HP TET 2020 – Himachal Pradesh Board of Secondary Education has released the answer key of TET Subjects on the official website. Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (HP TET) 2020 took place on December 12, 13, 14, and 15, 2020. Earlier, HP BOSE has published HP TET 2020 Notification for the November session at hpbose.org. The examination for HP TET is conducted for JBT TET, Shastri TET, TGT Non-Medical TET, Language Teacher TET, TGT Arts TET, TGT Medical TET, Punjabi TET, Urdu TET. Get more information on HP TET 2020 (November) exam from this article.
Latest: HP TET 2020 official answer key is now available. Check here.
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HP TET 2020
Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (HP TET) 2020 is conducted in order to determine the eligibility of candidates to become teachers. Note all important dates of HP TET 2020 exam from the following table.
HP TET 2020 | Important Dates |
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Commencement of online application form submission | 19 Oct 2020 |
Last date of submisison of application form and pay fee | 05 Nov 2020 |
Last date to submit an application with last fees | 06 Nov 2020 to 10 Nov 2020 |
Application form correction | 11 Nov 2020 to 12 Nov 2020 |
Issuance of HP TET Admit Card 2020 | 09 Dec 2020 |
HP TET 2020 Exam Date | 12, 13, 14 and 15 Dec 2020 |
Release of HP TET provisional Answer key 2020 | 31 Dec 2020 |
Release of HP TET final Answer key 2020 | to be announced |
Date of result | To be announced |
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An Overview of HP TET
Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test is an eligibility examination that is conducted by HPBOSE. Several candidates across the state await each year to send their representations for teacher eligibility test. Refer to the overview of the examination to know about the Himachal Pradesh TET examination.
Exam Name | Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test |
Conducting Body | Himachal Pradesh Board of Secondary Education |
Session, Year | November, 2020 |
Level of exam | State Level Exam |
Subjects | JBT TET Shastri TET TGT Non-Medical TET Language Teacher TET TGT Arts TET TGT Medical TET Punjabi TET Urdu TET |
Mode of the exam | An offline exam |
Duration of exam | 02 hours and 30 minutes |
Negative Marking | No negative marking |
Validity of the certificate | Remains valid for lifetime from the date of declaration of result |
HP TET 2020 Answer Key
After the examination the unofficial and official answer keys releases. Candidates can calculate the estimated score with HP TET answer key 2020. Know more about HP TET answer key here.
- Answer key of HP TET 2020 indicates correct answers to all questions asked in the exam.
- They are released separately for each teaching category and series.
- Candidates can download HP TET 2020 answer key from hpbose.org for TGT Arts, TGT Non Medical, JBT, Shastri, TGT Medical, LT, Punjabi, and Urdu, for all series/paper codes namely A, B, C, and D.
- Objections can also be submitted against the official answer key. Candidates can submit challenges by email or fax, as mentioned in notice for answer key. These should be submitted by the deadline.
HP TET 2020 Result
To check HP TET result 2020, candidates have to visit the official; website of HPBOSE, hpbose.org. Know more about the HP TET result 2020 below:
- HPBOSE releases the Result of Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test.
- Candidates can check their result by logging in with either roll number or application number.
- Minimum qualifying marks is 60% (90 out of 150). 5% relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, PHH.
- OMR response sheet records are kept as records upto 6 months from the date of declaration of result.
Certificate Validity:- TET qualifying certificate shall remain valid for lifetime from the date of issuance of the certificate. There is no limit to the number of times one can appear in the exam. Those who qualify, they can also appear in TET again in order to improve their score.

HP TET Applicability:- Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test shall be accepted by:
- HP / State Govt / Local Authority referred to sub-clause (i) of clause (n) of section 2 of RTE Act.
- School referred to in sub-clause (ii) of clause (n) of section 2 of RTE Act in state.
Such schools that are referred to in sub-clause (iv) of clause (n) of section 2 of RTE Act may choose to accept state teacher eligibility test, or TET conducted by Central Government (CTET).
