The Uttarakhand Board of School Education has released the UTET 2026 Notification for the Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test-I and Teacher Eligibility Test-II.
UTET-I is conducted for candidates seeking teacher eligibility for Classes I to V, while UTET-II is conducted for candidates seeking teacher eligibility for Classes VI to VIII.
Online registration was accepted from 14 July to 3 August 2026. New registrations have now closed. Candidates who completed their registration can pay the examination fee until 6 August 2026 at 11:59 PM.
The application-correction window will remain available from 8 August to 11 August 2026, and the examination is proposed to be conducted on 29 September 2026.
UTET 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination name | Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 |
| Short name | UTET 2026 |
| Conducting authority | Uttarakhand Board of School Education |
| Exam levels | UTET-I and UTET-II |
| UTET-I | Teacher eligibility for Classes I to V |
| UTET-II | Teacher eligibility for Classes VI to VIII |
| Application mode | Online |
| Registration start date | 14 July 2026 at 11:00 AM |
| Registration last date | 3 August 2026 at 11:59 PM |
| Last date for fee payment | 6 August 2026 at 11:59 PM |
| Correction window | 8–11 August 2026 |
| Proposed examination date | 29 September 2026 |
| Examination mode | Offline OMR-based examination |
| Total questions | 150 questions in each paper |
| Total marks | 150 marks in each paper |
| Negative marking | No |
| Certificate validity | Lifetime |
| Official application portal | View Detail |
The board will conduct both papers on the same day in separate shifts. Candidates eligible for both levels could select UTET-I and UTET-II through a single online application.
UTET 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Online registration started | 14 July 2026 at 11:00 AM |
| Last date to register | 3 August 2026 at 11:59 PM |
| Last date to pay examination fee | 6 August 2026 at 11:59 PM |
| Application-correction window opens | 8 August 2026 |
| Last date for correction | 11 August 2026 at 11:59 PM |
| Admit-card release | Seven days before the examination |
| UTET-I examination | 29 September 2026, 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
| UTET-II examination | 29 September 2026, 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM |
| Answer key | To be announced |
| Result | To be announced |
Current UTET Application Status
New UTET 2026 registrations are closed.
Candidates who registered successfully but have not completed fee payment can submit their fee until 6 August 2026 at 11:59 PM through the official UTET application portal.
The board will allow registered candidates to correct permitted application details from 8 August to 11 August 2026 at 11:59 PM. No correction will be allowed after the correction period ends.
Candidates should check the following information during the correction window:
- Candidate name
- Parents’ names
- Date of birth
- Category
- Gender
- Educational qualification
- Teacher-training qualification
- Paper selection
- Language selection
- UTET-II subject selection
- Examination-city preferences
- Photograph
- Signature
- Communication details
Only fields permitted by the official portal can be corrected. Candidates should download the corrected confirmation page after completing the process.
UTET-I and UTET-II Explained
UTET-I
UTET-I is intended for candidates seeking eligibility to teach at the primary level, covering Classes I to V.
Candidates applying for primary-teacher recruitment in schools covered by Uttarakhand teacher-service rules may be required to possess a valid UTET-I certificate along with the prescribed academic and teacher-training qualifications.
UTET-II
UTET-II is intended for candidates seeking eligibility to teach at the upper-primary level, covering Classes VI to VIII.
Candidates must select either Mathematics and Science or Social Studies according to their educational background and intended teaching subject.
Passing UTET establishes teacher eligibility but does not provide an automatic right to appointment. Final selection remains governed by the applicable teacher-recruitment rules, vacancies and selection process.
UTET-I Eligibility Criteria
Candidates may be eligible for UTET-I through one of the qualification routes mentioned in the official information brochure.
The principal eligibility combinations include:
- Senior Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education
- Senior Secondary with at least 45% marks and a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education obtained according to the applicable NCTE regulations
- Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and a four-year Bachelor of Elementary Education
- Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and a two-year Diploma in Education in Special Education recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India
- Graduation or equivalent with a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education
- Eligible in-service teachers and Shiksha Mitras satisfying the conditions specified by the Uttarakhand Government and UBSE
Candidates enrolled in or undergoing an eligible teacher-training programme may be admitted provisionally where permitted by the official rules.
All academic and training qualifications must be obtained from recognised boards, universities or institutions. Teacher-training programmes must satisfy the applicable NCTE or RCI recognition requirements.
