UTET 2026 Notification: Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test Application, Dates, Eligibility & Syllabus

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• Updated July 15, 2026 09:53 AM
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• The Uttarakhand Vidyalayi Shiksha Parishad (Board of School Education Uttarakhand), Ramnagar, Nainital has released the notification for the Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test 2026, known as UTET-I & II 2026. The test is conducted in two levels - UTET-I for candidates seeking eligibility to teach primary classes (I to V) and UTET-II for candidates seeking eligibility to teach upper primary classes (VI to VIII). Online applications open on 14 July 2026 and the exam is proposed to be held on 29 September 2026 (Tuesday). Passing UTET is one of the minimum qualifications required for appointment as a teacher in government, government-aided, and state-recognized primary and upper primary schools in Uttarakhand.

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UTET 2026: Quick Overview

UTET 2026 Important Dates

• A candidate can appear for UTET-I only, UTET-II only, or both, by submitting a single online application. Both levels are held on the same day in two separate shifts.

UTET 2026 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

• UTET is a multiple-choice, OMR-based test. Each correct answer carries 1 mark. A blank, incorrectly marked, or multiple-marked response gets zero marks. There is no negative marking for wrong answers. Question papers (other than language papers) are printed bilingually in Hindi and English.

Minimum Qualification for UTET-I (Primary Level, Classes I-V)

• A candidate must meet one of the following:
• Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks AND a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed/BTC), passed or currently in training/enrolled.
• Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 45% marks AND a 2-year D.El.Ed/BTC obtained as per NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure) Regulations, 2002, passed or currently in training/enrolled.
• Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks AND a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed), passed or currently in training/enrolled.
• Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks AND a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education) recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), passed or currently in training/enrolled.
• Graduation (or equivalent) AND a 2-year D.El.Ed/BTC, passed or in the final year of training/enrolled.
• Shiksha Mitras working on honorarium in government primary schools who have completed the 2-year D.El.Ed training from IGNOU with state government permission.
• In-service teachers regularly appointed as Assistant Teacher/Headmaster (Primary) or Assistant Teacher/Headmaster (Upper Primary) in any UDISE-coded school teaching Classes 1-5.

Minimum Qualification for UTET-II (Upper Primary Level, Classes VI-VIII)

• A candidate must meet one of the following:
• Graduation (or equivalent) AND a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (BTC/D.El.Ed), passed.
• Graduation (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks AND a 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed/L.T./Shiksha Shastri, institutional mode only), passed or in training/enrolled.
• Graduation (or equivalent) with at least 45% marks AND a 1-year B.Ed/L.T./Shiksha Shastri (institutional mode only), obtained per applicable NCTE regulations, passed or in training/enrolled.
• Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks AND a 4-year B.El.Ed, passed or in training/enrolled.
• Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks AND a 4-year B.A./B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed, passed or in training/enrolled.
• Graduation (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks AND a B.Ed (Special Education) recognized by RCI, passed or in training/enrolled.
• Graduation or Post-Graduation with at least 50% marks AND B.Ed, passed - the minimum-percentage-at-graduation condition does not apply to those who had already taken admission to a B.Ed/B.El.Ed or equivalent course before 29 July 2011.
• In-service teachers regularly appointed as Assistant Teacher/Headmaster or Assistant Teacher (L.T. Grade) in any UDISE-coded school teaching Classes 6-8.

Common Eligibility Notes (Both Levels)

• Candidates currently undergoing a 1-year degree training course, or enrolled/admitted in a 2-year degree/diploma training course or a 4-year degree training course, are also eligible to apply for UTET 2026.
• All educational degrees must be from a university established by law in India or a recognized board; training/teaching degrees must be from NCTE-recognized institutions (obtained or being pursued).
• A 5% relaxation in graduation-level marks is given to candidates from reserved categories - Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Classes, and differently-abled (Divyang) candidates.
• Candidates admitted to a 2-year degree/diploma training course or a 4-year degree training course, or currently pursuing/enrolled in one, will be given provisional admission to the exam. Their UTET certificate is valid only once they pass that qualifying course.
• There is no separate age limit specified in this notification for UTET candidates.

