HTET PRT Old Sample Question Paper 2021 – HTET Previous Year Question Papers 2021
December 2021 was a strange time to sit a government exam — schools had barely reopened after long COVID closures, and the HTET Level 1 paper that year tested candidates who’d spent most of their preparation period without classroom access. That context aside, the actual question paper BSEH used on 18–19 December 2021 is still one of the best diagnostic tools available for anyone targeting a Primary Teacher post today. This page carries the full HTET PRT 2021 paper as a PDF, the official answer key, and a plan for working through both properly.
What This 2021 Paper Actually Tells You
A syllabus PDF lists topics. A real exam paper shows you how those topics get turned into questions — the specific phrasing, the trap options, how many marks a topic like inclusive education actually carries versus how much syllabus space it takes up. Solving the 2021 PRT paper under a timer gives you a much more honest read on your preparation than another round of note-reading.
It also tells you something about pacing. Level 1 gives you 150 minutes for 150 questions — a minute a question on average — and the only way to find out whether your current speed holds up under real pressure is to actually sit the clock.
HTET PRT (Level 1) Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Section | Topics Covered | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | Learning theories, inclusive education, classroom management | 30 |
| Language I & II | Hindi and English — grammar, comprehension, pedagogy of language teaching | 30 |
| General Studies | Quantitative Aptitude (10), Reasoning Ability (10), Haryana GK (10) | 30 |
| Mathematics & EVS | Core Mathematics (30) + Environmental Studies, Classes I–V (30) | 60 |
150 marks, one mark per correct answer, no negative marking — this has held steady across every recent HTET cycle, so there’s genuinely no downside to attempting a question you’re unsure about. Duration is 150 minutes. Qualifying score: 90 out of 150 (60%) for General category candidates, 82 out of 150 (55%) for SC and PH candidates of Haryana.
Download HTET PRT 2021 Question Paper & Official Answer Key
PRT doesn’t split by subject — every Level 1 candidate answers the identical 150-question paper regardless of which school subject they’ll eventually teach.
| PRT (Level 1) Subject | Question Paper PDF | Answer Key PDF |
|---|---|---|
| Common (All Subjects) | Download Paper  | Download Key |
For the subject-wise TGT and PGT papers from the same 2021 cycle, along with the master answer-key hub, see HTET Previous Year Question Papers 2021 with Answer Keys.
Getting the Most Out of the 2021 Paper
Time It Properly, Every Time
Set a real 150-minute timer and don’t pause it, even to check something. A paper solved without a clock running tells you what you know, not whether you can produce it fast enough on the actual exam day.
Check Against the Real Key, Then Ask Why
After finishing, mark every answer against the official key above. For anything you got wrong, spend an extra minute figuring out whether it was a knowledge gap or a rushed misread — the fix for each is completely different.
Work the Paper in the Order That Suits You
Languages tend to be the fastest section for most PRT candidates — clear it early and bank the extra minutes for Mathematics, where a single silly arithmetic slip can cost more time to catch than the question was worth.
Revisit the Same Paper a Second Time
Solve it once early to find your weak areas, revise those specifically, then come back to the same 2021 paper a few weeks later. If your score jumps meaningfully, the revision worked; if it doesn’t, you know where to spend the remaining time before your exam.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the HTET 2021 exam conducted?
Level 1 (PRT) was held on 18 December 2021 as part of the wider HTET 2021 cycle, with BSEH releasing the official answer key shortly after on 20 December 2021.
Is the HTET PRT 2021 paper bilingual?
Yes, every section is available in both Hindi and English except the dedicated language-test questions, which are naturally tested in that specific language alone.
What score do I need to qualify HTET PRT?
90 marks out of 150 (60%) for General category candidates, and 82 marks out of 150 (55%) for SC and PH candidates of Haryana.
Is one old paper enough preparation for HTET Level 1?
No. Treat this 2021 paper as a benchmark and diagnostic, not a substitute for full syllabus revision and a few more timed attempts closer to your actual exam.
A syllabus tells you what to study. This 2021 paper, solved properly under a timer and checked against the real BSEH key, tells you whether that studying is actually working. For TGT and PGT papers from the same cycle, visit the HTET Previous Year Question Papers 2021 hub.