HPU B.Ed. Entrance Test 2026 was conducted on 23 May 2026 (Saturday) by Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), Shimla. The HPU B.Ed. Entrance Test 2026 result is tentatively scheduled for 9 June 2026 (today) and the merit list on 16 June 2026 at hpuniv.ac.in. Counselling and admission are expected to begin from July 2026. The state-level Education entrance exam is conducted for admission to the 2-year Regular B.Ed. Course (academic session 2026–28) at HPU’s Department of Education and at private/self-financing colleges of education affiliated to HPU. On aglasem.com you can check the HPU B.Ed. result, download previous year question paper PDFs, syllabus PDF, and find live updates for merit list, answer key, and counselling schedule.
Latest: – HPU B.Ed. Entrance Test 2026 was held on 23 May 2026. Result tentatively declared today, 9 June 2026 at hpuniv.ac.in. Merit list expected 16 June 2026. Counselling from July 2026.
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HPU B.Ed. Entrance Test 2026
What is HPU B.Ed. Entrance Test?
The HPU B.Ed. Entrance Test stands for Himachal Pradesh University Bachelor in Education Entrance Test. Also known as HPU B.Ed. CET (Common Entrance Test) and HP University B.Ed. Entrance Exam, it is organised by Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), Shimla, as the state-level Education entrance exam for admission to the 2-year Regular B.Ed. Course at HPU’s Department of Education, Govt. College of Teacher Education, Dharamshala, and at private/self-financing colleges of education affiliated to HPU for the academic session 2026–28.
HPU B.Ed. Entrance Test 2026 Important Dates
Himachal Pradesh University notified the complete schedule of HPU B.Ed. Entrance Test 2026. The cycle dates are tabulated below; check hpuniv.ac.in and nadmissions.hpushimla.in for any revisions.
| Exam Event | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Release of HPU B.Ed. Entrance Test 2026 Notification | April 2026 |
| Start of online application with fee payment | 4 April 2026 |
| Last date to submit online application form | 11 May 2026 |
| Application form correction window | 12 May to 13 May 2026 |
| Release of HPU B.Ed. Admit Card 2026 | 19 May 2026 |
| HPU B.Ed. Entrance Test 2026 Exam Date | 23 May 2026 (Saturday) — Held |
| Release of answer key | After exam (as notified at hpuniv.ac.in) |
| Tentative result declaration | 9 June 2026 |
| Issuance of merit list (tentative) | 16 June 2026 |
| Counselling and admission | From July 2026 |
Important Downloads and Official Links
Direct links to the latest notification and official portals for HPU B.Ed. Entrance Test 2026 are given below.
- HPU B.Ed. Entrance Test 2026 Notification (PDF)
- HPU B.Ed. Entrance Test 2026 Syllabus (PDF)
- Official Website – hpuniv.ac.in
- Admission Portal – nadmissions.hpushimla.in
HPU B.Ed. Entrance Test 2026 Application Form
The HPU B.Ed. Entrance Test 2026 application form was released by Himachal Pradesh University on the admission portal nadmissions.hpushimla.in. The online application window opened on 4 April 2026 and closed on 11 May 2026, with the correction window from 12 to 13 May 2026. The application fee was Rs. 1600 for General / EWS / IRDP / BPL / OBC (and their sub-categories) and a reduced fee for SC / ST / PwD candidates, payable online via debit card, credit card, or net banking.
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: Bachelor’s degree (or Master’s degree) in the relevant stream from a UGC-recognised university with at least 50% marks (45% for SC / ST / OBC / PwD candidates).
- Final-year students may also apply, subject to producing the qualifying degree mark sheet at the time of admission.
- Age Limit: No upper age limit is prescribed for the HPU B.Ed. Entrance Test.
- Streams: Arts, Science, Commerce, and other streams as notified in the HPU B.Ed. 2026 prospectus.
Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
The HPU B.Ed. Entrance Test 2026 paper consisted of a single offline OMR-based question paper with 150 multiple-choice questions, each carrying one mark. The total duration was 2 hours and there is no negative marking. The standard of the exam is graduation level. The 5-section structure is as follows.
| Sr. No. | Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Awareness (Mainly HP & India) | 30 | 30 |
| 2 | Language & Comprehension (Hindi 20 + English 20) | 40 | 40 |
| 3 | Logical Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| 4 | Knowledge of National Commissions & Committees of Education | 20 | 20 |
| 5 | Teaching Aptitude & Attitude | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
HPU B.Ed. Syllabus Highlights
- HPU has released the HPU B.Ed. Entrance Test 2026 syllabus PDF on hpuniv.ac.in covering all five sections of the paper.
