HP TET 2025: Admit Card (OUT), Exam Date & Qualifying Marks

Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test 2024 ( HP TET )

Rachit Kumar Saxena
Updated on Oct 1, 2025 12:48 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

Overview

The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) released the HP TET Admit Card 2025 on 29 October. The board released the Himachal Pradesh Teachers Eligibility Test (HPTET) notification 2025 on September 9. HPTET hall ticket was available to download 4 days before the exam. HPTET 2025 exam was held from November 2 to 16. 

The HP TET exam is conducted for recruiting teachers in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The exam will conduct in multiple shifts for 10 subjects: Punjabi, Urdu, TGT (Arts), TGT (Medical), JBT, TGT (Sanskrit), TGT (Non-Medical), TGT (Hindi), Special Educator (For Pre-Primary to Class-V), and Special Educator(For VI to Class-XII).

Candidates who want to appear for HP TET 2025 exam (November Session) should visit this page frequently to get the latest updates on exam dates, application dates, admit card link, answer key and result dates.

Table of contents
  • What is HP TET?
  • HP TET Dates 2025
  • HP TET Notification 2025
  • HP TET Result 2025
  • HP TET Answer Key 2025: Final
  • HP TET Qualifying Marks 2025
  • HP TET Exam Pattern 2025
  • HP TET Syllabus 2025
  • HP TET Question Paper 2025
  • HP TET Application Form 2025
  • HP TET Eligibility Criteria 2025
  • HP TET Admit Card 2025
  • HP TET Exam 2025 FAQs
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What is HP TET?

HP TET (Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test) is a state-level exam conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE), Dharamshala. HPTET exam is conducted to find eligible candidates as teachers for the schools of Himachal Pradesh in the given subjects:

Punjabi TET

TGT (Sanskrit) TET

Urdu TET

TGT (Non-Medical) TET

TGT (Arts) TET

TGT (Hindi) TET

TGT (Medical) TET

Special Educator TET (For Pre-Primary to Class V)

JBT TET

Special Educator TET (For Class VI to Class XII)

HP TET Exam Highlights 2025

The HPTET exam is conducted twice a year to provide the eligibility certification to the candidates for teaching in the government and private schools of Himachal Pradesh. Check below the highlights of the HP TET 2025 exam.

Exam Particulars

Exam Details

Exam Name

Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (HP TET)

Conducting Body

Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE)

Exam Level

State

Exam Mode

Offline

Exam Duration

150 minutes for each paper

Exam fees

  • INR 1200 for General
  • INR 700 for OBC/ SC/ ST/ PwD

No. of papers 

  • Punjabi 
  • Urdu 
  • TGT (Arts) 
  • TGT (Medical) 
  • JBT
  • TGT (Sanskrit)
  • TGT (Non-Medical)
  • TGT (Hindi)
  • Special Educator (For Pre-Primary to Class-V),
  • Special Educator(For VI to Class-XII).

Total questions

150 MCQs in each paper

Marking scheme

  • +1 mark for each correct answer
  • There is no negative marking

Medium of exam

English and Hindi

Exam Purpose 

To determine the eligibility of candidates as teachers in the state of Himachal Pradesh

No. of Applicants

34,599 (June 2025)

No. of Test-Takers

31,506 (June 2025)

No. of Qualified Candidates

10880

Exam Helpdesk No.

01892-242217

Official Website

http://hpbose.org/

HP TET Dates 2025

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of HP TET 2024 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
04 Oct ' 25 - 06 Oct ' 25

Application Correction

01 Oct ' 25 - 03 Oct ' 25

HP TET Nov 2025 Application With Late Fee

10 Sep ' 25 - 30 Sep ' 25

HP TET Nov 2025 Application

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HP TET Notification 2025

The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education released the HPTET 2025 notification was released on hpbose.org on September 9, 2025. HPTET notification notified the dates, schedule of exams, and fees for the exam.

