UPTET 2026 Answer Key Released: Download Official Paper 1 & 2 PDFs Now

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has officially released the provisional answer key for the Uttar Pradesh Teaching Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examinations held on July 2, 3, and 4, 2026, can now access the answer keys for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 to evaluate their performance.

UPTET 2026 Exam Overview

The exam was conducted in an offline, OMR-based format across 955 centers spanning 60 districts. Out of 1,994,661 registered candidates, 1,770,714 appeared for the assessments. To ensure transparency, the commission has allowed a window for candidates to raise objections against the provisional findings.

UPTET 2026 Answer Key- Overview

Exam Name	Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026
Conducting Body	Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC)
Exam Date	2nd, 3rd & 4th July 2026
Answer Key Date	8th July 2026
Result Date	26th August 2026

How to Download UPTET Answer Key 2026 PDF

1. Visit the official UPESSC website — upessc.up.gov.in.
2. Locate and select the 'UPTET Exam Portal' on the homepage.
3. Click on the link titled 'UPTET Provisional Answer Key 2026' and provide your required credentials.
4. Select either Paper 1 (Primary) or Paper 2 (Upper Primary).
5. Choose your specific booklet series (Set A, B, C, or D).
6. The PDF will open; download it and take a printout for accurate score calculation.

UPTET 2026 Marking Scheme and Qualifying Criteria

Understanding the scoring system is essential for your assessment. Note that there is no negative marking for incorrect or unattempted responses.

• Correct Answer: +1 Mark
• Incorrect Answer: 0 Mark
• Unattempted Answer: 0 Mark

Qualifying Thresholds

• General/Unreserved: 60% (90 marks)
• OBC/SC/ST/Other Reserved: 55% (82.5 marks)
• PwD (all categories): 55% (82.5 marks)

How to Raise an Objection Against the Answer Key

If you identify a discrepancy, you may challenge it between July 8th and July 14th, 2026.

1. Log in to the UPTET Exam Portal using your registration number and password.
2. Navigate to the objection filing section.
3. Specify the question booklet set and the question number you are challenging.
4. Provide your preferred answer and include supporting justification.
5. Upload a clear scan of proof from standard NCERT or SCERT textbooks.
6. Pay the fee of ₹500 per question (refundable if the objection is upheld).
7. Submit the application.

Important Resources

• UPTET Result 2026 Out - Click to Check
• Check UPTET 2026 Syllabus and Exam Pattern
• UPTET Previous Year Question Paper PDF

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. How can I download the UPTET Answer Key 2026?

Visit the official UPESSC website, go to the UPTET Exam Portal, select your paper and booklet set, and download the answer key PDF. No login is required for the provisional key.

Q2. What is the objection fee for the UPTET Answer Key 2026?

Candidates need to pay approximately Rs. 500 per question to raise an objection. The fee is refunded if the objection is found valid.

Q3. What is normalization and why has it been introduced?

Since UPTET 2026 was conducted across multiple shifts, UPESSC has introduced normalization to equate scores across shifts of varying difficulty, ensuring fairness in the final result.

Q4. What are the qualifying marks for UPTET 2026?

General category candidates need a minimum of 60% (90/150), while OBC/SC/ST/PwBD candidates need a minimum of 55% (82.5/150).