PRAYAGRAJ, March 20 -- In a major relief for lakhs of aspirants preparing for the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET), the Uttar Pradesh government has rejected a proposal to increase the application fee.

The proposal for fee revision, sent by the Prayagraj-headquartered Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC), has been turned down by the state government, confirm officials.

As per the earlier order issued on March 15, 2021, by special secretary RV Singh, the fee structure remains unchanged- Rs.600 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates; Rs.400 for SC/ST candidates; and Rs.100 for persons with disabilities (PwD) category.

Candidates appearing for either the primary or upper primary level examination will ...