HTET 2025: Notification Out, Online Application, Exam Date Syllabus & Exam Pattern

The Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) is a state-level examination conducted by the Board of School Education, Haryana (BSEH) to determine the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in schools affiliated with the state government. The exam is structured into three distinct levels: Level 1 for Primary Teachers (PRT) teaching classes 1 to 5, Level 2 for Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) for classes 6 to 8, and Level 3 for Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) for senior classes.

Aspiring teachers must pass this mandatory aptitude test to qualify for recruitment in government and aided schools across Haryana. The 2025-2026 cycle officially began with registration on December 24, 2025, with the exams as per the schedule. Notably, the HTET certificate is now valid for a lifetime, removing the need for periodic re-qualification. The test consists of 150 multiple-choice questions administered in an offline, OMR-based format without any negative marking.

Eligibility Criteria for HTET 2025

Eligibility is divided based on the level of school you wish to teach:

Level 1: Primary Teacher (PRT) - Classes 1 to 5

Education: Senior Secondary (10+2) with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed/JBT).

Alternative: 10+2 with 45% marks and a 2-year D.El.Ed (per NCTE norms) OR 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).

Mandatory: Matric with Hindi/Sanskrit or Sr. Secondary/Graduation/Post-Graduation with Hindi as one of the subjects.

Level 2: Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) - Classes 6 to 8

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks and a B.Ed degree or a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.

Subject Specifics: For TGT Science, Math, English, etc., you must have studied that specific subject as a specialization in your degree.

Mandatory: Matric with Hindi/Sanskrit or Higher Education with Hindi as a subject.

Level 3: Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) or Lecturers- Classes 9 to 12

Level -3 is specifically for candidates aspiring to become Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) or Lecturers, authorized to teach Classes 9 to 12 in Haryana government and aided schools.

Postgraduate Degree: You must hold a Master’s Degree in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized university.

Professional Qualification: A B.Ed degree is mandatory for almost all subjects.

Language Requirement: You must have passed Matric with Hindi/Sanskrit OR have studied Hindi as one of the subjects in Higher Secondary, Graduation, or Post-Graduation.

Educational Qualification for HTET 2025

Level-I: Primary Teacher (PRT) Requirements

1. To become a teacher for Classes I-V (Primary Teacher, PRT), you need to meet one of these educational qualifications:

• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and completion or enrollment in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, following the NCTE Regulations of 2007. (OR)

• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and completion or enrollment in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, following the NCTE Regulations of 2002. (OR)

• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and completion or enrollment in the final year of a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.ELEd). (OR)

• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and completion or enrollment in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education). (OR)

• Graduation and completion or enrollment in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.

2. You should have Matriculation with Hindi/Sanskrit or Senior Secondary/Graduation/Post Graduation with Hindi as one of the subjects.

Educational qualifications required for the Level - 2 teacher positions (Classes VI-VIII):

Level—3: PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) Eligibility Criteria:

HTET 2025 Selection Process

The selection process for HTET 2025 is primarily designed to certify your eligibility for teaching roles in Haryana government schools.

The selection involves the following stages:

Stage 1: The HTET Qualifying Exam

The first step is appearing for the offline OMR-based written examination. There is no interview at this stage; selection is based purely on your performance in the 150-mark test.

Mode: Offline (Pen and Paper).

Qualifying Marks: To "pass" and receive your certificate, you must meet the following minimum cut-offs:

General/OBC/Other State Candidates: 60% (90 out of 150 marks).

SC/PH Candidates (Haryana Domicile): 55% (82 out of 150 marks).

Negative Marking: None.

Stage 2: Biometric Verification & Result

After the exam, the Board (BSEH) releases a list of candidates for Biometric Verification. This is a mandatory security step to prevent fraud. Once verification is complete, the final result is declared, and successful candidates are awarded the HTET Certificate, which is now valid for a lifetime.

Stage 3: Recruitment/Screening (The Final Job)

Qualifying HTET does not automatically give you a job; it makes you eligible to apply for teacher recruitment drives (often called the Screening Exam) conducted by the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) or Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC).

Notification: The government releases vacancies (e.g., TGT/PRT recruitment).

Screening Test: You must appear for a separate recruitment exam.

Document Verification: Checking your original academic degrees and HTET certificate.

Medical Examination: Final health check-up before the joining letter is issued.

Exam Structure for Primary Teacher (PRT):

Nature and Standard of Questions of HTET Level-1 2025 :

1. Child Development and Pedagogy: These HTET 2025 questions will focus on how teachers can help kids aged 6-11 to learn. They will ask about understanding students, how teachers interact with them, and what makes a good teacher.

2. Languages (Hindi & English): These HTET 2025 questions will test your language skills in Hindi and English, which are used in teaching.

3. Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, and Haryana General Knowledge: These HTET 2025 questions will be about your problem-solving and thinking abilities, as well as what you know about Haryana State.

