To improve the quality of teaching in the country, almost every state in India conducts its own Teachers’ eligibility test. The government of Haryana conducts the Haryana Teachers Eligibility Test, also known as the HTET, which is a compulsory examination for all B.Ed candidates aspiring to become teachers in schools run by the government or private managements in the state of Haryana. Apart from this, the schools have also been given the liberty by CBSE to recruit teachers based on either the test conducted by states or on the ranks obtained in CTET (Central Teachers Eligibility Test), conducted by the central government. It has become mandatory for teachers to clear either of the examinations to secure the job of a teacher in any school across the country.
Examination Pattern
The examination pattern starts with filling the form along with the submission of a nominal examination fee as per the below mentioned schedule:
- All Candidates except SC & Differently able- Rs.600/-
- SC & Differently Able- Rs.300/-
The HTET examination comprises two objective type question papers consisting of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in each of them. Each question is worth 1 mark thereby totaling 150 marks. The details of the question papers are as follows:
- Paper I Syllabus: To become teachers for classes I-V in Haryana primary school.
- Paper II Syllabus: To become teachers for classes between VI and VIII in Haryana upper primary school.
- Level 3- for those candidates who are interested in TGT and PGT.
Admission Criteria
A person scoring a minimum of 60% marks in the examination would be considered to have cleared the examination. However as per the Haryana Government’s extant reservation policy of Haryana Teachers Eligibility Test, the government can decide to give 5% concession to candidates belonging to the SC/ST, OBC, differently able persons etc. Apart from this the candidate must note that having cleared the HTET examination would not confer them the right of employment or recruitment, as this examination is just one of the important factors of the eligibility criteria for appointment.
Scoring and Negative Marking
There is no negative marking associated with the HTET examination. Each paper consists of 150 multiple choice questions with each carrying 1 mark. For every question answered correctly the candidate is awarded 1 mark and for every wrong answer 1 mark is deducted from the total.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Teacher for Classes I-V (Primary Stage)
Candidates appearing for the HTET should have cleared their Senior Secondary or its equivalent with minimum 45% marks along with Diploma in Elementary Education / 4 year B.El.Ed / 2 year Diploma in Education in Special Education or with Bachelor Degree (50 % marks) and B.Ed qualification.
2. Teacher for Classes VI-VIII (Elementary Stage)
For applying in this segment the aspiring candidates should have a regular Bachelor Degree with 2 year D.Ed./ B.Ed. or 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) / 4-year BA/ B.Sc.Ed. or B.A. (Ed.)/B.Sc. (Ed.) / B.Ed. (Special Education) with 50 percent in BA or B.Sc. (Both Appearing & passed Candidates are eligible to apply under this criteria).
3. For Lecturers of Class XI-XII
Applying under this category for the post of a lecturer in various subjects would require the candidate to have cleared their post graduation in the concerned subject with no less than 0% marks from a recognized university. Also the candidate must have a matric with Hindi/Sanskrit or Sr. Secondary / Graduation / Post Graduation with Hindi as one of the subjects.
Note: General conditions for all the three levels the validity are as follows:
- Validity Period of HTET qualifying certificate for appointment will be five years from the date of issue of qualifying certificate.
- There is no restriction on the number of attempts a person can take for acquiring a HTET Certificate.
- Candidates who have already qualified STET will have the option to appear in the fresh HTET to improve their score, if they so desire.
Important Dates
- May 15th, 2013: Last Date for Online Application
- May 20th, 2013: Last Date for Print Out by Post
- June 1st, 2013: PGT (Level 3), Timings: 11.00 AM – 12.30 PM
- June 2nd, 2013: PRT (Primary Teacher) Level 1, Timings: 11.00 AM – 12.30 PM
- June 2nd, 2013: TGT Level 2, Timings: 02.30 PM – 04.00 PM
Institutions
- All the Haryana State Government schools i.e. the ones recognized by the Department of School Education, Haryana and affiliated by the Board of School Education, Haryana shall have to consider the HTET.
- HTET will also apply in unaided private schools willing to exercise their option of considering the HTET.
Careers
The HTET exam gives an opportunity to those aspiring candidates who wish to become teachers and lecturers in various institutions across the state of Haryana. As mentioned above HTET is a mandatory examination for each aspiring candidate to clear, the rank obtained in this is like a key to get into the best of the State Governments Institutions. Moreover it shows your ability to be fit for teaching the various levels of the institution.
Syllabus
1. Paper I (for classes I to V) Primary Stage: Structure and Content (All Compulsory): Total 150 MCQs – 150 Marks
- Child Development and Pedagogy – 30 MCQs – 30 Marks
- Language I – 30 MCQs – 30 Marks
- Language II – 30 MCQs – 30 Marks
- Mathematics – 30 MCQs – 30 Marks
- Environmental Studies – 30 MCQs – 30 Marks
2. Paper II (for classes VI to VIII) Elementary Stage: Structure and Content (All Compulsory): Total 150 MCQs – 150 Marks
- Child Development & Pedagogy (compulsory) 30 MCQs – 30 Marks
- Language I (compulsory) 30 MCQs – 30 Marks
- Language II (compulsory) 30 MCQs – 30 Marks
- Mathematics, Science/Social Science
- For Mathematics and Science teacher : 60 MCQs – 60 Marks
- For Social Studies/Social Science teacher: 60 MCQs – 60 Marks
- For any other teachers either (a) or (b)
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Haryana Government and Haryana Board of School Education (HBSE) invites Online Application Forms who fulfill the Eligibility Criteria under the Exam Section to conduct the HTET for year 2012-13. HBSE also announced the Exam Date of HTET as 1st and 2nd June 2013.
Admit Card
Since the Admit cards for the HTET will not be sent by the post, the eligible candidates are required to download his/her admit card from the website (www.hbse.ac.in or www.htet.nic.in) with effect from 25.05.2013 onwards. It is mandatory for the candidate to carry a printed copy of their Admit Card to the examination center, failing which might lead them to being restricted from appearing in the examination. In case of any discrepancies in the particulars of the candidate on the Admit Card, the candidate should immediately contact the Special Examination Branch of the Board to correct the mistakes.
Result
The result of the HTET comes out after a month of the commencement of the examination. The results are made available online on the www.hbse.ac.in or www.htet.nic.in websites.
HTET Exam is an excellent way of securing a teaching job at any government or private institution in the state. At the same time, it is a difficult test which requires regular preparation. So, before giving the exam, make sure you prepare well.
