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Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test
Mode
offline
Total Marks
150
Duration
2.5 hours per paper
TNTET is Tamil Nadu's teacher eligibility test, conducted by the Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB). It certifies eligibility for Paper I (Class 1–5) and Paper II (Class 6–8) teaching posts in Tamil Nadu government and government-aided schools. Tamil medium proficiency is essential.
Qualification: Paper I: D.El.Ed/BTC/D.Ed + 12th. Paper II: B.Ed + Graduation in relevant subject with minimum 50% marks.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Tamil Language & Tamil Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| English Language & English Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics & Science Pedagogy (Paper I) / Subject-specific (Paper II) | 60 | 60 |
Negative Marking: -1/3 per wrong answer
Languages: Tamil, English
Editorial note: Exam details on this page are researched and maintained by the Sarkaari Saathi Editorial Team based on official notifications from the conducting body. Syllabus, eligibility, and exam pattern are cross-checked with the official website before each update. Last reviewed: July 2026.
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