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Key Facts: HTET Level 3 (PGT) Exam

150 Qs

Total multiple-choice questions on the exam

BSEH Syllabus

150 Min

Total time limit (2.5 hours)

BSEH Guidelines

No Negative

No negative marks for incorrect answers

BSEH Guidelines

Lifetime

Validity of the HTET certificate

NCTE guidelines

HTET Level 3 is a 150-minute offline test with 150 MCQs for 150 marks. It is required to teach Classes IX-XII in Haryana. Lifetime validity, no negative marking. General category pass mark is 60%, reserved categories pass mark is 55%.

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1According to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, in which stage does a child primarily acquire the concept of 'Object Permanence'?

A.Pre-operational Stage

B.Sensorimotor Stage

C.Concrete Operational Stage

D.Formal Operational Stage

Explanation: During the sensorimotor stage, which occurs from birth to approximately 2 years of age, infants learn about the world through their senses and motor activities. Object permanence is the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched. Piaget considered this one of the most important accomplishments of this initial stage.

2Lev Vygotsky defined the 'Zone of Proximal Development' (ZPD) as the distance between:

A.The child's chronological age and their mental age.

B.The child's actual developmental level determined by independent problem-solving and the potential developmental level under adult guidance.

C.The child's biological maturity and their social adaptation skills.

D.The performance of gifted students and that of average students in a standard classroom setting.

Explanation: Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) refers to the range of tasks that a child cannot yet handle alone but can accomplish with the help and guidance of a more knowledgeable other (MKO), such as a teacher or peer. This concept emphasizes the social nature of learning and the role of instruction in driving cognitive development.

3A child reasons, 'I must finish my homework, otherwise my teacher will punish me in front of the class.' According to Lawrence Kohlberg, this child is at which level of moral development?

A.Pre-conventional Level

B.Conventional Level

C.Post-conventional Level

D.Universal Ethical Principle Orientation

Explanation: At the pre-conventional level of moral development (typically found in children), morality is externally controlled. Rules are obeyed to avoid punishment (Stage 1: Obedience and Punishment Orientation) or to gain concrete rewards. The child's reasoning is based on direct physical and emotional consequences rather than societal rules or ethical ideals.

4According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, what is the primary developmental crisis faced by individuals during adolescence?

A.Trust vs. Mistrust

B.Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

C.Identity vs. Role Confusion

D.Intimacy vs. Isolation

Explanation: Erikson identified 'Identity vs. Role Confusion' as the fifth stage of psychosocial development, corresponding to adolescence (roughly ages 12 to 18). During this period, teens explore their independence, values, and career goals to form a coherent sense of self. Failure to successfully navigate this crisis leads to uncertainty about one's role in society.

5In B.F. Skinner's operant conditioning, 'Negative Reinforcement' refers to:

A.Presenting an unpleasant stimulus to decrease the frequency of a behavior.

B.Removing a pleasant stimulus to decrease the frequency of a behavior.

C.Removing an unpleasant or aversive stimulus to increase the frequency of a desired behavior.

D.Presenting a pleasant stimulus to increase the frequency of a behavior.

Explanation: Negative reinforcement involves the removal of an unpleasant or noxious stimulus immediately after a behavior is performed, which increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again. In a classroom, an example is stopping a loud, annoying alarm when a student sits down quietly. It is a reinforcement technique because it increases behavior, unlike punishment which seeks to decrease behavior.

6A student who excels at visualizing objects in three dimensions, navigating through complex spaces, and reading maps displays high levels of which intelligence according to Howard Gardner's theory?

A.Bodily-kinesthetic Intelligence

B.Logical-mathematical Intelligence

C.Spatial Intelligence

D.Interpersonal Intelligence

Explanation: Spatial intelligence involves the capacity to perceive the visual-spatial world accurately and perform transformations on those perceptions. Individuals with high spatial intelligence, such as architects, pilots, sculptors, and sailors, excel at mental rotation of objects, reading diagrams, and navigating geographic environments.

7A child is shown two identical glasses filled with the same amount of water. In front of the child, the water from one glass is poured into a taller, narrower glass. The child now claims that the taller glass has more water because it is higher. This child demonstrates a lack of which cognitive concept?

A.Object Permanence

B.Conservation

C.Egocentrism

D.Reversibility

Explanation: Conservation is the understanding that the fundamental properties of an object (such as volume, mass, or number) remain the same even when its outward appearance changes. According to Piaget, children in the pre-operational stage lack conservation because they focus on a single, salient dimension (centration)—in this case, the height of the liquid—and ignore the width.

8Which of the following classroom scenarios best illustrates the concept of 'Scaffolding' as conceptualized in sociocultural learning theories?

A.A teacher provides students with a worksheet to complete individually without any prior instruction.

