The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has announced the fourth round of counselling for admission to the two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) programme for the 2026-2028 session. The counselling will be held on October 22, 2026, at the board headquarters in Dharamshala to fill 719 vacant seats in private recognised teacher training institutions across the state.The counselling process will begin at 10 AM and admissions will be allotted based on candidates’ merit in the D.El.Ed. Common Entrance Test (CET) 2026. The board has published the merit list, along with the category-wise details of vacant reserved seats, on its official website.HPBOSE D.El.Ed. counselling 2026: Key details
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting authority | HPBOSE |
| Course | Diploma in Elementary Education |
| Session | 2026-2028 |
| Counselling round | Fourth round |
| Vacant seats | 719 |
| Counselling date | October 22, 2026 |
| Reporting time | 10:00 AM |
| Venue | HPBOSE headquarters, Dharamshala |
| Official website | http://www.hpbose.org |
Seat allotment based on merit and availabilityHPBOSE Chairman Dr Rajesh Sharma said the counselling would be conducted according to candidates’ merit in D.El.Ed. CET 2026. The allotment will depend on seat availability at the preferred institution.Candidates have been advised to check the published merit list and category-wise vacancy details before attending the counselling session. They should identify their preferred institutions in advance, as the final allotment will depend on the availability of seats during the process.Documents required for counsellingCandidates must download the prescribed biodata form from the official website, complete it and bring it to the counselling venue. They must also carry original documents and attested photocopies for verification.The required documents include educational certificates, a Bonafide Himachali certificate, applicable category certificates and the necessary affidavits.Instructions for reserved categoriesCandidates applying under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Other Backward Classes (OBC) and wards of ex-servicemen categories must produce certificates or affidavits issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format. Incorrect or incomplete documentation may affect their candidature.Candidates seeking clarification can contact the board at 01892-242192 or visit the official website, http://www.hpbose.org, for counselling instructions and updates.
