Preparing for the PG TRB Exam is a dream for thousands of aspiring teachers in Tamil Nadu.
But clearing the exam with a State Rank, especially in the first attempt, requires the right guidance, disciplined effort, and a focused strategy.
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At Professor Academy, we proudly share the remarkable success story of Ms. Josephine Dheepika,
who secured State 2nd Rank in PG TRB Commerce 2025, scoring 104/150 — all within a short preparation window and despite multiple setbacks in her earlier academic journey.
Her achievement is not just a personal milestone; it is a motivation for every PG TRB aspirant who believes that consistency, structured preparation, and the right mentorship can transform their life.
Before diving into her journey, let’s understand the essentials every aspirant must know.
The Post Graduate Teacher Recruitment Examination (PG TRB) is conducted by the Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board (TN TRB) to recruit Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) for Government Higher Secondary Schools across Tamil Nadu.
This is one of the most competitive teacher recruitment exams in the state, attracting thousands of candidates every year due to:
The Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board follows a transparent, merit-based, and multi-stage selection procedure to ensure that only qualified individuals enter government service.
Every applicant, regardless of subject, must first clear the Tamil Language Eligibility Test.
Key Characteristics:
Mandatory qualifying exam
Marks not included in the final merit
Failure to clear this stage = elimination from recruitment
This test ensures Tamil language proficiency for all future teachers in Tamil Nadu.
Candidates who passed the Tamil test appeared for the OMR-based PG TRB written exam on 12 October 2025.
Subjects for TN PG TRB 2025:
PG TRB Tamil
PG TRB English
PG TRB Mathematics
PG TRB Physics
PG TRB Chemistry
PG TRB Botany
PG TRB Zoology
PG TRB Commerce
PG TRB Economics
PG TRB History
PG TRB Geography
PG TRB Political Science
PG TRB Computer Science
PG TRB Physical Education
Each paper followed the official syllabus, and questions were designed to evaluate subject mastery and teaching aptitude.
Candidates shortlisted based on written exam performance and communal reservation norms have now been included in the TN PG TRB Certificate Verification List 2025.
To apply for PG TRB, candidates must have:
A Postgraduate Degree in the relevant subject with minimum 50% marks
And a B.Ed degree
Note for Commerce:
UG and PG should be in same subject Commerce with B.Ed
No upper age limit for BC/MBC/SC/ST categories (as per latest TN TRB norms)
General Category candidates have prescribed limits as per TN Government rules (which may vary year to year)
PG TRB is one of the most inclusive teaching exams, giving even late beginners a fair opportunity.
Now, The Story That Makes All the Difference
Every student faces setbacks. But Josephine’s journey stands out because of her unshakable perseverance.
For five continuous years, she attempted several competitive exams and couldn’t qualify.
Yet, she never gave up on her dream of becoming a government teacher.
Her Turning Point?
When the notification was released, she made a life-changing decision:
“I will crack this exam. This is my moment.”
Unlike many aspirants who prepare for years, Josephine started preparing only after the notification.
Instead of panicking, she used a smart, structured, test-based approach, which became her winning formula.
Starting with Tests, Not Textbooks
She attempted mock tests even before completing the syllabus.
What she already knew
What she needed to improve
Where she was repeatedly going wrong
Her preparation cycle was simple but powerful:
Take a test
Analyse every question
Create short notes
Reattempt the test
This loop built her accuracy, speed, and concept clarity.
Josephine made:
4–5 page summary notes per topic
Formula sheets
Key point memory lists
Commerce-focused notes
Education & Psychology materials
Tamil Eligibility short notes
Test series & state-level mocks
She stayed away from:
Unnecessary YouTube browsing
Rumours
Postponement talks
Peer pressure
Her mind was fully protected from distractions.
Living in a joint family with a young child, she had a challenging environment.
But strong family support, disciplined time blocks, and smart revision helped her stay consistent.
Josephine consistently thanked Professor Academy for providing:
These helped her understand the exam pattern deeply and assess her readiness.
This kept her preparation stress-free.
No confusion. No overload. Just what the exam needed.
Especially last-minute revision videos and OMR guidance.
She highlighted that Professor Academy is always the first to update important exam announcements, which helped her stay ahead.
Josephine’s words are simple yet powerful:
Even if you don’t know anything, tests will guide you.
They destroy your confidence more than the exam.
Never and Ever break on the failures- stay consistent and focused
Consistency beats perfection.
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Josephine’s journey is not just a success story.
It is a reminder that:
Your background does not define you
Your failures do not limit you
Your determination will rewrite your destiny
If she can secure State 2nd Rank with limited time, limited resources, and multiple past failures—
You can achieve your dream too.
At Professor Academy, we are committed to guiding every PG TRB aspirant with:
The right strategy
High-quality test series
Accurate study materials
Real-time exam updates
Your dream of becoming a Government PG Teacher is closer than you think.
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