HTET Preparation Tips To Crack Exam In One Month

The BSEH conducts the HTET examination to assess candidate's skills required for teaching profession. Here are the tips to crack HTET in one month.

Updated: Thursday, July 23, 2026, 18:17 [IST]

The Board of School Education, Haryana (BSEH) conducts the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) examination to ensure the candidates possess the essential skills and aptitude to become a teacher in any school recognised by the Department of School Education, Haryana. Candidates can register for a level or multiple levels.

Level-1 - Classes I-V (Primary Teacher - PRT)
Level-2 - Classes VI-VIII (Trained Graduate Teacher - TGT)
Level-3 - Classes IX-XII (Post Graduate Teacher - PGT)

BSEH conducts the HTET exam in offline mode. Candidates who are aspiring to appear for the HTET exam should remember that they have to obtain the minimum qualifying marks. It is advised to obtain at least 60% marks in the written test. Here, we have listed some HTET preparation tips that help you to achieve more than qualifying marks.

Start HTET Preparation With Sample Questions

Aspirants are advised to explore all the sample questions printed in the HTET official notification. Candidates should also get familiar with the exam pattern and weightage of the topics by solving the previous year's question papers.

HTET Primary Teacher (PRT) Exam Pattern

Subjects	No of Questions	Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy	30	30
Languages (Hindi -15 questions & English -15 questions)	30	30
General Studies	30	30
Mathematics	30	30
Environmental Studies	30	30
Total	150	150

HTET Preparation For Primary Teacher (PRT)

The Child Development and Pedagogy will focus on teaching skills required for the age group of 6-11 years. Candidates are advised to be strong at the concepts such as problem-solving abilities and pedagogical understanding of the subjects in Mathematics and Environmental Studies. The General Studies include topics such as Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability and Haryana G.K and Awareness.

HTET Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) Exam Pattern

Subjects	No of Questions	Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy	30	30
Languages (Hindi -15 questions & English -15 questions)	30	30
General Studies	30	30
Subject specific as opted	60	60
Total	150	150

HTET Preparation For Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT)

The questions related to Child Development and Pedagogy will focus on teaching skills for the age group of 11-16 years. The questions will be on understanding the characteristics, need and psychology of diverse learners and qualities of a good facilitator of learning. The language test aims at the proficiencies related to the medium of instruction required for the age group of 11-16 years. Candidates should note that the topics of the prescribed syllabus will be based on BSEH Classes VI-X. However, the difficulty level will increase up to the senior secondary stage.

HTET Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) Exam Pattern

Subjects	No of Questions	Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy	30	30
Languages (Hindi -15 questions & English -15 questions)	30	30
General Studies	30	30
Subject specific as opted	60	60
Total	150	150

HTET Preparation For Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)

The General Studies include questions from Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability and Haryana G.K and Awareness. The questions related to language subject tests the candidates' proficiency required for the age group of 14-17 years.

HTET Preparation Tips

There is no negative marking in HTET exam. Hence, candidates are advised to attempt all the questions.
To crack HTET in one month, aspirants should productively use the time in a day.
It is advised to make a note of all the reference books and study material before kick-starting the preparation.
The previous year's question papers are very important for HTET preparation. One can find similar questions in Child Development & Pedagogy.
Mock tests play a significant role in preparation that displays where you stand in the competition. One should take at least two mock tests in a week during the last phase of preparation.

Also Read: 10 Tips To Prepare For Competitive Entrance Examinations