UPTET 2026 Registration Begins on March 27 - Exam Dates and Eligibility Updated
The UPTET 2026 registration period has officially opened with examinations scheduled for classes 1-5 and 6-8 from July 2nd to July 4th. Eligibility criteria need to be met, including a graduation certificate from recognized institutions, by the first week of March.
Highlights
- •Registration for UPTET 2026 opens on March 27 with applications due April 26
- •Candidates must meet specific qualifications based on their intended class category: D.El.An Ed or higher degrees for classes 1-5, and B.Ed., D.El.Ed., or B.El.Ed.
- •The exam pattern remains consistent with previous years, including no negative marking and one mark awarded per correct answer
- •Exam will be held from July 2 to July 4th, with an Exam City Slip issued by June 22
The Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for the year 2026 has officially released its notification. Registrations are now open with a period of one month starting from March 27, 2026.
Interested candidates can register by visiting their official website updeled.gov.in. This online registration process will commence during the last week of March.
To prepare for this test, candidates must first ensure they meet the eligibility criteria, including having completed graduation from a recognized institution. For those intending to apply for classes 1-5, a certificate in D.El.An Ed (Diploma in Elementary Education) is required; while applicants for classes 6-8 need to hold at least one of these degrees: B.Ed., D.El.Ed., or B.El.Ed.
The exam pattern remains consistent with the previous years. Students must complete a total of 150 questions, each worth a mark, covering subjects such as Child Development and Pedagogy, Hindi, English, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies. There is no provision for negative marking in this test.
For those interested in class 6 to 8 TET testing, the pattern will include additional subjects like Science, Social Studies, and Social Sciences. With each correct answer awarding one mark and no deductions for wrong answers, candidates should expect a total examination duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes.
The exam is scheduled to take place on July 2nd through the 4th, with a Exam City Slip issued by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission on June 22, 2026.