UTET 2026 Application Fee

• Fee must be paid online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. No other payment mode is accepted.
• Fee once submitted is non-refundable under any circumstances.
• Fee must be paid by 6 August 2026, 11:59 PM. Applications for which the fee is not paid by this date/time are automatically rejected.
• If a candidate's fee gets deducted more than once due to a technical or user error, the candidate is personally responsible and the amount will not be refunded in any case.

Documents Required on Exam Day

• Downloaded admit card (compulsory - no candidate will be allowed into the exam without it; sent only via the Board's website, not by post)
• One original photo ID proof, matching what was entered in the online application: Aadhaar Card, Driving Licence, Voter ID, Passport, or PAN Card
• A black or blue ball-point pen
• If the admit card photo is missing or unclear, the candidate must additionally carry two recent passport-size photographs and their Aadhaar card
• Calculators, log tables, mobile phones, pagers, digital watches, and any other electronic gadgets, as well as printed or handwritten material and loose paper, are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall. Candidates found using unfair means will have their candidature cancelled and may face legal action.

How to Apply for UTET 2026 Online

• Visit the official website www.ukutet.com and download the Information Brochure to review all instructions and eligibility codes before applying.
• Click "New Applicant? (Click here)" to register. Read the terms and conditions, tick the acceptance box, and click "Proceed to Registration."
• Enter your name, father's name, mobile number, and email ID to complete registration. Only one application is accepted per mobile number and email ID.
• Verify the OTP sent to your mobile/email. On successful verification, a Registration Number and password will be sent to your email/mobile.
• Log in using the Registration Number and password, then click "Apply for UTET 2026."
• Fill in the Application Form (Step 1) with all mandatory details - exam level (UTET-I, UTET-II, or Both), gender, date of birth, mother's/husband's name, home district, category, sub-category, disability status (if any), scribe requirement (if any), first and second language choices, subject choice (for UTET-II), training eligibility and code, exam city preferences, correspondence address, and identity proof details.
• Upload photo, signature, and left-hand thumb impression (Step 2) as per the specified file size and pixel dimensions given in the brochure.
• Preview your application (Step 3), verify every field carefully, accept the declaration, and lock the form. No changes are possible after this step.
• Pay the application fee (Step 4) through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
• Print your completed application (Step 5) and keep the printout, along with the fee payment receipt, safely for future reference.
• Only online applications are accepted; applications submitted through any other mode will not be entertained. Candidates are advised to apply well before the last date rather than waiting until the deadline.

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Important Instructions for UTET 2026 Candidates

• Candidates must confirm they satisfy all eligibility criteria for UTET-I, UTET-II, or both, before applying.
• Any correction to the submitted application is possible only during the correction window, 8 to 11 August 2026; no correction requests are accepted before or after this window, including after the exam or after the result.
• Providing incorrect information regarding reservation category, sub-category, marks, or qualification code makes the candidate solely responsible, and can lead to cancellation of candidature/result plus legal action.
• Educational and training qualifications must be completed before the date of application; qualifications acquired after applying will not be considered.
• The Board does not verify the details filled in by candidates in the online application; verification of qualification is done by the appointing authority only at the time of actual recruitment.
• Candidates should preserve their Registration Number/ID and roll number for all future correspondence with the Board.
• Candidates must enter their personal mobile number in the application so that important updates can be sent via SMS.
• Any change to proposed exam dates/schedules will be communicated through newspapers and the official website.
• Candidates must follow all prevailing COVID-19 safety guidelines at the exam centre, if applicable at the time.
• Any dispute relating to UTET 2026 falls under the jurisdiction of the courts at Ramnagar (Nainital).

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Q5. What is the application fee for UTET 2026?

• General/OBC candidates pay ₹600 for one exam (UTET-I or UTET-II) or ₹1,000 for both. SC/ST/differently-abled candidates pay ₹300 for one exam or ₹500 for both.

Q7. Is there an age limit for UTET 2026?

• Not specified in this notification. No age criteria are mentioned for appearing in the UTET exam.

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