UTET 2024: Notification, Application Process, Eligibility

Hafsha Qureshi
Hafsha Qureshi

Updated on - Jul 2, 2024

UTET 2024 notification is expected to be released on the official website in Jul, 2024. The candidates can fill the application form on the official website once the notification is released. The exam is expected to be conducted in Oct-Nov, 2024.

The application fee for general category applications for single paper is INR 600 whereas it is INR 1000 for both the papers. For the who can view their UETET result 2024 grades by checking in with their registration number and password or roll number and birth date.

UTET 2024 final answer key for both examinations is also available on the Council's website, ubse.uk.gov.in, under the Departmental Exam/UTET symbol. Candidates with a minimum of 60% marks in the exam were declared qualified. Candidates from reserved categories, on the other hand, must obtain 50%.

UTET 2024 Exam Date

UTET 2024 exam date is expected to be notified in Jul, 2024 on the official website. The exam is expected to be held in Sep-Oct, 2024, in two shifts for Papers 1 & 2.

UTET 2024 exam must be written by those applicants who wish to teach in the state of Uttarakhand at either the Primary Level or Upper Primary level.

The candidate can either write only one paper or attempt both papers if they wish to teach both the level students, i.e., primary and elementary classes.

The tentative UTET 2024 exam dates are provided below. Candidates are highly advised to go through the below table in order to know all the details regarding exam dates.

UTET 2024 Exam Dates
Events Tentative Dates
Start Date of Filling the Application form Jul, 2024
Last Date of Filling the Application form Aug, 2024
Last Date to Submit the Application Fees Aug, 2024
Admit Card Date Sep, 2024
Date of UTET Exam Sep-Oct, 2024
Provisional Answer Key Release Date Oct, 2024
Last Date for Objection Window  Oct, 2024
Result Date Nov-Dec, 2024
Final Answer Key Release Nov-Dec, 2024

About UTET 2024 Exam

UTET stands for the Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test, which is an exam conducted by the Uttarakhand Board of Secondary Education (UBSE). This exam is conducted for those candidates who aspire to teach the primary and upper primary levels for government and private schools in Uttarakhand.

It is a state-level exam and is only confined to schools in Uttarakhand. It is conducted once a year, usually in November.

It is an offline written test that has two papers. UTET Paper 1 is for the primary class teacher's role (Classes 1 to 5), and UTET Paper 2 is attempted by teachers for Elementary class (Classes 6 to 8).

Candidates who qualify for the UTET 2024 Exam are given the TET Eligibility Certificate, which is valid for seven years. This certificate enables them to apply for the post of teacher in government and private schools based on their TET ranks and scores.

The below table shows all the information regarding the highlights of the UTET 2024 Exam.

UTET 2024 Exam
Exam Name UTET
Full Form Uttarakhand Teachers Eligibility Test
Conducting body Uttarakhand Board of Secondary Education (UBSE)
Exam Level State Level
Periodicity of Exam Once a year
Exam Type Teachers Recruitment Exam
Mode of Exam Offline, Written
Exam Duration 2 hours 30 minutes
Medium of Exam Hindi & English
Exam Purpose To fill the vacancies in the teaching post in government & private schools across the state
Official Website www.ukutet.com

UTET 2024 Application Form

UTET application form 2024 is expected to be released in Jul, 2024 on the official website. Once released, the candidates are required to register themselves with their respective valid email ID and contact number and fill all the required details.

How to Apply for UTET 2024?

Candidates can refer the details below for future reference. Once a candidate is sure that they meet the UTET 2024 eligibility criteria, they can apply for UTET by doing the following mentioned below.

