TNTET Exam Pattern 2025 Released: Know Latest Marking Scheme & Exam Duration
Tamil Nadu Teachers Eligibility Test 2025 ( TNTET )
TNTET Exam Pattern 2025: The Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB), Tamil Nadu released the exam pattern with the release of TNTET Notification on August 11, 2025. The Exam will be conducted of November 15 (Paper 1) and November 16 (Paper 2). The timings of the exam is from 10 AM to 1 PM. The TRB follows a particular pattern for the exam process. The exam comprises two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. The exam pattern differs for both papers. The TNTET Paper 1 comprises questions from five sections and Paper 2 comprises topics from four sections. For the ease of candidates, we have shared below the detailed TNTET exam pattern 2025 for Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Go through the exam pattern below and start the preparations now for the Tamil Nadu Teachers Eligibility Test (TNTET).
- TNTET Exam Pattern 2025: Highlights
- TNTET Exam Pattern 2025
- TNTET Exam Pattern FAQs 2025
TNTET Exam Pattern 2025: Highlights
Have a look at the highlights of the TNTET exam pattern below.
| Particulars |
Paper 1 Highlights |
Paper 2 Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Offline |
Offline |
| Number of subjects/sections |
5 |
4 |
| Names of subjects |
|
|
| Duration of exam |
3 hours |
3 hours |
| Total questions |
150 |
150 |
| Type of questions |
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs); 4 options with only 1 correct option |
MCQs; 4 options with only 1 correct option |
| Total marks |
150 |
150 |
| Marking scheme |
+1 for correct answer 0 for incorrect answer |
+1 for correct answer 0 for incorrect answer |
| Language of paper |
Tamil and English |
Tamil and English |
| Questions in exam |
Based on topics prescribed in syllabus for Classes 1 to 5 |
Based on topics prescribed in syllabus for Classes 6 to 8 |
| Difficulty level of questions in exam |
Class 12 level |
Class 12 level |
Commonly asked questions
Yes, the syllabus of TNTET Paper 1 and 2 varies. Candidates who give Paper 1 is of primary level that is who want to teach from classes 1 to 5. On the other hand, Paper 2 is for upper primary level that is for those candidates who want to teach from classes 6 to 8.
TNTET Exam Pattern 2025
Have a look at the TNTET exam pattern or structure for Paper 1 and Paper 2 below:
TNTET Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2025
The table below contains the detailed exam pattern for TNTET Paper 1.
| TNTET Paper I Subjects |
Number of Questions |
Marks Allotted |
Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy |
30 |
30 |
*Tamil/English |
| Language I (Tamil/Telugu/Malayalam/Kannada/Urdu) |
30 |
30 |
|
| Language II – English |
30 |
30 |
|
| Mathematics |
30 |
30 |
*Tamil/English |
| Environmental Studies |
30 |
30 |
*Tamil/English |
| Total |
150 |
150 |
|
Note: For Child Development and Pedagogy, Mathematics and Environmental studies candidate has to select the option of Medium of Question Paper as either Tamil or English
Important Points to Note about TNTET Paper 1
- Child Development and pedagogy paper aims to provide the understanding of child psychology and learning ability relevant to the age group of 6 – 11 years
- Language I will focus on the proficiencies related to the Medium of Instruction.
- Language II English will assess the communication skills and comprehension ability of the candidates
- Mathematics and Environmental Studies will assess overall concepts, problem-solving skills.
- All the questions in TNTET Paper 1 will be based on the TNTET syllabus prescribed by the exam conducting body.
- The overall difficulty level of the paper will be of Secondary Stage.
TNTET 2025 Exam Pattern Paper 1 in Detail
As per the official notification, candidates can check below in detail.
Child Development and Pedagogy will focus on Educational Psychology of Teaching and Learning, relevant to the age group of 6 – 11 years. They
will focus on understanding the characteristics and needs of diverse learners, interaction with learners and the attributes and qualities of a good facilitator of learning.
Language I focuses on the proficiencies related to the Medium of Instruction. The candidate has to choose any one of the languages mentioned in Language 1 exam. For recruitment process candidates shall be eligible for the vacancies in the concerned medium only.
Language II English will focus on the elements of language, communication and comprehension abilities.
Mathematics and Environmental Studies focuses on the concepts, problem solving abilities and pedagogical understanding.
Commonly asked questions
Yes, the authority conducts the TNTET exam once a year. The purpose of the exam is to provide the government job to the candidates as a teacher in the Tamil Nadu state schools. The candidates can choose their level as primary or upper primary as per their qualification.
TNTET Exam Pattern FAQs 2025
Candidates can check below more FAQs related to the TNTET 2025 exam pattern.
Commonly asked questions
The notification for the TNTET exam plays an important role in the preparation of a candidate. With the release of the notification, application process starts. It consists of the relevant information about the exam like dates, pattern, syllabus, registration process, etc.
In the TNTET selection process, there is no interview stage. Candidates are selected based on the written examination and document verification. It is a computer-based test that evaluates the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in Tamil Nadu.
TNTET Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, the syllabus of TNTET Paper 1 and 2 varies. Candidates who give Paper 1 is of primary level that is who want to teach from classes 1 to 5. On the other hand, Paper 2 is for upper primary level that is for those candidates who want to teach from classes 6 to 8.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The TNTET admit card consists of important information including candidates name, photo, exam centre, shift timings, etc. Without the hall ticket, candidate will not be allowed to sit in the exam.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
No. Candidate can't download their TNTET hall ticket in an offline mode. It should be downloaded in an online mode by visiting the official website at trb.tn.gov.in. A direct link will also be provided here once it is released to download the admit card.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 months ago
The last date to apply for the TNTET 2025 exam is September 10. Candidates need to visit the official website to apply for the TNTET exam. A direct link is also provided on Shiksha's page.
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Contributor-Level 6
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Does syllabus of TNTET paper 1 and 2 varies?