Overview
Uttarakhand Vidyalayi Shiksha Parishad (Board of School Education Uttarakhand), Ramnagar, Nainital has released a recruitment notification for the post of Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test (UTET) 2026 - UTET-I & UTET-II. Eligible candidates can apply online only, at www.ukutet.com as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Uttarakhand Vidyalayi Shiksha Parishad (Board of School Education Uttarakhand), Ramnagar, Nainital
- Qualification
- • Candidates currently undergoing a 1-year degree training course, or enrolled/admitted in a 2-year degree/diploma training course or a 4-year degree training course, are also eligible to apply for UTET 2026. • All educational degrees must be from a university established by law in India or a recognized board; training/teaching degrees must be from NCTE-recognized institutions (obtained or being pursued). • A 5% relaxation in graduation-level marks is given to candidates from reserved categories - Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Classes, and differently-abled (Divyang) candidates. • Candidates admitted to a 2-year degree/diploma training course or a 4-year degree training course, or currently pursuing/enrolled in one, will be given provisional admission to the exam. Their UTET certificate is valid only once they pass that qualifying course. • There is no separate age limit specified in this notification for UTET candidates.
- Last date to apply
- 3 August 2026 (11:59 PM)
Important Dates
| Proposed Exam Date | 29 September 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Opening date for submission of online application | 14 July 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Last date for submission of online application | 3 August 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last date for submission of fee | 6 August 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Online correction window | 8 August 2026 to 11 August 2026 (11:59 PM) - no corrections allowed after this date under any circumstances |
| Admit card download | Seven days before the examination, from the Board's official website |
| Proposed date of examination | 29 September 2026 (Tuesday) |
| UTET-I exam timing | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
| UTET-II exam timing | 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM |
| Result declaration date | Not specified - the Board states results will be declared "within a prescribed period" after the OMR sheets are checked |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 40% |
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Eligibility
• Candidates currently undergoing a 1-year degree training course, or enrolled/admitted in a 2-year degree/diploma training course or a 4-year degree training course, are also eligible to apply for UTET 2026. • All educational degrees must be from a university established by law in India or a recognized board; training/teaching degrees must be from NCTE-recognized institutions (obtained or being pursued). • A 5% relaxation in graduation-level marks is given to candidates from reserved categories - Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Classes, and differently-abled (Divyang) candidates. • Candidates admitted to a 2-year degree/diploma training course or a 4-year degree training course, or currently pursuing/enrolled in one, will be given provisional admission to the exam. Their UTET certificate is valid only once they pass that qualifying course. • There is no separate age limit specified in this notification for UTET candidates.
Application Fee
Category: One Exam (UTET-I or UTET-II) | Both Exams (UTET-I & UTET-II) General and OBC: ₹600 | ₹1,000 SC/ST/Differently-abled (PH): ₹300 | ₹500 • Fee must be paid online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. No other payment mode is accepted. • Fee once submitted is non-refundable under any circumstances. • Fee must be paid by 6 August 2026, 11:59 PM. Applications for which the fee is not paid by this date/time are automatically rejected. • If a candidate's fee gets deducted more than once due to a technical or user error, the candidate is personally responsible and the amount will not be refunded in any case.
Exam Pattern
UTET is a multiple-choice, OMR-based test. Each correct answer carries 1 mark. A blank, incorrectly marked, or multiple-marked response gets zero marks. There is no negative marking for wrong answers. Question papers (other than language papers) are printed bilingually in Hindi and English.
How to Apply
• Visit the official website www.ukutet.com and download the Information Brochure to review all instructions and eligibility codes before applying. • Click "New Applicant? (Click here)" to register. Read the terms and conditions, tick the acceptance box, and click "Proceed to Registration." • Enter your name, father's name, mobile number, and email ID to complete registration. Only one application is accepted per mobile number and email ID. • Verify the OTP sent to your mobile/email. On successful verification, a Registration Number and password will be sent to your email/mobile. • Log in using the Registration Number and password, then click "Apply for UTET 2026." • Fill in the Application Form (Step 1) with all mandatory details - exam level (UTET-I, UTET-II, or Both), gender, date of birth, mother's/husband's name, home district, category, sub-category, disability status (if any), scribe requirement (if any), first and second language choices, subject choice (for UTET-II), training eligibility and code, exam city preferences, correspondence address, and identity proof details. • Upload photo, signature, and left-hand thumb impression (Step 2) as per the specified file size and pixel dimensions given in the brochure. • Preview your application (Step 3), verify every field carefully, accept the declaration, and lock the form. No changes are possible after this step. • Pay the application fee (Step 4) through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. • Print your complete…
Required Documents
• Downloaded admit card (compulsory - no candidate will be allowed into the exam without it; sent only via the Board's website, not by post) • One original photo ID proof, matching what was entered in the online application: Aadhaar Card, Driving Licence, Voter ID, Passport, or PAN Card • A black or blue ball-point pen • If the admit card photo is missing or unclear, the candidate must additionally carry two recent passport-size photographs and their Aadhaar card Calculators, log tables, mobile phones, pagers, digital watches, and any other electronic gadgets, as well as printed or handwritten material and loose paper, are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall. Candidates found using unfair means will have their candidature cancelled and may face legal action.
Important Instructions
• Candidates must confirm they satisfy all eligibility criteria for UTET-I, UTET-II, or both, before applying. • Any correction to the submitted application is possible only during the correction window, 8 to 11 August 2026; no correction requests are accepted before or after this window, including after the exam or after the result. • Providing incorrect information regarding reservation category, sub-category, marks, or qualification code makes the candidate solely responsible, and can lead to cancellation of candidature/result plus legal action. • Educational and training qualifications must be completed before the date of application; qualifications acquired after applying will not be considered. • The Board does not verify the details filled in by candidates in the online application; verification of qualification is done by the appointing authority only at the time of actual recruitment. • Candidates should preserve their Registration Number/ID and roll number for all future correspondence with the Board. • Candidates must enter their personal mobile number in the application so that important updates can be sent via SMS. • Any change to proposed exam dates/schedules will be communicated through newspapers and the official website. • Candidates must follow all prevailing COVID-19 safety guidelines at the exam centre, if applicable at the time. • Any dispute relating to UTET 2026 falls under the jurisdiction of the courts at Ramnagar (Nainital).
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for UTET 2026 Notification: Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test Application, Dates, Eligibility & Syllabus?
Proposed Exam Date: 29 September 2026 (Tuesday); Opening date for submission of online application: 14 July 2026 (11:00 AM); Last date for submission of online application: 3 August 2026 (11:59 PM); Last date for submission of fee: 6 August 2026 (11:59 PM); Online correction window: 8 August 2026 to 11 August 2026 (11:59 PM) - no corrections allowed after this date under any circumstances; Admit card download: Seven days before the examination, from the Board's official website; Proposed date of examination: 29 September 2026 (Tuesday); UTET-I exam timing: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM; UTET-II exam timing: 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM; Result declaration date: Not specified - the Board states results will be declared "within a prescribed period" after the OMR sheets are checked; Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST): 40%
What is the application fee?
Category: One Exam (UTET-I or UTET-II) | Both Exams (UTET-I & UTET-II) General and OBC: ₹600 | ₹1,000 SC/ST/Differently-abled (PH): ₹300 | ₹500 • Fee must be paid online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. No other payment mode is accepted. • Fee once submitted is non-refundable under any circumstances. • Fee must be paid by 6 August 2026, 11:59 PM. Applications for which the fee is not paid by this date/time are automatically rejected. • If a candidate's fee gets deducted more than once due to a technical or user error, the candidate is personally responsible and the amount will not be refunded in any case.