Haryana HTET 2025

Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) 2025 is conducted by the Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) to certify candidates as eligible for appointment as teachers in government schools across Haryana. HTET is a mandatory qualifying examination for candidates aspiring to become primary (Class I-V), trained graduate teachers (Class VI-VIII), and post-graduate teachers (Class IX-XII) in Haryana state schools. The exam is conducted in three levels - Level 1 (PRT), Level 2 (TGT), and Level 3 (PGT/Lecturer). Qualifying HTET does not guarantee a job but makes candidates eligible to apply for teaching positions when vacancies are announced by the Haryana Education Department. The certificate is valid for lifetime as per recent guidelines from the Haryana government.

Typical / Indicative dates based on previous cycles

HTET is a qualifying examination for teacher eligibility certification. There are no specific vacancies announced through this exam. Candidates who qualify HTET become eligible to apply for teaching posts when recruitment notifications are released separately by the Haryana School Education Department.

Typical candidates appearing (Indicative):

Educational Qualification

Level 1 - Primary Teacher (Class I to V)

• Senior Secondary (12th) with at least 50% marks AND 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) / 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) / 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education), OR
• Senior Secondary (12th) with at least 45% marks AND 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (as per NCTE Regulations 2002), OR
• Senior Secondary (12th) with at least 50% marks AND 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed), OR
• Senior Secondary (12th) with at least 50% marks AND 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education)

Level 2 - Trained Graduate Teacher (Class VI to VIII)

• Graduation with at least 50% marks AND 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed), OR
• Graduation with at least 45% marks AND 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed), OR
• Graduation with at least 50% marks AND 1-year B.Ed (Special Education), OR
• Senior Secondary with at least 50% marks AND 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) / B.A/B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed

Level 3 - Post Graduate Teacher/Lecturer (Class IX to XII)

• Post-Graduation in relevant subject with at least 50% marks AND B.Ed / B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed OR Integrated Post Graduation with B.Ed in relevant subject

Age Limit

Typical / Indicative age criteria

Age is calculated as on 1st January of the examination year.

Nationality

• Candidate must be a citizen of India
• Priority is given to Haryana domicile candidates for actual teaching appointments

1. Visit the official HTET website at htetonline.com or bseh.org.in
2. Click on "HTET 2025 Application Form" or "Apply Online" link on the homepage
3. Complete New Registration by providing basic details (Name, Father's Name, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, Email ID)
4. Note down the Registration Number and Password sent to your email/mobile
5. Login using Registration credentials and fill the complete application form with personal details, educational qualifications, category information
6. Upload scanned documents: Recent photograph (JPEG, 10-100 KB), Signature (JPEG, 4-30 KB), Category certificate if applicable
7. Select the examination level (Level 1, 2, or 3) - candidates can apply for multiple levels
8. Review all filled information carefully using the Preview option
9. Proceed to Fee Payment section and pay the application fee online via Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking/UPI
10. After successful payment, download and save the Application Form Confirmation Page for future reference
11. No need to send hard copy; retain printout until the selection process completes

Application Fees

Typical / Indicative fee structure

Fees once paid are non-refundable under any circumstances.

1. Written Examination: Computer-based or offline OMR-based objective type examination conducted for all three levels separately. Candidates must appear for the level(s) they have applied for.

1. Answer Key Release: Provisional answer keys are released on the official website within 3-5 days after the exam. Candidates can raise objections against answer keys by paying a fee (typically ₹100-200 per question).

1. Result Declaration: Final results are declared based on the final answer key after considering objections. There is no interview or physical test for HTET.

1. Qualifying Criteria: Candidates must secure at least 60% marks (90 out of 150) to qualify HTET. For reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC of Haryana), the minimum qualifying marks are 55% (82.5 out of 150) as per state government norms.

1. Certificate Download: Qualified candidates can download their HTET Eligibility Certificate from the official website. The certificate is valid for lifetime for appointments in Haryana government schools.

1. Future Recruitment: Qualified HTET candidates become eligible to apply when the Haryana Education Department or HSSC announces teacher recruitment drives separately.

Level 1 - Primary Teacher (Class I to V)

Level 2 - Trained Graduate Teacher (Class VI to VIII)

Level 3 - Post Graduate Teacher (Class IX to XII)

Negative Marking: There is NO negative marking in HTET examination. Incorrect answers do not result in deduction of marks.

Question Type: All questions are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with four options, one correct answer.

Child Development & Pedagogy (All Levels)

• Growth and development of children, principles of child development
• Influence of heredity and environment on development
• Socialization processes and children's role in society
• Piaget, Kohlberg, Vygotsky - theories of cognitive, moral development
• Concept of inclusive education, special needs children
• Learning theories - Behaviorism, Cognitivism, Constructivism
• Individual differences among learners, multiple intelligences
• Assessment for learning, continuous evaluation
• Learning difficulties, remedial teaching strategies
• Personality development, adjustment, mental health

Language I & II (Comprehension, Pedagogy)

• Reading comprehension passages with questions
• Grammar: Parts of speech, tenses, voice, narration, sentence structure
• Vocabulary: synonyms, antonyms, idioms, phrases
• Pedagogy of language development - listening, speaking, reading, writing skills
• Teaching-learning materials for language education
• Remedial teaching for language difficulties
• Language assessment and evaluation methods

Mathematics (Level 1 & 2)

