Mathematics Weightage & Exam Scheme
In UP Super TET 2026 (Advt. No. 05/2026), Mathematics (गणित) carries 16 multiple-choice questions worth 48 marks (+3 marks per correct response, -1 mark penalty for incorrect response).
Many candidates from non-science backgrounds attempt to skip Mathematics entirely. This is a fatal mistake: with 12,405 vacancies and intense state competition, conceding 48 marks guarantees dropping out of the top district merit lists. The exam tests standard Class 6 to 8 arithmetic, percentage, simple interest, and basic mensuration.
Topic-Wise Syllabus & Formula Vault
The 16 questions are drawn from these core areas:
| Topic Domain | Weightage | Core Formulas & Properties |
|---|---|---|
| संख्या पद्धति एवं विभाज्यता (Number System) | 2 – 3 Qs | Divisibility rules (7, 11, 13); Prime numbers up to 100; LCM × HCF = Product of two numbers; Place value & Face value. |
| ऐकिक नियम एवं अनुपात (Unitary & Ratio) | 2 Qs | Direct and inverse proportion; Men × Days = Work formula: (M1 × D1 × H1) / W1 = (M2 × D2 × H2) / W2. |
| प्रतिशत एवं लाभ-हानि (Percentage & P/L) | 3 Qs | Profit % = (Profit/CP) × 100; Successive percentage change = a + b + (ab/100); Discount on Marked Price (MP). |
| साधारण एवं चक्रवृद्धि ब्याज (SI & CI) | 2 Qs | SI = (P × R × T) / 100; CI Difference for 2 years: Diff = P × (R/100)2. |
| क्षेत्रमिति एवं ज्यामिति (Mensuration & Geometry) | 3 – 4 Qs | Circle area = πr2; Cylinder volume = πr2h; Sphere volume = (4/3)πr3; Angle sum property of triangle (180°); Pythagorean triplets. |
| सांख्यिकी एवं औसत (Statistics & Average) | 2 Qs | Average = Sum / Total; Mode = 3 Median – 2 Mean (Empirical relationship); Mean of grouped data. |
Strategy for Non-Math & Biology Students
If you have not studied mathematics since Class 10, follow this pragmatic approach:
- Target High-Yield "Low Calculation" Chapters: Focus on Average, Ratio, Percentage, and Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode). These require zero abstract algebra and yield 6 to 8 straightforward questions.
- Use Answer Choices (Reverse Substitution): In age problems, number system, and simple interest, you can often test the 4 given answer options backwards into the question condition in under 30 seconds.
- Memorize Mensuration Formulas: Mensuration questions in Super TET are direct substitutions into standard geometric formulas (e.g., finding the curved surface area of a cylinder or area of a trapezoid).
Calculation Traps Under Negative Marking
Avoid these common calculation errors that trigger the -1 penalty:
- Unit Inconsistencies: Mixing meters and kilometers, or hours and seconds in speed-time problems without multiplying by 5/18 or 18/5.
- Cost Price vs Selling Price: Forgetting that profit percentage is always calculated on Cost Price (CP), never on Selling Price (unless explicitly specified).
- Radius vs Diameter: Using the given diameter directly in area formulas without dividing by 2 first.
7-Day Mathematics Revision Plan
- Day 1: Number System, LCM, HCF, and Divisibility tests.
- Day 2: Percentage and Profit & Loss shortcuts.
- Day 3: Simple Interest and Compound Interest (2-year and 3-year formulas).
- Day 4: Ratio, Proportion, and Work & Time unitary methods.
- Day 5: Speed, Distance, Trains, and Average calculations.
- Day 6: 2D and 3D Mensuration formulas (Area, Perimeter, Volume, TSA).
- Day 7: Basic Geometry, Triangles, Circles, and Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode).
16 Authentic Practice MCQs with Solutions
Solve these 16 practice questions step-by-step. Toggle the solution to check teacher shortcuts:
हल एवं शिक्षक विधि देखें (View Solution)
सही उत्तर: (B) ₹500
व्याख्या: क्रय मूल्य = (विक्रय मूल्य x 100) / (100 - हानि%) = (450 x 100) / 90 = ₹500.
हल एवं शिक्षक विधि देखें (View Solution)
सही उत्तर: (B) 25.5
व्याख्या: प्रथम n प्राकृतिक संख्याओं का औसत = (n + 1) / 2 = (50 + 1) / 2 = 25.5.
