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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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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.
Top tier — Premium postings
90–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
High achiever — Urban preference
80–89% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Good standing — Competitive
70–79% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Basic qualification — Paper I
60–69% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
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.
The Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board (TN TRB) is anticipated to release the official notification for TN TET 2026 in the coming weeks. Candidates seeking teaching positions in primary and upper primary classes should monitor the official portal regularly for application details and eligibility criteria.
Source →The examination structure continues with Paper I for Classes I-V teachers and Paper II for Classes VI-VIII teachers, each comprising 150 multiple-choice questions. Both papers will be conducted in a single-day session format as per established norms.
Source →The TN TRB has enabled online certificate download facility for candidates who qualified in earlier TN TET cycles. Eligible candidates can log in to the official portal using their registration credentials to access and download their digitally signed eligibility certificates.
Source →Candidates will be able to appear for the examination in Tamil or English medium. The question papers will be bilingual where applicable, following the standard practice for state teacher eligibility assessments.
Source →Expected notification release
passedSat, 23 May, 2026
Official announcement with exam schedule and application details
Application portal opening (tentative)
9 days awayFri, 5 Jun, 2026
Online registration begins for Paper I and Paper II
Last date for online application submission
39 days awaySun, 5 Jul, 2026
Application window typically remains open for 3-4 weeks
Admit card release date
66 days awaySat, 1 Aug, 2026
Hall tickets available for download approximately 2 weeks before exam
📍TN TET 2026 Examination Day
80 days awaySat, 15 Aug, 2026
Paper I and Paper II conducted in single-day multiple sessions
Provisional answer key publication
87 days awaySat, 22 Aug, 2026
Candidates can raise objections within specified window
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
TN TET result declaration (expected)
119 days awayWed, 23 Sept, 2026
Final results with qualifying status announced on official portal
Certificate download facility activation
126 days awayWed, 30 Sept, 2026
Qualified candidates can download eligibility certificates online
Data Handling
Tables, bar graphs, pictographs, mean, median and mode.
Things We Make and Do
Tools, technology, traditional crafts and materials.
Tamil Nadu Environment
TN's natural features, rivers, forests, wildlife sanctuaries and biodiversity.
Physics topics relevant to upper primary classes.