The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) which is a nodal state agency to conduct school and competitive examinations will release the HP TET 2017 admit card soon at its official website – hpbose.org. Once released, students can download the HP TET 2017 admit card from the website before heading for examinations which slated between September 3 to September 17. As per instruction provided in the HP TET 2017 prospectus, the board shall release the admit car five days before the schedule examinations.
As per examination schedule, the Junior Basic Teacher (JBT) TET and Shastri TET examination will be held on September 3. The TGT (non-medical) and language teacher TET exam will be held on September 9, TGT (arts) TET and TGT (medical) TET exam will be held on September 10 while Punjabi and Urdu TET exams will be held on September 17.
Schedule of Examination
| SL. | Name of Examination | Date of Exam | Timing | Duration |
| 1 | J.B.T. TET | 03-09-2017 | 10.00 AM To 12.30 PM | 2.30 Hours |
| 2 | Shastri TET | 03-09-2017 | 02.00 PM To 4.30 PM | 2.30 Hours |
| 3 | TGT(Non Medical) TET | 09-09-2017 | 10.00 AM To 12.30 PM | 2.30 Hours |
| 4 | Language Teacher TET | 09-09-2017 | 02.00 PM To 4.30 PM | 2.30 Hours |
| 5 | TGT (Arts) TET | 10-09-2017 | 10.00AM To 12.30 PM | 2.30 Hours |
| 6 | TGT (Medical) TET | 10-09-2017 | 02.00 PM To 4.30 PM | 2.30 Hours |
| 7. | Punjabi TET | 17-09-2017 | 10.00AM To 12.30 PM | 2.30 Hours |
| 8. | Urdu TET | 17-09-2017 | 02.00 PM To 4.30 PM | 2.30 Hours |
Key things to know about HP TET 2017 admit card
The Admit Card will only be issued to those candidates who have submitted their Application Form complete in all respects within the stipulated time frame and who fulfils the minimum eligibility criteria laid down for the purpose. The Admit Card will contain candidate name, roll number, photograph, signature of the candidate, address of the examination centre and test schedule.
The Admit Card once received by the candidate should be carefully gone through and discrepancy, if any, should immediately be brought to the notice of the Board. No candidate will be allowed to enter in the Examination Hall without a valid Admit Card. Application form without online shall not be considered and no Admit card shall be issued to such candidates.
If because of any reason a student does not find he Admit card online, they can inform the Board's Office with record of submission of online application form.
Somehow, if a candidate fails to be in possession of Admit Card before the commencement of examination, he/she should meet the Centre Superintendent at least one hour before the commencement of the examination at the centre with print out of the computer generated online last CONFIRMATION PAGE.
Any inquiry pertaining to the Admit Card without print out of the computer generated CONFIRMATION PAGE and proof of payment of fees will not be entertained under any circumstances, said board. The admit card will be uploaded on the board's website but will not be sent to candidates separately by post.
Candidates must bring hard card board, blue or black ball point pen, and reach the exam hall 30 minutes before the commencement of the test.
HP TET 2017 Exam Pattern
The question paper will consist of 150 objective type questions carrying one mark each and candidates will get a maximum of 150 minutes to solve them. There shall be no negative marking.
The minimum qualifying marks will be 60%. The TET qualifying certificate would remain valid for an appointment for seven years from the date of issuance.
There will be one question paper in four different series having questions of multiple –choice/objective type, carrying 150 questions of one mark each to be attempted within 150 minutes. There will be 60% minimum qualifying marks. There will be no negative marking. A candidate will have to choose the correct answer and shade against the appropriate choice in the OMR response sheet with blue/black ball point pen adhering to the instructions provided. As the answers will be given with blue/black ball point pen by darkening the appropriate circle, the candidates will have no option to change the answers once given. Therefore, before darkening the circle, correct option/answer may be ensured.
