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Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test (UTET) 2023 - Application Form (Released), Exam, Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation Tips, Dates
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About UTET 2023
UTET 2023 - UBSE Uttarakhand Board of School Examination (UBSE) released the UTET 2023 application form in online on June 30 on the official website at ukutet.com. Candidates can submit the UTET application form 2023 by July 28. The UTET exam is scheduled to be conducted on September 29, 2023, by the Uttarakhand Board of School Examination (UBSE) in offline mode to check the eligibility of the candidates for the appointment as a teacher of class- I to VIII.
Before filling the application form candidates must check the eligibility criteria that is based on educational qualification. For both the papers (I and II) is different, so the candidates are advised to go through the UTET eligibility criteria in order to avoid rejection at any later stage. As per the UTET notification, candidates who will qualify the UTET exam will be given TET Eligibility Certificate and they will be eligible to apply in private as well as government schools.
UTET 2023 Highlights
| Full Exam Name | Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test |
| Short Exam Name | UTET |
| Conducting Body | Uttarakhand Board of School Education |
| Frequency of Conduct | Vacancy Based |
| Exam Level | State Level Exam |
| Languages | English |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| UTET Paper 1 - Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes+1 More |
UTET 2023 Important Dates
Past Dates and Events
28 Nov, 2023
Result | Mode: Online
29 Sep, 2023
Exam | Mode: Offline
16 Sep, 2023
Admit Card | Mode: Online
31 Jul, 2023 - 07 Aug, 2023
Fee payment last date | Mode: Online
30 Jun, 2023 - 07 Aug, 2023
Application | Mode: Online
UTET 2023 Eligibility Criteria
UTET Paper 1 Eligibility Criteria
| Class | Educational Qualification |
| Primary Level (Class- I to V) |
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UTET Paper 2 Eligibility Criteria
| Class | Educational Qualification |
| Elementary Level (Class- VI to VIII) |
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UTET 2023 Application Process
Mode of Application : Online
All the eligible candidates can fill and fill the UTET application form in online mode. Candidates can correct their applications by visiting the officials or by sending an email to secyutet@gmail.com The application form is available for 13 post offices mentioned in the article below. While filling the UTET application form, candidates must pay the total amount of the application fees or else the authorities will not accept it.
UTET Application form – Name of the post-office where the application form was available:
S No. | Districts | Post-Office from where application forms can be collected |
1 | Udham Singh Nagar | Rudrapur, Khatima, Kashipur, Jaspur |
2 | Bageshwar | Bageswar, Baijnath (Garur) |
3 | Haridwar | Haridwar (H.P.O), Roorkee |
4 | Dehradun | Dehradun (G.P.O), Rishikesh, Vikasnagar, Chakrata |
5 | Uttarkashi | Barkot, Uttarkashi |
6 | Tehri | New Tehri (H.P.O), Narendranagar |
7 | Pauri | Pauri (H.P.O), Srinagar, Kotdwar (H.P.O), Dhumakot, Baijro |
8 | Chamoli | Gopeshwar (H.P.O), Joshimath, Karnaprayag, Tharali |
9 | Rudraprayag | Rudraprayag, Agastyamuni |
10 | Pithoragarh | Pithoragarh (H.P.O), Didihat, Dharchula, Berinag, Gangolihat |
11 | Champawat | Champawat, Tanakpur, Lohaghat |
12 | Almora | Almora (H.P.O), Ranikhet, Bhikiyasen |
13 | Nainital | Nainital (H.P.O), Haldwani, Ramnagar, Bhimtal |
Application Fees of UTET
Category | Paper - I | Paper - II | Paper – I and II |
General/OBC | Rs. 600 | Rs. 600 | Rs. 1000 |
SC/ST/PwD | Rs. 300 | Rs. 300 | Rs. 500 |
UTET Paper 1 Application Details
Application Fees
| Category | Quota | Mode | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General, OBC | Offline | Transgender, Female, Male | ₹ 600 | |
| SC, ST | Offline | Transgender, Female, Male | ₹ 300 | |
| General, ST, OBC, SC | PWD | Offline | Transgender, Female, Male | ₹ 300 |
UTET Paper 2 Application Details
Application Fees
| Category | Quota | Mode | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General, OBC | Offline | Transgender, Female, Male | ₹ 600 | |
| SC, ST | Offline | Transgender, Female, Male | ₹ 300 | |
| General, ST, OBC, SC | PWD | Offline | Transgender, Female, Male | ₹ 300 |
UTET 2023 Syllabus
UTET Paper 1 Syllabus
Class 1-5 - Child development and pedagogy
Class 1-5 - Language I
Class 1-5 - Language II
Class 1-5 - Math
Class 1-5 - Environmental Studies
UTET Paper 2 Syllabus
Class 6-8 - Child development and pedagogy
Class 6-8 - Language I
Class 6-8 - Language II
Class 6-8 - (a) Math and science for math and science teachers, (b) Social studies for social studies teachers, (c) For other teachers-(either one from A and B)
UTET 2023 Exam Pattern
UTET Paper 1 Exam Pattern
UTET paper – I will be conducted for those candidates who want to teach primary classes (I to V). They can go through the UTET exam pattern mentioned below.
