HP SET 2025 Exam Pattern - Check Marking Scheme, Total Marks, Chapter Wise Weightage, Duration

Updated By Intajur Rahaman on 14 Nov, 2024 15:02

The HP SET 2025 exam pattern is prescribed by the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC). There are two papers for HP SET, and the total marks for each paper is 300 with a total exam duration of 3 hours. The exam is conducted in Pen & Paper based mode with MCQ questions only.

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HP SET 2025 Exam Pattern

HP SET 2025 exam pattern is similar to the UGC NET exam pattern, and other state-level SET exams such as APSET, KSET, etc. Candidates appearing for HP SET 2025 are advised to check the exam pattern so that they plan his/her/theirs exam preparation accordingly. At the same time, the HP SET exam pattern helps the candidates to have an idea of the nature of the exam. The HP SET is divided into Paper 1 & 2. While Paper 1 of HP SET deals with Teaching and Research Aptitude, Paper 2 deals with the subject chosen by the candidates while filling out the HP SET application form. Paper 1 is compulsory for all the candidates appearing for HP SET. The detailed exam pattern of HP SET can be checked below.

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Highlights of HP SET Exam Pattern 2025

Some of the major highlights of the HP SET 2025 exam can be checked below:

Mode of HP SET Exam

Offline (Pen & Paper Based)

Total No. Of Papers in HP SET

Paper 1 and Paper 2

Maximum Marks

300

Total Duration

3 Hours

Duration for HP SET Paper I

One Hour

Duration for HP SET Paper II

Two Hours

Marking Scheme

+2 Marks for Each Correct Attempt

Negative Marking

No Negative Marking

HP SET 2025 Exam Pattern for Paper 1

The candidates can check the HP SET 2025 exam pattern for Paper I below -

Focus

General Paper (Teaching and Research Aptitude)

Total No. Of Questions

50

Total Marks

100 (2 Marks for Each Correct Attempt)

Type of Questions

MCQ

Duration

One Hour

HP SET 2025 Exam Pattern for Paper 2

The candidates can check the HP SET 2025 exam pattern for Paper-II below -

Focus

Subject Chosen by Candidates

Total No. Of Questions

100

Total Marks

200 (2 Marks for Each Correct Attempt)

Type of Questions

MCQ

Duration

Two Hours

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FAQs about HP SET Exam Pattern

Can I carry question booklet after the HP SET exam?

Yes. The candidates can retain the question booklet of HP SET.

Is it mandatory to clear Paper 1 of HP SET?

It is mandatory to clear Paper 1 & 2 of HP SET with a minimum of 40% of marks.

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