How it's calculated
Marks for right answers are added up. This exam takes nothing off for a wrong answer, so there is no reason to leave a question blank.
Estimate only. Official results, marks and eligibility are decided by the Uttarakhand Board of School Education. Verify on the official website.
Worked example
UTET Paper I (classes I–V) with 18 right and 6 wrong: 18 × 1 − 6 × 0 = 90 out of 150.
Marking scheme
| Paper | Questions | Marks each | Wrong answer | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTET Paper I (classes I–V) | 30 | 1 | −0 | 30 |
| UTET Paper I (classes I–V) | 30 | 1 | −0 | 30 |
| UTET Paper I (classes I–V) | 30 | 1 | −0 | 30 |
| UTET Paper I (classes I–V) | 30 | 1 | −0 | 30 |
| UTET Paper I (classes I–V) | 30 | 1 | −0 | 30 |
| UTET Paper II (classes VI–VIII) | 30 | 1 | −0 | 30 |
| UTET Paper II (classes VI–VIII) | 30 | 1 | −0 | 30 |
| UTET Paper II (classes VI–VIII) | 30 | 1 | −0 | 30 |
| UTET Paper II (classes VI–VIII) | 60 | 1 | −0 | 60 |
UTET Paper I (classes I–V): minimum 60% (qualifying).
- In Paper II, answer either the Mathematics and Science block or the Social Studies block (60 questions); enter your marks for the one you chose.
- The answer keys published on 5 October 2026 are provisional. Answers withdrawn or changed after the objection window will change your score, so treat anything worked out from a provisional key as an estimate.
Frequently asked questions
Is there negative marking in UTET?
No. The UBSE brochure says no negative marks are given for any question. Every question carries 1 mark, so attempt every question.
What are the UTET pass marks?
60% (90 of 150) for general candidates; 50% (75) for OBC, PwD, dependants of freedom fighters and ex-servicemen (self); 40% (60) for SC and ST candidates, including SC/ST candidates who are also PwD.
Is the UTET 2026 answer key out?
Yes. UTET-I and UTET-II were held on 29 September 2026, and UBSE published provisional answer keys for all four sets of both papers on 5 October 2026, with objections open on ukutet.com until 15 October 2026. The keys are linked under Sources below; use the one for your set to count your right answers, then enter them above.
How long is a UTET certificate valid?
For life. A Uttarakhand government order of 28 June 2021 extended validity from 7 years to lifelong, with effect from 11 February 2011.
Can I use a TET from another state in Uttarakhand?
No. The brochure says candidates who passed another state's TET are not eligible for appointment in Uttarakhand; CTET-qualified candidates are eligible.
How many questions are there and how long is the paper?
150 multiple-choice questions of 1 mark each in 2 hours 30 minutes, for both Paper I and Paper II (UBSE information brochure 2026, clause 3).
Sources
- UBSE: UTET-I & II 2026 Information Brochure (सूचना विवरणिका 2026), clauses 3 and 4, Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE), Ramnagar
- UBSE notice 2026-विज्ञप्ति 07/471-72/2026-27 dated 5 October 2026: provisional answer keys for UTET-I & II 2026, objections open until 15 October 2026 on ukutet.com, Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE), Ramnagar
- UBSE: UTET-I 2026 provisional answer key, sets A to D (Child Development & Pedagogy 1–30, Language-I 31–60, Language-II 61–90, Mathematics 91–120, Environmental Studies 121–150), Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE), Ramnagar
- UBSE: UTET-II 2026 provisional answer key, sets A to D (Child Development & Pedagogy 1–30, Language-I 31–60, Language-II 61–90, Mathematics & Science or Social Studies 91–150), Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE), Ramnagar