The UPTET Answer Key 2026 has been officially released by the examination authority on its official website. Candidates who appeared for the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 can now download the provisional answer key and compare their responses to estimate their expected scores. If candidates find any discrepancies in the answer key, they can submit objections within the prescribed period by following the official guidelines. After reviewing all valid objections, the authority will publish the final answer key, which will be used for the preparation of the UPTET Result 2026.
| Commission | Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) |
| Post | UPTET |
| Vacancy | N/A |
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UPTET Answer Key: Eligibility
| Level | Educational Qualification | Minimum Marks | Additional Requirement |
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| Primary Level (Class I–V) | Senior Secondary (10+2) with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) | 50% (45% for reserved categories as per norms) | OR Graduation with D.El.Ed / B.Ed (as per NCTE norms) |
| Upper Primary Level (Class VI–VIII) | Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in B.Ed | 50% (45% for reserved categories as per norms) | OR Graduation with D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed |
| Both Levels | Candidates can apply for both levels if they fulfill eligibility for both | As per qualification | Must meet NCTE guidelines |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years | No maximum age limit (as per notification norms) | Age relaxation as per government rules |
UPTET Answer Key : Selection Process
| Step / Phase | Process Name | Key Details & Requirements |
| Step 1 | Tier-1: UPTET Written Examination | Candidates must appear for the written objective test. Exams are split across multiple days (scheduled for July 2, 3, and 4, 2026). |
| Step 2 | Securing Qualifying Marks | Candidates must score the minimum qualifying marks to pass and receive a scorecard. |
| Step 3 | Tier-2 / Recruitment Process | Qualifying UPTET makes a candidate eligible to participate in the actual recruitment/selection drives for vacant Assistant Teacher positions. |
| Step 4 | Final Merit & Selection | — |
| Step 5 | Counseling & Document Verification | — |