UPTET 2026: TET exam to be held at 955 centers across 60 districts; when will the admit card be released? Check the full schedule..
UPTET 2026 Exam Date: A major update regarding the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 has been released. The UP Education Service Selection Commission has completed all preparations for the exam and has asserted that it will be conducted in a completely transparent, fair, and malpractice-free manner. The exam will be held at 955 centers across 60 districts of the state. The Commission has released details regarding the exam centers for candidates, and admit cards will be available for download starting June 30.
UPTET 2026 to Begin on July 2
According to the UP Education Service Selection Commission, UPTET-2026 will be conducted from July 2 to July 4. The exam will be held in two shifts over different days to ensure that the large number of candidates can take the test in an organized manner. While releasing the schedule, the Commission stated that the exam will take place in two shifts daily on July 2 and 3, whereas on July 4, it will be conducted only in the first shift.
Exam Schedule
According to the schedule released by the Commission, the Teacher Eligibility Test for the Upper Primary Level (Classes 6 to 8) will be held in both shifts on July 2. On July 3, the Upper Primary Level exam will be held again in the first shift, while the Primary Level exam (Classes 1 to 5) will be conducted in the second shift. On July 4, the Primary Level exam will take place in the first shift, marking the conclusion of UPTET-2026.
Exam Timings
The first shift of UPTET 2026 will run from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM. The second shift will begin at 2:30 PM and conclude at 5:00 PM. The Commission has advised candidates to arrive at the center well before the exam starts to avoid any difficulties during the entry process.
955 Exam Centers Established Across 60 Districts
A total of 955 exam centers have been set up across 60 districts of the state for this exam. The Commission states that special arrangements have been made at all centers regarding security, surveillance, and the conduct of the examination. Exam centers have been selected to ensure candidates receive better facilities and the exam proceeds smoothly.
**Information on Exam Districts Released**
The Commission has made the final information regarding exam districts available on its official website since June 22. Candidates can visit the website to verify their details and check which district has been assigned as their exam center by using the link provided there.
**Admit Cards Available for Download from June 30**
A crucial update for UPTET 2026 candidates is that admit cards will be available for download starting June 30, 2026. Candidates can download their admit cards from the Commission's official website. The Commission has clarified that entry to the exam center will be granted only upon presentation of a valid admit card.
**No Entry Without Admit Card**
The Commission has made it clear that no candidate will be allowed into the exam center without a valid admit card; therefore, candidates should download their admit cards well in advance and verify all the details mentioned therein. If any errors are found, it is essential to bring them to the Commission's notice promptly.
**Special Arrangements for a Malpractice-Free Exam**
In light of controversies surrounding various competitive exams in recent years, the Commission is unwilling to take any risks this time. Consequently, comprehensive arrangements have been made to conduct UPTET 2026 in a completely fair and malpractice-free manner. Special guidelines have been issued regarding surveillance, security, and the conduct of the exam at the centers. The Commission has stated that no irregularities or misconduct will be tolerated.
**Commission's Appeal to Candidates**
The UP Education Service Selection Commission has appealed to all candidates to maintain discipline during the examination. The Commission has urged candidates to arrive at the center before the scheduled time and cooperate in ensuring the exam is conducted in a peaceful and orderly atmosphere.
Chairman Dr. Prashant Kumar Provides Details
Dr. Prashant Kumar, Chairman of the UP Education Service Selection Commission, has issued an official notification providing details regarding the exam schedule, admit cards, and other arrangements. He has assured that UPTET-2026 will be conducted with complete transparency and fairness to ensure the selection of deserving candidates. Overall, the countdown to the exam has now begun for the lakhs of candidates appearing for UPTET 2026. Information regarding the exam districts has been released, and admit cards will be available starting June 30.
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