  • Visit the official UTET exam website, ubseonline.uk.gov.in. and click on the link for UTET online registration.
  • Fill relevant details in the UTET 2024 online registration process and submit these details while also making sure all details are mentioned accurately.
  • An Application Number will be generated after the successful submission of all details. Note down the application number for future uses.
  • Candidates have to upload a Scanned Photograph and Signature according to the specifications mentioned in the table below:
Specifications for UTET Documents
Document Size File Type
Photograph 10 to 20 Kb jpeg, jpg
Signature 4 to 10 Kb jpeg, jpg
  • The candidate must check the details before the final submission of the application form and then proceed to pay the UTET 2024 application fee. UTET application fee needs to be paid online via Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking.
  • For future reference, after submission, it is advisable to keep a printed copy of the application form.

NOTE: After the final submission of the online application form, requests to change or correct the details in the application form will not be accepted regarding any changes or corrections in the application form.

UTET 2024 Application Fee

The UTET 2024 application fee for candidates belonging to different categories is given below. While filling the UTET application, candidates can decide if they want to attend either one paper or both papers and pay the relevant fee accordingly.

UTET 2024 Application Fee
Category Fee For One Paper Fee For Two Papers
General/OBC INR 600 INR 1000
SC/ST/PwD INR 300 INR 500

UTET 2024 Eligibility

The Uttarakhand Board of Secondary Education has a set of educational qualifications necessary for a candidate to appear for the exam. The candidate must abide by these criteria to be able to qualify as teacher.

On passing the exams, if the candidate fails to prove their eligibility, the candidate shall not be allowed to teach and such result shall be deemed void.

The UTET 2024 Eligibility criteria are different for both the exams and the candidate must also be within the age limit to qualify as a teacher on passing the rounds. These criteria are set by the State of Uttarakhand. 

UTET 2024 Education Qualification

The required educational qualifications for UTET 2024 are as follows.

Primary Exam for class 1 to 5

  • Bachelor's Degree with a 50% minimum marks, a minimum of 45% in the 12th standard, and 2 years training in the elementary education under the National Teacher Education Council.
  • Higher Secondary with a minimum of 50% marks along with 2 years of Diploma in Elementary education (D.EL.Ed/BTC).
  • For Shiksha Mitra personnel, 2 years Diploma (D.EL.Ed) from IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University).

Note: Shiksha Mitra is a scheme with the objective of universalization of Elementary Education in the State of Uttarakhand and to fulfill a large number of vacancies of Teachers in the remote/difficult areas.

Enrolled candidates undergo a 2-year long BTC training program at Indira Gandhi National Open University and are then directly absorbed as elementary school teachers post this training.

Upper Primary Exam for class 6 to 8

  • A graduate with a minimum of 45% in B. Ed as per NTEC guidelines.
  • Graduation in any discipline with 50% marks along with B.Ed.
  • SSC or equivalent with 50% minimum marks and a bachelor's degree or 4 years in BA/B.Sc or BA Ed/B.Sc Ed.

UTET 2024 Age limit

  • Candidate must be more than 18 years of age but less than 38 years.

UTET 2024 Exam Pattern

Having a brief knowledge about the examination pattern will help the candidates to have an idea about the exam paper. UTET Exam has two papers for the different levels of primary education and each paper will have a total of 150 questions.

The two papers are set by the Uttarakhand Board of School Education. The questions of both the papers are Multiple Choice Questions. The total time given to attempt this paper is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

UTET 2024 Exam pattern
Total Number of Questions 150 in each paper
Type of Questions Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Exam Duration 2 hours 30 minutes
Marking Scheme +1 for each right answer, no negative marking
Language Hindi and English

UTET has two papers. Paper-I and Paper-II for classes 1 to 5 and 6 to 8 respectively. The paper pattern is as follows:

UTET 2024 Exam Pattern Paper-I

  • A total of five sections are part of Paper I.
  • The UTET 2024 Paper I will be held offline.
  • The total time allotted for the exam is 2 hours 30 minutes.
  • The questions will be of objective types (multiple-choice questions).

To understand the UTET 2024 Paper 1 Exam Pattern in a simpler way, candidates can go through the below table.

