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The Board of School Education Uttarakhand (UBSE), Ramnagar, has released the information brochure for the Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test (UTET) I & II 2026. The admit card will be made available on the Board's official website seven days before the examination. The proposed examination date is 29/09/2026.
UTET-I is conducted for teachers of Classes I to V, while UTET-II is conducted for teachers of Classes VI to VIII.
Post Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Board of School Education Uttarakhand (UBSE) |
| Examination | Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test (UTET) I & II 2026 |
| Paper | UTET-I: Classes I-V; UTET-II: Classes VI-VIII |
| Total Vacancies | The examination is a teacher eligibility test; no vacancies are specified |
| Qualification | Relevant Senior Secondary/Graduation qualification with teacher-training qualification as prescribed for UTET-I or UTET-II |
| Category | Admit Card |
| Status | Admit card to be released seven days before the examination |
| Official Website | www.ukutet.com / www.ubse.uk.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 14/07/2026 at 11:00 AM |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 03/08/2026 up to 11:59 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 06/08/2026 up to 11:59 PM |
| Correction Window | 08/08/2026 to 11/08/2026 up to 11:59 PM |
| Proposed Examination Date | 29/09/2026 |
| Admit Card Availability | Seven days before the examination |
Application Fee
| Category | UTET-I or UTET-II | Both UTET-I and UTET-II |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹600 | ₹1,000 |
| SC / ST / Persons with Disabilities | ₹300 | ₹500 |
The fee can be paid through debit card, credit card, Internet banking or UPI. The examination fee is non-refundable.
Eligibility / Qualification
UTET-I: Classes I to V
Candidates must satisfy any one of the prescribed qualifications, including:
- Senior Secondary or equivalent with at least 50% marks and passed, enrolled in or undergoing a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education such as B.T.C. or D.El.Ed.
- Senior Secondary with at least 45% marks and a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education in accordance with applicable NCTE regulations.
- Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and a four-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.).
- Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and a two-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
- Graduation or equivalent and passed, enrolled in or undergoing a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
- Shiksha Mitra candidates who have passed the two-year D.El.Ed. training from IGNOU.
- Eligible in-service teachers regularly appointed in schools imparting education up to Classes I to V and having a UDISE code.
UTET-II: Classes VI to VIII
Candidates must satisfy any one of the prescribed qualifications, including:
- Graduation or equivalent and passed, enrolled in or undergoing a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
- Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed, enrolled in or undergoing B.Ed., L.T. or regular Shiksha Shastri.
- Graduation with at least 45% marks and the prescribed teacher-training qualification under applicable NCTE regulations.
- Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and a four-year B.El.Ed.
- Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and a four-year B.A./B.Sc.Ed. or B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed.
- Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed, enrolled in or undergoing B.Ed. (Special Education).
- Graduation or Post-Graduation with at least 50% marks and B.Ed., subject to the conditions specified in the notification for candidates admitted before 29/07/2011.
- Eligible in-service teachers regularly appointed in schools imparting education up to Classes VI to VIII and having a UDISE code.
Candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC and PwD categories receive the prescribed relaxation in marks at the graduation level. All educational and training qualifications must be obtained from recognized institutions or boards, and training qualifications must be recognized by NCTE wherever applicable.
Exam Pattern
Both UTET papers contain 150 multiple-choice questions, carrying 150 marks, with an examination duration of 2 hours 30 minutes. Each question carries one mark. There is no negative marking.
UTET-I: Primary Level, Classes I to V
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| First Language | 30 | 30 |
| Second Language | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
UTET-II: Upper Primary Level, Classes VI to VIII
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| First Language | 30 | 30 |
| Second Language | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics and Science / Social Studies / relevant subject option | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Candidates appearing for UTET-II must select either Mathematics and Science or Social Studies. The first language may be Hindi or English. The second language may be Hindi, English, Sanskrit or Urdu, but it must be different from the first language.
Admit Card Details
- The UTET-I and UTET-II admit cards will be uploaded on the official Board website seven days before the examination.
- Admit cards will not be sent by post. Candidates must download and print their admit cards online.
