The Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) is a state-level professional exam. In Haryana, it is used to choose instructors for state government schools. The Haryana Board of Secondary Education, or BSEH, is in charge of administering the HTET exam.
The HTET exam is divided into three levels:
- Level I: PRT – Primary School Teacher (Class 1 to 5)
- Level II: TGT – Trained Graduate Teacher (Class 6 to 8)
- Level III: PGT – Post Graduate Teacher (Class 9 to 12)
Syllabus of HTET Exam
The HTET exam syllabus is designed to assess mental capacity, awareness, subject-specific information, and general knowledge about Haryana. All of these topics should be covered in the HTET books required for this exam.
The following are the differences in the syllabus for each level:
- Level 1 (PRT of Class 1-5): comprises Language (English, Hindi), Mathematics, Environment Studies, General Studies (Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, General knowledge of Haryana and General Awareness), Child Development, and Pedagogy.
- Level 2 (TGT of Class 6-8): General Studies (Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, General knowledge of Haryana, and General Awareness). Language (English, Hindi), Child Development and Pedagogy, and the subject is chosen by the candidate.
- Level 3 (PGT of Class 9-12): General Studies (Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, General knowledge of Haryana, and General Awareness). Language (English, Hindi), Child Development and Pedagogy, and the subject is chosen by the candidate.
Eligibility
The following are the criteria established by BSEH on their official website, www.bseh.org.in:
- Age: Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 38 years old.
- Indian nationality.
- Educational Qualification: This varies by level and is detailed on the BSEH’s HTET exam webpage. Here’s a quick rundown:
- Level I – PRT: The candidate must possess the following qualifications:
- Passed 12th grade with a minimum of 50%.
- A two-year elementary education diploma.
- Level II – TGT: The candidate must possess the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 45 percent in the subject chosen to teach.
- B.Ed.
- A two-year elementary education diploma.
- Level III – PGT: The candidate must possess
- A Post Graduate degree in the subject to be taught with a minimum of 50% marks.
- B.Ed.
- Two-year elementary education diploma
- Exam Format: The following are the major highlights of the HTET exam pattern:
- Exam Type: MCQ (Multiple-choice Questions)
- Paper Language: English/Hindi
- Exam Mode: Offline
- Duration: 150 minutes
- Number of questions asked: 150
- Marking Scheme: +1 for every correct answer
- Negative marking: No
- Total Marks: 150
The HTET exam is not as difficult if you have proper training, the right HTET books, and extensive preparation. So, get ready and start thinking about it.
HTET Books for Reference
Aspirants taking the HTET exam should extensively study all of the subjects and topics listed above. The difficulty of the HTET exam, the most often asked questions, significant themes, and weightage can all be determined with the use of good reference HTET books.
Here is a list of HTET books for the preparation for the HTET exam:
- S. Chand, Dr. RS Aggarwal, Quantitative Aptitude, 2017.
- Dr. RS Aggarwal, S. Chand, 2019, Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Dr.BinayKarna, Lucent’s General Knowledge, 2019
- Sandeep Kumar, CTET 2021 Paper I and II: Child Development and Pedagogy, Pearson Education, 2021
- Dreamtech Press, 2020, DT Editorial Services, Child Development and Pedagogy, Exam Goalpost for CTET and TETs Exams, Paper I – II, Class I – VIII,
- Himanshi Singh, Kiran Institute of Career Excellence Pvt Ltd, Psychology and Pedagogy, 2021
- Vidhyapeeth Times, 2021, HTET Child Development and Pedagogy
- GeetaSahni, Pearson, English and Pedagogy, 2016.
- DT Editorial Services, Environmental Studies (EVS), Exam Goalpost for CTET and TETs Exams, Paper I, Classes 1 to 5, Dreamtech Press, 2019.
- Haryana State Board of Education books
- Books from the National Council of Educational Research and Training
- Ramesh Publishing House, 2020, HTET PGT Common Subjects (Level 3) Exam Guide
- Ramesh Publishing House, 2020, HTET (PGT-Common Subjects) Previous Years’ Papers & Practice MCQs Level-3
- Ramesh Publishing House, 2020, HTET subject-specific Previous Years’ Papers & Practice MCQs Level-3
- M. Tyra and K. Kundan, BSC Publishing Co Pvt Ltd, Magical Book on Quicker Maths, 2018.
- Disha Publication, 2018: Study Guide for CTET Paper 2 (Class 6–8 Teachers) Social Studies/Social Science with Past Questions
Conclusion
HTET Exam Preparation Strategy
The HTET exam is a highly competitive exam that attracts a large number of applicants. Take notice of the following techniques if you want to pass the exam with flying colours. The following are some of them:
- You should attempt to solve as many prior year papers as possible. This will assist you in better understanding the exam pattern, mark distribution, time management, and other topics. You will gain confidence as you solve more papers. Also, review the HTET Syllabus and Exam Pattern before beginning your exam preparation.
- Taking practice exams is another excellent strategy to succeed in the exam’s final stages. Many reputable educational websites host practice tests for aspirants to help them succeed in their studies. You should never pass up the chance to take these exams and improve your admission preparation.
The last thing you can do is read the above-mentioned books thoroughly. Covering every aspect of the material increases your confidence in your ability to perform well in the tests. Check out BYJU’S Exam Prep to ace the exam now!
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