UTET 2024 Paper 1
Sections Number of Questions Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy 30 questions 30
Mathematic 30 questions 30
Language 1 (Hindi/English) 30 questions 30
Language 2 30 questions 30
Environment Studies 30 questions 30
Total 150 questions 150

UTET 2024 Exam Pattern Paper-II

  • A total of four sections are part of Paper-II.
  • The UTET 2024 Paper I will be held offline.
  • The total time allotted for the exam is 2 hours 30 minutes.
  • The questions will be of objective types (multiple-choice questions).

To understand the UTET 2024 Paper 2 Exam Pattern in a simpler way, candidates can go through the below table.

UTET 2024 Paper 2
Sections Number of Questions Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy 30 questions 30
Mathematics, Science or Social Science 60 questions 60
Language 1 (Hindi/English) 30 questions 30
Language 2 30 questions 30
Total 150 questions 150

UTET 2024 Syllabus

Before preparing for the examination, applicants need to ensure that they are aware of the examination Syllabus. Based on the UTET 2024 Exam pattern, the UTET 2024 Syllabus is as follows.

  • Paper-I: Child Development and Pedagogy, Mathematics, Language 1 (candidate can choose any between Hindi and English), Language 2, Environmental Studies.
  • Paper-II: Child Development and Pedagogy, Mathematics, Science or Social Science, Language 1(candidate can choose any between Hindi and English), Language 2.

Note: A detailed syllabus is issued on the official website. The applicant can download the pdf and see the chapters they need to study for the exam. It is advisable to be well aware of topics that come under each subject as it will help effectively prepare for UTET 2024.

UTET 2024 Admit Card

UTET 2024 admit card notice is expected to be released on the official website of Uttarakhand Board of Secondary Education (UBSE) in Sep, 2024.

The UTET admit card 2024 can be downloaded from the official website.

Candidates must note that they would not be allowed into the exam hall without the admit card. On exam day, the candidate must bring admit card and a valid ID proof to get entry in the exam hall.

How to Download the UTET 2024 Admit Card?

The steps are listed below for UTET admit card download.

  • Step 1: The candidate must go to the official website of UBSE and click on UTET 2024 Admit Card.
  • Step 2: Log in to your dashboard by entering the application number and password.
  • Step 3: There will be certain details you must fill like Name, date of birth, or OMR sheet number and submit.
  • Step 4: The Hall ticket will appear. Save and print the ticket.

Remember that the UTET 2024 admit card will be issued only if the candidate filled the UTET 2024 application form and pay the UTET 2024 application fee on time.

UTET 2024 Exam Centres

Candidates can refer to the following table, which shows the list of UTET 2024 exam centers.

UTET 2024 Exam Centres
UTET 2024 Exam Centres
Haridwar Roorkee
Dehradun Rishikesh
Uttarkashi Badhkote
New Tehri Narendra Nagar
Pauri Srinagar
Kotdwar Gopeshwar
Karnprayag Rudraprayag
Agastyamuni Pithoragarh
Berinag Didihat
Champawat Tanakpur
Almoda Ranikhet
Bageshwar Garur
Nainital Haldwani
Ramnagar Rudrapur
Kashipur  

UTET 2024 Answer Key

UTET final asnwer key for both papers is expected to be released in Nov-Dec, 2024. The Uttarakhand Board of Secondary Education (UBSE) will release the UTET 2024 answer key for the Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test 2024 for both Paper 1 and Paper 2.

The Board will make the official UTET answer key 2024 available on its official website ukutet.com, along with the right answers.

UTET answer key 2024 objections window will be made available to the candidates. The candidates can challenge the answer key via the objection window on the official website.

For reference, candidates can find the 2023 answer key for Paper I and II below.

UTET 2023 Answer Key Download UTET Answer Key PDF
UTET Paper 1 Answer Key PDF Download
UTET Paper 2 Answer Key PDF Download

The board's correct answer is included in the UTET answer key pdf, as are the responses filed by candidates. Candidates can compute their overall score by matching their responses with the proper answer.

Candidates can estimate their exam pass or fail status based on their scores. The final answer key and result for the same will be declared soon on the official website. The provisional answer key will be released before the final answer key.

