Prayagraj Examination Regulatory Authority, Uttar Pradesh, has released the UP DElEd State Merit Rank 2026 . Along with this, the online counseling for UP DElEd (Diploma in Elementary Education) admissions has started from January 8, 2026 . Students who applied for the UP DElEd 2025-26 course can now check their rank and begin the counseling process on the official website, updeled.gov.in . This counseling helps candidates secure admission for the two-year elementary teacher training program.
Important Dates to Remember
Candidates should note these key dates for the UP DElEd admission cycle:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | November 24, 2025 |
| Application Last Date | December 15, 2025 |
| State Merit Rank Announced | January 8, 2026 |
| Counseling Fee Payment | January 8 to February 10, 2026 |
| Training (Classes) Start Date | February 24, 2026 |
UP DElEd Counseling Schedule 2026
The counseling process has two main phases. Students must check their State Rank to find their choice filling dates.
Phase 1 Counseling Schedule
| State Rank Range | Choice Filling Date | College Allotment Date | Document Verification & Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 01 to 20,000 | Jan 12 to Jan 14, 2026 | January 15, 2026 | Jan 17 to Jan 30, 2026 (till 6 PM) |
| Rank 20,001 to 70,000 | Jan 15 to Jan 18, 2026 | January 19, 2026 | Jan 17 to Jan 30, 2026 (till 6 PM) |
| Rank 70,001 to 1,24,230 | Jan 19 to Jan 22, 2026 | January 23, 2026 | Jan 17 to Jan 30, 2026 (till 6 PM) |
Training institutes must upload admission details by February 1, 2026 , for Phase 1 admissions to be valid.
Phase 2 Counseling Schedule
| State Rank Range | Choice Filling Date | College Allotment Date | Document Verification & Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 01 to 1,24,230 (for OBC/SC/ST/PH & other states) | Feb 05 to Feb 08, 2026 | February 09, 2026 | Feb 11 to Feb 21, 2026 (till 5 PM) |
| Rank 01 to 1,24,230 (for all remaining candidates) | Feb 09 to Feb 12, 2026 | February 13, 2026 | Feb 11 to Feb 21, 2026 (till 5 PM) |
Training institutes must upload admission details by February 23, 2026 , for Phase 2 admissions to be valid.
Eligibility for UP DElEd 2026
To join the two-year DElEd course, candidates must meet these requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com, etc.) from any recognized university.
- Minimum Marks: 50% marks for General category. 45% marks for SC/ST/OBC/PH categories.
- Age Limit (as of 2026):
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 35 years for General category.
- Maximum Age: 40 years for OBC/SC/ST categories.
- Maximum Age: 50 years for Physically Handicapped (PH) category.
How Candidates Are Selected
The selection process for UP DElEd 2026 involves a few steps:
- Merit List: Candidates are selected based on their marks in 10th, 12th, and Graduation exams.
- Counseling: Qualified candidates participate in online counseling to choose their preferred colleges.
- Document Verification: After college allotment, candidates must get their original documents checked at the allotted training institute.
How to Apply for UP DElEd Online Counseling 2026
Students can follow these simple steps to register for online counseling on the official website:
- Go to the official website: updeled.gov.in
- Find the “Counselling” section and click on the ” Fresh Candidate Registration ” link.
- Fill in your details carefully: Your Full Name, Date of Birth, Category (General, OBC, SC, ST, PH), ID Proof information, Email ID, and Mobile Number.
- Choose a security question and create a strong PIN/Password.
- Submit the registration form.
- You will get your unique Counselling Application Number via SMS or email. Keep this safe.
- After registration, proceed to pay the ₹5,000 seat allotment fee online.
- Fill in your college choices during the specified “Choice Filling Date” for your rank.
Useful Links and Information
Students can find these important options on the official UP DElEd website, updeled.gov.in :
- Download your State Merit Rank .
- Pay Seat Allotment Fee (₹5,000).
- Do Choice Filling for colleges.
- Check your Allotment Result .
- Access the official Counselling Phase 1 Notice and the main Notification .
- Find direct links for Fresh Candidate Registration, Pay Registration Fee, Fill Complete Registration Form, Upload Scanned Photo & Signature, and Download Complete Application Form.
Always visit the official website updeled.gov.in for the latest updates and to complete all counseling steps.