UP TGT PGT Cut Off 2026 signifies the minimum score a candidate must achieve in the written examination to qualify for the subsequent interview stage. Physics Wallah strives to equip candidates with the best preparation materials for these competitive examinations. The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) is the authorised body responsible for declaring these cut-off marks. The official cut-off details will be made public on www.upessc.up.gov.in shortly after the UP PGT Result 2026, which was declared on June 2nd, 2026.
UP TGT PGT Result 2026 has been declared on 2nd June 2026 along with the merit list of candidates shortlisted for the next round. The candidates must be waiting for the release of UP TGT PGT cut-off marks, which will be released soon. The cut-off marks for each subject, category (General/UR, OBC-NCL, SC, ST), and gender (Male & Female) will be released separately.
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) will soon release the official cut-off marks for UP PGT 2026. These marks will be specified for each subject, category (General/UR, OBC-NCL, SC, ST), and gender (Male & Female).
Understanding the specifics of the UP PGT selection process is vital for all candidates. Below is a detailed breakdown of key information regarding the examination and its stages, as provided by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC).
| UP TGT PGT Cut Off 2026 Overview | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) |
| Name of Post | TGT PGT Teachers |
| UP PGT Result 2026 Declared | June 2nd, 2026 |
| Selection Process | Written Exam, Interview |
The official cut-off marks are yet to be announced. Based on previous year trends and exam analysis, the expected UP PGT Cut Off 2026 marks, calculated out of 425, are provided below for various subjects and categories.
| UP PGT Expected Cut Off Marks | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subjects | General (UR) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
| Physics | 345–355 | 325–335 | 290–300 | 270–280 |
| Chemistry | 355–365 | 335–345 | 280–290 | 250–260 |
| Biology | 340–350 | 325–335 | 285–295 | 275–285 |
| Mathematics | 305–320 | 295–305 | 270–280 | 240–250 |
| English | 290–305 | 280–295 | 260–275 | 230–240 |
| Hindi | 305–325 | 295–310 | 275–285 | 245–255 |
| Sanskrit | 375–385 | 360–370 | 330–345 | 300–315 |
| Geography | 343–374 | 326–346 | 299–323 | 272–289 |
| History | 320–330 | 305–315 | 275–285 | 250–260 |
| Civics | 323–340 | 312–326 | 289–306 | 258–278 |
| Economics | 333–346 | 316–330 | 292–310 | 245–265 |
| Sociology | 346–360 | 326–343 | 299–320 | 272–285 |
| Psychology | 343–357 | 323–340 | 295–312 | 265–282 |
| Commerce | 326–343 | 312–323 | 285–299 | 255–268 |
| Education | 305–315 | 290–300 | 270–280 | 250–255 |
| Art | 312–330 | 299–316 | 272–289 | 245–258 |
| Agriculture | 340–355 | 320–335 | 295–310 | 260–270 |
| Home Science | 325–335 | 300–310 | 280–290 | 255–265 |
UP TGT Expected Cut Off Marks 2026 depend on factors such as the number of candidates, vacancy count , paper difficulty level, and category-wise reservation. The expected safe scores vary significantly by subject, with high-competition subjects like Hindi, Social Science, and Art requiring 410+ marks, while moderate subjects like English and Mathematics need 360 + marks.
Reviewing previous year cut-off marks offers valuable insight for candidates to set target scores. The table below presents the UP PGT 2016 cut-off marks across various categories and subjects.
| Previous Year UP PGT Cut Off Marks (2016) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post Name | Gen. | OBC | SC | ST |
| Physics ( Boys ) | 412.9711 | 394.1674 | 361.1756 | |
| Physics ( Girls ) | 386.0733 | 217.0796 | ||
| Chemistry ( Boys) | 372.0448 | 354.5446 | 289.3357 | |
| Chemistry ( Girls ) | 344.1695 | 299.6691 | 308.8359 | |
| English ( Boys ) | 338.9611 | 326.0861 | 305.1692 | 251.7104 |
| English ( Girls ) | 331.2526 | 307.2108 | 280.6272 | |
| Biology ( Boys ) | 352.3997 | 342.1884 | 328.9119 | |
| Biology ( Girls ) | 332.5785 | 299.2369 | 299.9361 | |
| Commerce ( Boys ) | 401.9711 | 387.7400 | 361.9875 | |
| Maths ( Boys ) | 360.3208 | 338.1838 | 296.5765 | |
| Maths ( Girls ) | 317.5253 | |||
| History ( Boys ) | 422.3838 | 416.7171 | 398.4732 | |
| History ( Girls ) | 409.0179 | 373.5858 | ||
| Civics ( Boys ) | 393.8108 | 381.5759 | 376.7589 | |
| Civics ( Girls ) | 375.2753 | 362.8245 | 333.7727 | |
| Economics ( Boys ) | 399.2400 | 388.8819 | 360.4741 | 246.9479 |
| Economics ( Girls ) | 375.2152 | 305.7881 | ||
| Pedagogy ( Boys ) | 442.1304 | 431.1632 | 411.7452 | |
| Pedagogy ( Girls ) | 429.8955 | 425.7452 | ||
| Psychology बालक | 372.4735 | 358.9499 | 335.3309 | |
| Psychology बालिका | 372.4260 | 338.9976 | 352.9499 | |
| Agriculture ( Boys ) | 360.2535 | 350.9770 | 336.0664 | |
| Geography ( Boys ) | 359.4737 | 348.5690 | 327.4739 | 293.5694 |
| Geography ( Girls ) | 345.9976 | |||
| Sociology ( Boys ) | 447.9622 | 439.8788 | 433.0037 | |
| Sociology ( Girls ) | 440.0037 | 424.8785 | ||
| Urdu ( Girls ) | 421.7535 | |||
| Music Instrumental ( Girls ) | 421.4667 | 364.1333 | 388.733 | |
| Music vocal ( Boys ) | 431.1333 | 415.9333 | ||
| Music vocal ( Girls ) | 432.7333 | 387.9333 | ||
| Defence Study ( Boys ) | 379.4615 | 228.7935 | ||
| Reasoning ( Boys ) | 440.8627 | 349.5896 | ||
Understanding past performance is key for future aspirants. The table below displays the UP TGT 2021 cut-off marks for different categories and subjects.
