Is the syllabus the same for all Levels of the HTET exam?

No, the syllabus differs for primary teachers(class-1 to class-5), higher primary teachers (class-6 to class-8), and Postgraduate (class 9 to class 12).

How do solving previous year papers help in preparation?

Solving the HTET previous years’ paper will give candidates an idea about the types of questions asked in the HTET exam.

Is there any negative marking in the HTET exam?

No, there is no negative marking in the HTET exam for all the levels.

What types of questions are there in the HTET exam?

Objective type question asked in the HTET Exam.

What is HTET Syllabus ?

HTET Syllabus is the curriculum released for the Haryana Teachers Eligibility Test (HTET). It outlines the subjects, topics, and marking scheme for the Level I (PRT), Level II (TGT) and Level III (PGT) exams.

Who conducts the HTET Exam?

The HTET Exam is conducted by the Board of School Education, Haryana (BSEH) once a year.

What are the levels of the HTET Exam?

The HTET Exam consists of three levels- Level 1 (PRT), Level 2 (TGT), and Level 3 (PGT).

What is the HTET Exam Date 2026?

The HTET Exam Date 2026 is 17 and 18 January 2026.

HTET Syllabus 2026, Download TGT, PGT, PRT Exam Pattern PDF

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The Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) has officially released the HTET Syllabus 2026 and the HTET Exam 2026, outlining the subjects and topics for candidates at different levels: Level I (PRT), Level II (TGT), and Level III (PGT). Understanding the syllabus in detail, including the marking scheme and exam pattern, is important for aspirants to strategize their preparation effectively.

HTET Syllabus 2026 Out

The HTET syllabus is important for candidates preparing for the Haryana Teachers Eligibility Test, providing a detailed breakdown of key topics, section-wise weightage, and the marking scheme. Successful candidates will be awarded an HTET certificate with lifetime validity, making this a significant credential for aspiring teachers in Haryana.

Name of Exam	Haryana Teachers Eligibility Test
Exam Conducted by	Board of School Education, Haryana
Exam Name	Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test
Location	Haryana
Paper Languages	English/Hindi
Marking Scheme of HTET	1 Mark for Every Correct Answer
Negative Marking	No negative marking
Duration of Exam	2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes)
Mode of Exam	Offline
Total Questions	150 Questions

HTET Exam Pattern & Syllabus 2026

The HTET syllabus is systematically structured across three levels, each tailored to assess candidates aspiring for different teaching roles. Level 1 (PRT) is designed for teaching Classes I to V, focusing on primary education for children aged 6 to 11 years. Level 2 (TGT) is intended for middle school educators teaching Classes VI to VIII, covering students aged 11 to 16 years. Meanwhile, Level 3 (PGT) is meant for postgraduate teachers instructing Classes IX to XII, catering to students aged 14 to 17 years.

Level	Post	Class	Age Group
HTET Level 1	PRT	Class I-V	6 to 11 Years old
HTET Level 2	TGT	Class-VI-VIII	11 to 16 Years old
HTET Level 3	PGT	Class IX-XII	14 to 17 Years old

HTET PRT Exam Pattern 2026

The HTET Primary Stage Level I exam is designed for candidates aspiring to teach Classes I to V. The exam is conducted over 2 hours and 30 minutes, comprising 150 multiple-choice questions, each carrying one mark.

Subject	Total Question	Total Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy	30	30
Language-Hindi	15	15
Language-English	15	15
Quantitative aptitude	10	10
Reasoning	10	10
Haryana GK	10	10
Mathematics	30	30
Environmental Studies	30	30
Total	150	150

HTET PRT Syllabus 2026

The candidate may access the HTET Primary Teacher (PRT) Syllabus from the table. Here is the detailed syllabus given in the following table.

