UPTET 2026 Results Protest Over OMR Rejection and Normalisation

UPTET 2026 Results have triggered fresh protests in Prayagraj, with candidates demanding a review of rejected OMR sheets and the normalisation process. Protesters stayed overnight near Patthar Girjaghar and raised concerns over result cancellations linked to OMR errors and changes in marks after normalisation.

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has already examined the complaints through a committee. However, the Commission had earlier said that requests for changes in rejected OMR results and normalised scores could not be accepted.

Why are UPTET 2026 candidates protesting?

The latest protest is mainly related to the way UPTET 2026 results were prepared and the rejection of some OMR sheets.

The main issues raised by protesters include:

• Rejection of OMR sheets due to errors in roll number or question booklet details
• Concerns over marks after the normalisation process
• Requests to review rejected results
• Questions over the evaluation process
• Demand for relief for candidates who believe their results were affected unfairly

The UPTET 2026 examination was held on July 2, 3 and 4 across multiple shifts. The result was declared on August 26. Since the exam was conducted in different shifts, the Commission used a comparative evaluation or normalisation process while preparing the results.

What did UPESSC say about UPTET OMR rejection?

UPESSC had earlier examined complaints related to OMR sheets. The Commission said candidates had been informed about the correct way to fill in their roll numbers and question booklet numbers through the exam advertisement, admit card, OMR sheet and instructions given during the exam.

The Commission maintained that OMR sheets could not be evaluated when the required details were incorrectly filled in. It also said that the evaluation and score-processing system was automated.

The issue became more serious after around 60,000 candidates reportedly saw their results marked as rejected, leading to complaints and protests.

How did UPTET 2026 normalisation affect the results?

The UPTET 2026 normalisation process is another major issue raised by protesters.

The exam was conducted in five shifts over three days. According to the Commission, normalisation was used because the question papers were held across different shifts. A software-based formula was used to compare performance across the papers.

The Commission said that normalisation can result in some marks increasing while others decrease. It therefore rejected requests seeking changes to normalised scores.

The Commission had also said that successful candidates would be allowed to correct certain details on their eligibility certificates, including name, father's or husband's name, date of birth and category.

What is the status of UPTET 2026 result review?

UPESSC had formed a committee after receiving complaints from candidates. The complaints covered OMR rejection, normalisation and marks calculated using the answer key. The Commission later clarified that it would not revise marks or normalised scores on these grounds.

Despite this decision, the issue has continued to draw protests in Prayagraj. The latest protest shows that some candidates are still seeking a fresh review of their UPTET 2026 results.

For now, there is no confirmed announcement of a fresh result or a change in the rejected OMR results based on the latest protest.

What should UPTET 2026 candidates do now?

Candidates affected by the result dispute should keep checking official UPESSC notices for any new decision.

They should:

• Keep their UPTET 2026 result and application details safely.
• Keep copies of relevant OMR and result-related documents, if available.
• Follow only official notices for any further review process.
• Avoid relying on unverified claims about revised marks or results.
• Check the official UPESSC portal for any new update.

There is no separate fee or payment amount announced for the current protest-related demand in the latest report.

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