TNTET 2025 Syllabus: Download PDF for Paper 1 & 2

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

TNTET 2025 Syllabus:The Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB), Tamil Nadu prescribed the sllabus for TNTET 2025 Paper 1 and Paper 2. The syllabus differs for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The TNTET 2025 syllabus includes topics that are very helpful in examining the knowledge of the candidates in the respective papers. Candidates who are going to appear for the exam must study the basics of each topic and should have a clear understanding of each and every topic mentioned in the syllabus. For the ease of candidates, we have shared below the detailed syllabus for both papers.

TNTET exam comprises two papers, Paper 1 is for Classes 1 to 5 teachers, and Paper 2 is for Classes 6 to 8 teachers. Let’s have a broader look at the TNTET syllabus 2025 below.

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TNTET Syllabus 2025
TNTET Exam Pattern 2025
TNTET Syllabus 2025: Download PDF
TNTET Syllabus 2025 FAQs

TNTET Syllabus 2025

The detailed paper-wise and section-wise TNTET syllabus is given below:

TNTET Syllabus 2025 for Paper 1

The TNTET Paper 1 comprises topics from Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Environmental Studies. Have a look at the TNTET Paper 1 syllabus below.

TNTET Subjects	Topics
Child Development and Pedagogy (Relevant to Age Group 6 - 11)	Part A - Child Development Unit-I: Physical and Cognitive Development Unit-II: Social and Emotional Development Unit-III: Physical & Intellectual Development (6 to 10 Years) Unit-IV: Social and Emotional Development (6 to 10 Years) Unit-V: Moral Development (6 to 10 Years) Part B – Learning Unit-I: Learning Unit-II: Types, levels and approaches to Learning Unit-III: Concepts and constructs Unit-IV: Factors Contributing to Learning Unit-V: Constructivist Approach to Learning Unit-VI: Learning and Knowledge
Language I	Language comprehension Speaking Reading Vocabulary Language Functions
Language II	Language comprehension Speaking Reading Vocabulary Language Functions
Mathematics	Number system Arithmetics Geometry Algebra
Environmental Studies and Science	Family and Friends Food Shelter Water Travel Plants

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TNTET Syllabus 2025 for Paper 2

The TNTET Paper 2 comprises topics from Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, Mathematics and Science or Social Studies. Have a look at the TNTET Paper 2 syllabus below.

TNTET Subjects	Topics
Child Development and Pedagogy (Relevant to Age Group 11 – 14)	UNIT I: Nature of Educational Psychology UNIT II: Human Growth and Development UNIT III: Cognitive Development UNIT IV: Social, Emotional and Moral Development UNIT V: Learning UNIT VI: Intelligence and Creativity UNIT VII: Motivation and Group Dynamics UNIT VIII: Personality and Assessment UNIT IX: Mental Health and Hygiene UNIT X: Guidance and Counselling
Language I	Language comprehension Speaking Reading Vocabulary Language Functions
Language II	Language comprehension Speaking Reading Vocabulary Language Functions
Mathematics & Science	Number system Measurements Algebra Life science Geometry Practical geometry
Social Science	History Geography Civics Economics

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Commonly asked questions

Q: Does syllabus of TNTET paper 1 and 2 varies?

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 overview of the syllabus below in terms of the TNTET exam pattern:

Particulars	Paper 1 Exam Pattern	Paper 2 Exam Pattern
Number of subjects/sections	5	4
Names of subjects	Child Development and Pedagogy Language-I (Tamil/Telugu/Malayalam/Kannada/Urdu) Language-II (English) Mathematics Environmental Studies	Child Development and Pedagogy Language-I (Tamil/Telugu/Malayalam/Kannada/Urdu) Language-II (English) Mathematics and Science or Social Studies
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

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Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the upcoming teacher exam for 2025 in Tamil Nadu?

The TNTET 2025 is an eligibility exam conducted to determine eligibility of candidates as Classes 1 to 8 teachers in schools of Tamil Nadu. TNTET 2025 notification was released which comprises eligibility criteria, vacancy, application process, pattern, syllabus, and more.

TNTET Syllabus 2025: Download PDF

Download the TNTET syllabus PDF for Paper 1 and Paper 2 below.

TNTET Paper	PDF
TNTET Syllabus PDF for Paper 1	Download Here
TNTET Syllabus PDF for Paper 2	Download Here

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Commonly asked questions

Q: Does the authority conduct the TNTET exam every year?

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 Syllabus 2025 FAQs

Candidates can check below the TNTET Syllabus 2025 FAQs.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What does the TNTET 2025 notification comprise?

The TNTET 2025 notification has all the details about the examination like the date of an exam, when it will be conducted, application process, vacancy announced, syllabus, pattern, etc. The authority releases it in the form of PDF and consists all the information related to the examination and help candidates to apply for it.

Q: What is the selection process of the TNTET 2025 exam?

The TNTET exam selection process consists of two papers namely Paper 1 and 2. Those candidates who want to teach from classes 1 to 5 give Paper 1 and those from classes 6 to 8 give Paper 2.