1. What is TNTET?
The Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET) is conducted by the Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) to assess the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions for Classes I–V (Paper I) and VI–VIII (Paper II) in schools across Tamil Nadu. Successful candidates earn a TNTET certificate—valid for lifetime—making it a crucial step toward securing teaching roles.
2. TNTET 2025 Notification & Key Dates
The TNTET 2025 notification was officially released on 11 August 2025 on the TRB website. Here’s the schedule to help you plan:
Notification released and applications open: 11 August 2025
Last date to apply: 8 September 2025
Application correction window: 9–11 September 2025
Exam dates: @ Paper I on 1 November 2025, Paper II on 2 November 2025
3. Eligibility Criteria
TNTET eligibility differs for each paper:
Paper I (Classes I–V)
HS (+2) with ≥50% + D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed (or as per NCTE norms)
HS with ≥45% + D.El.Ed (NCTE recognized)
Paper II (Classes VI–VIII)
Graduation with ≥50% + B.Ed or equivalent
HS with ≥50% + B.El.Ed or B.A Ed / B.Sc Ed
Age limit: Minimum 18 years as of 1 July 2025; no upper age limit.
4. Application Process
Visit TRB TN official site.
Download and read the notification PDF.
Register and log in to apply.
Fill information, upload photo/signature, pay fee.
General/OBC: ₹600; SC/ST/PWD: ₹300.
Submit application and download confirmation page.
5. Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Each paper has 150 objective-type questions, with a total of 150 marks. No negative marking.
Paper I (1–5)
Child Development & Pedagogy – 30
Language I – 30 (Tamil/other)
Language II – 30 (English)
Math – 30
Environmental Studies – 30
Paper II (6–8)
Child Development & Pedagogy – 30
Language I – 30
Language II – 30
Math & Science or Social Studies – 60
6. Qualifying Marks
You must score at least:
Category | Qualifying % |
|---|---|
Unreserved | 60% |
BC / SC / ST / PwD | 55% (with 5% relaxation) |
Note: The exam requires mandatory clearing of the language paper (Language I).
7. Result & Scorecard
Results are accessible via TRB Results page. Log in using your credentials to view and download your scorecard, which includes subject-wise marks, total score, and passing status.
Typical processing takes 4–6 weeks after examination.
Once qualified, your TNTET certificate (issued separately) grants teaching eligibility across Tamil Nadu.
8. What Comes After TNTET?
Qualifying TNTET is your eligibility to apply for teaching posts via TNRTE or TRB recruitment exams.
No interview stage—selection is based on merit and vacancies.
Keep your certificate and scorecard safe—they’re mandatory during recruitment verification.
9. FAQs
Q: What if I forget my login details?
A: Use the “Forgot password” option on the TRB portal to retrieve credentials.
Q: Is the TNTET certificate lifetime valid?
A: Yes — once declared, your TNTET certification remains valid for life.
Q: If I fail one paper, can I retake only that?
A: Yes — TNTET is separate for each paper; you can appear for either or both.