Notification Regarding Schedule for TET Subjects which were previously postponed and the other remaining TET Subjects
Himachal Pradesh Board of Secondary Education has published a notification regarding the new schedule of TET examinations which were previously postponed due to COVID-19. Check the official notice below.

HP TET 2020 Admit Card
HPBOSE releases admit card for HP TET 2020 at hpbose.org to all candidates who applied by the deadline. Here are some important details about HP TET admit card 2020 candidates must know before they download HP TET 2020 hall ticket.
- The Himachal Pradesh admit card release at least 04 days before the examination.
- Admit card/hall ticket contains name, roll number, photograph, signature, exam centre address, exam schedule.
- It is issued in online mode only at the official website. Candidates do get it by post or any other means.
- If there is an error in the hall ticket, then candidates must contact the board.
- No candidate gets an entry in exam hall without admit card.
HP TET 2020 Exam Timings
HP TET exam is scheduled to take place from December 13, 2020 to December 15, 2020 sporadically. Aspirants can check the HP TET exam shifts, exam dates for each subject below.
Subject | Exam Date | Exam Shifts |
TGT (Arts) TET | 12 Dec 2020 | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
TGT (Medical) TET | 12 Dec 2020 | 02:00 PM to 04:30 PM |
Punjabi TET | 13 Dec 2020 | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
Urdu TET | 13 Dec 2020 | 02:00 PM to 04:30 PM |
JBT TET | 14 Dec 2020 | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
Shastri TET | 14 Dec 2020 | 02:00 PM to 04:30 PM |
TGT (Non-Medical) TET | 15 Dec 2020 | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
Language Teacher TET | 15 Dec 2020 | 02:00 PM to 04:30 PM |
How to Prepare for HP TET 2020?
Qualifying Teacher Eligibility Test takes a lot of efforts. Candidates only require the right guidance to crack the examination in the first attempt. Candidates can begin their preparation with preparing the examination strategy. Manage the limited time equally between different subjects to ensure each subject is prepared.
To create a foolproof strategy, candidates can refer to the previous year toppers. We know not all students are the same, so it is suggested that they plan their strategies accordingly. They can also take reference from HP TET syllabus to create a new and reliable exam strategy.
We have provided below video by Sky Study which explains some preparation tips for HP TET 2020.
HP TET 2020 Exam Pattern
Refer to the examination pattern for HP TET exam provided below.
- Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test is an offline exam.
- Thus, candidates have to mark answers in the OMR sheet, with black or blue ball point pen.
- Since answers have to be marked using pen, they cannot change answers once marked.
- All questions are in multiple-choice questions with a single correct answer.
- Candidates have to attempt 150 questions in 150 minutes.
- Each question is of 1 mark. There is no negative marking.
- Question papers are bilingual that is in English as well as Hindi.
- Question papers for Shastri are partly in Sanskrit and partly in Hindi. Punjabi / Urdu LT papers are in Punjabi / Urdu / English only.
HP TGT TET Exam Pattern
Section | Qs Numbers | Subject |
I and II are common for TGT Arts, TGT NM, TGT Medical | ||
I | 1 to 30 | Child psychology and development, pedagogy, teaching learning process |
II | 31 to 60 | General awareness including HP, current affairs, environmental studies |
III and IV for TGT Arts | ||
III | 61 to 90 | English literature and grammar |
IV | 91 to 150 | Social studies |
III and IV for TGT NM | ||
III | 61 to 90 | Mathematics |
IV | 91 to 150 | Physics and Chemistry |
III and IV for TGT Medical | ||
III | 61 to 120 | Botany and Zoology |
IV | 121 to 150 | Chemistry |
Standard of exam
- Test items on Child psychology and development, pedagogy, teaching learning process shall assess educational psychology behind teaching and learning for 11 to 14 year olds.
- Focus will be on understanding characteristic needs and psychology of diverse learners, interaction with learners and attributes and qualities of a good facilitator of learning.
- For other sections, questions will be related to topics taught to classes VI to VIII as per state syllabus. However, linkage of topics will be up to 10+2 level.
