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HP TET Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands

What does your score in Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (HP TET) actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.

AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.

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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.

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Score → rank → outcome bands

Outstanding — state topper range
94–100%
- Top percentile HP TET score
- Virtually guaranteed selection in preferred district and school type
- Eligible for: Senior PGT positions and administrative teaching roles
- Strong profile for: Model Schools, Kendriya Vidyalayas in HP
- May receive commendation from HP Board of School Education
- Excellent foundation for pursuing B.Ed/M.Ed leadership roles in education
Very good score — top tier
88–93%
- Excellent HP TET performance
- High merit position in state teacher recruitment lists
- Strong candidate for: PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) posts in government senior secondary schools
- Competitive for: Principal posts in primary schools (with experience)
- First preference districts likely in initial selection (Shimla, Kangra)
- Eligible for central government teaching posts (KVS, NVS) with this certificate
Good score — strong contender
80–87%
- Strong HP TET qualification
- Competitive for: TGT posts in Shimla, Dharamshala, and other district headquarters
- Eligible for: Shastri/Language Teacher positions in government schools
- Good prospects in: Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) HP region recruitments
- Likely selection within 1-2 recruitment cycles for most districts
Moderate score — decent prospects
70–79%
- HP TET qualified with reasonable margin
- Eligible for: Primary Teacher (Class I-V) posts across HP districts
- Eligible for: TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) posts in government schools
- Competitive for vacancies in Tier-2/Tier-3 districts (Mandi, Solan, Una)

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