HP TET

Unlock Your Teaching Potential

Overview

The HP TET (Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test) is an exam conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE). The exam determines whether a candidate is qualified to teach in government and private schools in Himachal Pradesh. It is a mandatory requirement for those seeking teaching jobs in schools run by the Himachal Pradesh government.

Categories of HP TET:

The HP TET exam is divided into several categories, each targeting different teaching levels and subjects:

  • JBT TET (Junior Basic Training): For candidates seeking to become teachers for primary classes (1st to 5th grade).
  • Shastri TET: For candidates seeking to teach in schools with a focus on the Shastri (Sanskrit) language.
  • TGT (Non-Medical) TET: For candidates wishing to teach science and non-medical subjects at the secondary level.
  • Language Teacher TET: For candidates wishing to teach language subjects.
  • TGT (Arts) TET: For candidates wishing to teach arts subjects at the secondary level.
  • TGT (Medical) TET: For candidates wishing to teach medical subjects.
  • Punjabi Language Teacher TET: For candidates specializing in teaching the Punjabi language.
  • Urdu Language Teacher TET: For candidates specializing in teaching the Urdu language.

Exam Particulars

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 Frequency

Twice a Year (June and November)

Exam Duration

150 minutes for each paper

Exam Fees

INR 800 for General

INR 500 for OBC/SC/ST/PwD

No. of Papers and Total Marks

JBT: 150 marks

Shastri: 150 marks

TGT (Non-Medical): 150 marks

TGT (Medical): 150 marks

TGT (Arts): 150 marks

Language Teacher: 150 marks

Punjabi: 150 marks

Urdu: 150 marks

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 Himachal Pradesh

Official Website

hpbose.org

Eligibility

To be eligible for the HP TET 2024, candidates must meet the following requirements:

  • Educational Qualifications: Candidates must have completed their graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
  • Teacher Training: Candidates should possess a degree or diploma in teacher training.
  • Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for applying to the HP TET.

Selection Process 2024

The selection process for HP TET 2024 involves several key steps:

  1. Application Form: Candidates must complete and submit the HP TET application form online through the official HPBOSE website.
  2. Admit Card: After the application process is completed, candidates need to download their admit card or hall ticket from the HPBOSE official website.
  3. Exam: Candidates will then take the HP TET exam, which is conducted offline, for their selected subject.
  4. Result: Following the exam, the HPBOSE will announce the results on its official website. Candidates who pass the written exam will receive an HP TET certificate. This certificate allows them to apply for teaching positions in schools across Himachal Pradesh.

Exam Pattern

The HP TET exam pattern 2024 varies for each of the eight papers. Each paper consists of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) worth 1 mark each, and there is no negative marking. The exam is conducted offline and has a duration of 150 minutes. Below are the highlights of the exam pattern:

Particulars

Exam Pattern Highlights

Exam Mode

Offline

Names of HP TET Papers

TGT (Arts), TGT (Medical), TGT (Non-Medical), Shastri, Language Teacher, JBT, Punjabi, Urdu

Number of Sections in Each Paper

TGT Papers: 4

Shastri/Language Teacher/Urdu/Punjabi: 2

JBT: 5

Duration of Exam

150 minutes

Total Questions

150 MCQs

Total Marks

150

Important Dates

HP TET Session I: June 2024

The HP TET Exam 2024 for the June Cycle was scheduled for June 22, June 23, July 2, and July 13, 2024. Candidates needed to check the HP TET 2024 exam schedule, including exam dates, times, categories, and duration, to assess how many days remained before the HP TET Exam 2024 and prepare accordingly.

Session I: June 2024

Event

Date

Application Process (without late fee)

May 8, 2024 - May 31, 2024

Application Process (with late fee)

June 1, 2024 - June 3, 2024

Application Correction Window

June 4, 2024 - June 6, 2024

HP TET Exam Date for JBT, Shastri

June 22, 2024

HP TET Exam Date for TGT (Non-Medical), Language Teacher

June 23, 2024

HP TET Exam Date for Punjabi, Urdu

July 2, 2024

HP TET Exam Date for TGT (Arts), TGT (Medical)

July 13, 2024

HP TET Session II: November 2024

The HP TET November 2024 notification and application form will be available online on September 27, 2024. Candidates should review the HP TET 2024 November dates and schedule to ensure they are well-prepared for the upcoming exams.

