HP D.El.Ed 2026 date sheet released for part 1 and 2 exams

In short

The HP D.El.Ed Part 1 exams for the 2025-27 batch and 2024-26 re-appear/fail candidates will run from October 5 to October 17, 2026.
The HP D.El.Ed Part 2 exams for the 2024-26 regular batch and 2023-25 re-appear/fail candidates are scheduled from October 21 to November 3, 2026.
All examinations for both parts will be conducted from 10 am to 1 pm.
Electronic gadgets such as calculators, mobile phones, and pagers are strictly prohibited inside examination halls.
Candidates are advised to check the official HPBOSE website, hpbose.org, for further details.

The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) released the date sheet for the Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) 2026 Part 1 and Part 2 examinations on September 15, 2026. This schedule provides examination dates for both regular candidates and those appearing for re-appear or fail categories.

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The release of the date sheet allows candidates to plan their preparation for the upcoming examinations. The D.El.Ed program is a two-year diploma aimed at training elementary school teachers. HPBOSE also released the 10th Date Sheet 2026 for the 2025–26 academic session, with exams scheduled from March 3 to March 28, 2026.

HP D.El.Ed Part 1 and Part 2 Examination Schedule

The HP D.El.Ed Part 1 examinations are scheduled to take place from October 5 to October 17, 2026. These exams are intended for the 2025-27 regular batch and re-appear/fail candidates from the 2024-26 batch. The Part 2 examinations will be conducted from October 21 to November 3, 2026, for the 2024-26 regular batch and 2023-25 re-appear/fail candidates. All examinations for both parts will be held from 10 am to 1 pm.

The detailed schedule specifies subjects for each examination day. For instance, the Part 1 exam on October 5, 2026, is for Creative Drama, Fine Arts and Education-I, while the Part 2 exam on October 21, 2026, is for Teacher Identity, School Culture and Leadership. Candidates are advised to review the complete date sheet carefully to note their specific subject examination dates.

Examination Guidelines and Prohibited Items

Candidates appearing for the D.El.Ed 2026 examinations must adhere to strict guidelines regarding items permitted inside the examination hall. The HPBOSE has explicitly prohibited how we use calculators, watches with calculator facilities, pagers, mobile phones, and any other electronic gadgets. These measures are in place to maintain the integrity and fairness of the examination process.

Further details regarding admit card download dates, reporting time, exam centre allotment, and the list of documents to carry will be made available closer to the examination dates. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official HPBOSE website, hpbose.org, for these updates.

Application Process for D.El.Ed Common Entrance Test-2026

The online application window for the Two Year Diploma in Elementary Education Common Entrance Test-2026 was open from April 4, 2026, to April 26, 2026, without a late fee. A late fee of ₹500 was applicable for applications submitted between April 27, 2026, and April 29, 2026. The application fee was ₹900 for General and its Sub-Categories (except PHH), and ₹600 for OBC/ST/SC/PHH/EWS Categories.

The written test for the Two Year Diploma in Elementary Education Test-2026 was held on May 31, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This entrance test is a prerequisite for admission to the D.El.Ed program, and successful candidates proceed to the two-year diploma course, culminating in these final examinations.

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