UPTET Result 2026 OUT; Merit List, Score Card

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has officially declared the results for the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 today, August 26, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the highly anticipated examination can now check their qualifying status and download their scorecards directly from the official website: upessc.up.gov.in.

This year’s examination witnessed a massive turnout, prompting the commission to conduct the exams across multiple days and shifts. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the results, statistics, and a step-by-step guide on how to download your UPTET scorecard.

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has announced the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 results on 26th August 2026.

UPTET 2026 Overview

Exam Name	Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026
Conducting Authority	UP Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)
Total Candidates	Approx. 1.7 Million
Exam Mode	Offline (OMR Based)
Validity of Certificate	Lifetime
Official Website	upessc.up.gov.in

Detailed UPTET 2026 Result Statistics & Pass Percentages

Due to the unprecedented number of registered candidates (19,94,661), the UPTET 2026 was conducted over three days in a total of five shifts—two shifts each on July 2 and 3, and a single shift on July 4. Because of the multiple shifts, the UPESSC utilized a comparative evaluation process to finalize the results, ensuring fairness across all testing sessions.

Here is the official statistical breakdown of the candidates who cleared the examination:

General Candidates:

Primary Level (Classes 1 to 5): A total of 7,13,648 candidates appeared for the exam, out of which 5,71,435 successfully qualified. This results in a strong pass percentage of 80.07%.
Upper Primary Level (Classes 6 to 8): For the upper primary level, 1,057,021 candidates took the exam, and 7,59,513 were declared successful, reflecting a pass percentage of 71.85%.

Working Teachers:

The UPESSC also released specific data for currently working teachers who appeared to clear their eligibility:

Primary Level: Out of 1,22,405 working teachers who appeared, 93,387 qualified, making the success rate 76.29%.
Upper Primary Level: Out of 1,46,394 working teachers, 1,13,384 cleared the exam, yielding a pass percentage of 77.45%.

UPTET 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
UPTET Notification Release	March 20, 2026
Application Window Open	March 27, 2026
Last Date to Apply	May 3, 2026
Admit Card Release	June 30, 2026
UPTET Exam Date 2026	July 2 – July 4, 2026
Provisional Answer Key Release	July 8, 2026
Objection Window Deadline	July 14, 2026
Final Answer Key & Result Declaration	26 August 2026

UPTET 2026 Exam Details

The UPTET 2026 exam was conducted on a massive scale, utilizing 955 examination centers spread across 60 districts in Uttar Pradesh. The test was administered in an offline OMR sheet format.

Paper 1 was held for candidates aspiring to teach Classes 1 through 5.
Paper 2 was conducted for those aiming to teach Classes 6 through 8.
Candidates who pass the examination will receive a UPTET qualifying certificate, which is a mandatory prerequisite for applying to future teacher recruitment drives announced by the Uttar Pradesh government.

UPTET 2026 Cut-Off Marks

UPTET is purely a qualifying examination; it does not generate a merit list or an all-India rank. Candidates must simply score at or above the minimum threshold for their respective categories to secure the lifetime validity certificate.

Category	Minimum Qualifying Percentage	Passing Marks (out of 150)
General / EWS	60%	90 Marks
OBC / SC / ST / PwD	55%	82 Marks

How to Check UPTET Result 2026

When the result goes live, heavy web traffic is expected. Follow these exact steps to access your scorecard efficiently:

1. Visit the Official Portal:

Open your web browser and navigate to the official UPESSC website: upessc.up.gov.in. Avoid third-party unverified links.

2. Locate the Result Link:

On the homepage, look for the official notification or flash link titled “UPTET 2026 Result / Scorecard” and click on it.

3. Enter Login Credentials:Keep admit card handy.

Input your Registration Number or Roll Number along with your password (the same credentials used to download your admit card).

4. Submit and View:

Fill in the security captcha if prompted, and click submit. Your subject-wise marks and final qualifying status (Pass/Fail) will appear on the screen.

5. Download and Print:

Save the scorecard as a PDF immediately. Print at least two hard copies, as you will need this document repeatedly during future teacher recruitment applications.