HPTET Syllabus 2027
Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Child Development & Pedagogy (30Q) | 30 | 30 |
| 2 | Language I – Hindi (30Q) | 30 | 30 |
| 3 | Language II – English/Sanskrit (30Q) | 30 | 30 |
| 4 | Mathematics (30Q) | 30 | 30 |
| 5 | Environmental Studies / Subject Knowledge (30Q) | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 | |
Syllabus by Subject
Child Development & Pedagogy (30Q)
Key topics covered as per the official HPTET syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Child Development & Pedagogy (30Q).
View Child Development & Pedagogy (30Q) Syllabus →Language I – Hindi (30Q)
Key topics covered as per the official HPTET syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Language I – Hindi (30Q).
View Language I – Hindi (30Q) Syllabus →Language II – English/Sanskrit (30Q)
Key topics covered as per the official HPTET syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Language II – English/Sanskrit (30Q).
View Language II – English/Sanskrit (30Q) Syllabus →Mathematics (30Q)
Key topics covered as per the official HPTET syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Mathematics (30Q).
View Mathematics (30Q) Syllabus →Environmental Studies / Subject Knowledge (30Q)
Key topics covered as per the official HPTET syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Environmental Studies / Subject Knowledge (30Q).
View Environmental Studies / Subject Knowledge (30Q) Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
B.Ed/D.El.Ed/JBT (Junior Basic Teacher) certificate holders; graduation with 50% marks; age 18–45 years as per HP government norms
ANumber of Attempts
No limit on attempts
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Once a year
Next Exam Date
August 2026 (tentative)
Registration Opens
May–June 2026 (tentative)
Preparation Tips
- 1Study SCERT Himachal Pradesh textbooks along with NCERT; HP-specific geographical content (Himalayas, river systems, apple orchards, hydroelectric projects) appears in EVS and Social Studies sections of HPTET.
- 2For the HPTET Shastri paper, master Panini's Ashtadhyayi basics, Sanskrit grammar (vyakarana), classical Sanskrit literature, and Sanskrit language pedagogy including the traditional gurukul and modern teaching methods.
- 3Focus on Piaget's concrete and formal operational stages in the context of hill-school settings; HPTET pedagogy questions sometimes present mountain classroom scenarios requiring appropriate theoretical application.
- 4Revise Child Development theories in the context of multigrade teaching (common in HP mountain schools) and inclusive education for children with diverse learning needs in remote hill areas.
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