HP SET Answer Key 2020: The official answer keys of both papers of the exam for all sets are released on the official website by Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission. Candidates can check HP SET answer key 2020 and submit objections against them at hppsc.hp.gov.in. Objections must be submitted in format with question booklet series, question number, answer in key, candidate’s answer, details of documents to support answer till December 04, 2020. Whereas Paper 1 answer key is common, that of Paper 2 is separate for each of the 22 subjects. On the basis of final answers, the result of HP SET 2020 is subsequently announced. Get here all the information about HP SET answer key 2020.
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HP SET Answer Key 2020
Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) releases HP SET answer key 2020 in two stages. At first, the provisional answer keys are released following which the final answer keys are released after the objection window closes. Check the complete schedule below for important dates.
Important event | Date |
Date of exam | 22 Nov 2020 |
Exam Timings | Paper I- 10.30 A.M to 11.30 A.M Paper II-02.00 P.M to 04.00 P.M |
Release of unofficial answer keys | On the same day of exam i.e 22 Nov 2020 |
Release of Provisional answer keys | 27 Nov 2020 |
Last date to submit objections | To be announced |
Releases of Final answer keys | To be announced |
Results | To be announced |
Check Here:
Click here to check HP SET Answer Key 2020 Paper I
Click here to check HP SET Answer Key 2020 Paper II
How to Download HP SET Answer Key 2020?
The answer keys for HP SET Exam 2020 releases online at hppsc.hp.gov.in. Aspirants who appear for the examination of HP SET 2020 can get the direct link through this article as well. Candidates can download HP SET Answer Key 2020 by following the simple steps provided here.
Step 1: Go to the official HPPSC website at hppsc.hp.gov.in.
Step 2: Look for the HP SET Answer Key 2020 download link in the What’s New section.
Step 3: Click on the link and select the set for which applicants wish to download the answer key.
Step 4: The answer keys are displayed in pdf format. Click on download to get the pdf on the system.

Unofficial and Offical HP SET Answer Keys 2020
Once the exam is over, several answers keys ae available for HP SET examination. However, it is suggested that candidates refer to the official HP SET answer keys to estimate the scores. Know some basic difference between unofficial and official answer key below.
HP SET Answer Key 2020 (Unofficial)
- There is a gap of few days between conduct of exam and availability of official answer keys.
- In this duration, coaching centres and teachers may release unofficial answer keys.
- Candidates can make use of them as well to know answers.
- In addition, they can calculate marks as per them.
- However, there may arise difference between official and unofficial answer keys.
- Therefore, candidates should check official answer key even after they check unofficial ones.
HP SET Answer Key 2020(Official)
- Answer key of State Eligibility Test issued by HPPSC shall be the official answer key.
- Only answer key containing correct options of all questions asked in the exam are published.
- HPPSC does not publish solutions of question papers.
- Candidates can download HPPSC HP SET Answer Key 2020 from hppsc.hp.gov.in as per its availability.
- They can submit objections on official answer key as per schedule, and in the format prescribed.
How to Estimate Marks Using HP SET Answer Key 2020?
One of the commonest uses of answer keys is to estimate the final score before the results are released. Doing this right after exam lessens post-exam worries by many notches. With this in mind, here we explain how to calculate marks using the answer key of HP SET 2020. However, one cannot estimate score without knowing the marking criteria. Check out the complete pattern and instructions to estimate final score using HP SET answer key 2020 below.
Check out marks distribution in the papers below.
Paper | No. of Qs | Maximum Marks |
I | 50 | 100 |
II | 100 | 200 |
Total | 150 | 300 |
Marking scheme
Correct Answer: 02 Marks
Incorrect Answer: 00 Marks
Therefore, marks scored in HP SET 2020 equals a total number of correct answers. The formula is simplified below.
Marks as per HP SET Answer Key 2020 = Number of correct answers
HP SET 2020 Cut Offs
In continuation of above, candidates would next want to compare their marks with cut off. Here they must note that there are one qualifying marks and the other is cut off.
Qualifying marks is basic minimum required to be even considered. It is as follows:
- 40% for general category candidates
- 35% for reserved category candidates
Next, the top 6% of candidates from among those who obtain cut off marks are declared as qualified in HP SET. The least marks scored by the top 6% candidates will be called the cut-off.
Therefore candidates can check that whether they are getting qualifying marks or not after the exam, by using HP SET answer key 2020. Other than that, for cut off, they have to wait for the result to check. Also, they should note that the marks they get with unofficial, or initial official answer keys may not be final.
HP SET Paper 1 Answer Key 2020
Answer key of HP SET 2020 Paper 1 is relevant for all candidates who appeared in exam. It contains answers of 50 questions. In this paper, questions were of general type, intended to check teaching / research aptitude of the candidate. They are mostly on reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking and general awareness.
HP SET Paper 2 Answer Key 2020
On the other hand, the answer key of HP SET 2020 Paper 2 is subject-specific. Each candidate should open that subject answer key which he/she appeared in the exam for. Candidates are asked to submit the subject of choice during filling up the application form of HP SET 2020. There are answers to 100 questions of each subject. Earlier, HP SET used to have Paper 2 and Paper 3. Now Paper 2 covers the syllabus of both these old papers.
Subjects for SET
1 | Chemical Sciences | 12 | Physical Education |
2 | English | 13 | Sociology |
3 | Life Sciences | 14 | Sanskrit |
4 | Commerce | 15 | Political Science |
5 | Economics | 16 | Public Administration |
6 | Geography | 17 | Computer Science and Applications |
7 | Hindi | 18 | Tourism Administration and Management |
8 | History | 19 | Mass Communication and Journalism |
9 | Mathematical Sciences | 20 | Philosophy |
10 | Music | 21 | Psychology |
11 | Physical Sciences | 22 | Education |
Significance of HP SET Answer Key 2020
- First of all, candidates will get to know all correct answers of questions asked in Paper 1 and Paper 2.
- Then, they can know exactly which questions they will get marks for.
- Therefore candidates can easily calculate marks they would secure in exam even before declaration of result.
- Other than that, they can raise objections on any question or answer they find error in.
- This makes exam conducting process fair and transparent.
- Inputs of candidates are taken into consideration and HPPSC ensures that all questions are corrected before evaluation of papers.
- This way, no candidate loses marks due to error in papers.
- Future aspirants of HP SET can use previous year question papers of HP SET and answer keys to prepare.
What After HP SET 2020 Answer Key is Out?
List of qualified candidates is published at hppsc.hp.gov.in. Candidates can check results in online mode. They should keep roll number, same as issued in admit card of HP SET 2020 ready. No one is intimated separately. Candidates who are in the top 6% of candidates who scored qualifying marks are declared as qualified. They are then eligible for Recruitment to the posts of Assistant Professor(s) in Universities and colleges located within the State of Himachal Pradesh. However, qualifying in the exam does not guarantee any recruitment as the urpose of HP SET 2020 is to determine the eligibility of candidates for posts of Assistant Professors in Himachal Pradesh.
Contact Details
HPPSC Help Centre: Telephone Nos. 0177- 2629738, 2624313; 1800-180-8004 (Toll Free). Contact them on any working day between 10 AM to 5 PM.
Official Website: hppsc.hp.gov.in.
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