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UTET cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official UTET cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official. Official cutoffs are published at ubse.uk.gov.in.
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AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns. Indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 90-95 marks (60-63%) |
| EWS | 85-90 marks (57-60%) |
| OBC | 82-87 marks (55-58%) |
| SC | 75-80 marks (50-53%) |
| ST | 75-80 marks (50-53%) |
| PwD | 70-75 marks (47-50%) |
- General vs. Reserved gap: General category cutoffs typically run 5-8 marks higher than OBC and 10-15 marks above SC/ST categories. The qualifying benchmark centers around 60% for General candidates.
- Year-on-year fluctuations: Cutoffs shift based on paper difficulty, total applications, and vacancy numbers. In competitive years with easier papers, General cutoffs may touch 95-97 marks; tougher papers see drops to 87-90 marks.
- State-specific pattern: Uttarakhand follows moderate cutoff trends compared to national averages. SC/ST cutoffs often align near the minimum qualifying threshold (50%), while General and OBC categories see more competitive movement based on candidate performance distribution.
What does your score in Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test (UTET) actually get you? These bands map a mock or exam percentage to the rank window and the outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
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Excellent — Top tier merit
90–100%
- Top merit bracket for Uttarakhand teacher recruitment
- First preference in school and location selection
- Eligible for Assistant Teacher in model/prestigious government schools
- Strong candidacy for Upper Primary posts (classes 6-8) when Paper-II also cleared
- Maximum flexibility in posting location and school type choice
- Competitive edge if appearing for principal/headmaster positions in future
Very good — High merit range
80–89%
- High merit position for government primary teacher recruitment
- Strong preference in school location choice during counselling
- Eligible for Assistant Teacher posts in premier government schools — urban districts
- Competitive for Upper Primary Teacher eligibility when combined with Paper-II
- Very likely to secure posting in preferred district (Dehradun, Haridwar, Nainital)
Good score — Competitive merit
70–79%
- Strong position in merit list for Assistant Teacher recruitment
- Eligible for primary teacher posts in both plains and hill regions
- Better preference in school allocation during counselling
- Qualified for Assistant Teacher (classes 1-5) — Uttarakhand government schools, pay level 6
- Competitive for posts in Dehradun, Haridwar, and other urban districts
Qualified — Basic eligibility
60–69%
- TET certificate awarded (valid 7 years for Uttarakhand teacher recruitment)
- Eligible for Assistant Teacher posts in government primary schools — pay level 5-6
- Eligible for Prathmik Vidyalaya posts in hill districts
- May face competition in merit list for desirable postings
- Consider attempting again for higher score to improve placement chances
Below qualifying threshold
0–59%
- Did not meet minimum 60% qualifying marks for General/OBC category
- Not eligible for TET certificate this attempt
- Recommend thorough revision of Child Development & Pedagogy
- Focus on subject knowledge strengthening for next cycle
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