Teaching is an Ambitious profession dedicated to transforming other’s lives. It’s one of the professions with specialized skills and Knowledge attributed to providing unique services to meet educational needs. To be a teacher is one of the best feelings as you know you are about to shape the future of the world.
There are many examinations, such as HTET and CTET, to teach in Central Government schools such as KVS, NVS, etc. Now, the question that arises is, what is the difference between HTET and CTET? Well, both are teacher eligibility tests. With the CTET and HTET certificates, candidates can apply for Government Teaching Jobs. There are some differences between them, and we will discuss the difference between HTET and CTET in the article below.
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What is CTET?
CTET stands for Central Teacher Eligibility Test and is a one-stage examination conducted offline for the teacher posts for Classes 1 to 8 in Central Government Schools such as NVS/KVS and other Schools. The exam is conducted by CBSE twice a year in English and Hindi. There are two papers – paper -1 for classes 1 to 5 and paper -2 for classes 6 to 8. There are different educational qualifications required for primary and upper primary classes. The details of the same will be discussed later in the article.
What is HTET?
HTET stands for Haryana Teachers Eligibility Test (HTET) exam conducted by the Board of School Education, Haryana (BSEH) for the recruitment of Primary Teachers, Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT), and Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) in schools affiliated with the Haryana Government. There are different educational qualifications required for primary and upper primary classes. The details of the same will be discussed later in the article.
CTET Vs HTET
As discussed earlier, both are teaching eligibility tests to recruit candidates for teaching posts. CTET is a national eligibility test conducted by CBSE that is applicable for candidates all over the country except in Haryana (as per the latest notification).On the other hand, HTET is conducted by the Board of Secondary Education in Haryana. The HTET-qualified candidates are applicable for government teaching jobs in Haryana only.
| Particulars | CTET | HTET |
| Name of conducting Body | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) | Board of School Education, Haryana (BSEH) |
| Frequency of Exam | Twice a year | Once in a year |
| Minimum Age limit | 17 years and above | 18 years and above |
| Application Fees | General – Rs- 1,000SC/ST/PwD – Rs 500 | General – Rs.1000/-SC/ST/Differently Abled Person – Rs.500/-Outside Haryana- Rs. 1000 |
| Medium of Exam | English and Hindi | English and Hindi |
| Job opportunities | Schools run by the Central Government.Other State Government Schools | Only Schools run by the Haryana State Government |
| Exam Mode | Offline | Offline |
| Exam Center | All over India | Only in the State of Haryana |
Difference between CTET and HTET
The main difference between HTET and CTET is that the CTET certificate is applicable all over the country except Haryana and the HTET certificate is in Haryana. Let’s discuss other differences in detail.
CTET Vs HTET Exam Pattern
Before preparing for any competitive exam, one should know the exam pattern. As we were discussing CTET vs HTET, they have a different exam pattern. Let’s discuss the exam pattern one by one to see the differences.
CTET Exam Pattern Highlights
- CTET exam pattern includes two papers- Paper I and Paper II.
- Both paper- I and paper-II carry 150 marks.
- The mode of paper is offline (pen-paper test).
- For every correct answer, you get 1 mark.
- There is no penalty for incorrect answers.
- There are five sections in paper- I and four in paper II.
- Paper-I is for all those candidates who wish to teach classes I to IV.
- Paper II is for all those candidates who want to teach classes VI to VIII.
Given below is the exam pattern for the CTET Exam Pattern for Paper -I in tabular form.
| Name of the Subjects | Total Number of Questions | Total Number of Marks | Time |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | 2.5 hours |
| Language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | |
| Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
CTET Exam Pattern for Paper II
Paper II has four sections in which candidates have to choose between Mathematics Science and Social Studies. Given below is the exam pattern for the CTET Exam Pattern for Paper -I in tabular form.
| Name of Subject | Total Number of Questions | Total Number of Marks | Time |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | 2.5 hours |
| Language I (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | |
| Language II (compulsory) | 30 | 30 | |
| A. Mathematics & Science | 30 + 30 | 60 | |
| B. Social Studies & Social Science | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
HTET Exam pattern -Highlights
- HTET exam takes place in offline mode (pen-paper test).
- There are three levels- Level-1(Class 1 to class 5) Level -2(6to 8) and Level-II (IX-XII).
- The questions are in objective form (Multiple Choice Questions).
- There will be 150 questions.
- For every correct answer, you will get one mark.
HTET exam pattern for Level -I
Given below is the exam pattern for level 1 (PRT) in the tabular form.
| Name of the Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 10 questions | 10 |
| Reasoning Ability | 10 questions | 10 |
| General Awareness | 10 questions | 10 |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 questions | 30 |
| Hindi and English | 30 questions(15 each) | 30[15+15] |
| Mathematics | 30 questions | 30 |
| Environmental studies | 30 questions. | 30 |
| Total | 150 questions | 150 |
HTET Exam pattern for Level-2 (TGT)
| Name of Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 10 questions | 10 |
| Reasoning Ability | 10 questions | 10 |
| General Awareness | 10 questions | 10 |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 questions | 30 |
| Hindi and English | 30 questions( 15 each) | 30 [15+15] |
| Subject opted by candidates | 60 questions | 60 |
| Total | 150 questions | 150 |
HTET Exam Pattern for Level-III PGT (Classes-XI- XII)
| Subject Name | No of Questions | Marks |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Languages (Hindi 15 MCQs & English 15 MCQs) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| General Studies (Quantitative Aptitude 10 MCQs, Reasoning Ability 10 MCQs and Haryana G.K. and Awareness 10 MCQs) | 30 MCQs | 30 Marks |
| Subject-Specific as opted | 60 MCQs | 60 Marks |
| Total | 150 Mark |
CTET Vs HTET Eligibility Criteria
You will find some subtle differences between the eligibility Criteria for CTET and HTET. Let’s check out the differences.
CTET Vs HTET Eligibility Criteria for PRT
The eligibility criteria for CTET and HTET for PRT or Level-I are almost similar. The only difference between them is that candidates must have matric with Hindi/Sanskrit or Sr. Secondary / Graduation / Post Graduation with Hindi as one of the subjects for the HTET Exam.
CTET Vs HTET Eligibility Criteria for TGT
The difference between CTET and HTET for TGT or Level II is the combination of subjects. For CTET, the candidates have only two subjects to choose from. However, there are various subject combinations, diplomas, and certificates based on the specific subject in HTET eligibility criteria.
CTET Vs HTET Eligibility Criteria for PGT
CTET does not offer PGT or Level-III exams, so there is no comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions on CTET vs HTET
Q1- What is the difference between CTET and HTET
A1- The difference between CTETE and HTET is that CTET offers teacher posts for classes 5 to 8 all over the country except Haryana, whereas the HTET certificate is valid only in Haryana.
Q2- Is CTET compulsory for HTET?
A2-No, CTET is not compulsory for HTET. Residents of Haryana with appropriate educational qualifications can apply for the HTET Exam.