As per the HPTET notification 2025, the online application submission was from September 10 to 30. And candidates can also submit the application from October 1 to 3 with late fee of 600 INR. The application correction window was available from October 4 to 6 for the candidates. 

The candidates are advised to read the official notification and download the official notification for future purposes.

Download Here : HP TET November 2025 Notification PDF

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HP TET Result 2025

The HP TET result 2025 will release by the HPBOSE on the official website. HPTET 2025 exams was held from November 2 to 16, 2025. The HPTET result contains the marks obtained by candidates subject-wise as well as overall marks. Candidates can check the result by following manner:

  • Visit the portal of Board
  • Click the result link
  • Enter the Roll Number or Application Number
  • Download the result and scorecard 
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HP TET Answer Key 2025: Final

The HP TET answer key 2025 was released by Board on December 2. Candidates can download it in the following manner:

  • Visit the portal of HPBOSE
  • Click on 'Notifications'
  • And, click on the provisional answer key 
  • Download the tentative answers

 

 

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HP TET Qualifying Marks 2025

Candidates need to obtain the minimum qualifying marks to clear the HP TET exam. There is no cutoff in the exam. Have a look at the qualifying marks below.

Category

Qualifying Marks

Qualifying Percentage (%)

General/ Unreserved

90

60

Reserved

82.5

55

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HPBOSE Contact Details:

Address

Gyan Alok Parisar, Dharamshala
District: Kangra, HP
176213

Phone

01892-242217 / 219

Fax

01892-222151

Email

hpbose2011@gmail.com

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HP TET Exam Pattern 2025

The HP TET exam pattern 2025 is different for all ten papers. Each paper comprises a total of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) of 1 mark each. There is no negative marking in the exam. Have a look at the highlights of the exam pattern below.

Particulars

Exam Pattern Highlights

Exam mode

Offline

Names of HP TET papers

  • Punjabi 
  • Urdu 
  • TGT (Arts) 
  • TGT (Medical) 
  • JBT
  • TGT (Sanskrit)
  • TGT (Non-Medical)
  • TGT (Hindi)
  • Special Educator (For Pre-Primary to Class-V)
  • Special Educator(For VI to Class-XII)

Number of sections in each HP TET paper

  • TGT papers – 4  
  • Shastri/ Language Teacher/ Urdu/ Punjabi – 2
  • JBT – 5

Duration of exam

150 minutes

Total questions

150 MCQs

Total marks

150

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HP TET Syllabus 2025

HP TET syllabus 2025 is prescribed by HPBOSE. The first and foremost step towards HP TET exam preparation is to know the detailed syllabus. Knowing the syllabus makes candidates familiar with the subjects from which questions are asked along with the important topics. The HP TET syllabus is different for all the papers including: Punjabi, Urdu, TGT (Arts), TGT (Medical), JBT, TGT (Sanskrit), TGT (Non-Medical), TGT (Hindi), Special Educator (For Pre-Primary to Class-V), and Special Educator(For VI to Class-XII).

HP TET Preparation Tips

To clear HP TET exam, build the right preparation strategy.  Go through the latest examination pattern, syllabus, practice the previous year question papers and take mock tests.

Also Read: HP TET Last Minute Preparation Tips

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HP TET Question Paper 2025

The HP TET question paper is given as a printed copy to the candidates. The question paper is designed in different sets A, B, C and D to make sure exam conduct fairly. 

The question paper contains 150 MCQs in two languages- Hindi and English. 

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HPTET Exam Day Guidelines 2025

Candidates who are appearing for the HP TET must follow these guidelines.

