The Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE), Ramnagar, Nainital has officially conducted the Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test (UTET) 2026 for candidates seeking teacher eligibility for primary and upper-primary schools across Uttarakhand. The state-level teacher eligibility examination was conducted for UTET-I (Classes I–V) and UTET-II (Classes VI–VIII) on 29 September 2026 in two separate shifts across the state.
As per the official UTET 2026 information brochure, the Board publishes the Provisional Answer Key on its official website (ubse.uk.gov.in and ukutet.com) following the completion of the examination. Candidates who find any discrepancies or errors in any question or answer option can submit their claims/objections within the prescribed deadline along with supporting documentary evidence.
Important Notice: The official UBSE website document section currently lists the Provisional Answer Key for UTET-I 2026, Provisional Answer Key for UTET-II 2026, and a separate official UTET 2026 Answer Key Vigyapti / Notice. The online objection tracker on the official UTET portal (ukutet.com) is active from 05 October 2026 to 15 October 2026 (up to 11:59 PM). Candidates can check all direct answer key download links and objection guidelines below.
Uttarakhand Board of School Education, Ramnagar (UBSE)
Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test UTET 2026 Answer Key – Paper I & II Provisional Answer Key, Objection Link
Uttarakhand UTET-2026 Primary & Upper Primary Eligibility : Short Details of Notification
Senior Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks along with a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (B.T.C. / D.El.Ed.), either passed, undergoing training or enrolled. OR Senior Secondary with at least 45% marks and 2-year D.El.Ed. as per NCTE Regulations. OR Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.). OR Graduation / equivalent with 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (B.T.C./D.El.Ed.).
UTET-II (Upper Primary Level – Classes VI to VIII)
Graduation / equivalent with a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (B.T.C. / D.El.Ed.), either passed, undergoing training or enrolled. OR Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in 1-year B.Ed. / 2-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.). OR Graduation with at least 45% marks and B.Ed. in accordance with NCTE norms. OR Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks and 4-year B.El.Ed. / 4-year B.A./B.Sc.Ed. / B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed.
Note: For complete details regarding category-wise concessions, please refer to the official UTET 2026 brochure.
UTET 2026 Exam Date & Shift Schedule
According to the UTET 2026 brochure, the examination was scheduled and successfully conducted on 29 September 2026:
Examination
Shift Timing
Duration
Total Marks
UTET-I (Primary Level)
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
2 Hours 30 Min
150 Marks
UTET-II (Upper Primary Level)
02:00 PM – 04:30 PM
2 Hours 30 Min
150 Marks
Note: Candidates were required to carry their downloaded admit card along with an original Photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card, Driving Licence, Voter ID, Passport or PAN Card).
UTET 2026 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
Both UTET-I and UTET-II examinations contain 150 multiple-choice questions, with 1 mark for each question. The total is 150 marks, the examination duration is 2 hours 30 minutes, and there is no negative marking for wrong answers.
According to the UTET 2026 information brochure, after the examination the Board publishes the Provisional Answer Key on its website. If a candidate disagrees with any answer, an objection can be submitted in the prescribed format with supporting evidence:
Objections must be submitted question-wise.
Supporting evidence must be provided with each objection.
Multiple questions can be challenged, but each question should have a separate claim/objection.
Objections without supporting evidence or received after the prescribed deadline will not be considered.
The objections are examined by subject experts appointed by the Board.
If an objection is found correct, the necessary correction/deletion is made in the Answer Key.
A Final Answer Key is then prepared and used for evaluation of the OMR answer sheets.
No objection is accepted against the Final Answer Key.
Event
Date / Time
Objection Tracker Starts
05 October 2026
Objection Tracker Closes
15 October 2026
Closing Time
11:59 PM
Note: Candidates should log in to the official UTET portal (ukutet.com) to submit their online objections.
Verified answers to frequently asked questions regarding Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test UTET 2026
Q1. Is the UTET 2026 Answer Key released?+
Yes. The official UBSE website currently lists the Provisional Answer Keys for both UTET-I and UTET-II 2026 on its official document section.
Q2. When was the UTET 2026 examination conducted?+
The examination was scheduled and held on 29 September 2026, with UTET-I in the morning shift (10:00 AM – 12:30 PM) and UTET-II in the afternoon shift (02:00 PM – 04:30 PM).
Q3. Is there negative marking in UTET 2026?+
No. The official brochure confirms that there is no negative marking for incorrect or unattempted answers. Candidates receive 1 mark for each correct response.
Q4. How many questions are there in UTET 2026?+
Both UTET-I and UTET-II contain 150 multiple choice questions carrying 150 marks with an exam duration of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Q5. How can I challenge the UTET 2026 Answer Key?+
Candidates can submit question-wise objections with authentic supporting evidence through the prescribed process on the official portal (ukutet.com) within the specified objection window.
Q6. What is the last date to submit the UTET 2026 Answer Key objection?+
The official UTET portal shows 15 October 2026 up to 11:59 PM as the objection tracker closing date. The tracker opened on 05 October 2026.
Q7. What is the exam pattern for UTET-I and UTET-II?+
UTET-I: 150 marks covering Child Development & Pedagogy (30), First Language (30), Second Language (30), Mathematics (30), and Environmental Studies (30). UTET-II: 150 marks covering Child Development & Pedagogy (30), First Language (30), Second Language (30), and 60 marks for Mathematics & Science or Social Studies.
Conclusion: The Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test UTET 2026 Answer Key is now available through official UBSE channels for UTET-I and UTET-II. Candidates can download the provisional answer key, compare their responses, and raise objections where they believe an answer is incorrect. According to the official portal, the objection tracker is active from 05 October 2026 to 15 October 2026 up to 11:59 PM. Candidates should submit objections within the prescribed period with valid supporting evidence.
