HTET Exam Pattern — Everything You Need to Know
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HTET (Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test) is conducted by the Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH), Bhiwani. It is mandatory for anyone who wants to teach in government schools in Haryana.
Three Levels of HTET
| Level | For Teaching | Classes |
|---|---|---|
| PRT (Level-1) | Primary Teacher | 1 to 5 |
| TGT (Level-2) | Trained Graduate Teacher | 6 to 8 |
| PGT (Level-3) | Post Graduate Teacher | 9 to 12 |
Exam Format (PRT Level-1)
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 150 MCQs |
| Duration | 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes) |
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Negative Marking | None |
| Paper Language | Bilingual (Hindi + English) |
| Certificate Validity | Lifetime |
Qualifying Marks
| Category | Percentage | Marks (out of 150) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 60% | 90 |
| SC/ST/OBC (Haryana) | 55% | 82 |
Key Facts About HTET
- No negative marking — attempt every question, even if unsure. A random guess gives 25% chance.
- Lifetime validity — once you pass HTET, the certificate is valid forever (changed from 7 years to lifetime in 2021).
- Bilingual paper — questions appear in both Hindi and English (except language-specific sections).
- ~2.33 lakh applicants per cycle — competition is real, but smart preparation makes it achievable.
- Conducted by BSEH Bhiwani — Board of School Education Haryana.
Eligibility
- PRT: Graduation + B.Ed / D.El.Ed
- TGT: Graduation (relevant subject) + B.Ed
- PGT: Post Graduation (relevant subject) + B.Ed
How to Prepare?
- Understand the syllabus and question distribution
- Practice previous year questions — patterns repeat
- Take full mock tests to build exam stamina
- Focus on Child Pedagogy (30 questions) and Haryana GK (20 questions)
- Track your accuracy per subject and improve weak areas
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