Session II: November 2024

Event

Date

Notification and Application Form Release

September 27, 2024

JBT TET Exam

November 15, 2024 (10:00 am to 12:30 pm)

Shastri TET Exam

November 15, 2024 (2:00 pm to 4:30 pm)

TGT (Non-Medical) TET Exam

November 17, 2024 (10:00 am to 12:30 pm)

Language Teacher TET Exam

November 17, 2024 (2:00 pm to 4:30 pm)

TGT (Arts) TET Exam

November 24, 2024 (10:00 am to 12:30 pm)

TGT (Medical) TET Exam

November 24, 2024 (2:00 pm to 4:30 pm)

Punjabi TET Exam

November 26, 2024 (10:00 am to 12:30 pm)

Urdu TET Exam

November 26, 2024 (2:00 pm to 4:30 pm)

Official Notification

The HP TET November 2024 notification will be available on September 27, 2024, along with the application form. Candidates can access the HP TET application form for the November session on the official website hpbose.org. It is recommended that candidates frequently check this page for the latest updates on exam dates, application dates, admit card links, answer keys, and result dates.

For the June session, the official HP TET notification was released by HPBOSE on May 8, 2024, on their website. This notification includes essential information such as exam dates and schedules, the application process, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, exam centres, and more. Candidates can download the official HP TET notification PDF 2024 below.

HP TET Official Notification Session I-June 2024 

https://hpbose.org/Admin/Upload/Pros.TET.07.05.2024.pdf 
HP TET Official Notification Session II-November 2024 [Link Will be Active Soon]

Application Procedure

Candidates need to visit the official website to fill out the HP TET application form. Along with the form, candidates are required to pay the application fee. Follow the steps below to apply online for the HP TET 2024 exam:

  1. Visit the Official Website: Go to hpbose.org.
  2. Click on the TET (Jun 2024) Tab: Find and click on the TET (Jun 2024) tab on the homepage.
  3. Read the Instructions: Carefully read all the instructions provided.
  4. Register: Click on the ‘Register’ button to create a new account.
  5. Enter Required Details: Fill in all the necessary details to complete the registration.
  6. Fill the Application Form: Complete the HP TET application form 2024 with the required information.
  7. Upload Photo and Signature: Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature as per the specified format.
  8. Pay the Application Fee: Make the payment for the application fee through the available online payment methods.
  9. Submit and Save: Submit the application form and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Syllabus

The HP TET Syllabus 2024 varies for each subject, and it is crucial for candidates to review the topic-wise syllabus before beginning their preparation. The syllabus for different subjects is provided in PDF format, covering all the essential topics. Below is a quick overview of the syllabus for various subjects:

Subject

Topic

Child Psychology & Development

  • Concept of development and its relationship with learning
  • Principles of the Development of Environmental
  • Influence of Heredity & Environment
  • Concepts of child-centred and progressive education
  • Socialization processes: Social World & Children (Teacher, Parents & Peers)
  • Critical Perspective of the Construct of Intelligence
  • Multi-Dimensional Intelligence Language & Thought
  • Formulating appropriate questions for assessing the readiness levels of learners
  • Gender as a social construct; gender roles, gender bias and educational practice
  • Addressing learners from diverse backgrounds
  • Addressing the needs of children with learning difficulties, ‘impairment’ etc.
  • Addressing the Talented, Creative, Specially abled Learners

Medical & Non-Medical

  • How children think and learn; reasons for academic failure
  • Basic processes of teaching and learning
  • Child as a problem solver and a ‘scientific investigator’
  • Cognition & Emotions
  • Motivation and learning
  • Factors contributing to learning – personal & environmental