- Focus areas include Himachal Pradesh and India General Awareness, Hindi and English Language & Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, Knowledge of National Commissions and Education Committees, and Teaching Aptitude & Attitude.
- The two highest-weightage sections (Language & Comprehension and Teaching Aptitude) together carry 80 out of 150 marks.
- The full topic-wise syllabus and preparation resources are available on our HPU B.Ed. Syllabus page.
Result and Merit List
- Result Date: HPU B.Ed. Entrance Test 2026 result tentatively on 9 June 2026 at hpuniv.ac.in.
- Merit List: Category-wise merit list expected on 16 June 2026.
- Qualifying Marks: 35% (53/150) for General; 30% (45/150) for SC / ST / OBC / PwD candidates.
- Counselling: Tentatively from July 2026 at the Department of Education and affiliated colleges.
- See our HPU B.Ed. Result & Merit List page for direct check link and counselling details.
Answer Key
- The HPU B.Ed. Entrance Test 2026 answer key will be / has been released by HPU at hpuniv.ac.in after the exam on 23 May 2026.
- Candidates can use the answer key to calculate their probable score before the result.
- See our HPU B.Ed. Answer Key page for direct download link and objection process.
HPU B.Ed. Entrance Test 2026 – An Overview
The key details about the HPU B.Ed. Entrance Test 2026 are summarised below.
| Exam Aspect | Aspect Information |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | HPU B.Ed. Entrance Test 2026 |
| Full Form | Himachal Pradesh University Bachelor in Education Entrance Test |
| Also Known As | HPU B.Ed. CET, HP University B.Ed. Entrance |
| Exam Conducting Body | HPU (Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla) |
| Level of Exam | State Level |
| Exam Date | 23 May 2026 (Saturday) — Held |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Total Questions / Marks | 150 MCQs / 150 Marks |
| Negative Marking | None |
| Qualifying Marks | 35% (53/150) General; 30% (45/150) SC/ST/OBC/PwD |
| Result Date | 9 June 2026 (tentative) |
| Merit List | 16 June 2026 (tentative) |
| Official Websites | hpuniv.ac.in, nadmissions.hpushimla.in |
| Courses | 2-Year Regular B.Ed. (Academic session 2026–28) |
| Participating Institutes | HPU Department of Education & private/self-financing colleges affiliated to HPU |
| Region | Himachal Pradesh |
| Type Of Exam | Education Entrance Exams |
Frequently Asked Questions
The HPU B.Ed. Entrance Test 2026 was conducted on 23 May 2026 (Saturday) in offline OMR-based mode by Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla. The exam was held across approximately 30 centres in Himachal Pradesh including Bilaspur, Kullu, Mandi, Chamba, Dharamshala, Hamirpur, Shimla, Rampur, Palampur, Kangra, Sunder Nagar, and Solan.
The HPU B.Ed. Entrance Test 2026 result is tentatively scheduled for 9 June 2026 at hpuniv.ac.in and nadmissions.hpushimla.in. The merit list is expected on 16 June 2026. Candidates can check the result by logging in with their registered email / mobile and password.
The HPU B.Ed. Entrance Test 2026 has 150 multiple-choice questions of one mark each, for a total of 150 marks. The duration is 2 hours. There is no negative marking. The paper is divided into 5 sections: General Awareness (30 questions), Language & Comprehension (40), Logical Reasoning (20), Knowledge of National Commissions & Committees of Education (20), and Teaching Aptitude & Attitude (40).
Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree (or Master’s degree) in the relevant stream from a UGC-recognised university with at least 50% marks (45% for SC / ST / OBC / PwD candidates). Final-year students may also apply, subject to producing the qualifying degree mark sheet at the time of admission. There is no upper age limit.
The minimum qualifying marks set by HPU are 35% (53 out of 150) for General candidates and 30% (45 out of 150) for SC / ST / OBC / Physically Handicapped candidates. Only candidates meeting or exceeding these cutoffs are placed in the merit list and called for counselling.
HPU B.Ed. counselling 2026 will tentatively begin from July 2026 after the issuance of the merit list on 16 June 2026. Shortlisted candidates have to report at the counselling venue with original documents for verification. Seats are allotted in order of merit-cum-preference at HPU’s Department of Education and affiliated colleges of education.
HPU B.Ed. Entrance Test 2026 scores are accepted at the Department of Education, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla; the Govt. College of Teacher Education, Dharamshala; and at all private / self-financing colleges of education affiliated to HPU across Himachal Pradesh. The list of participating colleges with intake capacity is given in Annexure-I of the official prospectus.
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