The application form for the HP DElEd Entrance Exam 2025 will be available on the official website of the HPBOSE until April 26, 2025. Those who meet the specific eligibility criteria are strongly encouraged to apply in the early stages to avoid the last-minute rush. A direct link to apply is also provided below for the convenience of aspirants. The Himachal Pradesh Board of Secondary Education released the advertisement for the DElEd Common Entrance Test on April 04, 2025. Students who are seeking admission for two-year Diploma in Elementary Education for the academic year 2024–25 in government and private HP institutions may apply.
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HPBOSE DElEd Common Entrance Examination 2025
Important Dates
| Notification Release | April 2, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | April 4, 2025 |
| Application End Date | April 26, 2025 |
| Late Application Submission (with late fee) | April 27 to 29, 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | April 30 to May 2, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | May 2025 |
| Exam Date | May 29, 2025 |
| Answer Key Release | Early June 2025 |
| Objection Window | Within 2–3 days after answer key release |
| Result Declaration | June 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates seeking admission for the two-year DElEd for the academic year 2025-26 in government and private institutions of Himachal Pradesh can apply if they meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Must have passed the Intermediate (10+2) Exam with any stream (Science, Commerce, Arts) from any recognized school under HPBOSE/CBSE.
- Candidates who appeared for the Intermediate exam of the academic year 2024-25 are also eligible.
- Minimum score required in the qualifying exam is 50% (45% for SC, ST, OBC, and PH candidates).
- The age of the candidate must be between 17 and 32 years as of May 29, 2025. Relaxation of 5 years for reserved category candidates.
Application Fee
The application fee for HPBOSE DElEd CET 2025 is:
- Unreserved Candidates: ₹900
- SC, ST, PH, and OBC Candidates: ₹600
The application fee must be paid by the deadline, i.e., April 24, 2025, through Debit Card, Credit Card, NET Banking, or other available payment gateways.
Exam Pattern
| Mode | Offline |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Question Type | Objective |
| Marking Scheme | +1 mark for each correct answer, 0 mark for each incorrect answer |
| Sections |
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| Medium | English & Hindi |
Syllabus
English
- Reading Comprehension
- Grammar and Vocabulary
- Sentence Structure
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Idioms and Phrases
- Spotting Errors
- Fill in the Blanks
Hindi
- वाक्य संरचना (Sentence Structure)
- व्याकरण (Grammar)
- पर्यायवाची और विलोम शब्द (Synonyms and Antonyms)
- मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ (Idioms and Proverbs)
- गद्यांश पर आधारित प्रश्न (Passage-based Questions)
- रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति (Fill in the Blanks)
Numerical Ability
- Number System
- Simplification
- Decimals and Fractions
- Percentage
- Ratio and Proportion
- Average
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Profit and Loss
- Time and Work
- Time, Speed, and Distance
- Data Interpretation
General Awareness
- Current Affairs (National & International)
- History and Culture of India & Himachal Pradesh
- Geography of India & Himachal Pradesh
- Indian Polity and Constitution
- Environmental Studies
- Basic Science
- Sports and Awards
- Important Days
How to Apply?
Follow the step-by-step instructions to apply for HPBOSE DElEd CET 2025:
- Visit the official website of HPBOSE at https://hpbose.org.
- Click on the “D.El.Ed CET 2025” link.
- Click on “New Registration” and register yourself.
- Login using your application number and date of birth.
- Fill in your personal, academic, and contact details.
- Choose your preferred exam center.
- Upload your photo and signature as per the instructions.
- Pay the application fee online using one of the provided payment gateways.
- Review all details and click on the submit button to get a printout of the confirmation page.