{"id":18699,"date":"2026-01-09T11:50:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T06:20:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=18699"},"modified":"2026-01-09T11:50:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T06:20:17","slug":"hp-set-exam-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/set-exam\/hp-set-exam-date\/","title":{"rendered":"HP SET Exam Date 2026, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Himachal Pradesh State Eligibility Test (HP SET) 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a crucial examination for candidates aspiring to become <\/span><b>Assistant Professors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in colleges and universities located in Himachal Pradesh. The exam is conducted by the <\/span><b>Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as the authorized nodal agency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per the latest official notification, <\/span><b>online applications for HP SET 2026 are open<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the <\/span><b>HP SET Exam Date 2026 will be announced soon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the official HPPSC website. This article provides complete and updated details about the <\/span><b>HP SET Exam Date 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and other important information.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>HP SET Exam Date 2026 &amp; Important Events<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates preparing for the <\/span><b>Himachal Pradesh State Eligibility Test (HP SET) 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must keep track of all important dates related to the examination to plan their preparation and application process effectively. The HP SET is conducted by the <\/span><b>Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to determine eligibility for the post of <\/span><b>Assistant Professor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in colleges and universities of Himachal Pradesh.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Event\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Date\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notification Release<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">03 January 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online Application Start<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">03 January 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last Date to Apply Online<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 January 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Admit Card Release<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be notified<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>HP SET Exam Date 2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be announced<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provisional Answer Key<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After exam<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Result Declaration<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be announced<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>What is HP SET 2026?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Himachal Pradesh State Eligibility Test (HP SET)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a <\/span><b>state-level<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> examination conducted by the <\/span><b>Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It determines the eligibility of candidates for <\/span><b>Assistant Professor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> positions in universities and colleges within Himachal Pradesh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This exam is similar to the <\/span><b>UGC NET<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but its validity is limited to colleges and universities in <\/span><b>Himachal Pradesh only<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>HP SET 2026 Eligibility Criteria\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To apply for <\/span><b>HP SET 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, candidates must fulfill the following eligibility requirements:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Educational Qualification<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must have a <\/span><b>Master\u2019s degree<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from a UGC-recognized university.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>General Category:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Minimum <\/span><b>55% marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in postgraduation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>SC\/ST\/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)\/PwD (HP Candidates):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Minimum <\/span><b>50% marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (without rounding off).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates who completed their <\/span><b>Master\u2019s before 19th September 1991<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a <\/span><b>Ph.D. degree<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> get a relaxation of <\/span><b>5%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (from 55% to 50%).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Final Year Candidates<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students in the <\/span><b>final year of their Master\u2019s degree<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can also apply.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, they must complete their degree with the required percentage <\/span><b>within two years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the result declaration.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Age Limit<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>No age limit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> applies to HP SET candidates.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Subject Selection<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must choose their <\/span><b>postgraduation subject<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the exam.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If their subject is <\/span><b>not available<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the HP SET subject list, they must appear for <\/span><b>UGC-NET or CSIR-NET<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>HP SET 2026 Exam Pattern<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the <\/span><b>HP SET 2026 exam pattern<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is essential for candidates preparing for the examination, as it helps in planning an effective preparation strategy. The <\/span><b>Himachal Pradesh State Eligibility Test (HP SET) 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is conducted by the <\/span><b>Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><b>offline mode<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to assess the teaching and subject knowledge of candidates aspiring for the post of <\/span><b>Assistant Professor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per the official notification, the HP SET 2026 examination consists of <\/span><b>two compulsory papers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, both held on the <\/span><b>same day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in separate sessions. Candidates must appear in <\/span><b>both Paper I and Paper II<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to be considered for qualification.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Subject<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Duration<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Aptitude<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 Hour<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subject-Specific<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Important Points:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Paper 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tests <\/span><b>teaching and research aptitude<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reasoning, comprehension, and general awareness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Paper 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is based on the candidate\u2019s <\/span><b>chosen subject<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is <\/span><b>no negative marking<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the exam.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exam is conducted in <\/span><b>offline mode<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (pen and paper).