Subject	Syllabus
Child Development and Pedagogy	Child Development: Growth and development and its relationship with learning, Heredity & Environment, Socialization processes Piaget, Kohlberg, and Vygotsky: constructs and critical perspectives Concepts of child-centered and progressive education Multi-Dimensional Intelligence, Language & Thought Gender roles, gender bias, and educational practice Individual differences among learners Assessment & Evaluation Formulating appropriate questions and critical thinking in the classroom and for assessing learner achievement Inclusive Education: Understanding children with special needs and diverse backgrounds, including disadvantaged, deprived, talented, creative, and specially-abled learners. Learning and Motivation: Basic processes of teaching and learning, strategies of learning, understanding children’s errors, Cognition & Emotions, Motivation and learning Educational psychology of teaching and learning relevant to the age group of 6–11 years, understanding learner characteristics, interaction with learners, and qualities of a good facilitator
Language – Hindi	संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया, वचन, लिंग उपसर्ग एवं प्रत्यय वाक्य निर्माण (सरल, संयुक्त एवं मिश्रित वाक्य) पर्यायवाची, विपरीतार्थक, अनेकार्थक, समानार्थी शब्द मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ अलंकार, संधि तत्सम, तद्भव, देशज एवं विदेशी शब्द समास These sections focus on proficiency related to the medium of instruction
Language – English	Articles, Modals, Narration Pronoun, Adverb, Adjective, Verb, Preposition Tenses, Punctuation, Voice Vocabulary Idioms & Phrases Antonyms & Synonyms
Quantitative Aptitude	Number System, Fractions, Algebra Ratio and Proportion Understanding Elementary Shapes (2-D and 3-D) Mensuration Profit & Loss, Average Problems on Age Speed, Distance & Time Percentage Simple Interest & Compound Interest Time & Work Focus on Mental Ability and General Knowledge related to Haryana State
Reasoning	Analogies, Similarities Syllogisms Space Visualization Problem-Solving Blood Relations Arithmetical Reasoning Figure Classification Logical Reasoning
Haryana General Knowledge	Haryana districts Stadiums Culture and folk dances Food Historical places of Haryana
Mathematics	Number Systems, Simplification, Decimals Data Interpretation Fractions, LCM, HCF Ratio & Proportion, Percentage Average, Profit & Loss, Discount Simple & Compound Interest Mensuration Time & Work, Time & Distance Tables & Graphs, Geometry Pedagogical understanding of topics taught in Classes I–V by the Education Department, Govt. of Haryana
Environment Studies (EVS)	Food: Sources and Components of Food Materials The World of the Living Moving Things, People, and Ideas How Things Work Electric Current and Circuits Magnets Natural Phenomena Natural Resources

HTET TGT Exam Pattern 2026

The Haryana Teachers Eligibility Test (HTET) TGT Level II exam is specifically designed for candidates aiming to teach Classes VI to VIII and spans 2 hours and 30 minutes. It comprises 150 multiple-choice questions, with each correct answer awarding one mark and no penalty for incorrect responses.

Subject	Total Question	Total Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy	30	30
Language-Hindi	15	15
Language-English	15	15
Quantitative aptitude	10	10
Reasoning	10	10
Haryana GK	10	10
Subject Specific	60	60
Total	150	150

HTET TGT Syllabus 2026

Subject	Syllabus / Type of Questions
Child Development and Pedagogy	Child Development: Growth and development and its relationship with learning, Heredity & Environment, Socialization processes Piaget, Kohlberg, and Vygotsky: constructs and critical perspectives Concepts of child-centered and progressive education Multi-Dimensional Intelligence, Language & Thought Gender roles, gender bias, and educational practice Individual differences among learners Assessment & Evaluation Formulating appropriate questions and critical thinking in the classroom and for assessing learner achievement Inclusive Education: Understanding children with special needs and diverse backgrounds, including disadvantaged, deprived, talented, creative, and specially-abled learners Learning and Motivation: Basic processes of teaching and learning, strategies of learning, understanding children’s errors, cognition & emotions, Motivation and learning Educational psychology of teaching and learning relevant to the age group of 11–16 years, understanding learner characteristics, interaction with learners, and qualities of a good facilitator
Language – Hindi	संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया, वचन, लिंग उपसर्ग एवं प्रत्यय वाक्य निर्माण (सरल, संयुक्त एवं मिश्रित वाक्य) पर्यायवाची, विपरीतार्थक, अनेकार्थक, समानार्थी शब्द मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ अलंकार, सन्धि तत्सम, तद्भव, देशज एवं विदेशी शब्द समास Focus on proficiency related to the medium of instruction for the age group 11–16 years
Language – English	Articles, Modals, Narration Pronoun, Adverb, Adjective, Verb, Preposition Tenses, Punctuation, Voice Vocabulary Idioms & Phrases Antonyms & Synonyms
Quantitative Aptitude	Number System, Fractions, Algebra Ratio and Proportion Understanding Elementary Shapes (2-D and 3-D) Mensuration Profit & Loss, Average Problems on Age Speed, Distance & Time Percentage Simple Interest & Compound Interest Time & Work Focus on mental ability and general knowledge related to Haryana State
Reasoning	Analogies, Similarities Syllogisms Space Visualization Problem-Solving Blood Relations Arithmetical Reasoning Figure Classification Logical Reasoning
Haryana General Knowledge	Haryana districts Stadiums Culture and folk dances Food Historical places of Haryana
Subject-Specific	Detailed syllabus of the concerned subject Topics taught in Classes VI–X by the Education Department, Govt. of Haryana Focus on subject-specific concepts, problem-solving abilities, and pedagogical understanding This section deals with the subject chosen by the candidate

HTET TGT Concerned Subjects 2026

Here is the list of HTET TGT Concerned Subjects given in the following table. The candidates must ensure their concerned subject is on the following list.

