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UPTET cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official UPTET cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official. Official cutoffs are published at upessc.up.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 | 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 score — Top tier
90–100%
- Top merit category for all UP Basic Education Department recruitments
- Highly competitive for Principal and Headmaster positions (with experience)
- Strong profile for Navodaya Vidyalaya TGT/PGT positions
- Eligible for State Resource Group positions in SCERT UP
- Consider CTET for All-India central school opportunities
- May apply for Block Resource Coordinator and Cluster Resource Coordinator roles
Very good score — High merit range
80–89%
- Highly competitive for Assistant Teacher posts in urban districts (Lucknow, Noida, Ghaziabad, Kanpur)
- Strong candidacy for Government Inter Colleges TGT positions
- Eligible for DIET (District Institute of Education and Training) lecturer positions with additional qualifications
- Competitive advantage in Super TET (for contractual to regular conversion)
- Consider Central Government teaching positions (NVS, KVS, Army Public Schools)
Good score — Competitive for most posts
70–79%
- Strong position for Assistant Teacher (Primary/Upper Primary) in Basic Education Board
- Eligible for Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) positions in government-aided schools (with B.Ed)
- Competitive for Navodaya Vidyalaya and Kendriya Vidyalaya TGT posts (subject to NVS/KVS exams)
- Good prospects in municipal corporation schools across UP districts
- Consider applying for Model Schools and Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas
Just qualified — Certificate awarded
60–69%
- UPTET certificate valid for lifetime (as per 2021 amendment)
- Eligible for Class I-V (Primary) or Class VI-VIII (Upper Primary) teaching posts in UP government schools
- Competitive for Assistant Teacher positions in rural/semi-urban Basic Shiksha Parishad schools
- May face competition in urban district TET-based recruitments
- Supplement with B.Ed/D.El.Ed if not already completed
Below qualifying threshold
0–59%
- Did not meet minimum 60% qualifying marks
- Certificate not awarded
- Recommend thorough revision of NCERT pedagogy and child development concepts
- Focus on UP Board syllabus alignment for next attempt
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