• Number System: integers, fractions, decimals, rational numbers
• Arithmetic: LCM, HCF, percentages, profit-loss, simple and compound interest
• Algebra: linear equations, polynomials, factorization
• Geometry: lines, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, area and perimeter
• Mensuration: area and volume of 2D and 3D shapes
• Data Handling: statistics, mean, median, mode, probability
• Pedagogy of Mathematics: nature of mathematics, place in curriculum
• Teaching methods, diagnostic and remedial teaching

Environmental Studies (Level 1)

• Family and Friends: relationships, work and play, animals, plants
• Food: sources, importance of food, cooking
• Shelter: different types of houses, construction materials
• Water: sources, importance, conservation, water cycle
• Travel: means of transport, evolution of transport
• Things we make and do: crafts, occupations
• Pedagogy of EVS: scope, concept formation, activities
• Environmental concerns, sustainable development

Science (Level 2 - Optional)

• Physics: Motion, force, energy, light, sound, electricity, magnetism
• Chemistry: Matter, elements, compounds, mixtures, acids, bases, salts
• Biology: Living organisms, cell structure, nutrition, reproduction, heredity
• Natural resources and their conservation
• Science pedagogy: nature of science, methods of teaching science

Social Science (Level 2 - Optional)

• History: Ancient India, Medieval India, Modern India, World History
• Geography: Earth, landforms, climate, natural vegetation, population, resources
• Political Science: Indian Constitution, democracy, government systems
• Economics: Basic economic concepts, economic development
• Social Science pedagogy: teaching methods, curriculum organization

Subject Knowledge (Level 3)

Candidates appear for their Post-Graduation subject:

• For Humanities: Hindi, English, Sanskrit, History, Political Science, Geography, Economics, Sociology, Philosophy, Psychology, Public Administration
• For Science: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Botany, Zoology, Bio-Technology
• For Commerce: Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics
• Physical Education, Home Science, Music, Fine Arts, Computer Science also offered

General Awareness & Haryana GK (Level 3)

• Current affairs - national and international events
• Indian history, culture, heritage
• Geography of India and Haryana
• Indian Polity and Constitution
• Economic and Social Development of India
• Haryana specific: history, geography, culture, economy, important personalities
• Sports, awards, books and authors

Teaching Methodology & Child Psychology (Level 3)

• Educational psychology, learning theories
• Teaching methods and approaches
• Classroom management, discipline
• Assessment and evaluation techniques
• Educational technology and ICT integration
• Inclusive education practices

HTET is an eligibility test and does not directly offer employment. Salary details are applicable when qualified candidates are appointed as teachers through separate recruitment processes.

Typical / Indicative salary structure for Haryana government teachers (as per 7th Pay Commission)

Additional benefits include: Medical facilities, Leave Travel Allowance (LTA), Gratuity, Pension under National Pension Scheme (NPS), and other allowances as per government rules.

Qualified HTET candidates appointed as government teachers in Haryana have structured career progression opportunities. Primary Teachers can be promoted to Senior Teacher positions, TGTs can advance to Senior TGT and Vice-Principal roles, while PGTs/Lecturers can progress to Headmaster, Principal, and administrative positions in the Education Department. Promotions are based on seniority, performance appraisals (ACRs), and departmental promotion examinations, typically available after completing 5-8 years of service at each level.

HTET 2025 admit cards are typically released 7-10 days before the scheduled examination date on the official website htetonline.com. Candidates must login using their Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth to download the admit card. The admit card contains important details including candidate's name, photograph, exam centre address, reporting time, and examination instructions. Candidates must carry the admit card along with a valid original photo ID proof (Aadhar Card/Voter ID/Driving License/Passport) to the examination centre for entry.

HTET 2025 results are declared approximately 4-6 weeks after the examination date on the official website. Candidates can check their results by entering their Roll Number and Date of Birth in the result portal. The result displays the candidate's score, qualifying status, and category-wise cutoff marks. Qualified candidates can download their HTET Eligibility Certificate, which is valid for lifetime as per Haryana government policy. Scorecard and certificates are available for download in PDF format from the official website.

Typical / Indicative cutoff marks for HTET qualification:

The minimum qualifying marks for HTET are 60% (90 out of 150 marks) for General/Unreserved category candidates. For SC/ST/OBC candidates belonging to Haryana, the qualifying percentage is 55% (82.5 out of 150 marks). Physically Handicapped candidates also get relaxation with 55% qualifying marks. The cutoff marks remain relatively consistent across examination cycles. Level 3 (PGT) typically has higher competition compared to Level 1 and Level 2. Candidates scoring above the qualifying cutoff receive the HTET eligibility certificate regardless of rank or merit position.

HTET 2025 examination centres are located across all districts of Haryana state and some neighbouring cities.

Major Exam Cities (Region-wise):

• North Haryana: Ambala, Kurukshetra, Karnal, Panipat, Yamunanagar, Panchkula
• Central Haryana: Rohtak, Jhajjar, Sonipat, Jind, Kaithal
• South Haryana: Faridabad, Palwal, Gurugram, Mewat (Nuh), Rewari
• West Haryana: Hisar, Fatehabad, Sirsa, Bhiwani, Mahendragarh, Charkhi Dadri

Candidates can select their preferred examination centre city during the online application process, subject to availability. Final allotment is done by the examination authority based on availability and administrative convenience.