HP TGT Non-Medical CBT Analysis (Dec 2025)
Based on the detailed feedback and shift-wise analysis from candidates across Himachal Pradesh, the HP TGT Non-Medical CBT (HPRCA) conducted from December 25 to 27, 2025, showed a clear trend of increasing complexity.
The exam was conducted in 3 shifts per day (Total 9 Shifts). Here is the approximate ranking of difficulty levels in increasing order (from relatively easier to hardest):
Increasing Order of Difficulty (S1 to S9)
| Shift Rank | Exam Date | Shift Number | Difficulty Level | Primary Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Easiest) | Dec 25 | S1 | Moderate | Standard 10+2 level Chemistry; direct Physics. |
| 2 | Dec 25 | S2 | Moderate | Balanced; slightly lengthier Math than S1. |
| 3 | Dec 25 | S3 | Moderate | Shift toward more conceptual Physics. |
| 4 | Dec 26 | S4 | Moderate-Hard | Introduction of Graduation-level Calculus. |
| 5 | Dec 26 | S5 | Moderate-Hard | Calculation-heavy numericals in Physics. |
| 6 | Dec 26 | S6 | Hard | Highly theoretical pedagogy; lengthy Math. |
| 7 | Dec 27 | S7 | Hard | Heavy weightage on Advance Physics. |
| 8 | Dec 27 | S8 | Very Hard | Deviated from pattern; mostly Graduation level. |
| 9 (Hardest) | Dec 27 | S9 | Very Hard | Time-management nightmare; complex Linear Algebra. |
Key Factors Influencing the Rankings
- The "Graduation" Factor: As the shifts progressed, candidates reported that the weightage of the 10+2 syllabus decreased while Graduation-level Mathematics and Physics (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Quantum Mechanics) increased significantly.
- Time Management: Shifts 7, 8, and 9 were noted for having "lengthy" questions that were almost impossible to complete within the 120-minute window.
- Chemistry Stability: Across all 9 shifts, Chemistry remained the most manageable section, though it became more "tricky" (Organic mechanisms) in the later shifts of Dec 27.
- Normalization Impact: Because S7, S8, and S9 are widely considered the toughest, candidates in these shifts are expected to see the highest normalization benefit in their final scores.
Summary Trend: The difficulty followed a chronological curve:
Dec 25 (Manageable) → Dec 26 (Tough) → Dec 27 (Exhausting).
Dec 25 (Manageable) → Dec 26 (Tough) → Dec 27 (Exhausting).
Would you like me to provide a breakdown of the specific "Graduation level" topics that appeared most frequently in the harder shifts?
