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UPTET Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 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 | 78-83 marks (52-55%) |
| ST | 78-83 marks (52-55%) |
| PwD | 75-80 marks (50-53%) |
- General category cutoffs typically run 8-12 marks higher than OBC and 12-17 marks higher than SC/ST categories; the minimum qualifying threshold is 60% (90 marks) for General/EWS/OBC and 55% (82.5 marks) for SC/ST/PwD, though actual selection cutoffs settle slightly above these floors.
- Cutoffs fluctuate based on paper difficulty, total applicants per cycle, and vacancy announcements; high-vacancy years or challenging papers may lower cutoffs by 3-5 marks across categories.
- Scoring in the 80-89% band significantly improves placement prospects with merit-based postings, while borderline qualifiers (60-65%) face intense competition for remaining positions.
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Excellent — Top tier
90–100%
- Top candidate for any Primary/Upper Primary teacher post across UP — including municipal corporation flagship schools
- Excellent position for Super TET (for Assistant Teacher permanent cadre) — typically requires 60%+ in Super TET itself
- Strong for Lecturer (C.T.E.) posts — colleges of teacher education, pay level 7
- Competitive for Principal posts in government primary schools — subject to experience norms
- Consider Kendriya Vidyalaya PRT/TGT or Navodaya PGT with focused preparation
- CTET preparation recommended for central government school opportunities
Very good — Strong candidate
80–89%
- Highly competitive for Primary Teacher posts — urban schools in all tier-1/tier-2 UP cities
- Strong prospects for Assistant Teacher — prestigious government schools in Prayagraj, Agra, Meerut
- TGT (Social Science/Mathematics/Science) — good position for Super TET qualifying round
- Eligible for Lecturer posts in DIETs (District Institutes of Education & Training) — subject to B.Ed + experience
- Consider Central Government teacher posts (KVS, NVS) with additional preparation
Good score — Competitive range
70–79%
- Strong position for Junior Teacher (Primary) — municipal corporation schools in Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi
- Competitive for Assistant Teacher (Upper Primary) — district headquarters schools
- Eligible for Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) posts in government secondary schools — subject to Super TET
- Good prospects in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas and Model Schools
- Consider Navodaya Vidyalaya recruitment (separate exam, but TET adds value)
Qualifying — Basic eligibility
60–69%
- UPTET certificate obtained (valid 7 years for recruitment)
- Eligible for Junior Teacher posts (classes I-V) — Basic schools across UP districts
- Eligible for Assistant Teacher posts (classes VI-VIII) — Upper Primary schools in rural blocks
- Competition remains high; prioritize further UP Super TET or district-level recruitments
- Consider applying to aided/private schools accepting TET qualification
Below qualifying threshold
0–59%
- Does not qualify for TET certificate
- Ineligible for government teacher recruitment in UP
- Focus on NCERT pedagogy and subject knowledge
- Revisit Child Development & Pedagogy thoroughly
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