Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test is a State-Level exam and is popularly known as HPTET. Every year, this exam is organized by the Himachal Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (HPBSE). The purpose of this exam is to check the eligibility of applicants for recruitment as TGTs i.e. Trained Graduate Teachers in Arts/ Non-Medical/Shastri/ L.T/Medical/ Punjabi/ Urdu/JBT/ Subjects.
Candidates who want to become a Primary Teacher (for Class I-V) or Upper Primary Teacher (for Class VI-VIII) then they must have to apply for HPTET. It is a mandatory exam for all those students who have completed B.Ed. and want to become a teacher either in a Private school and Government school in the Himachal Pradesh State.
HPTET is conducted twice in a year, once in the month of July and secondly in the month of November. The application form for HPTET is filled in online mode while the examination will be held in offline mode. Very soon, the official notification of HPTET will be released on the official website of HPBSE. i.e. www.hpbose.org.
In this article, we have discussed for Application Form of HPTET, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, etc. of HPTET. So in order to gather the information about HPTET, candidates are instructed to read this article carefully, till the end.
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HPTET 2024 Overview
Name of Examination | Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test |
Popularly Known As | HPTET |
Conducting Authority | H. P. Board of Secondary Education (HPBSE) |
Exam Level | State-level exam |
Mode of Application | Online |
Mode of Examination | Offline i.e. Pen-Paper Based |
Medium of Exam | English/ Hindi |
Passing Percentage | 60 % for General Candidates |
The validity of HPTET Certificate | Life-Long |
Official Website | hpbose.org |
HPTET 2024 Important Dates
Events | Dates (July Session) |
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Online Application of HPTET starts from | June 2024 |
Last day to submit the application form | July 2024 |
Issue date of Admit Card | August 2024 |
HPTET Exam Dates | August 2024 |
Releasing date of HPTET Answer Keys | September 2024 |
Declaration of HPTET Results | September 2024 |
Note- All the dates mentioned above are tentative and may be rescheduled further. Here we will update the dates column just after the commencement of the official date. You can also visit the official website for regular updates.
HPTET 2024 Application Form
The application form of HPTET 2024 will be filled in online mode. The interested and eligible candidates can apply for HPTET by visiting the official website of HPTET after the activation of the application form.
Steps to fill the Application Form
Step 1: First of all, go to the official website and then click on the ‘New Candidate Register’ Tab.
Step 2: Here, you have enter some details such as Name, DOB, Category, Nationality, Sex, Mobile Number and Email ID, complete Address details, Exam Center preference, etc. as specified in the given area.
Step 3: After entering the details, upload scanned images in the prescribed format of the following:
Documents | Dimension | File Type | Size |
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Photograph | 4.5 cm X 3.5 cm | .jpg | upto 20 KB |
Signature | 3.5 cm X 1.5 cm | .jpg | up to 15 KB |
Step 4: Now to complete the application form, candidates have to pay the application fee.
Step 5: In the last, finally accept the declaration and click on the final submit button. After the complete submission, take a print out of the confirmation page and fee receipt for future use.
HPTET 202 Application Fee
Category | Application Fee |
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General/ EWS | INR 800 |
OBC/ PHH/ ST/ SC | INR 500 |
Relevant Links | ||
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TNTET | BTET | DSSSB |
APSET | OTET | JKSET |
HPTET 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit Criteria
- There is no upper or maximum age limit required for HP TET. Candidates from any age group can apply for this exam.
- The age limit criteria will be decided by the conducting authority during the time of appointment (as per Recruitment and Promotion Rules).
- There will be given relaxation in age up to 5% for SC/ST/OBC/PHH categories.
Educational Qualification
Exam | Eligibility |
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TGT (Arts) |
OR
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TGT (Medical) |
OR
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TGT (Non-Medical) |
OR
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Shastri |
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Junior Basic Training |
OR
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Language Teacher (Hindi/Urdu/Punjabi) |
OR
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Notes:
- Candidates belonging from reserved categories such as SC/ST/OBC/PHH will get a relaxation in a minimum score of qualifying examination and in the HP TET qualifying score up to 5%.