HP Shastri TET Exam Pattern
Section | Qs Numbers | Subject |
I | 1 to 120 | Shastri degree course |
II | 121 to 150 | General awareness including HP, current affairs, environmental studies |
HP Language Teacher (LT) TET Exam Pattern
Section | Qs Numbers | Subject |
I | 1 to 120 | Hindi course of graduation level |
II | 121 to 150 | General awareness including HP, current affairs, environmental studies |
Standard of exam
- Hindi course of graduation level of HP University.
HP JBT TET Exam Pattern
Section | Qs Numbers | Subject |
I | 1 to 30 | Child development and pedagogy, teaching learning process |
II | 31 to 60 | English literature and grammar |
III | 61 to 90 | Hindi literature and grammar |
IV | 91 to 120 | Mathematics |
V | 121 to 150 | Social Sciences, Environmental Studies and General Awareness and Current Affairs including Himachal Pradesh |
HP Punjabi Language Teacher TET Exam Pattern
Section | Qs Numbers | Subject |
I | 1 to 120 | Punjabi course of graduation level |
II | 121 to 150 | General awareness including HP, current affairs, environmental studies |
Standard of exam
- Punjabi course of graduation level of Patiala University.
HP Urdu Language Teacher TET Exam Pattern
Section | Qs Numbers | Subject |
I | 1 to 120 | Urdu course of graduation level |
II | 121 to 150 | General awareness including HP, current affairs, environmental studies |
Standard of exam
- Urdu course of graduation level of JnK University.
Click here for HP TET syllabus
HP TET 2020 Exam Centers
List of centres where HP TET 2020 gets organized is mentioned in the notification. Candidates can check exam centres list from the following table.
Bilaspur | Karsaog |
Ghumarwin | Mandi |
Bharmour | Padhar |
Chamba | Sarkaghat |
Chowari | Sunder Nagar |
Dalhousie | Chopal |
Killar (Pangi) | Dodra-Kewar |
Tissa | Rampur Bushehar |
Salooni | Rohru |
Barsar | Shila (Rural) |
Bhoranj | Shimla (Urban) |
Hamirpur | Theog |
Nadaun | Nahan |
Sujanpur | Paonta Sahib |
Baijnath | Rajgarh |
Dehra | Sangrah |
Dharamshala | Shillai |
Jaisinghpur | Arki |
Jwalamukhi | Kandaghat |
Jawali | Nalagarh |
Kangra | Solan |
Nurpur | Amb |
Palampur | Bangana |
Kalpa at Reckong Peo | Haroli |
Nichar at Bhawanagar | Una |
Pooh (ADM) | Dharampur |
Anni | Fathepur |
Banjar | Shahpur |
Kullu | Indora |
Manali | Kumarsain |
Kaza | Jhandutta |
Keylong | Swarghat |
Udaipur | Balh |
Gohar | Janjehli |
Joginder Nagar | Nagrota Bagwan |
Dheera |
HP TET 2020 Notification – November Session
The official notification for HP TET Nov 2020 is now available. Candidates can refer to the snapshot of the notification below to download HP TET notification.
HP TET 2020 Application Form
Candidates can apply for HP TET 2020 in online mode at hpbose.org. They should read instructions and HP TET 2020 notification cum prospectus before registration. Know more about the application procedure for HP TET 2020 below:
- First one has to go to the official website and then click on TET-Nov 2020 link.
- Click on the register button and start the registration by filling all basic details.
- Upon registration, candidates get the online application number for HP TET Nov 2020.
- Then candidates can login with application number and date of birth.
- After that, they have to fill all the details in the application form and upload documents.
- After filling details in the form, candidates have to pay the application fee using credit card/debit card/net banking.
- Those who wish to apply for more than one subject have to submit a separate application form.
Application fee for HP TET 2020
From below candidates can check the HP TET 2020 Application fee.
Category | Application Fee |
General | Rs 800 |
SC / ST / OBC / PHH | Rs 500 |
HP TET 2020 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates can check that they fulfil eligibility criteria before applying. Please note that there is no age limit. As per norms, educational qualification requirements are as follows.
