Planning to apply for the Uttarakhand B.Ed Entrance Exam 2026 (Session 2026–28)? Before submitting your application, it is important to understand the complete.
Uttarakhand B.Ed Eligibility 2026 criteria, including educational qualification, minimum qualifying marks, age limit, domicile rules, reservation policy, required documents, and entrance exam requirements.
Conducted by Soban Singh Jeena University (SSJU), Almora on behalf of participating universities, the online application process is open from 24 July to 7 August 2026, while the entrance examination will be held on 16 August 2026.
In this article, you can check the latest eligibility conditions, category-wise marks requirement, application dates, exam pattern, counselling details, and all important updates before applying.
Uttarakhand B.Ed Eligibility 2026 (Session 2026–28) — Overview |
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| Official Prospectus Out — Age Limit, Qualification & Marks Criteria | Apply Online 24 July – 7 August 2026 | |||||||||||||
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| Particulars | Details | ||||||||||||
| Conducting Body | Soban Singh Jeena University (SSJU), Almora — on behalf of Kumaun University Nainital & Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University, Tehri Garhwal | ||||||||||||
| Exam Name | Uttarakhand State Combined B.Ed. Entrance Test 2026–27 | ||||||||||||
| Notification Number | सो0सिं0जी0/सं0बी0एड0-2026-27/मा0/2235 dated 23.07.2026 | ||||||||||||
| Course Offered | Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) — 2-Year Full-Time Programme, Session 2026–28 | ||||||||||||
| Application Mode | Online Only — via Samarth Portal | ||||||||||||
| Registration Start Date | 24 July 2026 | ||||||||||||
| Registration Last Date | 07 August 2026 | ||||||||||||
| Entrance Exam Date | 16 August 2026 | ||||||||||||
| Participating Universities | Soban Singh Jeena University (Almora), Kumaun University (Nainital), Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University (Tehri Garhwal) — and all affiliated Govt./Aided/Self-Financed colleges | ||||||||||||
| Official Portal | ukentrance.samarth.edu.in | ||||||||||||
Uttarakhand B.Ed Eligibility 2026 — Educational Qualification (Detailed) |
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| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks Required | ||||||||||||
| General / Unreserved | 50% marks in Graduation or Post-Graduation (49.99% not rounded to 50%) | ||||||||||||
| SC / ST / OBC (Uttarakhand State) | 45% marks in Graduation or Post-Graduation (44.99% not rounded to 45%) | ||||||||||||
| General/SC/ST/OBC — Engineering (Science & Maths specialisation) | General: 55% marks; SC/ST/OBC: 50% marks in Engineering, or equivalent qualification | ||||||||||||
| Qualifying Degree Basis | As per NCTE norms — candidate must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a recognized university | ||||||||||||
| CGPA Holders | CGPA will be converted to percentage as per university norms; conversion certificate must be uploaded on Samarth portal and produced in original at counselling | ||||||||||||
| Important: Final-year graduation/post-graduation candidates (appearing candidates) are allowed to apply provisionally. However, they must submit their marksheet before counselling, and admission will be permitted only if the prescribed minimum qualifying marks are met. If not met, the candidature is treated as automatically cancelled and the entrance fee is not refunded.
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Age Limit & Other Eligibility Conditions
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Reservation & Weightage (Horizontal) Criteria — Uttarakhand B.Ed 2026 |
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| Category | Reservation % | ||||||||||||
| OBC | 14% | ||||||||||||
| SC | 19% | ||||||||||||
| ST | 4% | ||||||||||||
| EWS | 10% of sanctioned seats | ||||||||||||
| Divyang (PwD) — Horizontal | 5% | ||||||||||||
| Women — Horizontal | 30% | ||||||||||||
| Ex-Servicemen (Self) — Horizontal | 5% | ||||||||||||
| Dependents of Freedom Fighters — Horizontal | 2% | ||||||||||||
| Note: Reservation categories are applicable ONLY to Uttarakhand-domiciled candidates and require an up-to-date (current) category certificate — outdated certificates will not be accepted. Horizontal reservation (Divyang/Women/Ex-Servicemen/Freedom Fighter dependents) is available only to Uttarakhand residents.
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Weightage / Bonus Marks (Adhiman Ank) — Eligibility Add-Ons
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Uttarakhand B.Ed Entrance Exam Pattern 2026 (For Eligibility Context) |
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| Paper | Section / Marks / Duration | ||||||||||||
| Paper 1 | A. Language Test (Hindi/English) — 50 Marks B. General Knowledge & Reasoning — 50 Marks Duration: 1 hr 30 min |
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| Paper 2 | A. Teaching Aptitude — 50 Marks (Compulsory) B. Optional Subject Aptitude (Arts/Commerce/Science — choose 1) — 50 Marks Duration: 1 hr 30 min |
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| Total | 200 Marks | No Negative Marking | ||||||||||||
| Qualifying Marks in Entrance Exam: General category — minimum 40% (80 marks out of 200) combined in both papers; Reserved category — minimum 27% (54 marks out of 200) combined in both papers. Appearing in BOTH papers is compulsory — missing either paper means the result will not be declared. | |||||||||||||
Important Dates — Uttarakhand B.Ed Entrance 2026–27
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Application & Counselling Fee 2026 |
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Documents Required for Eligibility Verification
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Eligibility-Related Key Rules Candidates Must Know
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Who Should NOT Apply — Ineligibility Conditions
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Preparation & Application Tips for Eligible Candidates
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important links |
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| Apply Online (Active 24 July – 7 August 2026) | click here | ||||||||||||
| Download Official Prospectus PDF | click here | ||||||||||||
| Official notification | click here | ||||||||||||
| Official Website (SSJU Almora) | click here | ||||||||||||
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Uttarakhand B.Ed Eligibility 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the minimum percentage required for Uttarakhand B.Ed 2026 for General category candidates?
General category candidates need a minimum of 50% marks in Graduation or Post-Graduation. 49.99% is not rounded up to 50%.
Q2. What is the minimum percentage for SC/ST/OBC candidates?
SC, ST, and OBC candidates of Uttarakhand State need a minimum of 45% marks in Graduation or Post-Graduation.
Q3. Can final-year graduation students apply for Uttarakhand B.Ed 2026?
Yes, final-year appearing candidates can apply provisionally, but they must submit their marksheet before counselling and meet the minimum qualifying percentage, or their candidature stands automatically cancelled.
Q4. Is there an age limit for Uttarakhand B.Ed Entrance Test 2026?
The official 2026–27 prospectus does not specify a separate minimum/maximum age limit; eligibility is based mainly on educational qualification.
Q5. Can Engineering graduates apply for B.Ed?
Yes — General category Engineering graduates (Science & Maths specialisation) need 55% marks, while SC/ST/OBC candidates need 50% marks, or an equivalent qualification.
Q6. Is IGNOU degree valid for Uttarakhand B.Ed eligibility?
Yes, graduates from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) are eligible to apply.
Q7. What is the qualifying cutoff in the entrance exam itself?
General category candidates need at least 40% (80 out of 200 marks) combined in both papers; reserved category candidates need at least 27% (54 out of 200 marks).
Q8. Can I change my category after submitting the online application?
No. Once a category is selected in the online form, it cannot be changed under any circumstances.
Q9. Is there negative marking in the Uttarakhand B.Ed entrance exam?
No, there is no negative marking. One mark is awarded for each correct answer only.
Q10. What documents are required to prove eligibility at counselling?
Original 10th and 12th marksheets, graduation/post-graduation marksheets and degree certificate, category certificate (if applicable), and a medical fitness certificate from the Chief Medical Officer, among others.