- The examination centre will be mentioned on the admit card.
- Candidates should verify their name, photograph, roll number, examination paper, centre details and reporting time after downloading the admit card.
- Candidates must carry the printed admit card and one valid photo identity proof submitted during the online application. Accepted identity documents include Aadhaar Card, Driving Licence, Voter ID, Passport and PAN Card.
- Candidates whose admit card does not contain a clear photograph should carry two recent passport-size photographs and their Aadhaar Card to the examination centre.
Examination Schedule
| Particular | UTET-I | UTET-II |
|---|---|---|
| Entry into Examination Hall | 09:00 AM | 01:00 PM |
| Admit Card Checking | 09:00 AM to 09:30 AM | 01:00 PM to 01:30 PM |
| OMR Answer Sheet Distribution | 09:30 AM | 01:30 PM |
| Test Booklet Seal Opening | 09:55 AM | 01:55 PM |
| Examination Begins | 10:00 AM | 02:00 PM |
| Examination Ends | 12:30 PM | 04:30 PM |
Documents and Items Allowed
Candidates must carry:
- Downloaded and printed admit card.
- One valid photo identity proof.
- A black or blue ball-point pen.
- Two recent passport-size photographs where required.
The use of calculators, log tables, scientific calculators, mobile phones, pagers, digital watches, electronic gadgets, printed material, handwritten notes, loose papers and other unauthorised items is prohibited.
Important Examination Instructions
- Candidates must reach the examination centre before the reporting and entry time printed on the admit card.
- No candidate will be allowed to enter the examination hall after 30 minutes from the commencement of the test.
- Candidates cannot leave the examination hall before the scheduled end of the examination without permission.
- All entries on the OMR answer sheet must be made using a black or blue ball-point pen. Pencils must not be used.
- Rough work must be done only in the test booklet. No rough work or stray marks should be made on the OMR answer sheet.
- Only one option should be darkened for each question. Once an answer is marked, it cannot be changed.
- Candidates must carefully fill in the question booklet series, language option and subject option. Incorrect or incomplete OMR entries may result in the answer sheet not being evaluated.
- Carrying prohibited material or using unfair means may lead to cancellation of candidature and legal action.
Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 60% |
| SC / ST | 40% |
| OBC, PwD, Freedom Fighter Dependents and Ex-Servicemen | 50% |
Passing UTET does not itself confer a right to appointment. It is one of the required qualifications for teacher recruitment, and appointment will be made according to the applicable Uttarakhand government recruitment rules.
Examination Centres
The examination is proposed to be conducted in 29 cities across all 13 districts of Uttarakhand. Candidates are required to select two examination-city preferences. The Board may change the allotted city depending on administrative requirements. No change request will be accepted after centre allotment.
The listed examination cities include Haridwar, Roorkee, Dehradun, Rishikesh, Uttarkashi, Barkot, New Tehri, Narendra Nagar, Pauri, Srinagar, Kotdwar, Gopeshwar, Karanprayag, Rudraprayag, Agastyamuni, Pithoragarh, Berinag, Didihat, Champawat, Tanakpur, Almora, Ranikhet, Bageshwar, Garur, Nainital, Haldwani, Ramnagar, Rudrapur and Kashipur.
PwD and Scribe Facility
Candidates with benchmark disabilities, including blindness, locomotor disability and cerebral palsy, may claim scribe and compensatory-time facilities subject to the prescribed conditions. A disability certificate and the required scribe-related documents must be submitted within the specified time before the examination. Eligible candidates may receive compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of examination.
Answer Key and Result
After the examination, the Board will publish the provisional answer key on its official website. Candidates may submit a separate, evidence-based objection for each question through the prescribed process and within the specified period. Objections submitted after the deadline, without supporting evidence or for multiple questions in one submission may be rejected.
The final answer key will be prepared after expert review of valid objections. No objection will be accepted against the final answer key. The result will be published on www.ubse.uk.gov.in and www.ukutet.com. Qualified candidates will receive a certificate-cum-marksheet, and the UTET certificate has lifetime validity.