UP DElEd Admission 2026: Applications for UP DElEd begin on June 15; admissions to be held for 2.39 lakh seats..
There is good news for young people aspiring to become teachers in Uttar Pradesh. Admission forms for the UP D.El.Ed programs are set to be released; the registration process will begin on June 15 and continue until July 8, 2026, with the deadline for submitting the application fee set for July 9. The merit list will be released on July 16, while the first phase of counseling for seat allotment—based on merit—in government and private D.El.Ed institutes across the state will be held from July 20 to August 10. According to reports, the admission process will cover a total of 2.39 lakh (239,000) seats.
Regarding eligibility criteria for UP D.El.Ed admission, candidates must have completed their graduation from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% marks. However, the requirement is set at 45% for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and differently-abled categories. Additionally, applicants must be between 18 and 35 years of age.
**Seats Remained Vacant in 2025**
According to reports, last year (2025), admissions took place for only 40% of the available seats, meaning more than one lakh seats remained vacant. Admissions are scheduled for 2.39 lakh seats this time as well, but it remains to be seen how many will actually be filled.
**How to Apply for UP D.El.Ed?**
First, visit the official UP D.El.Ed website: updeled.gov.in.
Click on 'UP D.El.Ed Registration' on the homepage.
Fill in all the required details to complete the registration.
Log in and fill in the remaining details to complete the application process.
Pay the prescribed application fee.
Finally, take a printout of the application form and keep it safe for future reference.
**What is the Selection Process?**
A merit list will be released based on the candidates' marks in Class 10, Class 12, and graduation. This will be followed by counseling and the verification of all candidates' documents.
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