The Uttarakhand Board of School Education has released the Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test (UTET) Answer Key 2026 for candidates who appeared in the examination. The answer key is now available for candidates to review their responses and estimate their probable scores.
The UTET examination was conducted on 29 September 2026, while the admit card was made available from 22 September 2026. The provisional answer key has been released on 05 October 2026.
Candidates who appeared for Paper I, Paper II or both papers should check the answer key carefully and follow the instructions issued by the examination authority regarding any applicable objection process.
UTET Answer Key 2026 – Latest Update
The Uttarakhand TET Answer Key 2026 is available from 05 October 2026. Candidates can use the official key along with their recorded answers to calculate an estimated score.
The answer key is useful before the declaration of the final result because it allows candidates to identify correct and incorrect responses and assess their performance.
The UTET result has not yet been announced and is currently listed as Notified Soon.
Uttarakhand UTET 2026 – Overview
| Details | Information |
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| Exam Name | Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 |
| Short Name | UTET 2026 / UK TET 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Uttarakhand Board of School Education |
| Paper | Paper I and Paper II |
| Exam Date | 29 September 2026 |
| Admit Card | 22 September 2026 |
| Answer Key | 05 October 2026 – Out |
| Result | Notified Soon |
| Exam Level | Primary and Junior |
| State | Uttarakhand |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 14 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 03 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 06 August 2026 |
| Correction Window | 08–11 August 2026 |
| Exam Date | 29 September 2026 |
| Admit Card | 22 September 2026 |
| Answer Key | 05 October 2026 |
| Result | Notified Soon |
How to Check UTET Answer Key 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to check their answer key:
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Visit the official Uttarakhand TET examination website.
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Open the UTET 2026 section.
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Look for the Answer Key 2026 link.
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Select the appropriate paper, if separate keys are provided.
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Download the answer key PDF or open the online answer-key page.
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Match the answers with those marked in your examination.
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Calculate your probable score using the applicable marking scheme.
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Save the answer key for future reference.
Candidates should use the answer key corresponding to the paper and set they actually attempted.
UTET Paper I and Paper II
UTET is conducted at two levels:
Paper I – Primary Level
Paper I is intended for candidates seeking eligibility to teach at the Primary Level, generally Classes 1 to 5.
Candidates must satisfy one of the prescribed educational qualification routes, depending on their qualification and training course.
Paper II – Junior Level
Paper II is intended for candidates seeking eligibility for the Junior Level, generally Classes 6 to 8.
The eligibility routes include graduation with the prescribed teacher-training qualification as well as certain intermediate-level integrated teacher education programmes.
Candidates appearing for both levels need to meet the eligibility conditions prescribed for the respective paper.
UTET Primary Level Eligibility
The major eligibility routes for the Primary Level include:
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Code 01: 10+2 Intermediate/Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education such as B.T.C./D.El.Ed.
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Code 02: 10+2 with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education under the applicable NCTE norms.
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Code 03: 10+2 with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 4-year B.El.Ed.
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Code 04: 10+2 with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
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Code 05: Bachelor's degree and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
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Code 06: Shiksha Mitra who has passed the prescribed Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) from IGNOU.
In-service teachers working at the Class 1–5 level may also be eligible under the applicable rules.
UTET Junior Level Eligibility
The major eligibility routes for the Junior Level include:
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Code 01: Bachelor's degree and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
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Code 02: Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of B.Ed./L.T./Shiksha Shastri.
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Code 03: Bachelor's degree with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of B.Ed./L.T./Shiksha Shastri under applicable NCTE regulations.
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Code 04: 10+2 with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 4-year B.El.Ed.
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Code 05: 10+2 with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 4-year B.A./B.Sc.Ed. or B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed.
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Code 06: Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of B.Ed. (Special Education).
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Code 07: At least 50% marks in Graduation or Post-Graduation and passed or appearing in the final year of B.Ed., subject to the applicable conditions.
Candidates should read the detailed eligibility provisions before relying on a particular qualification route.
UTET 2026 Application Fee
Paper I Only
| Category | Fee |
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| General / OBC / EWS | ₹600 |
| SC / ST | ₹300 |
Both Papers
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1,000 |
| SC / ST | ₹500 |
The examination fee was payable through the prescribed online or offline payment modes, including Debit Card, Credit Card and Net Banking.
UTET 2026 Exam Districts
The examination was conducted across the prescribed districts of Uttarakhand. The listed districts include:
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Haridwar
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Dehradun
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Uttarkashi
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Tehri Garhwal
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Pauri Garhwal
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Chamoli
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Rudraprayag
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Pithoragarh
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Champawat
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Almora
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Bageshwar
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Nainital
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Udham Singh Nagar
Candidates should refer to their admit card and examination instructions for the exact examination centre allotted to them.
What to Do After Checking the Answer Key?
Candidates should compare the answers in the key with the responses they marked during the examination.
If the examination authority provides an objection window, candidates should carefully follow the prescribed procedure and deadline. Any challenge should be supported by appropriate evidence or references wherever required.
After the objection process, the authority may publish a revised/final answer key before declaring the UTET result.
UTET Result 2026
The UTET 2026 result has not yet been announced. The current status provided for the result is Notified Soon.
Candidates should avoid relying on unofficial result dates circulating on social media. The final result date should be confirmed through the official Uttarakhand TET website.
Important Points
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UTET Answer Key 2026 is out.
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Answer Key Date: 05 October 2026
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Examination Date: 29 September 2026
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Admit Card Date: 22 September 2026
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UTET includes Paper I and Paper II.
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Paper I is for the Primary Level.
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Paper II is for the Junior Level.
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Result Status: Notified Soon
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Candidates should check the key corresponding to their paper and question set.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the UTET Answer Key 2026 released?
The Uttarakhand UTET Answer Key 2026 was released on 05 October 2026. Candidates can use it to compare their answers and estimate their probable marks.
When was the Uttarakhand TET 2026 examination held?
The UTET 2026 examination was conducted on 29 September 2026. The admit card was made available from 22 September 2026.
Is the UTET 2026 result declared?
No. The result status is currently shown as Notified Soon. Candidates should wait for the official result announcement.
What is UTET Paper I?
UTET Paper I is the eligibility test for candidates seeking teaching eligibility at the Primary Level, generally Classes 1 to 5.
What is UTET Paper II?
UTET Paper II is intended for candidates seeking teaching eligibility at the Junior Level, generally Classes 6 to 8.
Can candidates challenge the UTET answer key?
If an objection facility is provided by the examination authority, candidates can challenge the relevant answer within the prescribed period and according to the official procedure. Candidates should check the current notice for the applicable objection rules and deadline.
What is the fee for both UTET papers?
For both Paper I and Paper II, the fee is ₹1,000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹500 for SC/ST candidates.
Final Update
The release of the Uttarakhand UTET Answer Key 2026 allows candidates to evaluate their performance in the 29 September examination before the result is announced. Candidates should check the correct paper and set, calculate their expected score carefully and continue monitoring the official website for the result and further updates.