010 | Official portal |
English PYQ FAQs
How to prepare for UP TGT English exam?
Revise graduation-level English syllabus, solve at least two full PYQs in 120 minutes, and focus on repeated topics from 2013 and 2021 papers.
What is a safe score in UP TGT English?
Cutoffs vary by subject and year. Aim above 75–80% attempts with high accuracy; very competitive subjects may need 380–420+ out of 500.