Gujarat State Examination Board to conduct head teachers' entrance test on Feb 25

Updated on: Friday, February 03, 2012

Gujarat State Examination Board (GSEB) will conduct the head teachers' eligibility test (HTET) for positions in government primary schools on February 25.

The position of head teacher is akin to principal in primary schools from class I to VIII. The exam will consist of multiple choice questions.

There will be two papers consisting of 150 questions and candidates will be required to answer the test within two hours.

The first paper will consist of general knowledge, administrative management, school leadership, methodology and education psychology.

The second paper will consist of questions from syllabus of class 1-VIII and will test the knowledge of the candidates about primary syllabus.

Candidates will be required to score a minimum of 50 per cent marks to pass the test while to qualify for the position of head teacher, the candidate will have to score a mandatory 60 per cent marks.

Officials said that the score will be considered valid for five years time.

Times of India

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