HP TET 2017 Structure
| Sections of the question papers for
TGTs |
Section I and II common for TGT(Arts), TGT(NM) and TGT(Medical) |
| Section-I Q. 1-30 Child psychology and development, pedagogy, teaching learning processes. | |
| Section-II Q. 31-60 General Awareness including Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs & Environmental Studies. | |
| Section-III and IV for TGT(Arts) | |
| Section-III Q. 61-90 English Literature & Grammar. | |
| Section-IV Q.91-150 Social Studies | |
| Section-III and IV for TGT(NM) | |
| Section-III Q. 61-90 Mathematics | |
| Section-IV Q. 91-150 Physics and Chemistry | |
| Section-III and IV for TGT(Medical) | |
| Section-III Q.61-120 Botany and Zoology | |
| Section-IV Q. 121-150 Chemistry | |
| Standard of TGT
TET
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Test items on child psychology, development, pedagogy and teaching learning processes will focus on educational psychology of teaching and learning relevant to the age group 11 to 14 years. They will focus on understanding the characteristics needs and psychology of diverse learners, interaction with learners and the attributes and qualities of good facilitator of learning. The questions in the other sections will be based on the topics of the prescribed syllabus of the State for classes VI to VIII, but their difficulty standard as well as linkages could be up-to 10+2 level of H.P. Board of School Education. |
| Structure and
Standard of TET for Shastri |
Section-I Q. 1-120 based on Shastri degree course |
| Section-II Q.121-150 General Awareness including Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs & Environmental Studies | |
| Structure and Standard of TET for L.T. | Section–I Q. 1-120 Hindi Course of Graduation level. |
| Section–II Q.121-150 General Awareness including Himachal Pradesh, Current Affairs & Environmental Studies. | |
| Standard of L.T.TET will be of Hindi Course of Graduation level of HP University | |
| Structure and
Standard of TET for JBT |
Section-I (Q. 1- 30) – Child Development and Pedagogy, teaching learning processes. |
| Section-II (Q. 31-60) English literature & grammar | |
| Section-III (Q.61-90) Hindi literature & grammar | |
| Section-IV (Q.91-120) Mathematics | |
| Section-V (Q.121-150) Social Sciences, Environmental Studies and General awareness & current affairs including Himachal Pradesh. |
| Structure of TET for Punjabi
Language Teacher |
Number of question and weightage-150 question carrying one mark each |
| Duration-2 hour 30 minutes | |
| Type of questions-Multiple choice variety with four alternative out of which only one is correct | |
| Negative Marking-No | |
| Sections of the question papers-
Section-1 Q. 1 to 120 based on Punjabi course of Graduation. Section-II Q. 121 to 150 General awareness including Himachal Pradesh current affairs & Environmental studies. |
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| Standard of TET-Punjabi Course of Graduation level of Patiala University | |
| Structure of TET for Urdu Language
Teacher |
Number of question and weightage-150 question carrying one mark each |
| Duration-2 hour 30 minutes | |
| Type of questions- Multiple choice variety with four alternative out of which only one is correct. | |
| Negative Marking-No | |
| Sections of the question papers-
Section-1 Q. 1 to 120 based on Urdu course of Graduation Section-II Q.121 to 150 General awareness including Himachal Pradesh current affairs & Environmental studies. |
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| Standard of TET-Urdu Course of Graduation level of J&K. University |
The test items on child psychology, development, pedagogy and teaching learning processes will focus on educational psychology of teaching and learning relevant to the age group 06 to 11 years. They will focus on understanding the characteristics needs and psychology of diverse learners, interaction with learners and the attributes and qualities of good facilitator of learning. The question in the other sections will be based on the topics of the prescribed syllabus of the State for classes I to V, but their difficulty standard as well as linkages could be upto 10+2 level of HP Board of School Education.
HP TET 2017 Results Validity
The HP TET 2017 qualifying certificate would remain valid for appointment for 7 years from the date of issuance of TET certificate. There will be no restriction on the number of attempts a person can take for acquiring a TET certificate. A person who has qualified TET may also appear again for improving his/her score.
