HPTET Exam

Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test, also known as HPTET, is conducted by Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) to recruit teachers for classes I to VIII. The HPTET exam is conducted once a year in the months of May and June. Candidates who are interested in teaching jobs in government schools of Himachal Pradesh, they have to appear in the HPTET exam to get qualified.

The HPTET exam is conducted in two tiers, namely Paper 1 and Paper 2. The HPTET Paper 1 is mainly for candidates who are interested in teaching classes I to V, and HPTET Paper 2 is for those who wish to teach classes VI to VIII. The HPTET exam is conducted in both offline and online modes and is of objective type.

HPTET Notification

The HPTET notifications are issued by HPBOSE in the months of April and May each year. The notification contains all the information regarding the exam including the application form, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus and other such details.

HPTET Important Dates

The important dates related to HPTET exam are as follows:

Aspect: Official Website Link: www.hpbose.org

HPTET Exam Pattern

The HPTET exam is conducted in two tiers, namely Paper 1 and Paper 2. The exam pattern for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 is as follows:

Paper 1 (for classes I to V):

Subject	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks
Duration
Child Development and Pedagogy	30	30
2:30 hours
Language I (Hindi)	30	30
Language II (English)	30	30
Mathematics	30	30
Environmental Studies	30	30

 Paper 2 (for classes VI to VIII):

Subject	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks
Duration
Child Development and Pedagogy	30	30
2:30 hours
Language I (Hindi)	30	30
Language II (English)	30	30
Mathematics/Science/Social Studies/Other Subjects	60	60

 HPTET Syllabus

The syllabus for HPTET Paper 1 and Paper 2 is as follows:

Paper 1 (for classes I to V):
* Child Development and Pedagogy: * Learning and Pedagogy * The Concept of Inclusive Education * Educational Psychology of Teaching and Learning * Understanding Children with Special Needs * Language I: * Unseen Passage * Grammar * Comprehension * Language II: * Unseen Passage * Grammar * Comprehension * Mathematics: * Geometry * Arithmetic * Algebra * Mensuration * Environmental Studies: * Family and Friends * Animals * Food * Shelter * Water * Travel Paper 2 (for classes VI to VIII): * Child Development and Pedagogy: * Learning and Pedagogy * The Concept of Inclusive Education * Educational Psychology of Teaching and Learning * Understanding Children with Special Needs * Language I: * Unseen Passage * Grammar * Comprehension * Language II: * Unseen Passage * Grammar * Comprehension * Mathematics/Science/Social Studies/Other Subjects: * Physics * Chemistry * Biology * History * Geography * Political Science * Economics * Arts

HPTET What to read for exam

Candidates preparing for HPTET exam should read the following books to get an overview of the topics covered in the syllabus:

HPTET Previous Papers

Candidates preparing for HPTET exam should practice previous papers to get an idea of the paper pattern. The previous papers are available on the official website of HPBOSE.

HPTET Books

Candidates preparing for HPTET exam should refer to the following books:
* Child Development and Pedagogy: * Learning and Pedagogy by NCERT * The Concept of Inclusive Education by NCERT * Educational Psychology of Teaching and Learning by NCERT * Language I: * Unseen Passage by NCERT * Grammar by NCERT * Comprehension by NCERT * Language II: * Unseen Passage by NCERT * Grammar by NCERT * Comprehension by NCERT * Mathematics: * Geometry by NCERT * Arithmetic by NCERT * Algebra by NCERT * Mensuration by NCERT * Environmental Studies: * Family and Friends by NCERT * Animals by NCERT * Food by NCERT * Shelter by NCERT * Water by NCERT * Travel by NCERT

HPTET Selection Process

The selection process for HPTET exam is as follows:
1. The candidates have to apply online on the official website of HPBOSE.
2. The candidates have to appear for the written exam.
3. The candidates who qualify the written exam will be called for the interview.
4. The final selection will be based on the marks obtained in the written exam and the interview.

HPTET Preparation Tips

Candidates preparing for HPTET exam must follow the following tips to ensure success:
1. Go through the syllabus and exam pattern thoroughly.
2. Make a study plan and stick to it.
3. Read the NCERT books thoroughly.
4. Solve the previous papers to get an idea of the paper pattern.
5. Focus on improving your speed and accuracy.
6. Take regular mock tests to assess your progress.
7. Stay calm and focused on the day of the exam.

HPTET Exam Analysis

The HPTET exam is conducted in two tiers, namely Paper 1 and Paper 2. The exam pattern for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 is as follows:

Paper 1 (for classes I to V):

The Paper 1 of HPTET exam is of moderate difficulty level. The questions are mainly based on Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics and Environmental Studies. The questions are of objective type and are easy to answer. The paper is of 2:30 hours duration, and the candidates have to complete the paper in the given time.

Paper 2 (for classes VI to VIII):

The Paper 2 of HPTET exam is of moderate difficulty level. The questions are mainly based on Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, Mathematics/Science/Social Studies/Other Subjects. The questions are of objective type and are easy to answer. The paper is of 2:30 hours duration, and the candidates have to complete the paper in the given time.

HPTET Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for HPTET exam is as follows:
1. The candidate must have passed 10+2 or its equivalent examination from a recognized board or university.
2. The candidate must have passed a two-year diploma in Elementary Education or a four-year diploma in Elementary Education from a recognized board or university.
3. The candidate must have passed a degree in Education from a recognized board or university.
4. The candidate must have passed a degree in B.Ed from a recognized board or university.

HPTET How to apply Online?

Candidates who wish to apply for HPTET exam must follow the steps given below:
1. Visit the official website of HPBOSE.
2. Click on the “Apply Online” link.
3. Fill in the required details.
4. Upload the necessary documents.
5. Pay the application fee.
6. Submit the application form.

HPTET Application Fees

The application fee for HPTET exam is as follows:
1. General/OBC/Ex-Servicemen: Rs 800
2. SC/ST/PH/Female Candidates: Rs 500

HPTET Admit Card

The admit card for HPTET exam is issued by HPBOSE in the month of May each year. Candidates can download the admit card from the official website of HPBOSE.

HPTET Answer Key

The answer key for HPTET exam is released by HPBOSE after the completion of the exam. Candidates can download the answer key from the official website of HPBOSE.

HPTET Result

The result for HPTET exam is released by HPBOSE after the completion of the exam. Candidates can check the result from the official website of HPBOSE.

HPTET Cutoff

The cutoff for HPTET exam is released by HPBOSE after the result is declared. The cutoff is based on various factors such as the number of candidates, difficulty level of the exam and the number of vacancies.

HPTET FAQs

Q. What is HPTET Exam?
A. HPTET Exam is Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test, which is conducted by Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) to recruit teachers for classes I to VIII.

Q. What is the eligibility criteria for HPTET Exam?
A. The eligibility criteria for HPTET exam is as follows: The candidate must have passed 10+2 or its equivalent examination from a recognized board or university. The candidate must have passed a two-year diploma in Elementary Education or a four-year diploma in Elementary Education from a recognized board or university. The candidate must have passed a degree in Education from a recognized board or university. The candidate must have passed a degree in B.Ed from a recognized board or university.

Q. What is the application fee for HPTET Exam?
A. The application fee for HPTET exam is as follows: General/OBC/Ex-Servicemen: Rs 800; SC/ST/PH/Female Candidates: Rs 500.

Q. How can I apply for HPTET Exam?
A. Candidates who wish to apply for HPTET exam must visit the official website of HPBOSE and click on the “Apply Online” link. They must then fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents, pay the application fee and submit the application form.