TNTET 2023: Answer key OUT, Exam Date, Notification, Syllabus & Latest News

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Dewesh Nandan PrasadAssociate Senior Executive

Updated on Feb 22, 2023 20:02 IST

Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) released a tentative answer key and the objection tracker window on the official website on February 21, 2023, for TNTET Paper 2 exam. The candidates are allowed to make objections against the released answer key from February 22 to 25, 2023 till 5:30 pm. Earlier, the TNTET Paper 2 exam was carried out between February 3 to 14, 2023. The practice test for the TNTET exam for paper 2 was released on the official website on January 13, 2023. The candidates can take the practice test to check their level of preparation for the TNTET exam 2023. The exam application forms were invited between March 14 to April 13, 2022.

The TNTET 2023 is an eligibility exam conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates as Classes 1 to 8 teachers in the schools of Tamil Nadu.

Table of Contents

What is TNTET 2023?
TNTET 2023 Dates
TNTET 2023 Exam Highlights
TNTET Answer Key 2023
How to make Objection against TNTET Paper 2 Tentative Answer Key
TNTET Hall Ticket 2023
TNTET Application Form 2023
TNTET Application Fee 2023
TNTET Selection Process 2023
TNTET Eligibility Criteria 2023
TNTET Syllabus 2023
TNTET Exam Pattern 2023
TNTET Qualifying Marks 2023
TNTET Certificate Validity 2022
Other TET Exams:
TNTET Exam 2023 FAQs

What is TNTET 2023?

Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) Tamil Nadu conducts the Tamil Nadu Teachers Eligibility Test (TNTET). Candidates who qualify for the exam are considered eligible for Primary and Upper Primary Level teacher posts in the state of Tamil Nadu. TNTET has two papers, Paper 1 (for Classes 1 to 5) and Paper 2 (for Classes 6 to 8). Both papers have different eligibility criteria, exam patterns and syllabi. TNTET-qualified candidates are provided with the eligibility certificate which is now valid for a lifetime. Read further to know the important details of the TNTET examination including the dates, eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam pattern, admit card, answer key, result and important FAQs.

Latest Updates

February 22: TNTET Paper 2 Provisional Answer Key Released; Check Details Here

TNTET 2023 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of TNTET 2023 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
22 Feb '23 - 25 Feb '23	TNTET Paper 2 Tentative Answer Key
22 Feb '23 - 25 Feb '23	TNTET Paper 2 Answer Key Objections
3 Feb '23 - 14 Feb '23	TN TET Paper 2 Exam Date
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TNTET 2023 Exam Highlights

Have a look at the important exam highlights of the TNTET 2023 below.

Exam Particulars	Exam Details
Exam Name	Tamil Nadu Teacher's Eligibility Test
Conducting Body	Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) Tamil Nadu
Exam Level	State
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Exam Mode	Online- CBT
Exam Duration	3 hours
Language	English, Tamil
No. of Papers & Marks	Paper-1: 150 marks Paper-2: 150 marks
Total Questions	150 MCQs in each paper
Marking Scheme	+1 for each correct answer No negative marking for incorrect answer
Exam Fees	General- INR 500 SC/ST- INR 250
Exam Purpose	To determine the eligibility of candidates as primary and upper primary level teachers in the state of Tamil Nadu
Exam Website	www.trb.tn.nic.in

TNTET Answer Key 2023

The TNTET Tentative answer key for the TNTET 2022 exam has been released on February 22 for the candidates on the official website. The candidates can check the TNTET provisional answerer key by following the steps below:

Go to the official website
Click on the TNTET tentative answer key link 2022
Click on the answer key link at the bottom of the page
The answer key will appear on the screen
Download the answer key and save it for later use

TNTET Answer Key Direct Link: https://trb.tn.nic.in/TET_2022/22022023/msg TK.htm

How to make Objection against TNTET Paper 2 Tentative Answer Key

The candidates may submit their objections or representation regarding the published key. Candidates should submit their objection or representation only through online objection tracker, available on the TRB website within the stipulated time i.e., from 22.02.2023 to 25.02.2023 till 05:30 pm. The steps to submit the objections has been given below for the candidates:

Click the link provided on the website
Enter the applicant's Registration Number/Enrollment Number in the Registration Number Field
Select the applicant's Date of Birth.
Select the Date of the Examination
Select the Scheduled Batch
Enter the Captcha which is displayed on the portal screen
After completing the OT Registration Form, the applicant will click the submit button, and the system will generate OTP to the registered mobile number of the applicant
After Successful OTP verification, the system will move to the applicant's OT landing page
Read the Instructions and accept the declaration
To view the Master Question paper – “Click here to view Master Question Paper"
Raise the objection in the given fields
Upload the supporting document and Click Save and Submit

Direct Link for the Objection Tracker for TNTET Paper 2: https://cqpvtrbtet2022.onlineregistrationform.org/ObjectionTrackerPortalWeb/loginPage.jsp

TNTET Hall Ticket 2023

The TNTET hall ticket 2023 has been released by the board on January 30, 2023. The details regarding the exam date, time and exam centre are provided through the TNTET hall ticket 2023. Candidates will be able to download their admit card through the official website. You can download the TNTET Admit Card 2023 from the official website after following the steps given below.

