HP TET Syllabus 2026: The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has released the HP TET November 2026 Prospectus, which includes the latest syllabus and examination structure for different TET categories. The HP TET 2026 question paper will contain 150 multiple-choice questions carrying 150 marks, and candidates will get 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes) to complete the examination. The syllabus and paper structure vary according to the TET category, covering Child Psychology and Development, Pedagogy, General Awareness, English, Hindi, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Science, language subjects, and specialised education topics.
HP TET Syllabus 2026 is based on the teaching subject/category selected by the candidate. HPBOSE has prescribed separate structures for TGT Arts, TGT Non-Medical, TGT Medical, TGT Hindi, TGT Sanskrit, JBT, Punjabi, Urdu, Special Educator TET for Pre-Primary to Class V, and Special Educator TET for Class VI to Class XII.
Each HP TET paper consists of 150 questions for 150 marks and is to be completed in 150 minutes. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC and PHH categories are eligible for relaxation in the minimum qualifying marks as prescribed by HPBOSE.
Candidates can check the major details of the HP TET Syllabus 2026 in the table below.
| HP TET Syllabus 2026 Overview | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Authority | Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) |
| Exam Name | HP TET November 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Duration | 150 Minutes (2 Hours 30 Minutes) |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Qualifying Marks for Unreserved | 60% (90/150) |
| Qualifying Marks for SC/ST/OBC/PHH | 55% (82/150) |
| Official Website | hpbose.org |
Candidates can refer to the official HP TET November 2026 Prospectus for the latest examination structure and syllabus details. The prospectus contains the category-wise structure of the TET papers, question distribution, qualifying criteria, and syllabus prescribed by HPBOSE.
Candidates should download and refer to the latest official prospectus before beginning their preparation to ensure that they cover the prescribed sections for their selected TET category.
The HP TET Subject-Wise Syllabus 2026 differs according to the teaching category. The major syllabus sections prescribed by HPBOSE are given below.
The TGT Arts TET paper consists of four sections:
| Section | Questions | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| Section I | 1–30 | Child Psychology and Development, Pedagogy, Teaching-Learning Processes |
| Section II | 31–60 | General Awareness including Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs and Environmental Studies |
| Section III | 61–90 | English Literature and Grammar |
| Section IV | 91–150 | Social Studies |
The Child Psychology, Development, Pedagogy and Teaching-Learning questions focus on educational psychology relevant to the 11–14 years age group. Other sections are based on the prescribed syllabus of the State for Classes VI to VIII, with the difficulty level and linkages extending up to the 10+2 level as specified by HPBOSE.
The TGT Non-Medical TET paper consists of the following sections:
| Section | Questions | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| Section I | 1–30 | Child Psychology and Development, Pedagogy, Teaching-Learning Processes |
| Section II | 31–60 | General Awareness including Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs and Environmental Studies |
| Section III | 61–90 | Mathematics |
| Section IV | 91–150 | Physics and Chemistry |
The questions in Mathematics and Science focus on concepts, problem-solving abilities, pedagogical understanding, and application of the subjects.
The TGT Medical TET paper includes the following sections:
| Section | Questions | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| Section I | 1–30 | Child Psychology and Development, Pedagogy, Teaching-Learning Processes |
| Section II | 31–60 | General Awareness including Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs and Environmental Studies |
| Section III | 61–120 | Botany and Zoology |
| Section IV | 121–150 | Chemistry |
The syllabus covers subject concepts along with the prescribed teaching and learning components specified by HPBOSE.
The TGT Sanskrit TET paper is divided into two sections:
| Section | Questions | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| Section I | 1–120 | Shastri Degree Course |
| Section II | 121–150 | General Awareness including Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs and Environmental Studies |
The standard of the subject-specific section is based on the Shastri degree course.
The TGT Hindi TET paper consists of:
| Section | Questions | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| Section I | 1–120 | Hindi Course of Graduation Level |
| Section II | 121–150 | General Awareness including Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs and Environmental Studies |
The TGT Hindi TET subject-specific section is based on the Hindi Course of Graduation level of Himachal Pradesh University.
