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UTET Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test (UTET) actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
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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.
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Top tier — Excellent score
90–100%
- Outstanding TET performance — top merit category
- Highest preference in district allocation during recruitment drives
- Excellent prospects for urban postings (Dehradun, Haridwar, Haldwani)
- Top candidate for prestigious government schools and model schools
- Strong application for central government teaching positions (KVS TGT/PGT with additional qualifications)
- Maximum competitive advantage in UKSSSC recruitment merit lists
Highly competitive tier
80–89%
- Excellent TET score — strong merit position in future recruitments
- High probability for primary teacher posts in preferred districts (urban centers)
- Very good prospects for upper primary mathematics and science posts
- Competitive for government model schools and Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas
- Strong candidate for district-level merit lists in subsequent UKSSSC teacher recruitment
- Good position for central schools (KVS/NVS) when combined with other eligibility
Moderate competitive range
70–79%
- Strong TET qualification certificate
- Good prospects for primary teacher posts in government schools across Uttarakhand districts
- Eligible for Navodaya Vidyalaya and Kendriya Vidyalaya applications (with TET certificate)
- Competitive for upper primary posts in social science, mathematics, science subjects
- Reasonable chances in district-level recruitment (Dehradun, Haridwar, Nainital, etc.)
Minimum qualifying — General category
60–69%
- UTET certificate valid for lifetime (as per current norms)
- Eligible for Uttarakhand government primary teacher recruitment (Class I-V)
- Eligible for upper primary teacher recruitment (Class VI-VIII) if Paper-II cleared
- Competitive advantage limited in actual recruitment due to lower score
- Consider improving score for better merit ranking in recruitment drives
Below qualifying threshold
0–59%
- Does not meet minimum 60% requirement for TET qualification
- Certificate not issued
- Recommend thorough revision of NCERT pedagogy and subject concepts
- Focus on Child Development & Pedagogy section (30 marks weightage)
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