Concerned Subjects List
Science	Mathematics	Music
Hindi	English	Home Science
Sanskrit	Social Studies	Art
Punjabi	Physical Education	Urdu

HTET PGT Exam Pattern 2026

The HTET PGT Level III exam is designed for candidates aspiring to become lecturers in Haryana schools and follows a well-structured format to assess both teaching proficiency and subject expertise. Conducted over 2 hours and 30 minutes, the exam consists of 150 multiple-choice questions, with each correct answer carrying one mark and no negative marking.

Subject	Total Question	Total Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy	30	30
Language-Hindi	15	15
Language-English	15	15
Quantitative aptitude	10	10
Reasoning	10	10
Haryana GK	10	10
Subject Specific	60	60
Total	150	150

HTET PGT Syllabus 2026

Here is the detailed PGT syllabus given in a tabular format for ease of understanding for the candidates.

Subject	Syllabus / Type of Questions
Child Development and Pedagogy	Child Development: Growth and development and its relationship with learning, Heredity & Environment, Socialization processes Piaget, Kohlberg, and Vygotsky: constructs and critical perspectives Concepts of child-centered and progressive education Multi-Dimensional Intelligence, Language & Thought Gender roles, gender bias and educational practice Individual differences among learners Assessment & Evaluation Formulating appropriate questions and critical thinking in the classroom and for assessing learner achievement Inclusive Education: Understanding children with special needs and diverse backgrounds, including disadvantaged, deprived, talented, creative, and specially-abled learners Learning and Motivation: Basic processes of teaching and learning, strategies of learning, understanding children’s errors, Cognition & Emotions, Motivation and learning Educational psychology of teaching and learning relevant to the age group of 14–17 years, understanding learner characteristics, interaction with learners, and qualities of a good facilitator
Language – Hindi	संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया, वचन, लिंग उपसर्ग एवं प्रत्यय वाक्य निर्माण (सरल, संयुक्त एवं मिश्रित वाक्य) पर्यायवाची, विपरीतार्थक, अनेकार्थक, समानार्थी शब्द मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ अलंकार, सन्धि तत्सम, तद्भव, देशज एवं विदेशी शब्द समास Focus on proficiency related to the medium of instruction for the age group 14–17 years
Language – English	Articles, Modals, Narration Pronoun, Adverb, Adjective, Verb, Preposition Tenses, Punctuation, Voice Vocabulary Idioms & Phrases Antonyms & Synonyms
Quantitative Aptitude	Number System, Fractions, Algebra Ratio and Proportion Understanding Elementary Shapes (2-D and 3-D) Mensuration Profit & Loss, Average Problems on Age Speed, Distance & Time Percentage Simple Interest & Compound Interest Time & Work Focus on Mental Ability and General Knowledge related to Haryana State
Reasoning	Analogies, Similarities Syllogism Space Visualization Problem-Solving Blood Relations Arithmetical Reasoning Figure Classification Logical Reasoning
Haryana General Knowledge	Haryana districts Stadiums Culture and folk dances Food Historical places of Haryana
Subject-Specific	Detailed syllabus of the concerned subject Topics taught in Classes IX–XII by the Education Department, Govt. of Haryana Focus on subject-specific concepts, problem-solving abilities, and pedagogical understanding This section deals with the subject chosen by the candidate

HTET PGT Concerned Subjects

Candidates must check out the HTET PGT Concerned Subjects list to ensure their subject concern matches the following list.

Concerned Subjects
Hindi	Biology	Political Science
Home Science	Chemistry	English
Sociology	Mathematics	Urdu
Psychology	Commerce	Computer Science
Punjabi	Economics	Physical Education
History	Music	Physics
Sanskrit	Geography	Fine Arts

HTET Syllabus PDF Download Link

The direct link to download the HTET Syllabus PDF for all levels is given below. Candidates can download the HTET Syllabus PDF for PRT, TGT, and PGT posts. All the PDFs have been provided below with the HTET Exam pattern and subject-wise syllabus.