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The Haryana teacher eligibility test or HTET test is a state-level examination conducted by the Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH). It is conducted for those desirous of being teachers in the primary and upper primary schools in the state of Haryana. The exam is held in three levels of the HTET exam, namely Level 1 for Primary Teachers (Class 1 to 5), Level 2 for Trained Graduate Teachers (Class 6 to 8), and Level 3 for Post Graduate Teachers (PGT – Class 9 to 12).
The HTET examination – An overview
The details of the HTET exam, in a nutshell, can be found here below –
| HTET 2023 Exam Summary | |
| Organization | Board of School Education, Haryana |
| Exam Name | Haryana Teachers Eligibility Test |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Purpose | Eligibility Test for Primary Teacher, PGT, TGT |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Frequency | Once in a year |
| Mode of Examination | Offline |
| Medium of Exam | Bilingual (English & Hindi) |
| Official website | www.bseh.org.in or www.haryanatet.in |
HTET examinations – the important dates to remember
Even when the dates for the actual examinations will be released by the conducting body, the tentative dates here should help the prospective candidates in preparing for the same
| Online Application Process (Start Date) | 1st week of October 2023 |
| Online Application Process (End Date) | 3rd week of October 2023 |
| Admit Card Issue Date | 1st week of November 2023 |
| HTET 2023 Exam | 2nd week of November 2023 |
| Answer Key | 1st week of January 2024 |
| Result | 1st week of March 2024 |
The schedule for the examination would be on the following lines –
| Category | PGT- Lecturer | TGT- Teacher (Class VI-VIII) | Primary Teacher (Class I – V) |
| Exam Date | November 2023 | November 2023 | November 2023 |
| Exam Time | 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM | 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM |
HTET 2023 Eligibility Criteria
Age limits – The candidates appearing for the HTET TGT or PGT Teaching Faculty posts must have attained the minimum age of 18 years. The upper age limit is 38 years
Educational criteria –
HTET Educational Qualification for Primary Teacher (Level 1)
- You should have completed your senior secondary examination with at least 50% from a recognized board and must have passed in 2 years of Diploma of Elementary Education
- Candidates who have passed 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) are also eligible
- Those appearing in the final year of D.El.Ed or B.Ed can also apply
HTET Educational Qualification for Trained Graduate Teacher (Level 2)
- Should have completed undergraduate in a relevant stream and have passed or appeared in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education
- Cleared undergraduate in a relevant stream with a minimum of 50% marks and have completed or pursued a 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed).
- Graduate in an appropriate stream with at least 45% and have completed or pursued 1- a year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed).
HTET Application Fees 2023
The applicable examination fees for the examination would be
| Category | HTET Application Fee | ||
| For One Level only | For Two Levels | For Three Levels | |
| SC and PH Candidates of Haryana Domicile | Rs 500 | Rs 900 | Rs 1200 |
| For All Candidates except SC and PH of Haryana Domicile | Rs 1000 | Rs 1800 | Rs 2400 |
| All Candidates outside Haryana(Including SC & PH) | Rs 1000 | Rs 1800 | Rs 2400 |
FAQs
How many papers do I have to appear in HTET?
There are three papers that the candidates need to appear for – Paper 1, Paper 2, and Paper 3. Check the eligibility conditions for the three papers. You can appear only for papers 1, or for papers 1 and 2, or all three papers.
How many attempts are allowed in the Haryana TET examination?
You can appear as many times as you would wish. There is no limit as long as you do not cross the upper age limit