UTET-II Eligibility Criteria
The principal UTET-II qualification routes include:
- Graduation or equivalent with a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education
- Graduation with at least 50% marks and a recognised B.Ed, LT or Shiksha Shastri qualification
- Graduation with at least 45% marks and B.Ed obtained according to the applicable NCTE regulations
- Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and a four-year Bachelor of Elementary Education
- Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and four-year BA/BSc.Ed or BA.Ed/BSc.Ed
- Graduation with at least 50% marks and B.Ed in Special Education recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India
- Graduation or postgraduate qualification with at least 50% marks and B.Ed, subject to the conditions mentioned in the brochure
- Eligible in-service teachers satisfying the applicable Uttarakhand Government rules
Reserved-category candidates covered by the notification receive a relaxation of five percentage points in the prescribed graduation marks where applicable.
Candidates must check the complete UTET 2026 information brochure before claiming eligibility because the accepted qualification depends on the paper, training programme, admission year and recognition status.
Is There an Age Limit for UTET 2026?
The UTET 2026 information brochure does not prescribe a separate minimum or maximum age limit for appearing in the teacher eligibility examination.
Eligibility is primarily determined by the prescribed academic and teacher-training qualifications. However, candidates applying for a future teacher recruitment must satisfy the age limit specified separately in that recruitment advertisement.
UTET 2026 Application Fee
| Category | One paper | Both papers |
|---|---|---|
| General and OBC | ₹600 | ₹1,000 |
| SC, ST and candidates with disabilities | ₹300 | ₹500 |
Candidates appearing for only UTET-I or only UTET-II must pay the one-paper fee. Candidates appearing for both papers must pay the combined fee.
Payment can be completed through the online modes available on the official portal, including debit card, credit card, UPI and net banking. The examination fee is non-refundable.
Registered candidates should confirm that the payment status shows successful before the deadline. A bank debit without a successful application status does not necessarily confirm completion.
UTET 2026 Exam Pattern
Both UTET papers contain 150 multiple-choice questions carrying one mark each.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination mode | Offline |
| Answer sheet | OMR |
| Question type | Multiple-choice questions |
| Questions | 150 |
| Maximum marks | 150 |
| Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Marks per correct answer | 1 mark |
| Negative marking | No |
| Unanswered question | Zero marks |
| Incorrect answer | Zero marks |
There is no deduction for an incorrect answer. However, candidates must fill the OMR circles correctly because incorrectly marked, partially marked or multiple responses may receive zero marks.
UTET-I Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language-I | 30 | 30 |
| Language-II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
All five sections are compulsory for UTET-I candidates.
UTET-II Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language-I | 30 | 30 |
| Language-II | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics and Science or Social Studies | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Mathematics and Science candidates must select the Mathematics and Science section. Social Studies teacher candidates must select Social Studies.
Other eligible candidates must select one of the two available 60-mark subject sections according to the instructions in the application form.
Language Selection
Candidates must select Language-I and Language-II carefully.
Language-I must be selected from:
- Hindi
- English
Language-II must be selected from:
- Hindi
- English
- Sanskrit
- Urdu
Language-II must be different from the language selected as Language-I.
Except for language papers, the other questions are printed bilingually in Hindi and English.
UTET Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum qualifying percentage | Minimum marks out of 150 |
|---|---|---|
| General | 60% | 90 |
| OBC | 50% | 75 |
| Candidates with disabilities | 50% | 75 |
| Dependants of freedom fighters | 50% | 75 |
| Ex-servicemen covered by the rules | 50% | 75 |
| SC | 40% | 60 |
| ST | 40% | 60 |
SC and ST candidates who also fall under the disability category continue to receive the 40% qualifying standard specified in the brochure.
Passing UTET does not guarantee appointment. It establishes one of the eligibility conditions for relevant teacher recruitments.
UTET Certificate Validity and Number of Attempts
The UTET qualifying certificate has lifetime validity.
There is no restriction on the number of attempts. A candidate may appear in UTET more than once, including after qualifying, to improve their marks.
UTET Examination Timing
| Examination activity | UTET-I | UTET-II |
|---|---|---|
| Entry into examination hall | 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| Admit-card checking | 9:00–9:30 AM | 1:00–1:30 PM |
| OMR answer-sheet distribution | 9:30 AM | 1:30 PM |
| Question-booklet seal opening | 9:55 AM | 1:55 PM |
| Examination begins | 10:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| Examination ends | 12:30 PM | 4:30 PM |
Candidates should reach the examination centre well before the reporting time. Late admission may not be permitted.
UTET Admit Card 2026
The UTET admit card is scheduled to be made available approximately seven days before the examination.
