HP D.El.Ed CET 2027: Dates, Application, Eligibility, Pattern

HP D.El.Ed CET 2027 is the entrance test the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE), Dharamshala, holds for admission to the two-year D.El.Ed (JBT) course in 12 Government DIETs and 28 private institutes for the 2027-29 session. Applications are expected in April 2027 and the offline exam in May or June 2027.

HP D.El.Ed CET 2027

This page covers HP D.El.Ed CET 2027 dates, how to apply and the fee, eligibility, the exam pattern, seats and official notices.

HP D.El.Ed CET 2027 Important Dates

HPBOSE has not announced the 2027 schedule yet, so the dates below are expected from the 2026 cycle, when applications ran from 4 to 26 April 2026 and the exam was held on 17 June 2026 after being postponed from 31 May.

How to Apply for HP D.El.Ed CET 2027

You apply for HP D.El.Ed CET 2027 only online at hpbose.org, under the CET / Vacancy option, once the prospectus is out (expected April 2027). In 2026 the form was open for about three weeks, followed by three days with a Rs 500 late fee and a short online correction window.

1. Read the D.El.Ed CET prospectus on hpbose.org and check that you meet the eligibility rules.
2. Open the D.El.Ed CET link under CET / Vacancy and start a new application with your Aadhaar number.
3. Fill in your name and your parents’ names in capital letters exactly as on your Class 10 certificate, then your category, sub-category, date of birth, mobile number and email ID.
4. Choose your district or sub-division and your exam centre sub-division.
5. Upload your photograph (JPG, under 20 KB, 3.5 x 4.5 cm) and signature (JPG, under 15 KB, 3.5 x 1.5 cm).
6. Pay the fee online by net banking, debit card or credit card. Your details cannot be edited after the fee is paid.
7. Tick the declaration, submit and print the confirmation page. Note your Application Number: it is your login ID, with your date of birth as the password.

The 2026 fee is shown below. The 2027 fee will be confirmed in the new prospectus. Bank charges are extra, and the fee is not refunded.

Who can apply for HP D.El.Ed CET 2027?

You can apply if you have passed Class 12 (10+2) or an equivalent exam with at least 50% marks. SC, ST, OBC and PHH candidates get a 5% relaxation, so 45% is enough. Students appearing in Class 12 can also apply, but must show the pass certificate with the required marks at counselling.

• Age: 17 to 32 years on the date of the exam. In 2026 this meant being born between 31 May 1994 and 31 May 2009.
• Age relaxation: 5 years in the upper limit for SC, ST, OBC, PHH candidates and children or grandchildren of freedom fighters. Ex-servicemen have no upper age limit.
• Residence: all seats are for bonafide Himachali candidates, so only they can get a seat after passing the CET.
• Eligibility is checked only at counselling. Being allowed to sit the exam does not mean you are eligible.

What is the HP D.El.Ed CET 2027 exam pattern?

HP D.El.Ed CET is one offline OMR paper of 100 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours, with 1 mark per question and no negative marking. The full topic list is on the HP D.El.Ed CET syllabus page.

• Hindi, English and Numerical Ability questions are of 10+2 standard.
• The question booklet is bilingual (English and Hindi), except the language sections, and comes in four series.
• You mark answers with a blue or black ball point pen. Pencil, gel pen and correction fluid are not allowed, and an answer cannot be changed once marked.

How many seats are there in HP D.El.Ed?

The 2026-28 session had 2,450 seats: 900 in 12 Government DIETs and 1,550 in 28 privately affiliated institutes. A few private institutes admit girls only. The 2027 seat list will come with the new prospectus and can change with government policy or institute affiliation.

HP D.El.Ed CET 2027 Official Notices and Downloads

• PDFHP D.El.Ed CET 2026 Prospectus (latest)Official site · hpbose.orgOpen
• LINKHPBOSE official website (hpbose.org)Official site · hpbose.orgOpen

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