📋 The Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE) has released the answer key for the Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test (UTET) 2026. Candidates who appeared in the examination held on 29 September 2026 can now check their answers for both UTET-I (Classes 1 to 5) and UTET-II (Classes 6 to 8) on the official website.
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- How to Download UTET Answer Key 2026
- Important Links
Overview
The Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test (UTET) 2026 is conducted by the Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE) for candidates seeking eligibility to teach in government schools of the state. Paper I (UTET-I) covers eligibility for Classes 1 to 5, while Paper II (UTET-II) covers Classes 6 to 8. The written examination was conducted on 29 September 2026, and the board has now published the official answer keys on 05 October 2026. The result date will be announced separately.
Vacancy Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Posts | Not applicable — UTET is a qualifying eligibility test, not a recruitment |
| Exam | Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test (UTET) 2026 |
| Papers | UTET-I (Classes 1–5), UTET-II (Classes 6–8) |
| Conducting Body | Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE) |
Eligibility Criteria
| Paper | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| UTET-I (Classes 1 to 5) | 10+2 with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed./BTC), OR 45% marks with D.El.Ed./BTC as per NCTE 2002 Regulations, OR 50% marks with a 4-year B.El.Ed., OR 50% marks with a 2-year Diploma in Special Education recognised by RCI. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and a 2-year D.El.Ed./BTC are also eligible. |
| UTET-II (Classes 6 to 8) | Bachelor’s degree with D.El.Ed./BTC, B.Ed., B.Ed. (Special Education), or an equivalent teacher-education qualification prescribed by NCTE. Candidates with 10+2 and a 4-year B.El.Ed./B.A.B.Ed./B.Sc.B.Ed. are also eligible. Regularly appointed in-service teachers are eligible as per the notification. |
Age limit: Age conditions apply as per Uttarakhand government rules — check the official notification for details.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 14 July 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 03 August 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 06 August 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 08–11 August 2026 |
| Admit Card Released | 09 September 2026 |
| Exam Date | 29 September 2026 |
| Answer Key Released | 05 October 2026 |
| Result Date | To be announced |
Application Fee
| Category | Single Paper | Both Papers |
|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS / OBC | Rs 600 | Rs 1,000 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Rs 300 | Rs 500 |
Payment could be made online via debit card, credit card, internet banking, IMPS, cash card or mobile wallet.
How to Download UTET Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official website of the Uttarakhand Board of School Education for UTET.
- Look for the “Answer Key 2026” link for the Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test section.
- Select the relevant paper — UTET-I (Classes 1 to 5) or UTET-II (Classes 6 to 8).
- If the portal asks, enter your Registration Number / Application Number and Date of Birth or Password, then click Login / Submit.
- The answer key will appear on the screen — check your responses, and download and save it for future reference.
Note: The objection window for challenging the answer key has not been announced yet. It will be updated here when the board notifies it.
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