HP TET November 2026 exam begins on November 22, 2026, at hpbose.org. The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education runs it until December 6. The Times of India reported 39,984 applications. Admit cards come four days before each paper.
HPBOSE announced the schedule in its November 2026 notification. The board opened the form on September 11, 2026. It closed the window on October 3.
How many applied for HP TET November 2026?
The Times of India reported 39,984 applications for the November 2026 session. That is up from 32,531 applicants in the June 2026 session.
HP TET is the Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test. HPBOSE is the state school board for Himachal Pradesh.
The June result shows how hard the test is. Only 6,744 of 29,900 candidates qualified, a pass rate of 22.56%. Most of this year’s applicants will not clear it either.
What is the HP TET November 2026 exam schedule?
The exam runs over three days, from November 22 to December 6. HPBOSE holds two shifts on each exam day.
The morning shift runs 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. IST. The afternoon shift runs 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. IST.
| Date | Paper | Time (IST) |
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| November 22, 2026 | TGT Arts | 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
| November 22, 2026 | JBT | 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| November 29, 2026 | TGT Non-Medical, Special Educator (Class 6 to 12) | 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
| November 29, 2026 | TGT Sanskrit, Special Educator (Pre-Primary to Class 5) | 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| December 6, 2026 | TGT Medical, Punjabi, Urdu | 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
| December 6, 2026 | TGT Hindi | 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
TGT means Trained Graduate Teacher. JBT means Junior Basic Teacher.
What is the HP TET November 2026 application fee?
The fee was Rs 1,200 for general candidates. Applicants from OBC, SC, ST and the physically handicapped category paid Rs 700.
A late fee of Rs 600 applied from October 4 to 8. HPBOSE took the payment online only.
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I missed the October 3 date. Can I still apply for HP TET November 2026?
No. Registration closed on October 3, 2026. The late window shut on October 8. The next session is now the only way in.
When does the HP TET November 2026 admit card release?
HPBOSE releases each admit card four days before that paper. For the November 22 papers, the download opens near November 18.
Nobody posts the admit card. You download it from hpbose.org.
Which HP TET paper is hardest to clear?
TGT Arts was the hardest paper in June 2026. Just 497 of 9,647 candidates passed it, a rate of 5.15%. It also drew the most applicants that session.
JBT was the easiest, with 52.17% clearing it. Special Educator for Class 6 to 12 passed 82 of 88, a rate of 93.18%.
When does the HP TET November 2026 exam start?
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The exam starts on November 22, 2026. HPBOSE holds HP TET across three days, ending on December 6. The first day covers TGT Arts in the morning and JBT in the afternoon. All papers run at centres in Himachal Pradesh.
How can I download the HP TET November 2026 admit card?
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The admit card opens on hpbose.org, four days before each paper. HPBOSE does not send it by post. Candidates log in with their application details and print the card. Carry it with a photo identity document to the centre.
What was the HP TET November 2026 application fee?
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The exam fee was Rs 1,200 for general candidates. OBC, SC, ST and physically handicapped applicants paid Rs 700. A late fee of Rs 600 applied from October 4 to 8. HPBOSE collected all payments online.
How many candidates applied for HP TET November 2026?
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The Times of India reported 39,984 applications for the November 2026 session. That is higher than the 32,531 who applied in the June 2026 session. The figure comes from one news report. HPBOSE has not published its own count yet.
What was the HP TET pass rate in June 2026?
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The June 2026 session had a pass rate of 22.56%. Only 6,744 of 29,900 candidates who appeared qualified. TGT Arts was the toughest at 5.15%. JBT was the kindest, with 52.17% of candidates clearing it.
Last verified: October 15, 2026
Disclaimer: Dates, fees, cutoffs and eligibility can change without notice. Check with HPBOSE at hpbose.org before you act.
