UKSEE 2026 pass percentage is set at 45% for General category students, with lower qualifying thresholds for reserved categories — OBC and EWS students must score 40% while SC/ST students need 35% to qualify.
UKSEE (Uttarakhand State Entrance Examination) is conducted by Uttarakhand Technical University (UTU) for lateral entry admissions to B.Tech (2nd year), B.Pharm, MBA, and MCA programmes in Uttarakhand. The pass percentage reflects how many students who appear in the exam meet the minimum qualifying marks and become eligible for the counselling process. Based on previous-year trends, the overall UKSEE pass percentage has consistently ranged between 62% and 68%.
- UKSEE 2026 is a lateral entry entrance exam for B.Tech, B.Pharm, MBA, and MCA admissions in Uttarakhand.
- The paper has 100 multiple choice questions carrying 1 mark each, with no negative marking — total marks: 100.
- General category students must score at least 45 out of 100 (45%) to qualify.
- OBC and EWS students need a minimum of 40 marks (40%) to meet the qualifying criteria.
- SC and ST students must score at least 35 marks (35%) to qualify.
- Based on 2024 trends, the expected overall UKSEE 2026 pass percentage is approximately 64–68%.
| Direct Link to UKSEE 2026 Result (OUT) |
UKSEE 2026 Qualifying Marks by Category
To be declared qualified in UKSEE 2026, you must score at least the minimum marks prescribed by UTU for your category. These qualifying marks apply uniformly across all five UKSEE paper codes — Paper 1 (Engineering Diploma), Paper 2 (B.Sc. graduates), Paper 3 (Pharmacy), Paper 4 (MBA), and Paper 5 (MCA).
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks (out of 100) | Minimum Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 45 | 45% |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 40 | 40% |
| EWS | 40 | 40% |
| SC | 35 | 35% |
| ST | 35 | 35% |
Students who score at or above the qualifying threshold for their category are declared passed and are eligible to register for UKSEE 2026 counselling. Those who fall below the minimum qualifying marks are not considered for seat allotment regardless of the paper code they appeared in.
UKSEE 2026 Category-Wise Pass Percentage
SC and ST category students historically record the highest pass percentage in UKSEE because their qualifying threshold of 35% is significantly lower than the General category cutoff of 45%. The table below shows expected category-wise qualifying statistics for UKSEE 2026, based on 2024 trends.
| Category | Expected Students Appeared | Expected Students Qualified | Expected Pass Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | ~18,000 | ~11,500 | ~64% |
| OBC | ~7,500 | ~5,200 | ~69% |
| EWS | ~2,000 | ~1,350 | ~67% |
| SC | ~4,000 | ~2,900 | ~72% |
| ST | ~800 | ~560 | ~70% |
The figures above are expected estimates based on 2024 UKSEE trends. Confirmed 2026 statistics will be published on uktech.ac.in after result declaration.
UKSEE Overall Pass Percentage: Year-Wise Trends
The overall UKSEE pass percentage has remained consistent over the past four years, ranging between 62% and 68%. This stability indicates a balanced exam difficulty level maintained by UTU across annual cycles and reflects increasing familiarity among students with the lateral-entry entrance format.
| Year | Total Students Appeared | Total Students Qualified | Overall Pass Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ~32,500 | ~21,500 | ~66% |
| 2023 | ~30,000 | ~19,700 | ~66% |
| 2022 | ~28,500 | ~18,200 | ~64% |
| 2021 | ~25,000 | ~15,800 | ~63% |
Based on these trends, the expected UKSEE 2026 overall pass percentage is approximately 64–68%. The official confirmed statistic will be published on the UTU website alongside the UKSEE 2026 result, expected in July 2026.
How UKSEE 2026 Pass Percentage is Calculated
The UKSEE pass percentage is the proportion of students who meet their category-specific minimum qualifying marks out of the total students who appeared in the exam. UTU publishes this figure along with the official result to reflect the exam’s difficulty and reach.
Formula: Pass Percentage = (Number of Students Qualified ÷ Number of Students Appeared) × 100
For example, if 33,000 students appear in UKSEE 2026 and 21,500 qualify across all categories, the overall pass percentage would be approximately 65%. The calculation is applied separately for each category to arrive at category-wise figures.
| Exam Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 100 (1 mark per correct answer) |
| Total Questions | 100 multiple choice questions |
| Negative Marking | None |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Rank/Score Basis | Raw marks scored out of 100 |
Since UKSEE carries no negative marking, you should attempt all 100 questions. Unanswered questions do not add to your score, making it always beneficial to attempt every question even if uncertain.
Factors Affecting UKSEE 2026 Pass Percentage
Several variables influence how many students qualify in UKSEE each year, both overall and within each category:
- Exam difficulty level: A tougher question paper pushes more students below the qualifying threshold, reducing the overall pass percentage.
- Total number of applicants: A larger applicant pool with varied preparation levels can bring the average score down and reduce the overall pass rate.
- Category-specific thresholds: Reserved categories have lower qualifying marks, which directly results in higher pass percentages for SC, ST, and OBC students compared to General category.
- Paper code variation: UKSEE’s five paper codes cover different disciplines. Engineering and pharmacy papers may differ in difficulty from management papers, leading to varying pass rates across streams.
- Availability of preparation resources: Greater access to previous-year question papers and coaching materials has contributed to a gradual improvement in overall pass rates over the years.
UKSEE 2026 Pass Percentage FAQs
Ques. What is the minimum qualifying percentage for General category students in UKSEE 2026?
Ans. General category students must score a minimum of 45 marks out of 100, which equals 45%, to qualify in UKSEE 2026 and become eligible for counselling.
Ques. What is the expected overall pass percentage for UKSEE 2026?
Ans. Based on 2024 UKSEE trends, the expected overall pass percentage for UKSEE 2026 is approximately 64–68%. The official confirmed figure will be released on uktech.ac.in after result declaration in July 2026.
Ques. Is the qualifying percentage different for OBC and SC/ST students in UKSEE 2026?
Ans. Yes. OBC and EWS students must score a minimum of 40 marks (40%) while SC and ST students need at least 35 marks (35%) to qualify in UKSEE 2026.
Ques. Which category has the highest pass percentage in UKSEE?
Ans. Based on 2024 trends, SC category students tend to record the highest pass percentage (around 72%) because their minimum qualifying threshold of 35% is lower than other categories.
Ques. Does UKSEE have negative marking that could affect the pass percentage?
Ans. No. UKSEE does not have negative marking. Each correct answer scores 1 mark and wrong answers carry no penalty. You should attempt all 100 questions to maximise your score.
Ques. Where can I check the official UKSEE 2026 pass percentage after result declaration?
Ans. The official UKSEE 2026 pass percentage and result statistics will be published on the UTU official website at uktech.ac.in after the result is declared in July 2026.
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