What are the three levels of HTET and who should appear for each?

HTET Level 1 (PRT) is for Primary Teacher eligibility (Classes 1–5), Level 2 (TGT) is for Trained Graduate Teacher eligibility (Classes 6–8), and Level 3 (PGT) is for Post Graduate Teacher eligibility (Classes 9–12). Each level has a separate paper with distinct subject content, and candidates may appear for multiple levels simultaneously.

What are the passing marks for HTET 2026?

HTET requires 60% marks (90/150) for General category candidates, 55% (82.5/150) for OBC/BC-A/BC-B candidates, and 50% (75/150) for SC/ST/PWD candidates to qualify. The HTET certificate is valid for 7 years from the date of issue as per BSEH guidelines.

What is the syllabus for HTET Level 3 (PGT)?

HTET Level 3 for PGT posts covers Child Development & Pedagogy (30Q), Language I (Hindi, 30Q), Language II (English, 30Q), and Subject-Specific content (60Q) in disciplines like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, History, Geography, or Commerce. The subject paper tests both content knowledge and pedagogical approaches for senior secondary level teaching.

Can I use HTET certificate for jobs in other states?

HTET certificate is valid only for teaching positions in Haryana government schools. For teaching jobs in other states, you need that state's own TET certificate or CTET. However, CTET qualification is universally accepted across India for central government schools and many state schools that recognize it under RTE Act provisions.

What teaching opportunities are available after HTET qualification?

HTET-qualified candidates can apply for Primary Teacher (PRT), Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), and Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) posts in Haryana government and government-aided schools. Recruitment is conducted by HSSC (Haryana Staff Selection Commission). Private schools in Haryana also prefer HTET-qualified candidates as per Haryana education board norms.

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HTET Preparation Guide

BSEH Haryana

Your Complete Preparation Guide for HTET 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyModerate

Total Marks150

Duration150 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Offline (OMR-based)

Frequency

Once a year (usually December)

Next Exam Date

December 2026 (tentative)

EEligibility Criteria

B.Ed/D.El.Ed/JBT degree holders; Level 1: 50% in 12th + D.El.Ed; Level 2 & 3: 50% in graduation + B.Ed; age as per Haryana norms

ANumber of Attempts

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

Study all three levels of Child Development theory — cognitive (Piaget), sociocultural (Vygotsky), and moral (Kohlberg) — as Level 1, 2, and 3 papers each have 30 pedagogy questions that require deep conceptual understanding.

For HTET Level 3 (PGT), master your subject at the Class 11–12 NCERT level along with subject pedagogy; this 60-question section is the differentiator in competitive scoring.

Review NCF 2005, NEP 2020, and RTE 2009 as Haryana TET pedagogy questions increasingly test awareness of national education policy frameworks.

Practice mock tests under timed conditions of exactly 150 minutes; many candidates lose marks on the Language sections by spending too much time on the subject paper.

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
Child Development & Pedagogy (30Q)	30	30	30 min
Language I – Hindi (30Q)	30	30	30 min
Language II – English/Sanskrit (30Q)	30	30	30 min
Mathematics (30Q)	30	30	30 min
Environmental Studies / Subject Knowledge (30Q)	30	30	30 min
Total	150	150	150 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

October–November 2026 (tentative)

Next Exam Date

December 2026 (tentative)

Conducted By

BSEH Haryana

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