| S No. | Sections | Number of questions | Total Marks |
| 1 | Language - I (Hindi/English) | 30 | 30 |
| 2 | Language - II (any one from English, Sanskrit and Urdu) | 30 | 30 |
| 3 | Child development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| 4 | Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| 5 | Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
UTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern
UTET paper – II will be held for all those candidates who wish to become teachers of the elementary level (class VI to VIII)
| S No. | Sections | Number of questions | Total Marks |
| 1 | Language -I(Hindi/English) | 30 | 30 |
| 2 | Language - II (any one from English, Sanskrit and Urdu) | 30 | 30 |
| 3 | Child development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| 4 | Mathematics & Science | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Uttarakhand Board of School Examination releases the UTET admit card on its official website. Candidates can download UTET admit card by entering their credentials – OMR Form number in the login window. While going for the exam, candidates must carry one photo identity - Aadhar Card, Passport, Voter ID Card, Pan Card and Driving License), two coloured passport size photograph (in case the photo on the application form is not visible) and one blue/black point pen. Candidates are instructed not to take any electronic device like a calculator or mobile in the exam hall.
UTET 2023 Exam Centers
| State | City |
|---|---|
| Uttarakhand | Haridwar |
| Roorkee | |
| Dehradun | |
| Rishikesh | |
| Uttarkashi | |
| Barkot | |
| New Tehri | |
| Narendra Nagar | |
| Pauri | |
| Srinagar | |
| Kotdwar | |
| Gopeshwar | |
| Karnaprayag | |
| Rudraprayag | |
| Augustmuni | |
| Pithoragarh | |
| Berinag | |
| Didihat | |
| Champawat | |
| Tanakpur | |
| Almora | |
| Ranikhet | |
| Bageshwar | |
| Garur | |
| Nainital | |
| Haldwani | |
| Ramnagar | |
| Rudrapur | |
| Kashipur |
Documents Required at Exam
- Admit card
- Aadhaar card
- Pan card
- Voter ID
- Driving license
- Passport
The provisional answer key of UTET is published on the official website for paper I and II at first stage. The answer key is released in the form of PDF. Candidates can challenge the answer key in case of discrepancy by sending/submitting the supporting documents (as a proof of the correctness of their claim) to Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE), Nainital via speed post or registered post. The final answer key will be published once the examination authorities have evaluated all the challenged answer key. The final marking will be done on the basis of the answers that will be published in the final answer key. With the help of UTET answer key, candidates can check the correct answers to the questions that are asked in the state-level exam. They will also be able to calculate their probable score secured in the UTET exam.
Uttarakhand Board of School Education releases the result of UTET in online mode. Candidates can also check their score card of UTET by using login credentials. UTET result includes candidate’s name, roll number, category and total marks secured. Also, the authorities will send the scorecard of all the qualifying candidates via post. In order to qualify UTET exam, candidates have to score the minimum qualifying marks.
UTET 2023 Cutoff
All the appearing candidates for UTET will have to score the minimum cutoff marks in order to qualify the exam. The cutoff marks of UTET for both the papers is decided by Uttarakhand Board of School Education.
Check the table to check category-wise UTET qualifying marks
Qualifying Marks of UTET
Category | Qualifying Marks |
General | 60% |
OBC/PwD/Ex-servicemen | 50% |
SC/ST | 40% |
General Information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question:Is UTET conducted in online mode as well?
Answer:
No, the exam is not conducted in online mode, it is conducted in offline OMR sheet mode.
Question:Is UTET Exam only conducted in English?
Answer:
No, the exam is conducted in Hindi along with English.
Question:Is there an age limit to write UTET Exam?
Answer:
Yes, the minimum age limit is 18 years while the maximum is 38.
Question:Can I attempt both the papers in UTET Exam?
Answer:
Yes, if candidates meet the eligibility criteria, they can apply for both papers.
Question:Will I get the job after clearing UTET exam?
Answer:
No, candidates will not get a job after clearing the exam. They will only get the certificate. Candidates can apply for the post of teachers as per the vacancies released in government schools in the state of Uttarakhand.
Question:When UTET answer key will be released?
Answer:
The UTET provisional answer key will be released within seven days after the exam
Question:Is Child development & Pedagogy a paper in UTET?
Answer:
Yes, it is one subject which candidates need to prepare. There will close to 30 questions from Child Development & Pedagogy in both papers 1 & 2.
Question:What is the validity of UTET certificate?
Answer:
The UTET certificate validity is seven years.
Question:Does UBSE conduct UTET every year?
Answer:
The exam is conducted annually and also as per the vacancies.