Candidates will need to download it from the official UTET portal using their registration credentials.
The admit card is expected to contain:
- Candidate name
- Roll number
- Registration number
- Paper selected
- Examination date
- Shift timing
- Examination-centre name
- Centre address
- Reporting time
- Candidate photograph
- Examination instructions
Candidates should check every detail immediately after downloading the admit card.
Documents Required on Examination Day
Candidates must carry:
- Printed UTET admit card
- Original valid photo identity proof
- Aadhaar card, voter ID, driving licence, passport or PAN card
- Other documents specifically mentioned on the admit card
- Permitted writing material according to examination instructions
Electronic devices, calculators, study material and prohibited items should not be carried inside the examination centre.
Application Documents and Correction Preparation
Candidates should keep digital copies of the following documents ready during the correction period:
- Recent photograph
- Scanned signature
- Class 10 certificate
- Class 12 certificate
- Graduation mark sheets
- Teacher-training certificates
- Category certificate
- Disability certificate, where applicable
- Identity proof
- Registration confirmation
- Fee-payment receipt
All document and application utilities are available through the Regal Career Application Tools Hub.
How to Pay the UTET Fee
Registered candidates who have not completed payment should:
- Open the official UTET 2026 portal.
- Enter the registration number and password.
- Complete captcha verification.
- Open the fee-payment section.
- Confirm the selected paper and applicable category.
- Pay through debit card, credit card, UPI or net banking.
- Wait for the successful-payment confirmation.
- Download the payment receipt.
- Log in again and confirm that the application status shows completed.
Candidates should not make repeated payments while a transaction remains pending.
How to Correct the UTET Application
The correction window will open on 8 August 2026.
Candidates should:
- Visit the UTET application portal.
- Log in with the registration number and password.
- Open the application-correction section.
- Review every editable field.
- Correct inaccurate information.
- Upload corrected files where permitted.
- Preview the revised form.
- Submit the corrections.
- Download the corrected confirmation page.
- Preserve both the original and corrected application records.
The correction facility will close on 11 August 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Important Official Links
| Resource | Direct link |
|---|---|
| UTET 2026 application and login portal | Open official portal |
| UTET 2026 official notice PDF | Download notice |
| UTET 2026 information brochure | Download complete brochure |
| Uttarakhand Board UTET notice page | Open UBSE notice |
UTET Helpdesk
The official application portal lists the following assistance details:
- Helpdesk telephone: 08062987406
- Helpdesk email: helpdesk@ukutet.com
- UBSE office telephone: 05947-254275
Candidates should never share their password, OTP, card information or UPI PIN with anyone claiming to represent the helpdesk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is UTET 2026?
UTET 2026 is the Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test conducted by the Uttarakhand Board of School Education for primary and upper-primary teacher eligibility.
Is UTET 2026 registration still open?
No. New registration closed on 3 August 2026.
What is the last date for fee payment?
Registered candidates can pay the examination fee until 6 August 2026 at 11:59 PM.
When will the UTET correction window open?
The correction window will remain available from 8 August to 11 August 2026.
What is the UTET 2026 exam date?
The proposed examination date is 29 September 2026.
What is the timing of UTET-I?
UTET-I will be conducted from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
What is the timing of UTET-II?
UTET-II will be conducted from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
Is there negative marking in UTET?
No. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
How many questions are asked in each paper?
Each UTET paper contains 150 questions carrying 150 marks.
What is the application fee for General candidates?
The fee is ₹600 for one paper and ₹1,000 for both papers.
What is the application fee for SC, ST and PwD candidates?
The fee is ₹300 for one paper and ₹500 for both papers.
What are the qualifying marks for General candidates?
General candidates must obtain at least 60%, equivalent to 90 marks out of 150.
What is the validity of the UTET certificate?
The UTET qualifying certificate has lifetime validity.
Can a qualified candidate appear again?
Yes. Qualified candidates may appear again to improve their score.
Does passing UTET guarantee a teaching appointment?
No. UTET is an eligibility examination. Appointment depends on the applicable recruitment rules and selection process.
Conclusion
The UTET 2026 registration process has closed, but registered candidates can complete fee payment until 6 August 2026.
The application-correction window will remain open from 8 to 11 August 2026. Candidates should carefully verify their paper selection, languages, educational qualification, category and uploaded files during this period.
UTET-I and UTET-II will be conducted on 29 September 2026. Candidates should download the official brochure, preserve their application records and begin preparing according to the prescribed 150-question examination pattern.
