HTET Level 2 (TGT): exam pattern and preparation strategy
HTET Level 2 (TGT) qualifies a candidate to teach the elementary/upper-primary stage (Classes 6–8) in Haryana government schools, and is conducted by the Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH). The paper is CDP (30) + two Languages (15+15) + General Studies (30 - Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning & Haryana GK) + ONE chosen teaching subject (60 marks, at Classes VI–X depth). This platform offers the Science and Mathematics subject streams; CDP, Languages and General Studies are shared across streams.
Exam pattern
| Questions | 150 MCQs - CDP 30 · Languages 15+15 · General Studies 30 · Subject 60 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 150 minutes (2.5 hours) |
| Marking | 1 mark each · no negative marking |
| Validity | Lifetime (as per NEP 2020 / NCTE notification) |
| Conducted by | Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) |
Subject weightage
- Child Development & Pedagogy: 20%
- Language I (Hindi): 10%
- Language II (English): 10%
- General Studies (Quant · Reasoning · Haryana GK): 20%
- Subject-Specific (chosen subject, 60 marks): 40%
Selection process
- Qualify HTET Level 2 with minimum 60% marks (55% for reserved categories) to receive the eligibility certificate.
- Choose the correct fourth part - Maths & Science or Social Studies - based on the teaching post you want.
- Use the HTET certificate to apply for TGT recruitment notifications for classes 6–8 in Haryana.
Marking scheme
Each correct answer awards 1 mark and there is NO negative marking, so attempt every question. The Mathematics & Science part carries 60 marks (30 + 30) - the highest-weight single choice - so pick the stream that matches your graduation subject.
Syllabus
Child Development & Pedagogy
30 marks - development & learning of the 11–14 learner, inclusive education, assessment.
- Child Development
- Theories of Learning
- Piaget, Vygotsky & Constructivism
- Inclusive Education
- Assessment & Evaluation
- Intelligence & Creativity
- Motivation & Learning
- Language Development in Children
- Social and Emotional Development
- Learning Difficulties and Special Needs
- Teaching Methods and Classroom Management
Language I (Hindi)
15 marks - Hindi comprehension, grammar and language pedagogy.
- Hindi Grammar (हिंदी व्याकरण)
- Sandhi & Samas (संधि और समास)
- Rasa, Chand & Alankar (रस, छंद और अलंकार)
- Language Pedagogy (भाषा शिक्षण)
- Varn Vichaar (Study of Letters/Sounds)
- Shabd Vichaar (Study of Words)
- Vakya Vichaar (Study of Sentences)
- Muhavare aur Lokoktiyan (Idioms and Proverbs)
Language II (English)
15 marks - English comprehension, grammar and teaching methods.
- Grammar Essentials
- Vocabulary Skills
- Reading and Writing Skills
- Language Teaching Methods
- Parts of Speech
- Tenses
- Comprehension Skills
- Phonics and Pronunciation
Mathematics
60-mark subject stream (classes VI–X) - number system, algebra, coordinate geometry, trigonometry, mensuration, statistics, probability & maths pedagogy.
- Number Systems
- Algebra
- Coordinate Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Geometry and Circles
- Mensuration
- Statistics and Probability
Science
60-mark subject stream (classes VI–X) - matter & atoms, motion & force, life processes, heredity, light, electricity, carbon compounds & science pedagogy.
- Matter and Atoms
- Motion, Force and Gravitation
- Work, Energy and Sound
- Life Processes
- Heredity and Evolution
- Light and Electricity
- Chemistry: Carbon and the Periodic Table
Social Studies
60-mark subject stream (classes VI–X) - History, Geography, Civics & Economics + Social Science pedagogy.
- Modern India: The Freedom Struggle (1857-1947)
- Physical Geography of India: Land, Water and Climate
- India: Natural Resources, Agriculture and Industry
- The Indian Constitution and Democratic Government
- Basic Economics: Sectors, Development, Money and Consumers
- Pedagogy of Social Studies (Social Science)
Hindi (Subject)
60-mark subject stream (classes VI–X) - Vyakaran, Kavya Shastra (ras/chhand/alankar), Sahitya, comprehension & Hindi pedagogy.
