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HP SET Syllabus 2026

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Every subject and topic of the HP SET exam in one place, with free mock tests to practise them in the real CBT format.

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Latest update · HP SET 2026: Exam Date, Paper I Syllabus, Pattern and How to Prepare

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HP SET syllabus, topic-wise

The official syllabus is in the University brochure. Paper I areas:

Teaching aptitude

  • Teaching: nature, objectives, characteristics and basic requirements
  • Learner characteristics and methods of teaching, teaching aids and ICT
  • Evaluation: formative and summative, measurement of learning

Research aptitude

  • Meaning and types of research, steps of research
  • Hypothesis, sampling, data collection, thesis writing and research ethics

Reasoning and comprehension

  • Verbal and numerical reasoning, series, syllogism
  • Reading comprehension

General awareness

  • Higher education in India, national education policy
  • Environment, people and development, general knowledge

The syllabus is a summary and can change with each notification. The official notification is final.

How to cover the HP SET syllabus

The HP SET syllabus has 4 main areas: Teaching aptitude, Research aptitude, Reasoning and comprehension, General awareness. Finish the area that carries the most marks first, then revise the others in rotation, and take a timed mock test every week to see which topics still cost you marks.

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HP SET: frequently asked questions

What is the HP SET syllabus?

The HP SET syllabus has 4 main areas: Teaching aptitude, Research aptitude, Reasoning and comprehension and General awareness. The topic-wise list is on this page.

How many subjects are there in the HP SET syllabus?

This page groups the HP SET syllabus into 4 areas: Teaching aptitude, Research aptitude, Reasoning and comprehension and General awareness.

Is this the official HP SET syllabus?

No. It is a summary prepared for practice and can change with each notification. The official notification is final, so confirm it there.

Can I practise the HP SET syllabus topic by topic?

Yes. Subject and topic tests are linked on this page, and every test runs in the real computer-based format with Hindi and English questions.

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