Over 12,000 Candidates Appear for Second Day of U.P. TET 2026 in Mathura
Mathura, July 3: The second day of the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (U.P. TET) 2026 concluded peacefully across 15 examination centres in Mathura district. According to the district control room, a total of 12,193 candidates appeared for the examination in two shifts under strict security arrangements.
The examination was conducted with intensive checking at all centres under the supervision of Centre Superintendents and Static Magistrates to ensure transparency and fairness.
Attendance in Both Shifts
Out of 13,063 registered candidates, a total of 12,193 candidates appeared for the examination, while 864 candidates remained absent.
| Shift | Examination | Appeared | Absent | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Shift | Upper Primary Level | 5,888 | 450 | 92.81% |
| Second Shift | Primary Level | 6,305 | 414 | 93.83% |
| Total | — | 12,193 | 864 | — |
Primary Level Examination on July 4
The district administration informed that on Saturday, July 4, only the Primary Level Teacher Eligibility Test will be conducted in a single shift.
A total of 6,720 candidates are scheduled to appear at the same 15 examination centres across the district.
Strict Security Arrangements
Authorities carried out thorough security checks before allowing candidates to enter the examination centres. Centre Superintendents and Static Magistrates monitored the examination process to ensure compliance with examination guidelines.
The examination was conducted smoothly without any reported disruption across all designated centres.
Examination Centres
The examination was held at 15 centres across Mathura, including:
- Shri Guru Kishan Inter College, Raman Reti, Mahavan
- Kishori Raman Girls Inter College
- DAV Inter College, Vrindavan Gate
- Champa Agrawal Inter College
- Maharaja Agrasen Girls Inter College
- VDP Government Inter College
- Seth B.N. Poddar Inter College
- K.R. Inter College
- Laxman Prasad Arya Kanya Inter College
- Subhash Inter College
- PMV Polytechnic
- Jain Inter College
- Shri Chameli Devi Khandelwal Girls Inter College
- Prem Devi Girls Inter College
- Other notified examination centres
Why It Matters
U.P. TET is one of Uttar Pradesh’s most important eligibility examinations for aspiring teachers. The successful conduct of the examination under strict security arrangements is essential for maintaining transparency and ensuring a fair recruitment process for future teaching positions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many candidates appeared on the second day in Mathura?
A total of 12,193 candidates appeared across two shifts.
How many candidates were absent?
864 candidates did not appear for the examination.
How many examination centres were set up?
The examination was conducted at 15 centres across Mathura district.
What is scheduled for July 4?
Only the Primary Level U.P. TET examination will be conducted in one shift, with 6,720 candidates expected to appear.