The Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET) is not just an examination — it is the gateway to becoming a government school teacher in Tamil Nadu.
Whether you are an aspiring teacher, a private school educator, or an in-service government teacher aiming for promotion and job security, TNTET has now become mandatory and unavoidable.
In this complete guide, we explain everything you need to know about the TRB TNTET Notification — its history, eligibility, exam pattern, age limit, syllabus, qualifying marks, certificate validity, application process, and how clearing TNTET directly opens doors to government teaching recruitment exams.
The Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) was first introduced in 2011 as a landmark educational reform across India. This initiative came under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, where the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) mandated that:
Any candidate aspiring to teach Classes 1 to 8 must pass the TET.
The core objective was simple yet powerful:
Tamil Nadu promptly adopted this reform. Through G.O. Ms. No. 181 dated 15.11.2011, the state government:
The first TNTET examination was conducted in 2012, marking the beginning of a new era in teacher recruitment and promotion.
Despite its importance, Tamil Nadu conducted:
This irregularity denied thousands of deserving candidates a fair opportunity.
The Supreme Court of India recently issued a firm directive:
This ruling closed all loopholes — for government and private school teachers alike.To compensate for the lost years, the Tamil Nadu School Education Department announced plans to conduct six TET exams in the next two years, effectively holding three TNTETs per year.
This decision transforms the preparation landscape entirely:
Candidates no longer need to wait years for another chance. Multiple exams mean continuous opportunities.
In-service teachers must now clear TNTET to:
And it is well soon expected that a GO will come for private school teachers that they must also have to qualify TNTET exam .
With Tamil Nadu’s pass percentage hovering around 4.5%, TNTET remains challenging — success demands systematic, syllabus-aligned preparation.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET) |
| Conducting Body | Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board (TN TRB) |
| Notification Release | Expected soon (as per TN TRB Annual Planner) |
| Application Start Date | Yet to be released |
| Application End Date | Yet to be released |
| Exam Date | Yet to be released |
| Expected Exam Month | Yet to be released |
| Vacancies | Yet to be released |
| Exam Mode | OMR-based Written Examination |
| Result Declaration | Yet to be released |
TNTET (Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test) is an eligibility examination, not a recruitment exam.
TET qualification allows candidates to appear for recruitment exams conducted by TRB, such as:
Without TNTET, candidates cannot write government teacher recruitment exams.
This makes TNTET accessible to both fresh graduates and experienced teachers.
TNTET consists of two papers:
You must choose the paper that aligns with your teaching goal.
You can apply if you meet any one of the following:
Relaxation: SC / ST / BC / MBC / PwD candidates may get 5% marks relaxation.
Eligible pathways include:
Tip: Choose Paper II carefully based on your degree and subject specialization.
TNTET consists of two papers, each with 150 MCQs for 150 marks.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Medium |
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 | Tamil / English |
| Language I | 30 | 30 | Respective Language |
| Language II (English) | 30 | 30 | English |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 | Tamil / English |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 | Tamil / English |
| Total | 150 | 150 | — |
Eligibility: Government school recruitment for Classes 1–5
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II – English | 30 | 30 |
| Maths & Science / Social Science | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Eligibility: Government school recruitment for Classes 6–8
| Category | Marks Required |
| General | 60% (90 Marks) |
| SC / ST / BC / MBC / PwD | 55% (82 Marks) |
| ST (One-time concession) | 40% (60 Marks) |
Once qualified:
This is a major advantage compared to many other states.
Candidates must upload scanned originals of:
Incorrect or missing documents can lead to application rejection.
We offer bilingual courses to suit every aspirant’s need:
Along with our online courses, we provide specially designed TNTET books for additional practice:
These books cover Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP) with targeted questions that reflect actual exam patterns.
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If becoming a Tamil Nadu government school teacher is your dream, TNTET is your first and most important step.
With lifetime certificate validity, multiple exam opportunities, and direct eligibility for recruitment exams, TNTET 2025 offers unprecedented chances for aspirants.At Professor Academy, we walk with you from your first class to your success certificate.
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