UPTET — older updates
Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET), oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
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Older news (16)
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission is expected to release UPTET 2026 results in the third or fourth week of August at upessc.up.gov.in. Over 19.94 lakh candidates appeared for the exam held July 2-4, 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
According to the official notification released in March 2026, the UPTET 2026 cycle received a total of 19,94,661 application forms, representing a decline compared to earlier recruitment years.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The UPTET 2026 examination for Paper 1 (Primary) and Paper 2 (Upper Primary) was conducted from July 2-4, 2026, in multiple shifts. This is the first UPTET cycle after a gap of nearly five years since 2021.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
UPESSC released the provisional answer key on July 8, 2026, allowing candidates to raise objections until July 14 midnight. The final answer key will be published alongside the result declaration.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
UPESSC has released the provisional answer key for UPTET 2026 Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates can raise objections through the official website until July 14, 2026 (midnight). The result is expected by end of July or early August 2026.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Aug 2026
The Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 was conducted from July 2-4, 2026 in offline OMR mode across 955 exam centres in 75 districts. Approximately 20 lakh candidates appeared for Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Read full notice →Archived 28 Jul 2026
Following the conclusion of the three-day exam, UPESSC is expected to release the provisional answer key on upessc.up.gov.in by July 10, 2026. Candidates can submit objections by paying ₹500 per question with valid academic proof.
Read full notice →Archived 28 Jul 2026
UPTET 2026 marks the first exam cycle since 2021, with nearly 20 lakh registrations. Candidates who qualify will receive a lifetime valid UPTET certificate for teaching positions in UP government schools.
Read full notice →Archived 28 Jul 2026
The Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 was conducted from July 2-4, 2026 in offline mode for Paper 1 (Primary) and Paper 2 (Upper Primary). Nearly 19,94,661 candidates had registered for this cycle, marking a decline from previous years.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Aug 2026
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission released UPTET 2026 admit cards on June 30, ahead of the July 2-4 exam dates. Candidates downloaded hall tickets using registration number and OTP from the official portal.
Read full notice →Archived 28 Jul 2026
UPESSC released the UPTET 2026 admit cards on June 30, allowing candidates to download their hall tickets from the official website ahead of the three-day examination scheduled from July 2-4.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Aug 2026
After nearly four years, UPTET notification was officially released on March 20, 2026. The application process ran from March 27 to May 3, with correction window open till May 8. Qualified candidates receive a lifetime-valid certificate.
Read full notice →Archived 20 Aug 2026
The Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board (UPBEB) is anticipated to release the official notification for UPTET 2026 in the coming weeks. The exam typically follows an annual cycle with applications opening in late spring or early summer. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
UPBEB has confirmed that the UPTET 2026 will continue to follow the established two-paper format. Paper 1 is for classes I-V teacher positions and Paper 2 for classes VI-VIII, each comprising 150 multiple-choice questions. The exam will be conducted in offline mode across multiple districts of Uttar Pradesh.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
Analysis of the last UPTET cycle indicates a marginal improvement in pass rates across both papers. UPBEB attributes this to enhanced preparation resources and clearer syllabus guidelines provided to candidates. The validity of UPTET certification remains lifetime for qualified candidates.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
UPBEB has announced improvements to the examination center allocation system for UPTET 2026, aiming to assign candidates to centers closer to their preferred districts. The board emphasizes that while preferences will be considered, final allocation depends on center capacity and regional distribution requirements.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
Older dates (1)
Result declaration expected
Fri, 23 Oct, 2026Final results usually announced 4-6 weeks after the examination
Archived 5 Jul 2026
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