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>HP SET Exam Syllabus 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The syllabus for <\/span><b>HP SET 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> follows the <\/span><b>UGC NET syllabus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Below are the key topics:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Paper 1: General Aptitude<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching &amp; Research Aptitude<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logical Reasoning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading Comprehension<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data Interpretation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication &amp; ICT<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher Education System<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Paper 2: Subject-Specific<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must study the syllabus for their respective <\/span><b>postgraduation subjects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The <\/span><b>full syllabus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is available on the <\/span><b>HPPSC website<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>HP SET 2026 Reservation &amp; Certificates<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates claiming <\/span><b>reservation benefits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (SC\/ST\/OBC\/PwD) must submit <\/span><b>valid certificates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> issued by the <\/span><b>competent authority<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Important Rules:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>reservation certificate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must be based on the <\/span><b>parental category<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not marital status.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates with <\/span><b>foreign degrees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must get their qualification <\/span><b>equivalency certificate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from <\/span><b>AIU (Association of Indian Universities), New Delhi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Exemption from HP SET 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain candidates are <\/span><b>exempted<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from appearing in HP SET:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ph.D. Degree Holders<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (as per UGC Regulations, 2009) are <\/span><b>exempted from NET\/SET<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for Assistant Professor positions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates who qualified <\/span><b>NET before 1st June 2002<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are also exempted.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those who <\/span><b>qualified SET after 1st June 2002<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can apply only for <\/span><b>Assistant Professor positions in the same state<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where they qualified.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>How to Apply for HP SET 2026?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>HP SET exam date 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is in <\/span><b>August<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the application process is <\/span><b>online<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through the <\/span><b>HPPSC official website<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step-by-Step Guide to Apply<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Visit the HPPSC official website<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hppsc.hp.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.hppsc.hp.gov.in<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on <\/span><b>HP SET 2026 Notification<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and read the instructions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Register<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by providing your basic details.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill in the <\/span><b>application form<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with educational details.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload <\/span><b>scanned copies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of your documents, photograph, and signature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay the <\/span><b>application fee<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> online.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Submit the form<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and take a printout for future reference.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>HP SET Exam Date 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> announcement is eagerly awaited by thousands of aspirants aiming for Assistant Professor positions in Himachal Pradesh. With applications already open, candidates should focus on syllabus-based preparation, revise UGC NET concepts, and stay updated with official HPPSC notifications.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>HP SET Exam Date 2026 FQAs<\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-18705 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-18705{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-18705 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-18705{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-18705.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-18705.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-18705.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-18705.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-18705.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1767869555\">\n<div id=\"sp-ea-18705\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\">\n\n\t<div id=\"eap-preloader-18705\" class=\"accordion-preloader\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-187050\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse187050\" aria-controls=\"collapse187050\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is the HP SET Exam Date 2026?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse187050\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-18705\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-187050\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>HP SET Exam Date 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> has not been officially announced yet by the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC). The Commission is expected to release the exact exam date soon on its official website.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-187051\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse187051\" aria-controls=\"collapse187051\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i>  Where will the HP SET Exam Date 2026 be announced?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse187051\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-18705\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-187051\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The official <\/span><b>HP SET Exam Date 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> will be announced on the HPPSC website at <\/span><b>www.hppsc.hp.gov.in<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Candidates are advised to regularly check the website for the latest updates and notifications.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-187052\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse187052\" aria-controls=\"collapse187052\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> When will the admit card be released in relation to the HP SET Exam Date 2026?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse187052\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-18705\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-187052\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The HP SET admit card 2026 is expected to be released <\/span><b>a few weeks before the HP SET Exam Date 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Candidates will be able to download the admit card online using their registration credentials.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-187053\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse187053\" aria-controls=\"collapse187053\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can the HP SET Exam Date 2026 be changed after announcement?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse187053\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-18705\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-187053\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, the HPPSC reserves the right to change the <\/span><b>HP SET Exam Date 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> due to administrative or unavoidable reasons. 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