- Candidates who are pursuing in the final year of any of the required teacher training programs (recognized by NCTE/RCI) are also eligible to apply for HP TET.
HPTET 2024 Exam Pattern
Exam Pattern Highlights:
Mode of Examination | Offline (Pen and Paper-based test) |
Questions Type | Objective Type Questions (MCQ) |
Duration of Exam | 150 Minutes |
Maximum Marks | 150 |
Number of Questions | 150 |
Marking Scheme |
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Minimum Qualifying Score | 60%, i.e. 90 for the General category candidates. |
The exam pattern is different for different teaching posts as mentioned below-
For TGT (Arts/Medical/Non-Medical/JBT)
Subjects | No. Of questions | Marks |
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Social Studies | 60 | 150 |
Child Psychology and Development, Pedagogy, Teaching-Learning processes | 30 | |
English Literature & Grammar | 30 | |
General Awareness including Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs & Environment Studies | 30 | |
Total | 150 | 150 |
For Shastri Teacher
Subjects | No. Of questions | Marks |
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General Awareness including Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs & Environment Studies | 30 | 150 |
Shastri Degree Course | 120 | |
Total | 150 | 150 |
For Language Teacher
Subjects | No. Of questions | Marks |
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General Awareness including Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs & Environment Studies | 30 | 150 |
Hindi Course of Graduation Level | 120 | |
Total | 150 | 150 |
For the Punjabi Language
Subjects | No. Of questions | Marks |
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General Awareness including Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs & Environment Studies | 30 | 150 |
Punjabi Course of Graduation Level | 120 | |
Total | 150 | 150 |
For Urdu Language
Subjects | No. Of questions | Marks |
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General Awareness including Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs & Environment Studies | 30 | 150 |
Urdu Course of Graduation Level | 120 | |
Total | 150 | 150 |
Note: The question paper of HP TET will be available in both the languages Hindi and English, however, for Shastri, it will be partly in Sanskrit and partly in Hindi. Also, the Punjabi/Urdu language teacher exam will be conducted in Punjabi/Urdu/English only.
HPTET 2024 Syllabus
Subject Category | Structure | Level of Difficulty |
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TGT Arts |
Section I: Child psychology and development, pedagogy, teaching-learning processes. Section-II: General Awareness including Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs & Environmental Studies. Section III: English Literature and Grammar Section IV: Social Studies | For TGT in Arts/ Medical/ Non- Medical the questions could be up to the Class XII standard of HPBSE (H.P. Board of School Education). |
TGT Medical |
Sections I & II: Similar to TGT Arts Section I & II Section III: Botany and Zoology Section IV: Chemistry | |
TGT Non-Medical |
Sections I & II: Similar to TGT Arts Section I & II Section III: Mathematics Section IV: Physics & Chemistry | |
TGT JBT |
Section-I: Child Development and Pedagogy, Teaching-learning processes. Section-II: English Literature & Grammar Section-III: Hindi Literature & Grammar Section-IV: Mathematics Section-V: Social Sciences, General Awareness including HP Current Affairs & EVS. | For TGT JBT posts questions will be asked up to the Class XII standard of HPBSE (H.P. Board of School Education). |
TGT Shastri |
Section I: Subject-Oriented Questions Section II: General Awareness including HP Current Affairs & EVS | For TGT in Shastri and L.T., the questions will be asked up to that of Bachelor’s Degree Standard. |
TGT L. T (Hindi/Urdu/Punjabi) |
HPTET 2024 Admit Card
The Admit Card of HPTET will be released approximately two-three weeks before the exam date. The admit card will be released on the official website and candidates can download from there. Admit card is a very important document and without carrying it, noone can enter the examination hall. Here we have provided below the steps to download the admit card.
How to Download?
- First of all, go to the official website.
- Select the link of ‘Admit Card’.
