Gurgaon: Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) has decided to take complete control of Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET), ending the involvement of the private agency engaged to conduct the examination. The decision follows criticism over misprints and incorrect answer options reported during HTET-2025, conducted on July 4 and 5 this year.Under the new arrangement, BSEH will independently handle the entire examination process, including preparation and printing of question papers, examination logistics, evaluation and declaration of results. Officials said the move aims to strengthen the examination system and ensure accountability at every stage.The next HTET exam cycle is scheduled for Nov 21 and 22 for candidates appearing for the primary teacher (PRT), trained graduate teacher (TGT) and postgraduate teacher (PGT) levels. The detailed notification and online application schedule are expected to be issued through the BSEH portal in Sept.For the upcoming examination, the board has also decided to introduce a dual OMR sheet system. Candidates will be provided with two OMR sheets, allowing them to retain one copy after the examination for their records and verification.The decision to discontinue the private agency’s role follows the controversy surrounding HTET-2025. Candidates had raised objections over printing mistakes and errors in multiple-choice answer options, leading to protests and representations at the board headquarters. Several candidates sought corrective measures and changes in the evaluation process.The board subsequently awarded grace marks in certain categories to address the discrepancies. Candidate groups, however, continued to seek a more comprehensive review of the examination process.A senior official of the board said the overall pass percentage in HTET-2025 was higher than in earlier sessions, but the examination had also exposed shortcomings in its operational processes. The official said the board had therefore decided that future examinations would be conducted entirely through its own system.The move is intended to minimise procedural lapses and give the board greater control over the quality and integrity of the examination, the official said.
