Haryana SET Syllabus is structured into three papers, as paper 1, 2 and 3. Paper 1 is a general paper that assesses teaching and research aptitude, reasoning ability, comprehension, communication ability, etc, of the candidate. Papers 2 and 3 are subject-specific and test the candidate’s in-depth understanding of their chosen subject, including core concepts, theories, and recent developments. The topics of paper 1 is structured similar for all the steams, while the other 2 and 3 are core to the subject’s focus areas.
Haryana SET Paper 1 Syllabus mainly focuses on teaching and research aptitude. Candidates can check the table below for the detailed Haryana SET Paper 1 syllabus:
| Subjects | Details |
|---|---|
| Teaching Aptitude | Teaching, Learner’s characteristics, Factors affecting teaching, Methods of teaching in institutions of higher learning, Teaching Support System, Evaluation Systems |
| Comprehension | Passage questions |
| Research Aptitude | Research, Methods of Research, Steps of Research, Thesis and Article writing, Application of ICT in research, Research Ethics |
| Communication | Communication, Effective Communication, Barriers to Effective Communication, Mass Media & Society |
| Logical Reasoning | Analogies, Understanding the structure of arguments, Venn diagram, Indian Logic, Pramanas, Structure and kinds of Anumana |
| Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude | Types of reasoning, Number series, Letter series, Codes and Relationships, Mathematical Aptitude |
| Data Interpretation | Quantitative and Qualitative Data, Sources, Acquisition and Classification of Data, Data Interpretation, Data and Governance |
| Information and Communication Technology (ICT) | ICT: General abbreviations and terminology |
| Higher Education System | Institutions of higher learning and education in ancient India, Evolution of higher learning and research in Post-Independence India, Professional, Technical and Skill-Based education, Policies, Governance, and Administration |
Haryana SET Paper 2 syllabus is specific for each subject. Candidates can check the table below for the syllabus of the important subjects of Haryana SET 2026:
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Analysis, Linear Algebra, Complex Analysis, Algebra, Topology, Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs), Partial Differential Equations (PDEs), Numerical Analysis, Calculus of Variations, Linear Integral Equations, Classical Mechanics. |
| Law | The Constitutional Law of India, The Law of Torts, Labour Law, Law of Crimes, Law of Contracts, Legal Theory, Public International Law, Family Law, etc. |
| Chemistry | Atomic Structure, Periodic Table and Periodic Properties, Chemical Bonding, Gaseous States, Solid States, Thermodynamics, Chemical Kinetics and Catalysis, Electrochemistry, Transition and Inner Transition Metals & Complexes, Non-Aqueous Solvents, Photochemistry, Hard and Soft Acids and Bases, Structure & Binding, Mechanism of Organic Reactions, Stereochemistry of Organic Compounds, Organometallic Compounds |
| Physics | Mathematical Methods of Physics, Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetic Theory, Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics, Electronics, Atomic & Molecular Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Nuclear and Particle Physics. |
| Education | Educational Studies, History, Politics and Economics of Education, Learner and Learning Process, Teacher Education, Curriculum Studies, Research in Education, Pedagogy, Andragogy and Assessment, Technology in/for Education, Educational Management, Administration and Leadership, Inclusive Education. |
Haryana SET Paper 3 syllabus is the same as paper 2, focusing deeper into the candidate’s chosen subject stream, covering a broader and more detailed range of topics. The paper consists of 75 questions and carries a total of 150 marks, testing the knowledge and research aptitude of the candidates on their chosen subjects.
Paper 1 and Paper 2 of Haryana SET exam are evaluated on a total of 100 marks each. Candidates must compulsorily answer 50 of the 60 questions in paper 1, and attend all 50 questions in paper 2. Unattended and incorrect answers will not add or deduct marks for Haryana SET 2026.
Ques: Is Paper 3 syllabus of Haryana SET same for all streams?
Ans: No, both paper 2 and paper 3 syllabus of Haryana SET are stream-specific. The pattern of questions are similar, but the topics are different.
Ques: Is language a compulsory subject in Haryana SET?
Ans: Language as such is not a compulsory subject in Haryana SET. Candidates must, however, attend the comprehension section of paper 1, in English/ Hindi.
Ques: Is there negative marking in Haryana SET exam?
Ans: No, there is no negative marking in Haryana SET exam. Incorrect answers won’t add or deduct any marks.
Ques: Does Haryana SET have descriptive questions?
Ans: No, Haryana SET exam does not have any descriptive questions. Paper 1, Paper 2 are Paper 3 are objective in nature.
Ques: Is mathematics compulsory for all streams in Haryana SET?
Ans: Mathematics is not a compulsory subject for Haryana SET exam. Candidates, however must have knowledge in number series, quantitative aptitude, etc. to answer the questions in paper 1.
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