4. Mathematics and Environmental Studies: These HTET 2025 questions will be about math and understanding the environment. They will cover the topics that kids in classes I-V learn.

The questions for Level I in HTET 2025 will be based on the subjects taught in classes I-V, but they might be a bit harder and connected to higher levels.

Qualifying Marks:

Level - II - For becoming Teacher for Classes VI-VIII: Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT)

There shall be only one paper. All questions will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) each carrying one mark with four alternatives out of which one answer will be correct.

Exam Structure for Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT):

Nature and Standard of Questions of HTET Level-2, 2025 :

In 2025, the HTET 2025 examination will cover various subjects and skills to assess candidates' suitability as teachers. Here's how the HTET 2025 exam is structured:  

1. Child Development and Pedagogy: These questions are about understanding how children learn and the qualities of a good teacher. The questions in the HTET 2025 test are designed to assess different skills and knowledge for students aged 11-16. Here's what each section focuses on:

2. Languages (Hindi & English): These questions check your language skills in Hindi and English, as per the level expected from 11-16-year-olds in the HTET 2025 examination.

3. Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, and Haryana G.K. and Awareness: These questions evaluate your math, logic, and knowledge about Haryana, which are essential for HTET 2025.

4. Subject-specific questions: These assess your understanding of specific subjects (like Math, Science, etc.) and problem-solving abilities in the context of the HTET 2025 exam.

For the Level-2 test in HTET 2025, questions are based on the syllabus for classes VI-X in Haryana but can be more challenging, similar to what you'd learn in senior secondary school.

Qualifying Marks:

Level-3: Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)

There shall be only one paper in this category. All questions will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) each carrying one mark with four alternatives out of which one answer will be correct.

Scheme/Structure for Post Graduate Teacher (PGT):

Nature and Standard of Questions of HTET Level-3, 2025 :

HTET 2025 is an important examination in Haryana. The questions on this test cover different areas.

For Child Development and Teaching, they focus on understanding how to teach kids aged 14-17, including their needs and characteristics.

For Languages (Hindi & English), the questions are about how well you understand and use these languages for teaching teens.

For Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, and Haryana G.K. and Awareness Language, the questions test your mental and reasoning skills, as well as your knowledge of Haryana State.

For specific subjects, the questions are about understanding the concepts and how to teach them. The questions are based on what students learn in classes 9-12 in Haryana schools, but they can be as challenging as post-graduate-level topics. If you're preparing for HTET 2025, it's essential to study and practice thoroughly to excel in this examination.

Qualifying Marks:

Important Notice (For All Levels - HTET 2025):

1. Sample of question papers - Please see Annexure-1 of Notification.

2. Candidates studying in final year of the qualifying professional degree whichever is required for eligibility as per the rules are also eligible to apply

for the test. Their candidature by the appointing authority, however, shall be considered only when they have acquired the minimum qualification.

3. The condition of having qualified "Secondary/Matric" with Hindi/Sanskrit OR Sr. Secondary/Graduation/Post Graduation with Hindi as one of the 17 Subjects will be applicable at the time of applying for the post of Teacher and not for appearing in the HTET. 

Exam Pattern for HTET Exams 2025:

The HTET 2025 exam format and content outline are structured as follows:

• All questions are multiple-choice. 

• Each question is worth one mark.

• Four options are provided for each question.

• One of the options is the correct answer.

• No negative markings for wrong answers.

Mode of Examination for HTET 2025

The Examination will be conducted in Conventional Type (Pen-Paper Based). 

Validity of HTET Certificate

How often you can take the HTET 2025 exam, how long the certificate is valid, and the number of times you can try are as follows:

1. Your HTET 2025 certificate is valid for seven years from the date it's issued. This applies to all levels of the exam.

2. If the Board changes your HTET 2025 result from "Not Qualified" to "Qualified," your certificate's validity starts from the date it's issued. But if the result changes from "Qualified" to "Qualified," the validity starts from the date the main result is declared.

3. You can take the HTET 2025 exam as many times as you want; there's no limit.

4. If you've already passed the HTET 2024, you can still retake it to improve your score if you wish to.

HTET 2025 Exam Date

As Per Schedule.

HTET 2025 Online Application Fee Details 

HTET 2025 Online Application Process

Applications are submitted through the official BSEH portal.

Visit Official Website: Go to bseh.org.in or the dedicated portal htetonline.com.

Registration: Click on "New Registration" and enter your basic details (Name, Mobile, Email).

Level Selection: Choose the level(s) you are applying for (Level 1, Level 2, or both).

Upload Documents: You will need scanned copies of your Photograph, Signature, and Left-hand Thumb Impression (all in JPG format).

Payment: Pay the application fee via online gateway (Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking).

Print Confirmation: Download and print the "Confirmation Page" for future reference.