- Now candidates have to enter their Registration number, Date of Birth/Password, and captcha code for security reasons and then click on the ‘Submit’ button.
- After submitting the details, the admit card will appear on the screen.
- Now candidates have to download the admit card and take a printout of it for future use.
Note- If the admit card is not accessible on the official website, then the candidates are advised to visit the Board’s Office with a copy of the confirmation page.
HPTET 2024 Exam Center
Centre Code | City | Centre Code | City |
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1 | Bilaspur | 37 | Mandi |
2 | Ghumarwin | 38 | Padhar |
3 | Bharmour | 39 | Sarkaghat |
4 | Chamba | 40 | Sunder Nagar |
5 | Chowari | 41 | Chopal |
6 | Dalhousie | 42 | Dodra-Kewar |
7 | Killar(Pangi) | 43 | Rampur Bushehar |
8 | Tissa | 44 | Rohru |
9 | Salooni | 45 | Shimla (Rural) |
10 | Barsar | 46 | Shimla (Urban) |
11 | Bhoranj | 47 | Theog |
12 | Hamirpur | 48 | Nahan |
13 | Nadaun | 49 | Paonta Sahib |
14 | Sujanpur | 50 | Rajgarh |
15 | Baijnath | 51 | Sangrah |
16 | Dehra | 52 | Shillai |
17 | Dharamshala | 53 | Arki |
18 | Jaisinghpur | 54 | Kandaghat |
19 | Jwalamukhi | 55 | Nalagarh |
20 | Jawali | 56 | Solan |
21 | Kangra | 57 | Amb |
22 | Nurpur | 58 | Bangana |
23 | Palampur | 59 | Haroli |
24 | Kalpa at Reckong Peo | 60 | Una |
25 | Nichar at Bhawanagar | 61 | Dharampur |
26 | Pooh (ADM) | 62 | Fathepur |
27 | Anni | 63 | Shahpur |
28 | Banjar | 64 | Indora |
29 | Kullu | 65 | Kumarsain |
30 | Manali | 66 | Jhandutta |
31 | Kaza | 67 | Swarghat |
32 | Keylong | 68 | Balh |
33 | Udaipur | 69 | Janjheli |
34 | Gohar | 70 | Nagrota Bagwan |
35 | Joginder Nagar | 71 | Dheera |
36 | Karsaog | – | – |
HPTET 2024 Result
The result of HPTET will be declared on the official website. After a few days of examination, candidates can download their results or scorecard from the official website after the commencement of the result officially. Candidates can download their results by proceeding with the steps given below.
How to Download the HPTET result?
- First of all, go to the official website.
- After visiting the official website, find and click the ‘HPTET Result’ link.
- After that, candidates have to enter their Roll Number/Application no., DOB/ password to view their result.
- The scorecard/ result will appear on the monitor screen.
- Now download the result and take a printout of it for future use.
HPTET 2024 Cut off
The board has set up a minimum score/ passing percentage to crack the HPTET exam. Candidates have to qualify for the test by obtaining the minimum score set up by the authority. The minimum cut off marks for different category candidates are different as given below in the table.
Category Name | Cut off Mark |
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Unreserved | 60% |
OBC/SC/ST/PwD | 50% |
HPTET 2024 FAQs
The Himachal Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (HPBSE) conducts the HPTET. It is the state-level exam for candidates aspiring to become teachers in various government schools of Himachal Pradesh.
As per the latest announcement, the validity of the HPTET certificate has been changed from seven years to Life-Long. Now, candidates who qualify the HPTET will have a lifelong validity of their certificate.
The HPTET exam is conducted twice a year. It is held once in the month of July and again in the months of November-December. Candidates can choose to appear for the exam as per their convenience.
To qualify the HPTET exam, candidates belonging to the Unreserved category need to score a minimum of 60% marks, while candidates from OBC/SC/ST/PwD categories need to score 50% marks.
The official website of Himachal Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (HPBSE) for HPTET is hpbose.org. Candidates can visit the website for exam-related information, notifications, and updates.