Go to the website of TNTRB-trb.tn.nic.in.
Visit the What's New section on the home page.
Click on the link displayed on the homepage-TNTET PAPER-II -COMPUTER BASED EXAMINATION ADMIT CARD.
Provide your login credentials to the link on the home page.
You will get the TRB TNTET Admit Card 2023 in a new window.
Download and save the TRB TNTET Admit Card 2023 for future reference

Direct Link to Download TNTET Admit Card 2023 - https://trb.tn.nic.in/TET_2022/27012023/msg.htm

TNTET Notification 2023

The TNTET notification 2023 will be released by the TRB, Tamil Nadu in the month of December 2023. The TNTET notification PDF is the first official document of the exam that contains important information including:

Important dates
Application process
Eligibility criteria
Exam pattern
Syllabus
Admit Card
Exam Centres
Result
TET Certificate

TNTET Application Form 2023

The TNTET application form 2023 will be made available on the official website after releasing the notification. Candidates can fill out the form by following the given steps:

Visit the official website- http://www.trb.tn.nic.in
Click on the TNTET online application form link
Register for the exam
Fill out the TNTET application form
Upload the scanned image of a passport-size photograph (20-60 KB) and signature (10-30 KB) in JPG/JPEG /PNG format
Pay the application fee
Submit and save the confirmation page

TNTET Application Fee 2023

The TNTET application fee 2023 is as follows:

General: INR 500
SC, SCA, ST and PwD: INR 250

TNTET Selection Process 2023

TNTET is conducted to determine the eligibility of the candidates who aspire to become teachers in government schools in the state of Tamil Nadu. The exam is held in two parts, Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 is for the candidates who appear for the primary level and paper 2 is for those who appear for the upper primary level. Have a look at the TNTET exam process below:

TNTET application form: Firstly, candidates need to fill out the TNTET application form in online mode on the official website of the exam.
TNTET admit card: Once the application process is over, candidates need to download their TNTET hall ticket from the official website of the exam.
TNTET exam: Next, candidates need to take the TNTET exam in the offline mode for their chosen subject.
TNTET result: Once the exam is over, TRB Tamil Nadu declares the TNTET result on its official website. Candidates clearing the written exam are then issued TNTET certificates based on which they can apply for the job of a teacher in the schools of state.

The TNTET 2022 exam will be conducted in various exam centres of all districts of the state. The TNTET exam centre 2022 is allotted to candidates based on their preference of choices in the application form.

TNTET Eligibility Criteria 2023

Candidates who are planning to appear for the exam must possess the following TNTET eligibility criteria:

TNTET Age limit: Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age. There is no upper age limit in the TNTET exam.

TNTET Educational qualification: The TNTET eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification differs for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Have a look:

TNTET Paper

Educational Qualification

TNTET Paper 1 for Classes 1 to 5 teachers

Higher Secondary or its equivalent with at least 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known). or
Higher Secondary or its equivalent with at least 45 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education. or
Higher Secondary or its equivalent with at least 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (BElEd). or
Graduation and passed or appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education. or
Graduation with at least 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of Bachelor of Education (BEd).

Note: Relaxation up to 5 per cent in the qualifying marks shall be allowed to the candidates belonging to BC, BC(M), MBC/DNC, SC, SC(A), ST and PwD.

TNTET Paper 2 for Classes 6 to 8 teachers, Graduate teachers (Related subjects, Tamil, English
and others)

Graduation with at least 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.). or
Graduation with at least 45 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.). or
Graduation with at least 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of B.Ed. (Special Education).
Higher Secondary or its equivalent) with at least 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (BElEd). or
Higher Secondary with at least 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4-year BA/ BScEd or BAEd/BScEd. or
Graduation with at least 50 per cent marks and passed or appearing in the final year of B.Ed. (Special Education). or
Candidate having qualified BEd programme, recognized by the NCTE is eligible to appear in TNTET.

Note: Relaxation up to 5 per cent in the qualifying marks shall be allowed to the candidates belonging to BC, BC(M), MBC/DNC, SC, SC(A), ST and PwD.

