UPTET Exam 2026: Check Shift Timings & Exam Day Guidelines
UPTET Exam 2026: The UPESSC is going to conduct the UP TET exam 2026 starting from today onwards i.e. 02 July 2026. The candidates who have applied for the UPTET 2026 should reach the examination center on time as per the timings mentioned on their admit cards. Check this article to know the exam shift timings and important guidelines and instructions for the exam day.
Key Points
- UPTET 2026 exam is scheduled for July 02, 03, and 04, 2026.
- Download UPTET 2026 admit cards from the official website upessc.up.gov.in.
- Candidates must carry admit card, ID proof, photos, and a black pen to the exam.
UPTET Exam 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) will conduct the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UP TET) 2026 from 02 July to 05 July 2026. The candidates who are going to appear for the examination must download the admit card from the official website, upessc.up.gov.in. The UP TET exam is going to be conducted for Primary as well as Upper Primary level teaching. The commission is going to conduct the exam in two shifts on 02 & 03 July and in a single shift on 04 July. The exam consists of two papers- Paper 1 (for primary level) and Paper 2 (for upper primary level).
UPTET Exam Shift Timings 2026
The UPTET exam is scheduled to be held on 02, 03, & 04 July 2026. The exam will be held in offline mode in two shifts on 02 & 03 July and in single shift on 04 July 2026. Check the detailed exam timings here:
| Exam Date | Exam Shift | Exam Timings | Level |
| 02 July 2026 | First | 09:30 am to 12:00 pm | Upper Primary (Class 6 to 8) |
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| Second | 02:30 pm to 05:00 pm | Upper Primary (Class 6 to 8) |
| 03 July 2026 | First | 09:30 am to 12:00 pm | Upper Primary (Class 6 to 8) |
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| Second | 02:30 pm to 05:00 pm | Primary (Class 1 to 5) |
| 04 July 2026 | First | 09:30 am to 12:00 pm | Primary (Class 1 to 5) |
UPTET 2026 Exam Day Instructions
The candidates who are going to appear for the UPTET examination must follow the instructions as has been mentioned on their admit cards. These instructions are:
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Candidates must carry the printed copy of their e-admit cards to the examination center.
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It is important to reach the examination center at least 60 minutes before the exam starts to complete all the security formalities without any hassles.
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Cooperate through the security checks and biometric verification process.
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Candidates must locate their roll numbers and their allotted seats.
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They must sit at the allotted seat to avoid any confusion.
What Documents Must be Carried to the UPTET 2026 Exam Center
The candidates must carry the following documents to the examination center:
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Printed Copy of UPTET 2026 Admit Card
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One ID Proof such as aadhaar card, PAN card, driving license, etc.
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2-passport size photographs
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Black Ballpoint Pen
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