General Awareness

  • HP History
  • HP Culture
  • Sports
  • Zoology
  • Famous Days & Dates
  • Botany
  • Indian Politics
  • Physics
  • Indian Parliament
  • Basic GK
  • Chemistry
  • Geography
  • Environment
  • Indian Economy
  • Inventions in the World
  • Basic Computer
  • Famous Books & Authors

Physics

  • Solid State Physics
  • Nuclear Physics
  • Mathematical Physics
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Statistical Mechanics
  • Classical Mechanics
  • Laws of motion
  • Thermal properties of matter
  • Units and measurements
  • Kinetic theory
  • Work, energy, and power
  • Wave optics
  • Physical-world
  • Mechanical properties of solids
  • Ray optics and optical instruments
  • Motion in a straight line
  • Motion in a plane
  • Mechanical properties of fluids
  • Systems of particles and rotational motion
  • Electric charges and fields
  • Moving charges and magnetism
  • Electromagnetic induction
  • Electrostatic potential and capacitance
  • Magnetism and Matter
  • Current electricity
  • Alternating current
  • Dual nature of radiation and matter
  • Electromagnetic waves
  • Waves
  • Semiconductor electronics
  • Communication systems

Chemistry

  • Atomic Structure & Chemical Bonding
  • Periodic Classification
  • Chemistry of f-block elements
  • General Principles of Metallurgy
  • Chemical Kinetics & Chemical Equilibrium
  • Electro-Chemistry
  • Solids & Solutions
  • Organic reaction mechanism
  • Heterocyclic Compounds
  • Amines, Amino Acids, and Proteins
  • Chemistry of natural products
  • Separation Methods (Unit Operations)
  • Ceramic Industries
  • Sources of water & Quality
  • General Purification Methods of Water
  • Water Softening Method
  • Qualitative & Quantitative analysis
  • The s-block elements
  • P-block elements – group 14 (carbon family)
  • Organic chemistry- basic principles, techniques, and hydrocarbons
  • Surface chemistry
  • Chemical equilibrium and acids-bases
  • Hydrogen and its Compounds
  • Atomic structure
  • D and f block elements & coordination compounds
  • Classification of elements and periodicity in properties
  • Environmental chemistry
  • Chemical bonding and molecular structure
  • Solid-state
  • States of matter: gases and liquids
  • Electrochemistry and chemical kinetics
  • General principles of metallurgy
  • Organic compounds containing c, h, and o
  • P-block elements group 13 (boron family)
  • P-block elements
  • Chemistry in everyday life
  • Haloalkanes and haloarenes
  • Organic compounds containing nitrogen

English

  • Spelling Test
  • Sentence Arrangement
  • Error Correction (Underlined Part)
  • Transformation
  • Passage Completion
  • Prepositions
  • Sentence Improvement
  • Spotting Errors
  • Antonyms
  • Homonyms
  • Synonyms
  • Word Formation
  • Direct and Indirect speech
  • Active and Passive Voice
  • Para Completion
  • Idioms and Phrases
  • Substitution
  • Joining Sentences
  • Theme Detection
  • Topic rearrangement of passage
  • Error Correction (Phrase in Bold)
  • Fill in the blanks
  • Data Interpretation
  • Sentence Completion
  • Sentence Arrangement

Admit Card

The HP TET June 2024 session was successfully held from June 22 to July 13, 2024. Now, candidates preparing for the November 2024 session need to be aware of the steps to download their admit cards. The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) will release the HP TET admit card for the November session on its official website. Follow the steps given below to download your HP TET admit card:

  1. Go to the Official Website: Open your web browser and navigate to the HP TET official website at HPBOSE.

  2. Find the Admit Card Link: On the homepage, look for the link related to the HP TET admit card and click on it.

  3. Enter Required Details: You will be prompted to enter your application number and your date of birth in the format DD-MM-YYYY.

  4. Submit Information: After entering your details, click on the 'Submit' button.

  5. Download and Save: Your HP TET admit card will appear on the screen. Review the details, then download and save the admit card for future use.