B.A teacher gives a student a hint, breaks down a complex math problem into simpler steps, and gradually reduces help as the student gains competence.

C.A teacher groups students of identical ability levels together and assigns them a repetitive drill task.

D.A teacher rewards students with gold stars for completing their reading assignments on time.

Explanation: Scaffolding refers to the temporary support structure provided by a teacher or peer that enables a student to perform a task within their Zone of Proximal Development. As the learner becomes more competent, the support is gradually withdrawn (faded), allowing the learner to perform the task independently. Key elements include active support, responsiveness to learner needs, and progressive withdrawal.

9An individual believes that laws should be followed because they maintain social order, but also recognizes that if a law is unjust and harms human rights, it should be changed through democratic consensus. Which stage of Kohlberg's moral development does this reflect?

A.Stage 2: Individualism and Exchange

B.Stage 4: Social System and Conscience (Law and Order)

C.Stage 5: Social Contract and Individual Rights

D.Stage 6: Universal Ethical Principles

Explanation: Stage 5 (Social Contract and Individual Rights) is part of the post-conventional level. At this stage, individuals view laws as social contracts rather than rigid rules. They believe that laws should protect the greatest good for the greatest number and respect fundamental human rights, and if they fail to do so, they must be changed through mutual agreement and democratic processes.

10According to Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, which component of intelligence is used when a person adapts to, shapes, or selects real-world environments to solve everyday problems?

A.Analytical Intelligence (Componential)

B.Creative Intelligence (Experiential)

C.Practical Intelligence (Contextual)

D.Fluid Intelligence

Explanation: Sternberg's Triarchic Theory proposes three types of intelligence: analytical, creative, and practical. Practical intelligence (often described as 'street smarts') is the ability to apply, use, implement, and put ideas into practice in everyday situations. It involves adapting to one's environment, changing the environment to fit one's needs, or selecting a new environment when adaptation is not possible.

About the HTET Level 3 (PGT) Exam

The Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) Level 3 is conducted by the Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) to determine the eligibility of candidates for Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) positions teaching Classes IX to XII in Haryana government schools. The exam consists of 150 multiple-choice questions across Child Development and Pedagogy, Languages (Hindi & English), General Studies (Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Haryana GK), and Subject-Specific Knowledge. There is no negative marking, and the qualification certificate has a lifetime validity.

Questions

150 scored questions

Time Limit

150 minutes (2.5 hours)

Passing Score

60% (90/150 marks) for General/OBC/Other States; 55% (83/150 marks) for SC/PH (Haryana)

Exam Fee

₹1,000 (General/OBC/Other States), ₹500 (SC/PH Haryana) (Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH))

HTET Level 3 (PGT) Exam Content Outline

20%

Child Development and Pedagogy

Educational psychology of teaching and learning for children aged 14-17 years.

20%

Languages (Hindi & English)

Language proficiency, grammar, vocabulary, communication, and comprehension skills (15 marks English, 15 marks Hindi).

20%

General Studies

Quantitative Aptitude (10 marks), Reasoning Ability (10 marks), and Haryana General Knowledge and Awareness (10 marks).

40%

Educational Pedagogy and Subject-General Concepts

Core subject-specific pedagogical concepts, teaching-learning methodologies, and academic content for secondary classes.

How to Pass the HTET Level 3 (PGT) Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 60% (90/150 marks) for General/OBC/Other States; 55% (83/150 marks) for SC/PH (Haryana)
Exam length: 150 questions
Time limit: 150 minutes (2.5 hours)
Exam fee: ₹1,000 (General/OBC/Other States), ₹500 (SC/PH Haryana)

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HTET Level 3 (PGT) Study Tips from Top Performers

1Focus on Haryana General Knowledge and current affairs for the General Studies section.

2Thoroughly review secondary school concepts for the subject-specific portion, as it forms 40% of the exam weightage.

3Practice English and Hindi grammar questions to secure high marks in the languages section.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the exam structure for HTET Level 3?

HTET Level 3 consists of 150 multiple-choice questions (1 mark each, no negative marking) across four sections: Child Development & Pedagogy (30 Qs), Languages (30 Qs - 15 English, 15 Hindi), General Studies (30 Qs - 10 Quant, 10 Reasoning, 10 Haryana GK), and Subject-Specific content (60 Qs).

What is the application fee for HTET Level 3?

The application fee for Level 3 PGT is ₹1,000 for General/OBC/Other States candidates, and ₹500 for SC/PH candidates of Haryana domicile.

What is the validity period of the HTET certificate?

The HTET qualification certificate has lifetime validity from the date of declaration of results, as per NCTE guidelines.

What are the qualifying marks for HTET Level 3?

Candidates from the General, OBC, and other states categories must score at least 60% (90 out of 150 marks). SC and Physically Challenged candidates of Haryana domicile must score at least 55% (83 out of 150 marks).

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