TNTET 2025 Syllabus: Download PDF for Paper 1 & 2

Tamil Nadu Teachers Eligibility Test 2025 ( TNTET )

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Shikha Goyal
Updated on Aug 25, 2025 14:59 IST

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

Table of content
  • TNTET Exam Pattern 2025
  • TNTET Syllabus 2025
  • TNTET Syllabus 2025: Download PDF
  • TNTET Syllabus 2025 FAQs
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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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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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TNTET Syllabus 2025: Download PDF

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

TNTET Paper

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TNTET Syllabus 2025 FAQs

Candidates can check below the TNTET Syllabus 2025 FAQs.

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Answered a month 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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Nitesh Pruthi

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Answered a month ago

As per the official notification, the TNTET 2025 examinationdates were revised due to administrative reasons. Now, instead of NOvember 1 and 2, the exam will be held on November 15 for Paper 1 and for Paper 2 on November 16, 2025. 

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Jasleen Jain

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

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

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Virajita Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

Yes. The TNTET 2025 notification was released. With the release of the notification, application process also started. The details regarding the exam date, application dates, pattern, etc. is provided in the TNTET notification 2025. Candidates can  download it through the official website.

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Gunjan Majumder

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