UTET 2026: The Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE) has released a notice regarding the UTET 2026 entrance exam. Candidates who want to pursue their teaching career in Uttarakhand can apply for the test. The application window is open from July 14 to August 3, 2026. UTET exam will be organised on September 29, 2026.
UTET 2026 comprises two papers: UTET I (Primary Classes) and UTET II (Upper Primary Classes). Candidates can fill out the application form online and pay the fee before August 3, 2026, to appear for the exam.
| UTET 2026 Overview | |
| Exam Name | Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test (UTET) |
| Conducting Body | Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE) |
| Exam Levels | UTET I (Primary Classes) and UTET II (Upper Primary Classes) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | July 14 to August 3, 2026 |
| Official Website | www.ukutet.com |
UTET 2026 Notification PDF has been provided for the candidates on the official website. Candidates can visit the website to download the notification and check the important dates for the entrance test. The notification includes the officially announced information related to the UTET entrance test.
Online Application Starts: July 14, 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: August 3, 2026 (until 11:59 PM)
Last Date to Pay the Fee: August 6, 2026 (until 11:59 PM)
Application Form Correction Window: August 8, 2026, to August 11, 2026 (until 11:59 PM)
The exam will take place on September 29, 2026 (Tuesday). The test timings are:
UTET I: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
UTET II: 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Candidates who are interested and eligible can fill out the UTET Application Form 2026. The application window is open from July 14 to August 3, 2026. Candidates must have a valid mobile number and an email ID to register. Only one form can be submitted using one mobile number and email ID. Form submission through any other method will not be accepted.
Follow the simple steps to fill out the UTET Application Form 2026
Step 1: Go to the official website at www.ukutet.com.
Step 2: Click on the registration link and enter the email and phone number.
Step 3: Log in to fill out the application form with personal details.
Step 4: Upload scanned copies of the photograph and signature.
Step 5: Pay the application fee online before the deadline.
Step 6: Check all details carefully and submit the form.
Step 7: Print out the confirmation page for future records.
UTET 2026 Application Fee varies according to the candidate's category and the number of papers chosen:
| Category | Fee for One Paper (UTET I or II) | Fee for Both Papers (UTET I and II) |
| General / OBC | ₹600.00 | ₹1000.00 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹300.00 | ₹500.00 |
UTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria has been notified in the official notification. Candidates need to meet the minimum educational requirements to apply online.
For UTET I (Primary Teachers): Candidates must have passed the 12th standard exam with the minimum required marks and hold a diploma in elementary education (D.El.Ed or B.El.Ed).
For UTET II (Upper Primary Teachers): Candidates must have a graduation degree along with a professional teaching degree or diploma like B.Ed or D.El.Ed.
UTET syllabus covers child development, language proficiency, mathematics, and environmental or subject-specific studies. Candidates should check the official brochure for the complete topic list. Follow the syllabus topics to begin with the UTET exam preparation. Revise the topics and solve the questions considering the syllabus topics.
UTET 2026 Exam Pattern has been designed for the candidates to test their abilities applying for the teaching entrance test.
The exam is conducted offline using pen and paper.
It has 150 multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each.
Exam Duration: 2.5 hours for each paper.
There is no negative marking.
Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks.
General category candidates must score at least 60% marks.
Reserved category candidates such as SC, ST, and OBC receive relaxation and require lower passing marks.