HTET Eligibility 2026: Check Age Limit & Educational Qualification

Q: Ques: Is there any limit on the number of attempts for HTET?

Ans: No, there is no fixed limit on the number of attempts for HTET. Candidates can appear multiple times for any level (PRT, TGT, or PGT) as long as they meet the prescribed eligibility criteria.

Q: Ques: Is there any physical test in HTET?

Ans: No, HTET does not include any Physical Standard Test (PST) or Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Selection is based solely on performance in the written examination.

Q: Ques: Are eligibility requirements different for PRT, TGT, and PGT levels?

Ans: Yes, eligibility criteria vary by level. PRT requires Senior Secondary with D.El.Ed./B.El.Ed., TGT requires a bachelor’s degree with B.Ed./D.El.Ed., and PGT requires a postgraduate degree with B.Ed.

Q: Ques: Is a minimum percentage in educational qualification mandatory?

Ans: Yes, minimum qualifying marks are required for HTET and vary by level. PRT candidates need the prescribed percentage in Senior Secondary as per NCTE norms, TGT candidates generally require at least 50% marks in graduation with B.Ed./D.El.Ed., and PGT candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks in postgraduation along with a B.Ed. Relaxations apply to reserved categories as per government rules.

Q: Ques: Is language proficiency mandatory for HTET candidates?

Ans: Yes, candidates must have studied Hindi or Sanskrit at the secondary or higher secondary level as prescribed for HTET.

Harsh Tiwari

Feb 5, 2026

HTET 2026 eligibility requirements include nationality, educational qualifications, age limits, and language criteria prescribed by Board of School Education, Haryana (HBSE). Candidates must be Indian citizens and possess the required teaching qualifications, such as D.El.Ed., B.Ed., or a relevant postgraduate degree, depending on the level applied for (PRT, TGT, or PGT). The minimum age limit is 18 years, while the upper age limit is generally up to 38 years as per norms. Candidates must have studied Hindi or Sanskrit at the secondary or higher secondary level.

Table of Contents

HTET Nationality 2026
HTET Educational Qualification 2026
HTET Subject-Wise Eligibility 2026
HTET Age Limit 2026
HTET Eligibility 2026 FAQs

HTET Nationality 2026

HTET 2026 application requires candidates to fulfil the nationality conditions prescribed by Board of School Education, Haryana (HBSE). The following are the conditions of HTET nationality criteria:

Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply for HTET for all levels (PRT, TGT, and PGT).
Candidates must produce valid proof of nationality if required during document verification, such as a birth certificate, Aadhaar card, passport, or any other government-issued document.

HTET Educational Qualification 2026

HTET 2026 Educational Qualification outlines the minimum academic and professional requirements candidates must meet to apply for the exam at different levels. To be eligible for HTET 2026, applicants must fulfil the following criteria:

HTET Level 1 (PRT): Candidates must have passed Senior Secondary (Class 12) with the required percentage and possess or be appearing in a Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) / B.El.Ed., as prescribed by HBSE.

HTET Level 2 (TGT): Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree along with D.El.Ed. or B.Ed., as applicable to the subject.

HTET Level 3 (PGT): Candidates must have a Postgraduate degree in the concerned subject along with a B.Ed. degree from a recognised university.

HTET Subject-Wise Eligibility 2026

HTET TGT (or Level 2) is conducted for candidates willing to apply for teaching positions in classes 6 to 8. The eligibility requirements vary for different subjects in HTET TGT exam. Candidates can take a look at the in-depth HTET TGT eligibility criteria below:

Subjects	Eligibility Criteria
TGT Social Science	B.A./B.Com + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education OR, B.A./B.Com with a minimum of 50% marks + 2 years B.Ed. OR, B.A./B.Com with a minimum of 45% marks + 2 years B.Ed. OR, Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with a minimum of 50% marks + 4 Years B. El. Ed OR, Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with a minimum of 50% marks + 4-year BA/B.Com Ed B.A./B.Com with at least 50% marks + 2 years B.Ed. (Special Education) Candidates must have at least 50% marks in B.A./B.Com and should have studied English and one of the following subjects: History, Political Science, Economics, Geography, Sociology, or Psychology in all years of study.
TGT Science	B.Sc + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education OR, B.Sc with a minimum of 50% marks + 2 years B.Ed. OR, B.Sc with at least 45% marks + 2 years B.Ed. OR, Minimum 50% marks in Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) + 4-year degree in B. El. Ed OR, Senior Secondary with a minimum of 50% marks + 4-year B.Sc. Ed. OR, B.Sc. with at least 50% marks + 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education) In the case of B.Sc, Candidates must have studied a combination of at least three subjects: Physics, Zoology, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Botany.
TGT Mathematics	A minimum of 50% marks in B.A./B.Sc./B.Com in Mathematics (as an elective subject) + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education/B.Ed. OR, B.A./B.Sc./B.Com (minimum 45% marks) and 50% marks in Mathematics (as an elective subject) + 2-year B.Ed. OR, Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with a minimum of 50% marks + 4-year B. El. Ed/ B.A./B.Sc/B.Com Ed. or B.A Ed./B.Sc. Ed./B.Com. Ed. OR, At least 50% marks in B.A./B.Sc./B.Com as well as in Maths (as elective subject) + 2-year B.Ed.
TGT English	Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 50% marks in English (as compulsory/elective/Core/Honours) + English as a teaching subject in BTC/JBT/D.Ed/(B.Ed.)/B.Ed. (Special Education) OR, Minimum 50% marks in English in a 4-year B.El.Ed/Integrated BA.B.Ed. Candidates should have Sanskrit or Hindi as one of the subjects in their class 10 or higher education.
TGT Hindi	B.A. (minimum 50% marks) in Hindi (as elective subject) + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education/B.Ed. OR, At least 45% marks in B.A. and 50% marks in Hindi (elective subject) + 2 years in B.Ed. OR, Minimum 50% marks in senior secondary (equivalent degree) + 4 years B. El. Ed./ BA Ed. OR, B.A. with a minimum of 50% marks and Hindi as an elective subject + 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education) Candidates should have completed matric with Hindi/Sanskrit for class 12/BA/MA with Hindi.
TGT Sanskrit	B.A. degree with a minimum of 50% marks in Sanskrit as an elective subject + 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education/B.Ed. OR, B.A. with a minimum of 45% marks and 50% marks in Sanskrit (elective subject) + 2-year B.Ed. OR, Minimum 50% marks in senior secondary (or equivalent degree) + 4 years B. El. Ed./ BA Ed. OR, B.A. (with a minimum of 50% marks) and Sanskrit as an elective subject + 1-year B.Ed. (Special Education) OR, Shastri (with a minimum of 50% marks) from a recognized university. Candidates should have qualified for the class 10 exam with Hindi/Sanskrit for class 12/B.A./M.A. with Hindi as one of the subjects.
TGT Physical Education	A graduation degree in Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) or Diploma in Physical Education (D.P.Ed.) (or equivalent degree) Candidates should have passed class 10 with Hindi/Sanskrit or class 12/B.A./M.A. with Hindi as one of the subjects.

HTET Age Limit 2026

HTET 2026 age limit specifies the minimum and maximum age criteria prescribed by Board of School Education, Haryana (HBSE). Candidates must meet the age requirements as mentioned in the official notification.

Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: Up to 38 years

HTET 2026 application process will be conducted completely online through the official website of Board of School Education, Haryana (HBSE). Candidates must begin by completing online registration using their basic details, followed by filling out the application form with educational qualifications, exam level selection, and other required information. Applicants are then required to upload scanned documents in the prescribed format, pay the applicable application fee, and submit the form to complete the application process successfully.

Relevant Links
HTET Application Process	HTET Exam Pattern
HTET Syllabus	HTET Answer Key
HTET Admit Card	HTET Result

HTET Eligibility 2026 FAQs

Ques: Is there any limit on the number of attempts for HTET?

Ans: No, there is no fixed limit on the number of attempts for HTET. Candidates can appear multiple times for any level (PRT, TGT, or PGT) as long as they meet the prescribed eligibility criteria.

Ques: Is there any physical test in HTET?

Ans: No, HTET does not include any Physical Standard Test (PST) or Physical Efficiency Test (PET). Selection is based solely on performance in the written examination.

Ques: Are eligibility requirements different for PRT, TGT, and PGT levels?

Ans: Yes, eligibility criteria vary by level. PRT requires Senior Secondary with D.El.Ed./B.El.Ed., TGT requires a bachelor’s degree with B.Ed./D.El.Ed., and PGT requires a postgraduate degree with B.Ed.

Ques: Is a minimum percentage in educational qualification mandatory?

Ans: Yes, minimum qualifying marks are required for HTET and vary by level. PRT candidates need the prescribed percentage in Senior Secondary as per NCTE norms, TGT candidates generally require at least 50% marks in graduation with B.Ed./D.El.Ed., and PGT candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks in postgraduation along with a B.Ed. Relaxations apply to reserved categories as per government rules.

Ques: Is language proficiency mandatory for HTET candidates?

Ans: Yes, candidates must have studied Hindi or Sanskrit at the secondary or higher secondary level as prescribed for HTET.