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Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TN TET)
TN TET — Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test for primary + upper-primary teaching posts. Paper I + Paper II.
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Previous year papers
100 questions across all yearsPrevious year paper practice: each year is a set of PYQ-pattern questions — freshly worded in the pattern of that year's paper, not the paper itself. Every card shows how many it holds against the real paper's count.
2025
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2025 paper (which had 150)
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20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2024 paper (which had 150)
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20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2023 paper (which had 150)
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20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2022 paper (which had 150)
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20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2021 paper (which had 150)
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Child Development and Pedagogy
75 QsLanguage I — Tamil
38 QsLanguage II — English
44 QsMathematics
79 QsEnvironmental Studies (Paper I)
69 QsMathematics and Science (Paper II)
62 QsSocial Studies (Paper II Alternative)
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Average score
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Top score
80%
What can I get from TN TET?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Exceptional — Top 5% achievers
90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •First preference in all TRB merit-based selections
- •Government Model Schools — teaching positions (highly selective)
- •Block Resource Teacher (BRT) / Cluster Resource Coordinator roles
- •Eligibility for fast-track Academic Inspector cadre (with experience)
- •International schools (IB/Cambridge curriculum) — premium institutions
- •SCERT Tamil Nadu — curriculum development consultant positions
- •Teacher training institute positions (DIET) — instructor roles with M.Ed
- •Education NGO leadership roles (Teach For India, Pratham)
High scorer — Top tier
80–89% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Highly competitive for all TRB postings statewide
- •Graduate Teacher (Classes 9-12) — strong candidacy in Chennai, Coimbatore metros
- •Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) — TN region postings (TET accepted)
- •Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) — South region eligibility
- •Central Tibetan Schools Administration — teaching posts
- •Top-tier private institutions (PSBB, Chettinad Vidyashram) prefer 80%+ TET scores
- •Leadership track positions (Academic Coordinator roles) in private sector
Good score — Competitive
70–79% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Strong profile for TRB recruitment cycles
- •Government Primary/Upper Primary Teacher posts — better placement prospects
- •Eligible for aided school recruitments across Tamil Nadu
- •Competitive for urban district postings (Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Salem)
- •Graduate Teacher positions (subject-specific, Classes 9-12) if subject qualification met
- •Private CBSE/Matriculation schools — preferential consideration
Qualified — Basic eligibility
60–69% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •TN TET Certificate issued (valid for lifetime)
- •Eligible for Teacher Recruitment Board (TRB) postings
- •Primary Teacher (Classes 1-5) positions in government schools
- •Upper Primary Teacher (Classes 6-8) positions in government schools
- •May face competition in high-demand districts (Chennai, Coimbatore)
- •Consider applying to rural/remote postings for better chances
Below qualifying threshold
0–59% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
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The TRB Annual Planner 2026 indicates TN-TET will be conducted twice in 2026: first cycle with May notification and July exam (completed), second cycle with October notification and December exam (expected).
TRB released the provisional answer key for Paper I and Paper II on July 15, 2026, with objections accepted until July 22, 2026. Candidates can download their response sheets and compare with the answer key.
The TNTET Hall Ticket 2026 was released on June 19, 2026, for the Paper I exam on July 4 and Paper II exam on July 5, available at trb.tn.gov.in.
TRB released notification on February 13, 2026 for Special TET exclusively for in-service teachers appointed on or before September 1, 2025. Applications opened from February 18 to April 10, 2026.
Important dates
📍Paper II exam
passedSun, 5 Jul, 2026
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Provisional answer key released
passedWed, 15 Jul, 2026
Reportedcompetition.careers360.comObjection window open from July 15 to 22, 2026
Result (expected)
passedNo official date yet — the expected result date has passed
ExpectedExpected in August 2026 after final answer key publication
TN TET 2026 (2nd cycle) notification (expected)
4 days awayThu, 15 Oct, 2026
ExpectedAs per TRB Annual Planner 2026, notification expected in October
📍TN TET 2026 (2nd cycle) exam (expected)
65 days awayTue, 15 Dec, 2026
ExpectedAs per TRB Annual Planner 2026, exam expected in December · no key published for this stage
Syllabus
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Child Development and Pedagogy
Child Development and Educational Psychology
Concept and principles of child growth and development for ages 6-14.
Learning Theories
Major theories of learning and their classroom implications.
Intelligence and Creativity
Concept and theories of intelligence and creativity.
Individual Differences and Personality
Differences among learners and personality theories.
Inclusive Education and Children with Special Needs
Diverse learners and inclusive classrooms.
Learning and Pedagogy
How children learn and pedagogical approaches.
Assessment and Evaluation
Assessment for and of learning in classrooms.
Guidance, Counselling and Mental Health
Mental health, guidance and counselling in schools.
Language I — Tamil
Tamil Grammar (Ilakkanam)
Tamil grammar rules and structure.
Tamil Literature
Classical to modern Tamil literature.
Tamil Comprehension
Unseen Tamil prose and poem with comprehension and inference questions.
Vocabulary
Synonyms, antonyms, idioms (pazhamozhi) and one-word substitution.
Pedagogy of Tamil Language
Methods of teaching Tamil at primary stage.
Language II — English
Reading Comprehension
Two unseen prose passages with comprehension and inference questions.
English Grammar
Grammar rules used in English communication.
Vocabulary
Synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution and word formation.
Phonology
Phonemes, syllables, stress, intonation and pronunciation.
Pedagogy of English
Approaches and methods of teaching English at primary stage.
Mathematics
Number System
Whole numbers, integers, place value, divisibility, HCF and LCM.
Fractions and Decimals
Operations on fractions and decimals and their conversions.
Algebra
Linear equations, identities, polynomials and basic algebra.
Geometry
Lines, angles, triangles, circles, polygons and properties.
Mensuration
Area, perimeter, surface area and volume of standard 2D/3D figures.
Data Handling
Tables, bar graphs, pictographs, mean, median and mode.
Percentage and Ratio
Percentage, ratio, proportion and unitary method.
Profit, Loss and Interest
CP/SP, profit/loss, simple and compound interest.
Time, Speed and Distance
Trains, boats and average speed problems.
Measurement
Length, weight, capacity, time and money.
Pedagogy of Mathematics
Approaches to teaching mathematics in classrooms.
Environmental Studies (Paper I)
Family and Friends
Family relationships, friends, animals and plants in our surroundings.
Food
Food from various sources, nutrition, balanced diet and food preservation.
Shelter
Houses, types of shelter, building materials and animal homes.
Water
Sources, conservation, water cycle, purification and water-borne diseases.
Travel
Means of transport, journey, distances and modes of communication.
Things We Make and Do
Tools, technology, traditional crafts and materials.
Our Environment
Plants, animals, birds, weather, climate and natural phenomena.
Health and Hygiene
Personal hygiene, common diseases and preventive practices.
Tamil Nadu Environment
TN's natural features, rivers, forests, wildlife sanctuaries and biodiversity.
Pedagogy of EVS
Methods of teaching EVS in primary classrooms.
Mathematics and Science (Paper II)
Algebra
Polynomials, equations, exponents and algebraic identities.
Number System
Real numbers, rational/irrational, surds and indices.
Geometry and Trigonometry
Triangles, circles, coordinate geometry and basic trigonometry.
Mensuration
Area, surface area and volume of 2D/3D figures.
Statistics
Mean, median, mode, range and basic data interpretation.
Physics
Physics topics relevant to upper primary classes.
Chemistry
Chemistry topics for classes 6-8.
Biology and Life Processes
Life processes, plants and animals.
Pedagogy of Math and Science
Methods of teaching mathematics and science.