TNTET 2025 Notification: Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Apply Online

 

Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET) 2025

Overview & Recent Updates

The Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) has released the TNTET 2025 notification on August 11, 2025 and started the application process the same day .

Due to administrative reasons, the exam dates have been rescheduled:

• Paper I: now on November 15, 2025

• Paper II: now on November 16, 2025

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Important Dates at a Glance

Event	Date
Notification Released	August 11, 2025
Application Start Date	August 11, 2025
Application Last Date	September 8, 2025
Paper I Exam Date	November 15, 2025
Paper II Exam Date	November 16, 2025

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Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

• Minimum: 18 years

• No maximum age limit

Educational Qualifications

Paper I (for teaching Classes 1–5):

• Higher Secondary (10+2) with ≥ 50% marks plus D.El.Ed (2-year) (passed or appearing), or

• Higher Secondary with ≥ 50% plus B.El.Ed (4-year), or

• Other combinations like Graduation with D.El.Ed or B.Ed, etc.
  Note: 5% relaxation for reserved categories (SC/ST/BC/MBC/DNC/PwD) 

Paper II (for teaching Classes 6–8):

• Graduation with ≥ 50% plus B.Ed (passed or appearing),

• Or equivalent combinations such as Graduation + D.El.Ed, 4-year B.El.Ed, B.Ed (Special Education), etc.
  Again, 5% relaxation applies for reserved categories. 

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Application Process – Step by Step

1. Visit the official TN TRB website: https://trb.tn.gov.in/

2. Click the TNTET 2025 notification link and download the PDF.

3. Click Apply Online, which leads to the UcanApply portal. 

4. Register using your details and upload:

   • Passport-size photo (20–60 KB)

   • Signature (10–30 KB)

   • Government ID, qualification certificates, etc. 

5. Pay the application fee:

   • General/OBC: ₹600

   • SC/ST/PwD and other reserved: ₹300 

6. Submit, then download and save/print your confirmation page or registration number.

   • Note: A correction window may open later for editing limited fields. 

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Exam Pattern & Scheme

Structure for Both Papers

• Mode: OMR-based (Offline).

• Duration: 3 hours each.

• Total marks: 150; all MCQs with no negative marking. 

Paper I (Classes 1–5)

• 5 sections, each with 30 questions:

  1. Child Development & Pedagogy (6–11 yrs)

  2. Language I (Tamil/Telugu/Malayalam/Kannada/Urdu)

  3. Language II (English)

  4. Mathematics

  5. Environmental Studies 

Paper II (Classes 6–8)

• 4 sections:

  1. Child Development & Pedagogy (11–14 yrs) – 30 Qs

  2. Language I – 30 Qs

  3. Language II – 30 Qs

  4. Mathematics & Science or Social Science or any other subject – 60 Qs 

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Detailed Syllabus Highlights

Paper I

• Child Development & Pedagogy: Physical, cognitive, emotional, moral development; learning theories, constructivism.

• Language I & II: Comprehension, speaking, reading, vocabulary, language functions.

• Mathematics: Number systems, arithmetic, algebra, geometry.

• Environmental Studies: Basics like family, food, shelter, water, travel, plants. 

Paper II

• Child Development & Pedagogy: Psychology fundamentals, intelligence, creativity, motivation, mental health, counseling.

• Language I & II: Same as Paper I.

• Mathematics & Science OR Social Science:

• Maths & Science: Number system, algebra, life science, geometry.

• Social Science: History, geography, civics, economics. 

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Recommended Study Materials

Here are some highly regarded resources for TNTET preparation:

• Child Development & Pedagogy: Kiran Publications

• TN Board Reference Books

• English Language: Geeta Sahni

• Quantitative Aptitude: R.S. Aggarwal

• Environmental Studies: Wiley Publications

• Social Studies: Disha Publications

• Science: NCERT textbooks

• Additional resources: Previous years’ papers and mock tests (especially NCERT for basics, but may need supplementary material) 

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Important Quick Links

• Official TRB Website: TRB Tamil Nadu  

• Application Portal: Apply via UCanApply link  

• Download Notification PDF: Click here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I apply for both Paper I and Paper II?

Yes — if you meet eligibility criteria for both levels. 

Q: Is there any interview or additional stage?

No — TNTET is strictly a written eligibility test. Qualifying doesn’t guarantee a job; it only certifies eligibility. 

Q: What is the minimum passing score?

General category: 60% (i.e., 90 out of 150)

Reserved categories: same percentage (but note mark relaxation applies in eligibility, not in passing) 

Q: Is the certificate valid for a lifetime?

Yes — once obtained, the TNTET qualifying certificate remains valid indefinitely. 

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