B.Ed entrance test process will be carried by Himachal Pradesh University. To clarify, candidates will have to clear the entrance test for admission to the colleges affiliated with Himachal Pradesh. Through this test, admission is offered to a 2-year regular B.Ed Program. Every year, the examination is organized at the state level. Therefore, students who are seeking admission to this course need to start their preparations as the test is near. However, first, let us go through all the information regarding HPU B.Ed 2023 in the post below.
HPU B.Ed 2023 Highlights
| Conducting body | Himachal Pradesh University |
| Name of the Exam | Himachal Pradesh University Bachelor of Education Entrance Test |
| Level of Exam | State Level |
| Admission into | B.Ed |
| Entrance Test Date | 1st week of July 2023 |
| Official Website | hpushimla.in |
HPU B.Ed 2023 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Online registration starts from | 1st week of May 2023 |
| Last date of submitting the form | 1st week of June 2023 |
| Admit card issue date | Last week of June 2023 |
| Entrance exam date | 1st week of July 2023 |
| Result declaration | 3rd week of July 2023 |
| Merit list release date | 1st week of August 2023 |
| Counseling process starts from | To be announced |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who will successfully meet the eligibility norms can apply for this examination:
- Applicants of Indian nationality are eligible to apply.
- Candidates who have secured 50% marks in the bachelor’s degree (Medical/Non- Medical/Arts/Commerce) or master’s degree in (Science/Social Science/Commerce/Arts) from any recognized board.
OR - Candidates who have 55% marks in Engineering (specialization in Mathematics and Science) are also eligible.
- There will be a relaxation of 5% in marks for reserved category candidates.
- There is no upper age limit to appear for the HPU B.Ed entrance test.
HPU B.Ed 2023 Application Form
- First of all, go to the official website i.e. www.hpushimla.in.
- Search for the HPU B.Ed Application Form 2023.
- Enter all your details as asked in the application form such as name, gender, father’s name, mother’s name, date of birth, gender, category, roll number, contact information, phone number, identification marks, exam city preference, etc.
- Upload all your mentioned documents in scanned and other prescribed formats.
- Read all the details in the application form carefully and correctly before submitting the form.
- Enter your preference of exam city along with the center code.
- Pay the application fee through both online and offline available modes.
- Online fee payment gateways consist of credit card/debit card/internet banking. Offline payment can be completed by bank challan through any SBI Branch.
| Category | Application fee |
| General | Rs.900/- |
| OBC | Rs.900/- |
| SC/ST/PwD | Rs.450/- |
Exam Pattern
| Mode of Examination | Offline (pen and paper mode) |
| Number of questions | 150 |
| Total marks | 150 |
| Exam duration | 120 minutes |
| Type of questions | Multiple Choice Questions |
Marks Distribution
| Sections | Maximum Marks | No. of questions |
| General Awareness | 30 | 30 |
| Language and comprehension | 40 | 40 |
| Logical reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| Knowledge of national Commission and committees of education | 20 | 20 |
| Teaching Aptitude & Attitude | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
HPU B.Ed 2023 Result
The Result will be declared on the official website of the Himachal Pradesh University. To check the result, you need to follow the procedure provided here:
- Firstly, go to the web portal of Himachal Pradesh University i.e. www.hpushimla.in.
- Enter your date of birth, application id, and security code as provided.
- Click on the ‘Submit’ button.
- The result can be viewed on your screen.
- Download and take multiple copies of its prints for future reference.
Exam Centres
- Amb (Una)
- Bilaspur
- Una
- Chamba
- Dharamshala
- Hamirpur
- Solan
- Sunder Nagar
- Shimla
- Kangra
- Kullu
- Mandi
- Nahan
- Palampur
- Rampur
Selection Procedure
The admission to the course is based on the marks obtained in the entrance test. The minimum qualifying marks in the admission test will be 35%. Those candidates who belong to the category of SC/ ST/ Physically Handicapped category will be benefited 5%.
Documents Required
Aspirants will be chosen by the official authority with the help of the merit list and it is necessary to attend counseling sessions according to the date and time assigned at the college. The allotment of seats or distribution of seats will be based on the merit and preference of the institutions chosen by the candidate. All the candidates who are shortlisted for HPU B.Ed. Admission will have to carry some important documents for verification:
- Caste certificate
- PwD certificate
- Rank card and Admit card
- Mark sheet of class 10th and 12th along with a certificate
- Mark sheets of all the semesters of qualifying graduate degree
- Character certificate of the candidate from the last institution attended
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Question: What is the official website of HPU?
Ans. The authorized web portal of Himachal Pradesh University is www.hpushimla.in.
Question: What is the entrance exam date of HPU B.Ed 2023?
Ans. The entrance test is scheduled to be held in the month of July 2023.
Question: What is the frequency of the HPU B.Ed entrance exam?
Ans. The Himachal Pradesh University B.Ed exam is conducted b the university itself once a year.