  • Do not forget to carry the admit card to the allotted exam centre
  • Carry a photo ID proof with to the exam centre
  • Reserved category candidates should carry their caste/ category certificate to the exam centre
  • Candidates should reach the allotted exam centre at least two hours before the commencement of the exam
  • Since HP TET is a pen-and-paper-based test, candidates should carry at least two ballpoint pens of black and blue colour and a pencil to the test centre
  • Candidates should not carry any textual material inside the exam centre
  • Mobile phones and any other electronic gadgets such as watches and calculators are banned inside the examination centre
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HP TET Application Form 2025

The HP TET application form 2025 submission window was from September 10 to 30, 2025. Candidates needed to fill the application form by visiting the portal of the Board. Candidates were required to pay the application fee along with the form. Have a look at the HP TET application process below:

  • Visit at hpbose.org.
  • Click on the TET 2025 tab.
  • Read the instructions carefully and click on ‘Register’.
  • Enter the required details.
  • Fill out the HP TET application form 2025.
  • Upload the scanned photo and signature.
  • Pay the application fee.
  • Submit and save the  page.

The last date to apply online for the HPTET 2025 exam was September 30. But with the submission of late of INR 600, the candidates were allowed to submit their applications till October 3, 2025.

HP TET Application Form Correction 2025

The HPBOSE provided a one-time facility for HP TET application correction 2025 from October 4 to 6, 2025, to candidates who wanted to make changes or corrections to the already filled application form. Candidates could make corrections or changes in the choice of exam centre or personal details under the application correction facility.

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HP TET Eligibility Criteria 2025

Have a look at the basic HP TET eligibility criteria below:

  • Candidates should graduate with a minimum of 50% aggregate 

  • Candidates should have completed the prescribed teacher training programs/teacher education courses

  • There is no upper age limit to apply for the exam.

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HP TET Selection Process 2025

HP TET selection process includes the following stages:

  • First, candidates need to fill out the HP TET application form in online mode on the official website of HP BOSE
  • Once the application process is over, candidates need to download their HP TET admit card/hall ticket from the official website of the exam
  • Next, candidates need to take the HP TET exam in offline mode for their chosen subject
  • Once the exam is over, HPBOSE declares the HP TET result on its official website. Candidates clearing the written exam are then issued HP TET certificates based on which they can apply for the job of a teacher in the schools of Himachal Pradesh  
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HP TET Admit Card 2025

The HP TET Admit Card 2025 was released online. The HP TET exam was started on November 2. HPBOSE also released the HPTET exam schedule 2025 with the admit card. The admit card were available for download on the official website of the exam. The steps to download the HP TET admit card are given below

  • Go hpbose.org
  • Click on the TET link
  • Enter the application number and date of birth
  • Download the admit card
  • Take a printout

HPTET Exam Schedule

HPBOSE released the HPTET 2025 exam schedule of Punjabi TET, Urdu TET, TGT (Arts) TET, and TGT (Medical) TET. Check the schedule below:

Punjabi TЕТ 

02-11-2025

10:00AM To 12:30PM

Urdu TET

02-11-2025

02:00PM To 04:30PM

TGT (Arts) TET

05-11-2025

10:00AM To 12:30PM

TGT (Medical) TEТ

05-11-2025

02:00PM To 04:30PM

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HP TET Exam 2025 FAQs

Have a look at the HP TET 2025 exam FAQs below:

Q:   Who are declared pass in the HP TET exam?
A: 

Candidates who are able to get minimum qualifying marks in HP TET exam are declared pass. The HP TET minimum qualifying marks are 90 out of 150 for General category candidates and 82 out of 150 for Reserved category candidates. Those who fail to obtain the HP TET passing or qualifying marks need to appear for the exam again.

Q:   Is there negative marking in HP TET exam?
A: 

No, there is no negative marking in the HP TET exam. Candidates get zero marks for an incorrect answer and one marks for each correct answer. Total of 150 questions are in each paper. 

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for HP TET?
A: 

Have a look at the basic HP TET eligibility criteria below

  • Candidates should graduate with a minimum of 50% aggregate
  • Candidates should have completed the prescribed teacher training programs/teacher education courses
  • There is no upper age limit to apply for the exam

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