| Previous Year UP TGT Cut Off Marks (2021) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. No. | Subject and Varg | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EVS |
| 1. | Science ( Boys ) | 331.97040 | 303.28160 | 258.19920 | — | 311.47840 |
| 2. | Science (Girls ) | 311.47840 | 270.49440 | 241.80560 | — | 274.59280 |
| 3. | Hindi ( Boys ) | 319.67520 | 307.38000 | 278.69120 | 241.80560 | 303.28160 |
| 4. | Hindi (Girls ) | 303.28160 | 290.98640 | 274.59280 | — | 290.98640 |
| 5. | Sanskrit ( Boys ) | 471.31600 | 463.11920 | 442.62720 | 344.26560 | 467.21760 |
| 6. | Sanskrit (Girls ) | 467.21760 | 459.02080 | 438.52880 | 360.65920 | 463.11920 |
| 7. | Home Science ( Boys ) | 380.00000 | 368.00000 | 332.00000 | 288.00000 | 360.00000 |
| 8. | Home Science (Girls ) | 376.00000 | 360.00000 | 344.00000 | 336.00000 | 356.00000 |
| 9. | Social Science ( Boys ) | 366.93550 | 346.77420 | 322.58060 | 284.55280 | 342.74190 |
| 10. | Social Science (Girls ) | 342.74190 | 322.58060 | 294.35480 | — | 325.20330 |
| 11. | Math ( Boys ) | 352.00000 | 320.00000 | 288.00000 | 260.00000 | 328.00000 |
| 12. | Math (Girls ) | 328.00000 | 292.00000 | 260.00000 | — | 304.00000 |
| 13. | Drawing ( Boys ) | 439.02000 | 426.82500 | 402.43500 | 373.98000 | 418.69500 |
| 14. | Drawing (Girls ) | 439.02000 | 426.82500 | 402.43500 | — | 418.69500 |
| 15. | English ( Boys ) | 391.13310 | 366.93930 | 342.74550 | 314.51940 | 375.00390 |
| 16. | English (Girls ) | 391.13310 | 370.97160 | 342.74550 | — | 370.97160 |
| 17. | Agriculture ( Boys ) | 388.00000 | 368.00000 | 352.00000 | 244.00000 | 364.00000 |
| 18. | Agriculture (Girls ) | 446.27760 | 433.88100 | 413.22000 | 413.22000 | 433.88100 |
| 19. | Physical Education ( Boys ) | 433.88100 | 421.48440 | 388.42680 | — | 417.35220 |
| 20. | Physical Education (Girls ) | 420.00000 | 404.00000 | 376.00000 | 264.00000 | 408.00000 |
| 21. | Commerce ( Boys ) | 404.00000 | 392.00000 | 324.00000 | — | 384.00000 |
| 22. | Stich ( Boys ) | 357.72000 | 341.46000 | 321.13500 | — | 325.20000 |
| 23. | Stich (Girls ) | 353.65500 | 321.13500 | To be released. | To be released. | To be released. |
| 24. | Urdu ( Boys ) | 423.39150 | 415.32690 | 334.68090 | — | 403.23000 |
| 25. | Urdu (Girls ) | 407.26230 | 375.00390 | 322.58400 | — | 407.26230 |
| 26. | Music Playing ( Boys ) | 479.51280 | 463.11920 | 479.51280 | — | — |
| 27. | Music Playing (Girls ) | 471.31600 | 459.02080 | 438.52880 | — | 463.11920 |
| 28. | Music Singing ( Boys ) | 488.00000 | 476.00000 | — | — | 476.00000 |
| 29. | Music Singing (Girls ) | 480.00000 | 468.00000 | 452.00000 | — | 472.00000 |
| 30. | Biology ( Boys ) | 368.00000 | 348.00000 | 320.00000 | — | 344.00000 |
| 31. | Biology (Girls ) | 340.00000 | 328.00000 | 304.00000 | — | 320.00000 |
Several dynamic elements influence the UP TGT PGT Cut Off 2026. These factors determine the minimum qualifying scores for candidates.
Total Vacancies Available: A lower number of available positions typically results in a higher cut-off score.
Number of Candidates Appeared: Increased competition due to a large number of applicants generally leads to a higher cut-off.
Difficulty Level of the Exam: A more challenging examination paper often leads to a relatively lower cut-off score.
Category of the Candidate: Cut-off marks are usually lower for SC, ST, and OBC candidates compared to the General category.
Gender: Female candidates often have cut-off marks that are slightly lower than their male counterparts for the same category and subject.
Subject Chosen: The cut-off scores can vary significantly depending on the specific subject.
