Registration Dates
14 Jul – 3 Aug 2026
Closes 11:59 PM IST
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UBSE
Board of School Education Uttarakhand
UTET 2026
UBSE is conducting UTET-I and UTET-II 2026 for teacher eligibility at Classes I-V and VI-VIII levels. Online applications ran from 14 July to 3 August 2026, fee payment closed on 6 August 2026, and the proposed examination date is 29 September 2026.
Registration Dates
14 Jul – 3 Aug 2026
Closes 11:59 PM IST
Exam Scope
UK
Application Mode
Online
Qualification
Eligibility varies by paper. UTET-I generally requires Senior Secondary/Graduation with prescribed elementary teacher-training qualification; UTET-II generally requires Graduation or a prescribed Senior Secondary route with D.El.Ed/B.Ed/L.T./B.El.Ed/B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed/Special Education as specified in the official brochure.
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Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Conducting Body | Board of School Education Uttarakhand (UBSE), Ramnagar, Nainital |
Exam | Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 - UTET-I & UTET-II |
Purpose | Teacher Eligibility Test for Primary Classes I-V and Upper Primary Classes VI-VIII |
Exam Type | State Teacher Eligibility / Certification Examination |
Application Mode | Online only |
Current Status | Under Examination |
Proposed Examination Date | 29 September 2026 (Tuesday) |
Vacancies | Not applicable - UTET is an eligibility examination, not a vacancy recruitment. |
Important: Passing UTET does not itself create a right to appointment or selection. It is one of the mandatory eligibility conditions for teacher appointment under the applicable service rules.
Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
Online Application Opens | 14 July 2026, 11:00 AM |
Last Date to Submit Online Application | 3 August 2026, 11:59 PM |
Last Date to Pay Examination Fee | 6 August 2026, 11:59 PM |
Correction Window | 8 August 2026 to 11 August 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
Admit Card | Seven days before the examination from the Board website |
Proposed Exam Date | 29 September 2026 |
UTET-I Timing | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
UTET-II Timing | 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM |
Exam Activity | UTET-I | UTET-II |
|---|---|---|
Entry in Examination Hall | 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
Admit Card Checking | 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM | 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM |
OMR Answer Sheet Distribution | 9:30 AM | 1:30 PM |
Test Booklet Seal to be Broken | 9:55 AM | 1:55 PM |
Test Starts | 10:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
Test Ends | 12:30 PM | 4:30 PM |
Paper | Minimum Eligibility - Main Routes |
|---|---|
UTET-I - Classes I to V | Senior Secondary with prescribed marks plus D.El.Ed/BTC, B.El.Ed or Diploma in Special Education; OR Graduation with 2-year D.El.Ed/BTC. Eligible Shiksha Mitra and prescribed in-service teacher routes are also recognized. |
UTET-II - Classes VI to VIII | Graduation with D.El.Ed/BTC; OR Graduation with prescribed marks plus B.Ed/L.T./Shiksha Shastri; OR Senior Secondary with prescribed marks plus B.El.Ed/B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed; OR Graduation with B.Ed Special Education; other specified NCTE-compliant routes and eligible in-service teachers are also recognized. |
Eligibility Rule | Details |
|---|---|
Training Status | Candidates who have passed, are undergoing training, or are enrolled in the permitted teacher-training course may be eligible as specified. |
Recognition | Academic qualifications must be from a legally established University / recognized Board and teacher-training qualifications from recognized institutions as applicable. |
Reserved Category Relaxation | 5% relaxation in Graduation-level marks is provided to SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates where specified. |
UTET-I In-Service Teacher Code | 7 |
UTET-II In-Service Teacher Code | 8 |
Age Limit | No age limit is specified in the uploaded UTET 2026 information brochure. |
Category | One Paper | Both Papers |
|---|---|---|
General / OBC | Rs. 600 | Rs. 1,000 |
SC / ST / PwD | Rs. 300 | Rs. 500 |
Payment Rule | Details |
|---|---|
Payment Mode | Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI / Net Banking |
Refund | Fee is non-refundable. |
Application Completion | Application is complete only after successful fee payment and completion of the online process. |
Exam Feature | Details |
|---|---|
Mode | OMR-based written examination |
Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions |
Questions | 150 |
Marks | 150 |
Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes |
Marks per Question | 1 |
Negative Marking | No negative marking |
Question Paper Language | Except language papers, papers are printed bilingually in Hindi and English. |
UTET-I Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
Language I | 30 | 30 |
Language II | 30 | 30 |
Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
Total | 150 | 150 |
UTET-II Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
Language I | 30 | 30 |
Language II | 30 | 30 |
Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies | 60 | 60 |
Total | 150 | 150 |
Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
General | 60% |
SC / ST | 40% |
OBC / PwD / Dependents of Freedom Fighters / Ex-Servicemen (Self) | 50% |
SC / ST candidate also falling under PwD | 40% |
Certificate Rule | Details |
|---|---|
Validity | Lifetime |
Number of Attempts | No restriction on attempts |
Improvement Attempt | A qualified candidate may appear again to improve marks. |
Certificate / Marksheet | Successful candidates are issued a certificate-cum-marksheet. |
Appointment Right | Qualifying UTET does not guarantee appointment. |
Item | Details |
|---|---|
Exam Cities | 29 cities across all 13 districts of Uttarakhand |
City Preference | Candidates must give two city preferences. |
Centre Change | Once allotted, centre-change requests are not accepted. |
Admit Card Delivery | Admit card is not sent by post; it must be downloaded online. |
Exam-Day ID | Admit Card plus Aadhaar / Driving Licence / Voter ID / Passport / PAN Card. |
Step | Action |
|---|---|
1 | Read the Information Brochure and online instructions. |
2 | Complete registration and OTP verification. |
3 | Select UTET-I, UTET-II or Both according to eligibility. |
4 | Fill category, language, subject, training and eligibility-code details. |
5 | Choose two examination-city preferences. |
6 | Upload photograph, signature and left thumb impression. |
7 | Preview details before proceeding. |
8 | Pay the examination fee online. |
9 | Print and preserve the final application and payment receipt. |
Check | What to Verify |
|---|---|
Application Status | Online application and fee windows have closed. |
Exam Date | 29 September 2026 is the proposed date in the brochure. |
Admit Card | Brochure says admit cards are to be downloaded seven days before the examination. |
Language Choice | Language I: Hindi or English. Language II: Hindi, English, Sanskrit or Urdu, but different from Language I. |
UTET-II Subject Choice | Choose Mathematics & Science or Social Studies according to eligibility / teaching category. |
No Negative Marking | Wrong answers carry zero marks; there is no negative marking. |
OMR Accuracy | Incorrect roll number, booklet series, language option or UTET-II subject option may result in non-evaluation. |
TET Validity | Certificate validity is lifetime. |
Other State TET | Other State TET qualification is not treated as sufficient for Uttarakhand appointment merely on that basis. |
CTET | CTET-qualified candidates may be eligible for applicable Uttarakhand schools subject to State rules in the brochure. |
The brochure proposes 29 September 2026 for both UTET-I and UTET-II.
UTET-I is scheduled from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and UTET-II from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
Each paper has 150 MCQs for 150 marks and a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes.
No. There is no negative marking.
General candidates require 60%, SC/ST 40%, and OBC/PwD/DFF/Ex-Servicemen (Self) 50%.
The certificate is valid for lifetime.
No. Passing UTET is an eligibility condition and does not itself confer a right to appointment or selection.
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