TNTET Syllabus 2023

The TNTET syllabus 2023 varies for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The TNTET Paper 1 syllabus comprises the following subjects:

Child Development and Pedagogy
Language-I
Language-II
Mathematics
Environmental Studies

On the other hand, TNTET Paper 2 comprises the following subjects:

Child Development and Pedagogy
Language-I
Language-II
Mathematics and Science or Social Studies/Social Sciences

TNTET Exam Pattern 2023

The TNTET exam pattern is prescribed by the TRB itself. Have a look at the exam pattern for Paper 1 and Paper 2 below:

TNTET Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2023

The TNTET Paper 1 exam pattern is as follows.

TNTET Paper 1 Subjects	Number of Questions	Total Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy (relevant to the age group of 6 – 11 years)	30	30
Language I (Tamil/Telugu/Malayalam/Kannada/Urdu)	30	30
Language II – English	30	30
Mathematics	30	30
Environmental Studies	30	30
Total	150	150

TNTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2023

The TNTET Paper 2 exam pattern is as follows.

TNTET Paper 2 Subjects	Number of Questions	Marks Allotted
Child Development and Pedagogy (relevant to the age group of 11-14 years)	30	30
Language-I (Tamil/Telugu/Malayalam/Kannada/Urdu)	30	30
Language-II – English	30	30
Mathematics or Science Or Social Science Or Any one of the two mentioned above	60	60
Total	150	150

TNTET Qualifying Marks 2023

Have a look at the TNTET qualifying marks below.

Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks (Out of 150)	Minimum Qualifying Percentage (in %)
General	90	60
BC, BC(M), MBC/DNC, SC, SC(A), ST, PwD	82	55

TNTET Certificate Validity 2022

The TNTET-qualified candidates are awarded the eligibility certificates by the TRB. The TNTET certificate is now valid for a lifetime. However, merely holding a TNTET certificate does not confer any right to candidates for appointment as teachers. TET-qualified candidates need to appear for a separate recruitment exam to avail of a teaching job.

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TNTET Exam 2023 FAQs

Q: Is the answer key released for the TNTET Paper 2?

A: Yes, the tentative answer key has been released for the TNTET Paper 2 for the year 2022 on February 22, 2023. Along with the TNTET answer objection tracker window has also been activated for the candidates. The candidates can make objections against the released answer key from February 22 to 25, 2023 till 5:30 pm.

Q: When the TNTET hall ticket 2023 was released?

A: TNTET hall ticket 2023 was released on January 30, 2023, on the official website for the candidates who have applied for the Paper 2 examination. Candidates can download their admit card through the official website.

Q: When will the TNTET Paper 2 exam be held?

A: The TNTET 2023 exam will be held from February 3 to February 14, 2023. The notification will be released soon on the official website that will comprise the specific dates and other information related to the TNTET paper 2 exam.

Q: When will the TN TET Notification be released?

A: The board will release the TNTET Notification 2023 will be released soon. The notification for TNTET paper 2 was published on March 7, 2022. The exam for the paper 2 will be taken from January 31 to February 12, 2023. The application form for the TNTET paper 2 exam was invited from March 14 to Mapril 13, 2022.

Q. Is TN TET 2023 answer key released?

A. Yes, TN TET 2023 tentative answer key will be released after successfully conducting the TN TET Exam 2023.

Q: What is TRB TNTET?

A: The TNTET is an eligibility exam conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates as Classes 1 to 8 teachers in the schools of Tamil Nadu. The exam is qualifying in nature.

Q: Who conducts the TNTET exam?

A: The Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) Tamil Nadu conducts the Tamil Nadu Teachers Eligibility Test (TNTET) exam.

Q: Is BEd necessary for the TNTET exam?

A: No, BEd is not necessary for the TNTET exam. However, candidates must have passed Class 12 or Graduation and a BEd degree with at least 50 per cent marks is one of the TNTET eligibility criteria.

Q: How can I apply for the TNTET exam?

A: You can apply for the TNTET exam by visiting the official website- http://www.trb.tn.nic.in.

Q: What is the age limit for TNTET?

A: Candidates must be of a minimum of 18 years of age in order to be eligible for the TNTET exam. However, there is no upper age limit in the examination.

Q: How many papers are there in TNTET?

A: TNTET has two papers, namely Paper 1 (for classes I – V) and Paper 2 (for classes VI-VIII).

Q: How many times TNTET is conducted in a year?

A: TNTET is conducted once every year.

Q: How many times a candidate can appear for TNTET?

A: There is no such cap on the number of attempts in TNTET, a candidate can appear for the exam as many times as he/she wants.

Q: What is the validity of the TNTET certificate?

A: Scores obtained in the TNTET exam remain valid for a lifetime now. Earlier, the TNTET certificate validity was of seven years.

Q: Is TNTET conducted in online mode?

A: No, TNTET is conducted in offline mode, candidates need to mark their responses in OMR sheets.