HTET
Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH), Bhiwani
HTET — the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test — is conducted by the Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH), Bhiwani, under the Right to Education Act, 2009. It is a qualifying test for teaching posts in the state's schools, held at three levels:
- Level 1 (PRT) — Primary Teacher, for classes I to V.
- Level 2 (TGT) — Trained Graduate Teacher, for classes VI to VIII.
- Level 3 (PGT) — Post Graduate Teacher / Lecturer, for classes IX to XII.
A single registration lets a candidate apply for one level or multiple levels. The latest cycle is HTET 2025, with the examination held on 4 and 5 July 2026.
HTET 2025 schedule
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 24 December 2025 (17:00 hrs) |
| Last date to apply | 4 January 2026, extended to 5 January 2026 (midnight) |
| Last date to deposit fee | 5 January 2026 (midnight) |
| Correction window | 4 to 5 January 2026 |
| Admit card | Level 3 — 1 July 2026; Level 1 & 2 — 2 July 2026 |
| Examination | 4 and 5 July 2026 |
Fee (by number of levels applied for)
| Category | One level | Two levels | Three levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC / PH of Haryana domicile | ₹500 | ₹900 | ₹1,200 |
| All others of Haryana domicile | ₹1,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,400 |
| Non-Haryana domicile (incl. SC & PH) | ₹1,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,400 |
Exam pattern and qualifying marks
Each level is a single paper of 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks, over 2 hours 30 minutes, with no negative marking. A candidate qualifies on scoring 60% (General); reserved categories of Haryana qualify at a relaxed percentage as fixed by the Board (SC / PwD of Haryana at 55%). The HTET qualifying certificate is valid for life.
HTET qualifies you to apply — it does not appoint you
Qualifying HTET does not confer any right to recruitment. It is one of the eligibility conditions for appointment as a teacher in Haryana; the vacancy itself is filled through a separate recruitment process.
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
Does clearing HTET give me a teaching job?
No. A teaching eligibility test qualifies you to apply for teaching posts — it establishes that you meet the required standard. Actual vacancies are filled through a separate recruitment process run by the relevant authority.