Last updated on April 11th, 2026 at 05:30 pm
HP D.El.Ed 2026: The registration process is ongoing and the last date to apply is April 26, 2026. The exam will conduct on May 31, 2026.
HP D.El.ED 2026 (Himachal Pradesh Diploma in Elementary Education Common Entrance Test 2026) is conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) for admission to the 2-year D.El.Ed (JBT) programme in Government DIETs and Private Teacher Training Institutions across Himachal Pradesh.
Important Tentative Dates for HP D.El.Ed 2026
| Event | Date |
| Start of Online Application Form | 04 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (Without Late Fee) | 26 April 2026 |
| Last Date with Late Fee (₹500) | 27 April 2026 to 29 April 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 30 April 2026 to 02 May 2026 (Till 11:59 PM) |
| SAAT 2026 Exam Date | 31 May 2026 (Sunday) |
Official Website: https://www.hpbose.org (Check regularly for exact dates once notification is out).
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Total Seats (Expected for 2026-27)
- Total Seats: Approximately 2,450
Government DIETs: ~900 seats
Private Institutions: ~1,550 seats
Common Qs for HP DEl Ed applicaiton form
The applicaiton form will open in April 2026 for two year education course
The applicaiton form is open online and candidates can apply online only no other mode is available
There are total 2450 seats available for DELED 2026. 900 in government institution and 1550 in private institutions
HP D.El.Ed 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: 10+2 (Senior Secondary) or equivalent from a recognized board with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PHH candidates).
- Age Limit (as on the date of entrance exam): 17 to 32 years (relaxation as per HP Government rules for reserved categories).
- Both fresh candidates and in-service teachers (if any) can apply as per rules.
Common Qs on HP D.El.ED Eligibility
You have passed 10+2 with 50 percent marks, 45 perent for reserved category students
Yes you can apply for the HP D.El.ED provided you submit the required documents at the time of admission
Exam Pattern (HP D.El.Ed CET 2026)
- Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
- Duration: Usually 2 hours
- Total Questions: 100 (Objective/MCQ)
- Total Marks: 100
- Sections (25 marks each):
- Hindi
- English
- Numerical Ability (Maths up to 10th level)
- General Awareness (including HP-specific GK)
- Negative Marking: No negative marking
- Medium: English & Hindi
Common Qs for HP D.El.ED 2026
No there is no negative marking for attempting wrong answer .
The duration of the HP D.El.ED is two hours,100 marks
How to Apply for HP D.El.ED 2026
- Visit www.hpbose.org
- Go to Online Services → D.El.Ed CET section
- Register and fill the online application form
- Upload photo, signature, and documents
- Pay the application fee online
- Take printout of the confirmation page
Application Fee for HP D.El.ED 2026
- General/OBC: Rs.900
- SC/ST/PHH/OBC/EWS: Rs.600
- Late Fee:Rs.500
Syllabus HP D.El.ED 2026
- Hindi & English: Grammar, comprehension, vocabulary (up to 12th level)
- Numerical Ability: Basic arithmetic, algebra, geometry, data interpretation (up to 10th standard)
- General Awareness: Current affairs, Indian history, geography, polity, Himachal Pradesh GK, science basics
Detailed syllabus PDF will be available in the official Information Brochure.
Key Points for HP D.El.ED 2026
- Admission is purely based on CET merit followed by centralised counselling.
- Only candidates who qualify the entrance test are eligible for counselling and seat allotment.
- Reservation policy as per Himachal Pradesh Government norms (SC, ST, OBC, PwD, Ex-servicemen, etc.).
FAQs HP D.EL.ED 2026
The application form opens for HP D.El.Ed opens in April 2026
You should have minimum 17 years of age and maximum age limit is 32 year
