UPTET Admit Card 2026 released at UPESSC portal; Check direct download link, exam dates and important instructions

uptet admit card 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released the UPTET Admit Card 2026 for candidates appearing in the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET). Registered candidates can now download their hall tickets from the official UPESSC website by using their registration number or mobile number along with the required personal details.
The UPTET 2026 examination is scheduled to be conducted from July 2 to July 4 for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 across multiple examination centres in Uttar Pradesh. Candidates who have registered for both papers must download separate admit cards for each examination.

UPTET 2026 Exam Schedule

According to the official schedule, Paper 2, meant for candidates aspiring to teach Classes 6 to 8, will be held on July 2 in two shifts — from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM and from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM. The same paper will also be conducted on July 3 during the morning session.


Paper 1, for candidates seeking eligibility to teach Classes 1 to 5, will be conducted on July 3 in the afternoon shift and on July 4 in the morning shift. Candidates are required to report to their examination centres at least one hour before the commencement of the examination.

How to Download UPTET Admit Card 2026

Candidates can follow these steps to access their hall tickets:

• Visit the official UPESSC website.
• Click on the UPTET Admit Card 2026 link.
• Select the UPTET 2026 examination option.
• Enter the registration number or mobile number.
• Fill in the required details, including name or father's name, date of birth and security code.
• Submit the information.
• Download and print the admit card for future reference.

After downloading the hall ticket, candidates should carefully verify all details printed on it, including their name, examination date, reporting time, photograph and allotted examination centre.

UPTET 2026 Exam Pattern

The UPTET examination will be conducted in offline mode using OMR sheets. Each paper will consist of 150 multiple-choice questions carrying a total of 150 marks. Candidates will be given 150 minutes to complete the test.

There will be no negative marking for incorrect answers.

Documents Required on Exam Day

Candidates must carry a printed copy of their admit card along with a valid photo identity proof. Accepted documents include:

• Aadhaar Card
• PAN Card
• Voter ID Card
• Passport
• Driving Licence

Candidates may also be required to carry passport-size photographs and a blue or black ballpoint pen. Electronic devices such as mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, Bluetooth devices and study materials will not be allowed inside the examination hall.

UPTET Qualifying Marks

UPTET serves as the eligibility test for teaching positions in primary and upper-primary schools across Uttar Pradesh. Candidates who qualify will receive an eligibility certificate that remains valid for a lifetime.

The minimum qualifying marks are:

General Category: 90 marks

SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Ex-Servicemen/Freedom Fighter Dependents/PwD Categories: 82 marks

UPESSC may implement a normalisation process if the examination is conducted across multiple shifts or days to ensure fairness in evaluation.