The JBT TET paper consists of five sections:
| Section | Questions | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| Section I | 1–30 | Child Development and Pedagogy, Teaching-Learning Processes |
| Section II | 31–60 | English Literature and Grammar |
| Section III | 61–90 | Hindi Literature and Grammar |
| Section IV | 91–120 | Mathematics |
| Section V | 121–150 | Social Sciences, Environmental Studies, General Awareness and Current Affairs including Himachal Pradesh |
Candidates preparing for JBT TET should cover all five sections as prescribed in the official HP TET syllabus structure.
The Punjabi TET paper contains 150 questions carrying one mark each. The syllabus is divided into two sections:
| Section | Questions | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| Section I | 1–120 | Punjabi Course of Graduation |
| Section II | 121–150 | General Awareness including Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs and Environmental Studies |
The standard of the Punjabi TET is based on the Punjabi Course of Graduation level of Patiala University.
The Urdu TET paper consists of:
| Section | Questions | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| Section I | 1–120 | Urdu Course of Graduation |
| Section II | 121–150 | General Awareness including Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs and Environmental Studies |
The standard of the Urdu TET is based on the Urdu Course of Graduation level of J&K University.
The Special Educator TET for Pre-Primary to Class V consists of 150 questions divided into two sections.
| Section | Questions | Subject/Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Section I | 1–8 | Understanding Disability |
| Section I | 9–16 | Definition, Causes & Prevention, Types, Educational Implication and Management |
| Section I | 17–24 | Definition, Causes & Preventive Measures, Types, Educational Implications and Management |
| Section I | 25–32 | Early Identification and Intervention |
| Section I | 33–40 | Concept of Developmental Disabilities |
| Section I | 41–48 | Learning Characteristics of Students with Developmental Disabilities |
| Section I | 49–56 | Learning Characteristics of Students with ASD |
| Section I | 57–64 | Learning Characteristics of Students with ID |
| Section I | 65–72 | Learning Characteristics of Students with SLD |
| Section I | 73–80 | Assessment of Individuals with ASD |
| Section I | 81–88 | Assessment of Students with ID |
| Section I | 89–96 | Assessment of Students with SLD |
| Section I | 97–104 | Individualized Educational Programme and Teaching Strategies |
| Section I | 105–112 | Teaching Strategies for Individuals with ASD |
| Section I | 113–120 | Teaching Strategies for Students with ID |
| Section II | 121–150 | General Awareness including Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs and Environmental Studies |
The Special Educator TET for Class VI to XII consists of the following sections:
| Section | Questions | Subject/Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Section I | 1–15 | Educational Psychology |
| Section I | 16–30 | Introduction to Disabilities |
| Section I | 31–45 | Introduction to Education of Students with Disabilities |
| Section I | 46–60 | Equitable and Inclusive Education |
| Section I | 61–75 | Guidance and Counseling |
| Section I | 76–90 | Community-Based Rehabilitation |
| Section I | 91–105 | Disability, SEDGs and Gender |
| Section I | 106–120 | Identification of Disability and Assessment of Needs |
| Section II | 121–150 | General Studies including Himachal Pradesh Current Affairs, Social and Environmental Studies, Hindi & English Grammar, Mathematics, etc. |
The HP TET exam pattern is common in terms of the total number of questions and duration. Each question carries one mark, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice/Objectives |
| Duration | 150 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Qualifying Marks – Unreserved | 60% (90 marks) |
| Qualifying Marks – SC/ST/OBC/PHH | 55% (82 marks) |
| Question Paper Language | English & Hindi, except language papers |
The question paper may be supplied in different series with questions arranged in a jumbled order. Candidates have to mark their answers on the OMR response sheet using a blue or black ballpoint pen.
Candidates should first identify the TET category they are applying for and then prepare according to its prescribed section-wise syllabus. For TGT categories, special attention should be given to Child Psychology and Development, Pedagogy, General Awareness, and the relevant subject-specific sections.
For JBT TET, candidates should prepare Child Development and Pedagogy, English, Hindi, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Environmental Studies, and General Awareness. Candidates appearing for Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi, or Sanskrit TET should also focus on the prescribed graduation-level subject syllabus.
For Special Educator TET, preparation should follow the specific topics and question ranges prescribed for the relevant age group.