- Hindi Grammar (Vyakaran)
- Poetics: Ras, Chhand and Alankar
- History of Hindi Literature
- Unseen Passage Comprehension (Apathit Bodh)
- Hindi Language Pedagogy
Sanskrit
60-mark subject stream (classes VI–X) - Shabd/Dhatu Roop, Sandhi & Samas, Karak & translation, Sahitya & Sanskrit pedagogy.
- Shabd Roop (Noun Declension)
- Dhatu Roop (Verb Conjugation)
- Sandhi and Samas (Euphonic Combination and Compounds)
- Karak and Anuvad (Case Relations and Translation)
- Sanskrit Pedagogy (Teaching Methods)
English (Subject)
60-mark subject stream (classes VI–X) - grammar, vocabulary, literature & figures of speech, comprehension & English pedagogy.
- English Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Literature: Figures of Speech
- Comprehension Skills
- English Pedagogy
Quantitative Aptitude
10 marks (General Studies) - number system, percentage, ratio, interest, time & work, mensuration.
- Number System
- HCF and LCM
- Percentage
- Ratio and Proportion
- Average
- Simple Interest and Compound Interest
- Profit and Loss
- Time and Work
- Time, Speed and Distance
- Mensuration
Reasoning Ability
10 marks (General Studies) - analogies, series, coding-decoding, blood relations, directions, syllogism.
- Number Series
- Alphabet Series
- Coding–Decoding
- Analogy & Classification
- Direction Sense
- Blood Relations
- Ranking & Order
- Clock & Calendar
- Syllogism
- Mirror & Water Images
Haryana GK & Awareness
10 marks (General Studies) - Haryana history, geography, culture, polity, economy & current affairs.
- Formation & Districts of Haryana
- Geography & Rivers of Haryana
- History of Haryana
- Culture, Festivals & Folk Traditions of Haryana
- Polity & Administration of Haryana
- Agriculture & Economy of Haryana
- Sports & Players of Haryana
- Government Schemes of Haryana
- Tourism & Heritage of Haryana
- Famous Personalities of Haryana
How to prepare
- CDP and both Language sections are identical in skill to HTET Level 1 / CTET - prepare them once for all these exams.
- The Maths & Science part is upper-primary level (classes 6–8) - harder than Level 1; practise integers, algebra, mensuration and the NCERT science chapters well.
- In both Maths and Science, roughly a third of the questions are pedagogy (how to teach) - do not study only content.
- Take full 150-question mocks in 150 minutes to build the 1-minute-per-question pace.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTET Level 2 (TGT) exam pattern?
Questions: 150 MCQs - CDP 30 · Languages 15+15 · General Studies 30 · Subject 60. Duration: 150 minutes (2.5 hours). Marking: 1 mark each · no negative marking. Validity: Lifetime (as per NEP 2020 / NCTE notification). Conducted by: Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH).
How many questions are there in HTET Level 2 (TGT) and how much time is given?
HTET Level 2 (TGT) has 150 MCQs - CDP 30 · Languages 15+15 · General Studies 30 · Subject 60 to be attempted in 150 minutes (2.5 hours).
Is there negative marking in HTET Level 2 (TGT)?
Each correct answer awards 1 mark and there is NO negative marking, so attempt every question. The Mathematics & Science part carries 60 marks (30 + 30) - the highest-weight single choice - so pick the stream that matches your graduation subject.
What is the syllabus and subject weightage for HTET Level 2 (TGT)?
The paper is weighted roughly as: Child Development & Pedagogy (20%), Language I (Hindi) (10%), Language II (English) (10%), General Studies (Quant · Reasoning · Haryana GK) (20%), Subject-Specific (chosen subject, 60 marks) (40%).
How should I prepare for HTET Level 2 (TGT)?
CDP and both Language sections are identical in skill to HTET Level 1 / CTET - prepare them once for all these exams.
Can I practise for HTET Level 2 (TGT) online for free?
Yes. Eklavya offers free trilingual (English, Hindi, Hinglish) practice questions, full weighted mock tests with percentile ranking, a daily quiz and study notes for HTET Level 2 (TGT).