TGT (Arts)
- BA / BCom with at least 50% and 1 year B.Ed. OR
- BA / BCom with at least 45% (only for those who have passed B.Ed. upto 30.08.2009) and 50% (for those who have passed B.Ed. after 30.08.2009) 1 year B.Ed as per NCTE. OR
- Class 12 with at least 50% and 4 years B.El.Ed. OR
- Class 12 with at least 50% and 4 years B.A.Ed. OR
- BA / BCom with at least 50% and 1 year B.Ed. (Special Education).
TGT (Non-Medical)
- BSc (NM) with at least 50% and 1 year B.Ed. OR
- BSc (NM) with at least 45% (only for those who have passed B.Ed. upto 30.08.2009) and 50% marks (for those who have passed B.Ed. after 30.08.2009) 1 year B.Ed. as per NCTE. OR
- Class 12 with at least 50% and 4 years B.El.Ed. OR
- Class 12 with at least 50% marks and 4 years B.Sc.(NM)Ed. OR
- BSc (NM) with at least 50% marks and 1 year B.Ed (Special Education).
TGT (Medical)
- BSc (Medical) with at least 50% and 1 year B.Ed. OR
- BSc (Medical) with at least 45% (only for those who have passed B.Ed. upto 30.08.2009) and 50% (for those who have passed B.Ed. after 30.08.2009 ) 1 year B.Ed. as per NCTE. OR
- Class 12 with at least 50% and 4 years B.ElI.Ed. OR
- Class 12 with at least 50% and 4 years B.Sc. (Medical) Ed. OR
- BSc (Medical) with at least 50% marks and 1 year B.Ed. Special Education.
Shastri
- Shastri with at least 50% marks from an institution recognized by H.P. Government.
Language Teacher
- BA with Hindi as an elective subject and 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education. OR
- BA with at least 50% with Hindi as an elective subject and 1 year B.Ed. OR
- BA with at least 45% with Hindi as an elective subject and 1 year B.Ed. as per NCTE. OR
- BA with at least 50% with Hindi as an elective subject and 1 year B.Ed. Special Education. OR
- Prabhakar (Honours in Hindi) with 50% followed by B.A. Examination (English and one additional subject) with 50% and 1 year B.Ed. OR
- MA (Hindi) with at least 50% marks and 1 year B.Ed.
Junior Basic Training (JBT)
- Class 12 with 50% marks and 2 yr JBT Certificate. OR
- Class 12 with 50% marks and 2 yr D.El.Ed. OR
- Class 12 with 45% marks and 2 yr D.El.Ed as per NCTE. OR
- Class 12 with 50% marks and 4 yr B.El.Ed. OR
- Class 12 with 50% marks and 2 yr D.El.Ed. (Special Education). OR
- Graduation and 2 yr D.El.Ed.
Punjabi Language Teacher
- BA with Punjabi as an elective subject and 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education. OR
- BA with at least 50% with Punjabi as an elective subject and 1 year B.Ed. OR
- BA with at least 45% with Punjabi as an elective subject and 1 year B.Ed. in accordance with NCTE. OR
- BA with at least 50% with Punjabi as an elective subject and 1 year B.Ed. Special Education. OR
- Giani with 50% followed by BA Examination (English and one additional subject) with 50% and 1 year B.Ed. OR
- MA (Punjabi) with at least 50% and 1 year B.Ed.
Urdu Language Teacher
- BA with Urdu as an elective subject and 2 years Diploma in Elementary Education. OR
- BA with at least 50% with Urdu as an elective subject and 1 year B.Ed. OR
- BA with at least 45% with Urdu as an elective subject and 1 year B.Ed. in accordance with NCTE. OR
- BA with at least 50% with Urdu as an elective subject and 1 year B.Ed. Special Education. OR
- B.T. with 50% followed by BA Examination (English & one additional subject with 50% and 1 year B.Ed. OR
- MA (Urdu) with at least 50% and 1 year B.Ed.
Official website: hpbose.org
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