UPTET Exam Guide 2026
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📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
| Sr. No. | Educational Qualification | Professional Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graduation (or its equivalent) and passed or appearing in any discipline | Two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (DElEd) in the final year or passed recognised by NCTE with UP Administration |
| 2 | Graduation (or its equivalent) passed | Basic Training Certificate (BTC) from distance education as a Shiksha Mitra in the final year or passed |
| 3 | Graduation (or its equivalent) passed | Two-year Diploma in Education (D.Ed) as a Shiksha Mitra in the final year or passed/ Two-year Diploma in Education (D.Ed)- Special Education recognised by RCI |
| 4 | Graduation or post-graduation with a minimum of 50% marks | Bachelor of Education (B. Ed) recognised by NCTE |
| 5 | Graduation or post-graduation with a minimum of 45% marks | Bachelor of Education (B. Ed) recognised by NCTE |
| 6 | Graduation (or its equivalent) passed | BTC/BTC Urdu in the final year or passed recognised by NCTE with UP Administration |
| 7 | Graduation (or its equivalent) passed | Diploma in Teaching from Aligarh Muslim University |
| 8 | Graduation (or its equivalent) passed | Degree of Moavill-E-Urdu before August 08, 1997 (For Urdu Teachers) |
| 9 | Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks | Passed or appearing in the final year of 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) |
| 10 | D.El. ED from NIOS through ODL Mode | - |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Sr. No | Educational Qualification | Professional Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graduation (or its equivalent) and passed or appearing in any discipline | Two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (DElEd) in the final year or passed recognised by NCTE with UP Administration |
| 2 | Graduation or post-graduation with a minimum of 50% marks | Bachelor of Education (B. Ed) recognised by NCTE/B.Ed – Special Education recognised by RCI |
| 3 | Graduation or post-graduation with a minimum of 45% marks | Bachelor of Education (B. Ed) recognised by NCTE |
| 4 | Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks | Passed or appearing in the final year of 4- year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed)/B.Sc.Ed/B.Sc.B.Ed/B.A.Ed/B.A.B.Ed. |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What is the age limit according to the UPTET eligibility 2026?
The minimum age to apply for UPTET is 18 years and there is no upper age limit.
Q2.What is the educational qualification for UPTET exam 2026?
There are various qualifications that are accepted by the Board for both Primary & Higher Primary Teachers. A candidate must be a graduate to apply for the UPTET exam.
Q3.Are there any relaxations in the UPTET age limit?
Yes, there is relaxation provided by the commission and it varies from the categories such as 5 years for OBC/SC/ST, 15 years for PWD candidates, and 5 years for ex-servicemen.
Q4.What is the Payment Mode available for UPTET 2026 Application fees?
Application fees for UPTET 2026 are different for different categories. Fees for different categories are Rs. 600 for General/OBC, Rs. 400 for SC/ST, and Rs. 100 for Physically Challenged. UPTET 2024 Application Fees can be paid through online mode only.
Q5.Is experience required for the UPTET examination?
No years of experience are needed for the UPTET exam 2026.
Q6.What is the selection process for UPTET 2026?
Candidates need to clear the merit of paper 1 and paper 2 and then they will get the UPTET certificate.
Q7.What is the cut-off for UPTET 2026?
The cut-off will be released after the exam completion.
Q8.Till how many years the UPTET eligibility certificate is valid?
Previously, the UPTET eligibility certificate had a restricted validity of just five years. However, the validity of the UPTET certificate has now been prolonged indefinitely, spanning the entire lifetime of the certificate holder.
Q9.How many papers are necessary to give to clear the UPTET exam?
Aspiring educators aiming to instruct students in grades 1 to 5 are required to successfully clear UPTET paper 1. Those intending to teach classes 6 to 8 must pass UPTET paper 2. Individuals aspiring to teach across classes 1 to 8 are obligated to pass both UPTET paper 1 and paper 2.
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