हल एवं शिक्षक विधि देखें (View Solution)
सही उत्तर: (A) 36
व्याख्या: दो संख्याओं का गुणनफल = HCF x LCM => 24 x दूसरी संख्या = 12 x 72 => दूसरी संख्या = 864 / 24 = 36.
हल एवं शिक्षक विधि देखें (View Solution)
सही उत्तर: (A) 9√3 सेमी²
व्याख्या: समबाहु त्रिभुज का क्षेत्रफल = (√3 / 4) x भुजा² = (√3 / 4) x 36 = 9√3 वर्ग सेमी।
हल एवं शिक्षक विधि देखें (View Solution)
सही उत्तर: (B) 12.5%
व्याख्या: धनराशि दोगुनी होने पर ब्याज मूलधन के बराबर (SI = P) होता है। R = (SI x 100) / (P x T) = (100) / 8 = 12.5% वार्षिक।
हल एवं शिक्षक विधि देखें (View Solution)
सही उत्तर: (B) 2 : 3
व्याख्या: x/z = (x/y) x (y/z) = (3/4) x (8/9) = 24 / 36 = 2 / 3, अतः 2 : 3.
हल एवं शिक्षक विधि देखें (View Solution)
सही उत्तर: (B) 88 सेमी
व्याख्या: वृत्त की परिधि = 2πr = 2 x (22/7) x 14 = 2 x 22 x 2 = 88 सेमी।
हल एवं शिक्षक विधि देखें (View Solution)
सही उत्तर: (B) 9 दिन
व्याख्या: M1 x D1 = M2 x D2 => 12 x 15 = 20 x D2 => 180 = 20 x D2 => D2 = 9 दिन।
हल एवं शिक्षक विधि देखें (View Solution)
सही उत्तर: (B) 4ab
व्याख्या: (a² + 2ab + b²) - (a² - 2ab + b²) = a² + 2ab + b² - a² + 2ab - b² = 4ab.
हल एवं शिक्षक विधि देखें (View Solution)
सही उत्तर: (B) 40 सेमी
व्याख्या: वर्ग का विकर्ण = भुजा x √2 => भुजा x √2 = 10√2 => भुजा = 10 सेमी। परिमाप = 4 x भुजा = 4 x 10 = 40 सेमी।
हल एवं शिक्षक विधि देखें (View Solution)
सही उत्तर: (A) 9
व्याख्या: अभाज्य गुणनखंडों की कुल संख्या = घातों का योग = 3 + 2 + 4 = 9.
हल एवं शिक्षक विधि देखें (View Solution)
सही उत्तर: (B) 20 मी/से
व्याख्या: किमी/घंटा को मी/से में बदलने के लिए 5/18 से गुणा करते हैं: 72 x (5/18) = 4 x 5 = 20 मी/से।
हल एवं शिक्षक विधि देखें (View Solution)
सही उत्तर: (C) 4
व्याख्या: 2^(x - 1) = 2³ => x - 1 = 3 => x = 4.
हल एवं शिक्षक विधि देखें (View Solution)
सही उत्तर: (B) 480 सेमी³
व्याख्या: घनाभ का आयतन = लम्बाई x चौड़ाई x ऊँचाई = 10 x 8 x 6 = 480 घन सेमी।
हल एवं शिक्षक विधि देखें (View Solution)
सही उत्तर: (B) 7
व्याख्या: बहुलक वह मान होता है जिसकी आवृत्ति सर्वाधिक हो। यहाँ संख्या '7' सर्वाधिक 3 बार आई है, अतः बहुलक 7 है।
हल एवं शिक्षक विधि देखें (View Solution)
सही उत्तर: (B) ₹800
व्याख्या: अंकित मूल्य = विक्रय मूल्य / (1 - 0.25) = 600 / 0.75 = ₹800.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are asked in Super TET Mathematics?
Mathematics carries 16 questions carrying 48 marks (+3 marks correct, -1 penalty) in Super TET 2026.
What is the difficulty level of Super TET Mathematics?
Questions are pitched at the Matriculation/Class 10 standard, with heavy emphasis on Class 6 to 8 Basic Shiksha Parishad arithmetic, percentage, and geometry.
What is the empirical relation between Mean, Median, and Mode?
The standard empirical relationship is: Mode = 3(Median) - 2(Mean).