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HP TET cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official HP TET cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official. Official cutoffs are published at hpbose.org.
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AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns. Indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 60-65% (90-98 marks out of 150) |
| EWS | 58-63% (87-95 marks out of 150) |
| OBC | 55-60% (83-90 marks out of 150) |
| SC | 50-55% (75-83 marks out of 150) |
| ST | 50-55% (75-83 marks out of 150) |
| PwD | 45-50% (68-75 marks out of 150) |
- The General-to-OBC gap typically ranges 5-8 marks, while SC/ST categories usually see 10-15 marks relaxation from General cutoffs. PwD candidates receive additional 5-7 marks concession across categories.
- HP TET cutoffs fluctuate based on paper difficulty, number of applicants, and vacancy requirements for primary vs. upper primary levels (TGT positions may see slightly higher thresholds).
- Scoring above 70% (105+ marks) ensures comfortable qualification with strong merit positioning, while candidates near the minimum threshold should focus on accuracy as cutoffs may rise marginally in competitive years.
What does your score in Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (HP TET) actually get you? These bands map a mock or exam percentage to the rank window and the outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
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Excellent — Top tier
90–100%
- Top merit for all HP government school recruitments
- Preferred candidate for Model School and Atal Adarsh Vidyalaya postings
- Highly competitive for Army Public School (APS) teaching posts in HP cantonments
- Strong profile for Central Tibetan Schools Administration (CTSA) positions — Dharamshala region
- Excellent prospects for PGT promotions after joining
- Top consideration for district resource person roles in SSA/RMSA programs
Very good — Urban posting range
80–89%
- Highly competitive for TGT posts in Shimla, Dharamshala, Hamirpur urban schools
- Strong candidature for Model/Senior Secondary School postings
- Preferred range for Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) positions in HP
- Excellent prospects for contractual-to-permanent conversions
- Competitive for DSSSB if applying to Delhi schools as HP TET holder
- Merit advantage in interview-based selections
Good score — Competitive range
70–79%
- Strong position for Directorate of Elementary Education recruitments
- Competitive for TGT positions in district headquarters schools — Mandi, Kullu, Solan districts
- Eligible for Navodaya Vidyalaya teaching posts (HP region)
- Good prospects for JBT posts in Panchayat-run schools
- Certificate valid across all HP education department vacancies
- Advantage in merit-based selections over minimum qualifiers
Qualified — Basic eligibility
60–69%
- HP TET Certificate issued (valid 7 years for all HP govt school recruitment)
- Eligible for Primary Teacher (Class I-V) posts in government schools
- Eligible for TGT posts (Class VI-VIII) based on paper attempted
- Competitive in Zila Parishad school recruitments
- May face high competition for Shimla/Dharamshala urban postings
Below qualifying threshold
0–59%
- Does not meet HP TET minimum 60% requirement
- Certificate not issued
- Recommend thorough revision of NCERT pedagogy and subject content
- Focus on Child Development & Pedagogy (30 marks weightage)
- Practice previous year papers to identify weak areas
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