HP JBT Entrance Test 2026 DELED CET Registration Process, Dates, Apply Now
HP JBT Entrance Test 2026: The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education has released the notification for Two Year Diploma in Elementary Education Common Entrance Test-2026 (DElEd CET 2026) for admission in 2 year D.El.Ed/ JBT course to the academic session 2026-28. Interested Candidates can apply online for Two Year Diploma in Elementary Education Common Entrance Test-2026 on the Board website www.hpbose.org.
HP JBT Entrance Test 2026 DELED CET Overview:
| Overview | Details |
| Exam Name | Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) CET-2026 |
| Conducting Body | Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education Dharamshala |
| Academic session | 2026-28 |
| Application form last date (without Fee) | 26 April 2026 |
| Application mode | Online |
| Application Fee | UR: INR 900 SC/ST/OBC/BPL: INR 600 Late Fee: 500 |
| Admit card date | Before 4 days of exam |
| Exam date | May 31, 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Offline, Pen-and-paper |
| Admission stream | Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) |
| Official Website | hpbose.org |
HP JBT Entrance Test 2026 DELED CET Important Dates:
| Event | Date |
| Online application Form starts | 04-04- 2026 |
| Last date of submission of online application | 26-04- 2026 |
| Online application Form with LATE FEE | 27-04-2026 to 29-04- 2026 |
| Online applications Form for Correction | 30-04-2026 to 02-05- 2026 |
| Admit Cards upload on Board’s Website | 4 days before the Examination |
| Date of Examination (Common Entrance Test) | 31st May, 2026 (Sunday) |
HP JBT Entrance Exam Schedule 2026:
| Name of Examination | D.El.Ed (CET)- 2026 |
| Date of Exam | 31st May, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Timing | 11.00 AM To 1.00 PM |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
HP JBT Entrance Test 2026 DELED CET Application Fee:
| Category | Fee |
| GENERAL its Sub Categories | ₹ 900/- |
| SC/ST/OBC/PHH/ EWS | ₹ 600/- |
| Late Fee | ₹ 500/- |
Eligibility Criteria HP JBT Entrance Test 2026 DELED CET:
Minimum Essential Educational Qualifications for D.El.Ed. CET for session 2026-28:
- The candidate with at least 50% marks in the higher secondary (10+2) or its equivalent examination are eligible for admission.
- Candidates appearing in the 10+2 or its equivalent examination are provisionally admitted and they have to produce original certificate of 10+2 or its equivalent examination having requisite percentages at the time of counseling/screening.
HP JBT Entrance Test 2026 DELED CET Age Limit:
The age limit will be between 17-32 years as on the date of the conduct of D.El.Ed. CET- 2026 for all candidates. Relaxation of five years in the upper age limit shall be given to the candidates of reserved categories as per the existing rules regulation and instructions of the State Government issued from time to time.
Exam Pattern for HP JBT Entrance Test 2026 DELED CET:
The selection of candidates for admission to 2 Years D.El.Ed. course in 12 DIETs as well as 28 Private Affiliated Institutes of the state (as directed by Govt.) will be held on the basis of merit of written test i.e. Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by H.P. Board of School Education Dharamshala.
- Total objective type/ multiple-choice Questions : 100 one mark each
- Time : 120 minutes
- No negative marking
- Blue/Blackball point pen
Syllabus For HP JBT Entrance Test 2026 DELED CET:
| Subject | Marks |
| Hindi | 25 |
| English | 25 |
| Numerical Ability | 25 |
| General Awareness | 25 |
| Grand Total | 100 |
- The question papers of Hindi, English and Numerical Ability shall be of 10+2 standard.
- The questions of General Awareness will be based mainly on Himachal Pradesh.
How to Apply HP JBT Entrance Test 2026 DELED CET:
- Go to the the Official Website of HPBOSE Dharamshala i.e., hpbose.org.
- Click on the “HP JBT D.El.Ed. CET 2026 Notifications” which is given in Navigation bar.
- Click on the “Apply for Admission”.
- Click on the “HP JBT D.El.Ed. CET-2026” link and register with your basic details like name, email, and mobile number.
Important Links:
| Link Description | Link |
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Apply Online | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
| Latest Notification | Click here |