Steps to Download UTET Exam Answer Key

The following are the ways to download UTET answer key 2024 from the official website:

  • Step 1: Go to the UBSE official website at www.ukutet.com.
  • Step 2: Search for "Departmental Exam/UTET" on the home page and click on it.
  • Step 3: You will be taken to the UTET 2024 answer key website. 
  • Step 4: Choose the paper for which you have appeared from Papers I and II.
  • Step 5: After selecting your Set, Uttarakhand UTET answer key PDF displays on the screen. 
  • Step 6: Save and download the UTET answer key 2024 for future reference.

UTET 2024 Result

UTET 2024 results will be announced shortly after the exam is conducted. The  Candidates can download UTET result 2024 pdf from the login section of the official website ukutet.com. They need their registration ID and password in order to check UTET result.

There are two rounds to qualifying as a teacher through the UTET 2024 exam. The first round is the written test in Paper I and Paper II, depending on which class the candidate has chosen to teach. After qualifying for the written exam, the candidate goes through the second round which is an interview round.

The Uttarakhand Board of Secondary Education conducts this on specific days and times.

How to Download the UTET 2024 Result?

Candidates must follow these steps to download the UTET 2024 Result.

  • Step 1: Visit the official website of UBSE  ukutet.com or ubse.uk.gov.in.
  • Step 2: Click on the link "DEPARTMENTAL EXAM/UTET".
  • Step 3: A new page will appear which will have the link for "UTET 2024 Result".
  • Step 4: Click on that link.
  • Step 5: Enter the roll number and other login credentials.
  • Step 6: Check UTET Result and download the same.
  • Step 7: Take the printout and keep it for future use.

UTET 2024 Cut Off

The UTET 2024 cut off will be declared on the official website of the Uttarakhand Board of Secondary Education (UBSE). The cut off will be published at the time of the result declaration which is expected in Nov-Dec, 2024.

The minimum marks a candidate must score to be eligible to teach at any government and private schools in the state of Uttarakhand are given below.

UTET 2024 Cut Off
Category Qualifying Percentage UTET Cut Off
General/Unreserved 60% 90
Other Backward C/PwD 50% 75
SC/ST 40% 60

Factors Determining the UTET Cut-Off 2024

The following factors are considered by the conducting authority while deciding the cut off of UTET 2024 exam.

  • Exam difficulty level
  • The number of candidates who appeared for the exam
  • Vacancies available

The candidates after qualifying for the UTET exam must get their documents verified. The documents required for the process are registration number, scorecard, mark sheet, certificate, domicile.

UTET Contact Details

Candidates can reach out to the concerned authorities for any doubts or queries using the contact details given below.

  • Phone No.: 05947-254275
  • Fax: 05947255021
  • Address: Board of School Education Uttarakhand, Ramnagar District, Nainital. Pincode: 244715

FAQs on UTET

Q: When will UTET answer key 2024 release?

A: UTET answer key 2024 is expected to be released on the official website in Nov-Dec, 2024.

Q: When will UTET results 2024 release?

A: UTET result 2024 for Paper 1 and 2 are expected to be released in Nov-Dec 2024, on ukutet.com and at ubse.uk.gov.in.

Q: Is UTET Exam only conducted in English?

A: No. The exam is conducted in English and Hindi languages. The candidate can choose their preference.

Q: Is UTET conducted in online mode as well?

A: No. The UTET 2024 will be conducted in offline i.e. written test format only.

Q: When will the UTET admit card 2024 be released?

A: As per the official notice, candidates can download the admit card for UTET 2024 from the official website from Sep 16, 2023.

Q: When will the UTET 2024 exam be conducted?

A: The exam is expected to be conducted in Sep, 2024.

Q: Can I attempt both the papers in UTET Exam?

A: Yes. A candidate can apply and attempt both Paper-I and Paper-II in the UTET Exam provided they have cleared the eligibility criteria. 

Q: Is there an age limit to write UTET Exam?

A: Yes. The minimum age limit is 18 years and maximum age limit is 38 years.

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