The Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE) has officially released the provisional answer key for the Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test (UTET) 2026 for both Paper I and Paper II. Candidates who appeared for the examination can access and download the answer key PDFs directly from the official portal at ubse.uk.gov.in (or ukutet.com) to evaluate their responses and submit objections within the prescribed window.
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Objections must be submitted online only through the official website with valid supporting documents. No offline objections will be accepted.
Important Dates
| Event / Milestone | Date |
| Official Notification Release | July 14, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | July 14, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | August 3, 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | August 6, 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | August 8 – August 11, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | September 22, 2026 |
| UTET Exam Date (Paper I & II) | September 29, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | October 5, 2026 |
| Objection Window for Answer Key | October 5 – October 15, 2026 |
| Final Result Declaration | To be announced |
UTET-I Eligibility (Classes 1 to 5 / Primary Level)
| Code | Minimum Educational Qualification | Professional Teacher Training Qualification | Status Allowed |
| 01 | Higher Secondary / 10+2 (Min. 50%) | 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed. / B.T.C.) | Passed / Appearing / Enrolled |
| 02 | Higher Secondary / 10+2 (Min. 45% as per NCTE 2002 Norms) | 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed. / B.T.C.) | Passed / Appearing / Enrolled |
| 03 | Higher Secondary / 10+2 (Min. 50%) | 4-Year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.) | Passed / Appearing / Enrolled |
| 04 | Higher Secondary / 10+2 (Min. 50%) | 2-Year Diploma in Education (Special Education) (RCI recognized) | Passed / Appearing / Enrolled |
| 05 | Graduation (or equivalent) | 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed. / B.T.C.) | Passed / Appearing / Enrolled |
| 06 | State Shiksha Mitra | 2-Year D.El.Ed. from IGNOU (with State Govt. approval) | Passed |
| 07 | In-Service Teacher in schools with a valid U-DISE code (Classes 1–5) | Appointed regular Assistant Teacher / Headmaster | In-Service |
UTET-II Eligibility (Classes 6 to 8 / Upper Primary Level)
| Code | Minimum Educational Qualification | Professional Teacher Training Qualification | Status Allowed |
| 01 | Graduation (or equivalent) | 2-Year Diploma in Elementary Education (B.T.C. / D.El.Ed.) | Passed / Appearing / Enrolled |
| 02 | Graduation (Min. 50%) | 1-Year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed. / L.T. / Shiksha Shastri – Regular) | Passed / Appearing / Enrolled |
| 03 | Graduation (Min. 45% as per NCTE Norms) | 1-Year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed. / L.T. / Shiksha Shastri – Regular) | Passed / Appearing / Enrolled |
| 04 | Higher Secondary / 10+2 (Min. 50%) | 4-Year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.) | Passed / Appearing / Enrolled |
| 05 | Higher Secondary / 10+2 (Min. 50%) | 4-Year Integrated B.A./B.Sc.Ed. or B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed. | Passed / Appearing / Enrolled |
| 06 | Graduation (Min. 50%) | B.Ed. (Special Education) (RCI recognized) | Passed / Appearing / Enrolled |
| 07 | Graduation or Post-Graduation (Min. 50%) (Exempt if enrolled in B.Ed./B.El.Ed. before July 29, 2011) | Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.) | Passed / Appearing / Enrolled |
| 08 | In-Service Teacher in schools with a valid U-DISE code (Classes 6–8) | Appointed regular Assistant Teacher / Headmaster / Assistant Teacher (L.T. Grade) | In-Service |
| Parameter | Details |
| Minimum Age | 18 Years (Must meet the minimum entry qualifications for teacher training programs) |
| Maximum / Upper Age Limit | No Upper Age Limit (Candidates of any age who satisfy the requisite educational and training qualifications are eligible to apply) |
| Number of Attempts | No Restriction (Candidates may appear as many times as desired, including for improving their scores) |
| Certificate Validity | Lifetime |
Answer Key Release Details
The Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE) has made the provisional answer key available for both Primary (Paper I) and Junior (Paper II) levels. Separate keys exist for all question paper sets. Candidates can use the key to calculate their expected scores.
How to Download UTET 2026 Answer Key
- Visit the official website https://ukutet.com/.
- Look for the Answer Key or Notice section on the homepage.
- Click the link for UTET 2026 Provisional Answer Key (Paper I or Paper II).
- Download the PDF for your question paper set.
- Compare your responses with the official answers.
Objection Process and Window
Candidates can raise objections against the provisional answer key if they find discrepancies.
- Objection window: 05 October 2026 to 15 October 2026 (till 11:59 PM).
- Log in at https://ukutet.com/ using your registration ID and password.
- Select the question number and paper set.
- Upload valid proof or evidence supporting your objection.
- Submit before the deadline. Late or offline objections will not be considered.
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After reviewing all objections, UBSE will release the final answer key. The UTET 2026 result is expected soon after.
Expected Result Timeline
The final answer key will form the basis for result preparation. Keep checking the official portal regularly for updates on the final key and result declaration.
Important Links
| Link Description | URL |
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| Download UTET 2026 Answer Key | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official UTET Portal | Visit Official Portal |
| UBSE Official Website | Visit Official Website |
Stay updated and verify all details directly from the official sources before taking any action.
