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TN TET cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official TN TET cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official. Official cutoffs are published at trb.tn.gov.in.
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AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns. Indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 90–102 marks (60–68%) |
| OBC | 85–97 marks (57–65%) |
| SC | 82–94 marks (55–63%) |
| ST | 80–92 marks (53–61%) |
| PwD | 78–88 marks (52–59%) |
- Category differential: OBC cutoffs typically run 3–5 marks below General; SC/ST candidates see 8–12 mark relaxation. Tamil Nadu's substantial OBC population means competitive OBC cutoffs.
- Year-on-year shifts: Cutoffs fluctuate ±3–6 marks based on paper difficulty, vacancy numbers, and candidate performance distribution. Easy papers push cutoffs toward 65–68% (General), while tougher editions may settle around 60–63%.
- Qualifying vs. merit: These indicate *minimum qualifying* thresholds. Actual postings (especially urban/premier schools) depend on merit ranking; top-tier postings typically require 80%+ regardless of category reservation.
What does your score in Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TN TET) actually get you? These bands map a mock or exam percentage to the rank window and the outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
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Exceptional — Top 5% achievers
90–100%
- 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
High scorer — Top tier
80–89%
- 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
Good score — Competitive
70–79%
- 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%
- 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%
- Does not meet TN TET minimum 60% cut-off for General category
- Certificate not issued
- Recommend focused preparation on Child Development & Pedagogy
- Review Tamil/English language proficiency sections
- Attempt practice tests to identify weak areas
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