UP TET 2025 Postponed: January 29–30 Exam Deferred, Over 15 Lakh Candidates Impacted

UP TET 2025 scheduled for January 29 and 30 has been postponed after first meeting of new UPESSC Chairman Prashant Kumar. Over 15 lakh candidates are impacted.

Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UP TET) 2025 which was scheduled to be held on January 29 and 30, 2026 has been postponed. This will affect more than 15 lakh candidates who had registered for January examination.

This decision was taken during first meeting chaired by Prashant Kumar, newly appointed Chairman of Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC). Meeting was held on Tuesday, shortly after he assumed charge.

Exam postponed without detailed explanation

So far, Commission has not shared any official reason for postponing UP TET exam. No formal notification explaining decision has been released yet. There are reports that decison has been taken due to administrative and technical preparations, however Commission issued any official statement yet.

January exam was expected to be first UP TET held after 2022 raising hopes among lakhs of teaching aspirants waiting for recruitment opportunities in government schools across Uttar Pradesh.

With exam deferred, candidates who were in final stage of preparation will now have to wait longer for clarity on next schedule.

What candidates should keep in mind

Candidates are advised to, check official updates issued by UPESSC and avoid trusting unofficial dates or social media claims. Commission is expected to issue a fresh notice regarding UP TET 2025 exam dates in coming days.