HPBOSE Holds Fourth-Round D.El.Ed. Counselling for 719 Vacant Seats

DHARAMSHALA, October 22: The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) is conducting the fourth round of counselling for admission to the two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) programme for the 2026–2028 academic session, with 719 vacant seats available across recognised private teacher training institutions in the state.

The counselling process is scheduled to begin at 10 am on Thursday at the board’s headquarters in Dharamshala. The exercise provides another opportunity for eligible candidates seeking admission to elementary teacher education courses, which prepare aspiring educators for teaching at the primary level.

According to information published ahead of the counselling session, the board will allot seats based on candidates’ merit in the D.El.Ed. Common Entrance Test (CET) 2026 and the availability of seats at their preferred institutions. The merit list and category-wise details of vacant reserved seats have also been made available through the board’s official website.

The latest round follows earlier admission exercises and is intended to fill the remaining vacancies in eligible institutions. Candidates have been advised to review the published merit list and available-seat information before attending the session.

Merit to Determine Admission

HPBOSE has made merit in the entrance examination the principal basis for seat allotment. Candidates must therefore check their position in the published list and understand the availability of seats before making their institutional preferences.

The allotment process will depend on both the candidate’s merit position and the vacancies remaining at the time of counselling. Consequently, being eligible to participate does not automatically guarantee admission to a particular institution.

Candidates are advised to identify their preferred colleges in advance and consider alternative options where appropriate. The availability of seats may change during the process as admissions are allotted to eligible applicants.

The fourth round is particularly relevant for students who are still seeking a place in a recognised teacher training institution for the current admission cycle. It also offers institutions an opportunity to fill unoccupied seats and move closer to completing admissions for the new academic session.

The board has published category-wise information on vacant reserved seats to help candidates understand which opportunities are available under the applicable admission rules.

Documents Required for Verification

Applicants attending the counselling session must bring the prescribed biodata form, which can be downloaded from the official HPBOSE website. The form should be completed before reporting to the venue.

Candidates are also required to carry their original certificates along with attested photocopies for verification. The documents include educational qualification certificates, a Bonafide Himachali certificate, applicable category certificates and the required affidavits.

Applicants claiming seats under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Other Backward Classes (OBC) and wards of ex-servicemen categories must provide certificates or affidavits issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format.

The board has advised candidates to ensure that their paperwork is complete and accurate. Missing certificates, incorrect details or documents that do not meet the prescribed requirements could affect an applicant’s candidature during the verification process.

Candidates should check the official instructions carefully rather than relying solely on general admission guidance. Requirements relating to category-based eligibility and supporting certificates can differ according to the claim being made.

Carrying both originals and the required photocopies can also help avoid unnecessary delays at the counselling venue.

Why the Admission Round Matters

Elementary teacher education plays an important role in preparing educators to work with children during the foundational years of schooling. Teachers at this stage help develop literacy, numeracy, communication, classroom participation and the basic learning habits that support students throughout their education.

The D.El.Ed. programme is designed to provide aspiring teachers with professional preparation for elementary education. Training generally involves an understanding of child development, teaching methods, classroom management, educational assessment and the needs of learners from different backgrounds.

Admission to a recognised programme is therefore an important step for candidates pursuing a career in school education. However, completing the diploma is only one part of the professional pathway; candidates must also meet the applicable eligibility requirements for the teaching positions they subsequently seek.

The availability of 719 vacant seats highlights the importance of completing admission procedures efficiently. Vacancies can arise when candidates do not accept allotted seats, fail to complete formalities or choose other institutions. A further counselling round allows eligible applicants to compete for the remaining opportunities under the board’s established rules.

For institutions, filling vacant seats can help them organise their academic activities and plan training schedules. For candidates, the process offers a chance to secure admission without waiting for another academic cycle, subject to eligibility and seat availability.

Candidates Urged to Follow Official Instructions

Applicants should consult the official HPBOSE website, www.hpbose.org, for the published merit list, category-wise vacancy details and the latest counselling instructions.

The board has also provided a contact number, 01892-242192, for candidates seeking clarification about the process.

Before travelling to Dharamshala, applicants should confirm their eligibility, reporting arrangements and document requirements. They should also review the admission conditions applicable to their preferred institutions.

Candidates claiming reserved-category benefits should pay particular attention to the validity and prescribed format of their certificates. Any discrepancy between the details submitted during the application process and the supporting documents may require clarification from the relevant authority.

The counselling exercise is being conducted for the 2026–2028 session, and the final outcome will depend on the merit list, available seats and successful completion of verification requirements.

As the process moves forward, candidates are expected to make informed choices based on their eligibility and institutional preferences. The board’s latest round provides a further opportunity to fill vacant places in the state’s recognised private elementary teacher training institutions.

The immediate priority for applicants is to follow the official schedule, carry the required paperwork and complete the admission formalities within the stipulated framework. Further details and any subsequent instructions should be checked directly through HPBOSE.