UP DElEd 2026 Admission: Admissions for UP DElEd to begin on June 15; merit list release date announced

UP DElEd 2026 Admission: The Secretary of the Examination Regulatory Authority, Prayagraj, has announced the dates for online applications, the release of the merit list, and counseling, enabling candidates to complete their preparations in time.

UP DElEd 2026 Admission: If you aspire to become a teacher in Uttar Pradesh and have been waiting to enroll in the DElEd (Diploma in Elementary Education) course, there is a major update for you. The schedule for the entire UP DElEd 2026 admission process has been released. The Secretary of the Examination Regulatory Authority, Prayagraj, has announced the dates for online applications, the release of the merit list, and counseling, allowing candidates to prepare well in advance.

Every year, a large number of young people enroll in the DElEd course to fulfill their dream of becoming primary school teachers. Lakhs of candidates have been waiting for the admission process to begin, and that wait is now over. Candidates interested in admission to the DElEd 2026 program will be able to apply online starting June 15, 2026. Let us find out when the merit list for the UP DElEd admissions—starting June 15—will be released.

Application process begins on June 15

The online registration and application process for the UP DElEd training program (2026) will commence on June 15, 2026. Candidates will be able to fill out their application forms by visiting the official website. The deadline for submitting applications has been set for July 8, 2026. Candidates are advised not to wait until the last minute and to complete the application process in a timely manner.

Last date for application fee submission

Candidates applying online will be able to submit their application fees until July 9, 2026. Fees will not be accepted from any candidate after this date. The deadline for completely filling out the application form and taking a printout is set for July 11, 2026.

When will the merit list be released?

The merit list for UP D.El.Ed 2026 will be released on July 16, 2026, following the completion of the application process. Candidates will be called for counseling based on this list. The first phase of counseling and seat allotment will take place from July 20 to August 10, 2026.

Admission to a total of 2.39 lakh seats

According to reports, admissions will be granted to approximately 2.39 lakh seats across government and private D.El.Ed institutes in the state. These include District Institutes of Education and Training (DIET), the College of Teacher Education (CTE) in Varanasi, and private D.El.Ed training institutes.

What is the selection process?

Admission to the D.El.Ed training program will be based on merit. A merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained by candidates in their 10th, 12th, and graduation examinations. Subsequently, counseling and seat allotment will be conducted, and the admission process will conclude with document verification.

Who can apply?

To apply for the D.El.Ed training program 2026, candidates must have completed their graduation from a recognized university. Additionally, a minimum of 50% marks is required for candidates belonging to the general category. Candidates from SC, ST, OBC, and differently-abled categories are granted a relaxation, requiring a minimum of 45% marks. Candidates must be between 18 and 35 years of age.

How to apply for UP D.El.Ed?

1. The application process for UP D.El.Ed will be entirely online. Candidates should first visit the official website, updeled.gov.in.

2. Next, click on the UP D.El.Ed registration link provided on the homepage.

3. Complete the registration by filling in all the required information.

4. Log in and enter the remaining details in the application form.

5. Finally, pay the prescribed application fee online. 6. Finally, after submitting the application form, take a printout and keep it safe.