Responsible for shaping the future of the nation, working as a teacher is not an easy feat. From imparting knowledge to aiding in personality development, prospective teachers go through a rigorous process in order to create a healthy learning environment. Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test or TNTET, conducted by the Teachers Recruitment Board is one such state-level entrance exam which is used to appoint deserving and qualified teachers for primary and upper primary levels of education in government schools. This TET exam has two papers in all namely, Paper 1 and Paper 2. If you are looking forward to gaining more information about the exam, you are just in the right place! In this blog, we will discuss the salient features of the exam.
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TNTET Highlights
| Exam Name | Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET 2021) |
| Conducting Authority | Teachers Recruitment Board, Tamil Nadu |
| Level of exam | State-Level |
| Exam Medium | English, Tamil |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Pen & Paper-based Test (offline exam) |
| Duration of Exam | 3 Hours |
| Total marks (Paper-1) | 150 marks |
| Total marks (Paper-2) | 150 marks |
| Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
| Age Limit | 18-40 Years |
Important Dates for TNTET
Keeping the previous year’s trend in mind, the below table shed light on the tentative schedule of the TNTET 2021 examination. It is advised to check the official website regularly to avoid missing out on the key dates and notification-
| Events | Dates |
| TNTET Notification Release Date | Second week of March, 2021 |
| Release of TNTET 2021 Application Form | Third week of March, 2021 |
| Last Date of TNTET Application Form | Third week of April, 2021 |
| Release of Admit Card | Second week of May, 2021 |
| TNTET 2021 Paper I Exam | Last week of May, 2021 |
| TNTET 2021 Paper-II Exam | Last week of May, 2021 |
| Declaration of Result | Last week of June, 202 |
Eligibility Criteria
The candidates who are aspiring to take the TNTET 2021 examination should be aware of the eligibility criteria set by the conducting board of the state. In order to take the exam, the candidates should satisfy the prerequisites so as to avoid the cancellation of candidature. Tabulated below is the paper-wise breakup of the minimum qualifications needed:
| Paper-I (class 1 to 5) | Paper-II (class 6 to 8) |
| The candidate must have completed higher secondary school with a minimum of 50% and must have qualified/appeared in the final year of the two-year Diploma in Elementary Education or equivalent.
OR The candidate must have passed higher secondary school with a minimum of 45% and should have qualified or appeared in the final year of the two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (as per the NCTE Regulations, 2002) OR The candidate must have passed standard 12th with a minimum of 50% and should have qualified or appeared in the 4th year of their Bachelor of Elementary Education (B. El, Ed.) or Bachelor of Education (BEd). OR The candidate must have passed class 12th with a minimum of 50% and must have qualified or appeared in the final year of the two-year Diploma in Special Education. |
The candidate must hold a graduation degree and should have qualified or appeared in the final year of the two-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
OR The candidate must have graduated with a minimum of 50% or appeared in the final year of Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Education (Special Education) or Bachelor of Elementary Education courses. OR The candidate must have qualified with at least 45% marks or appeared in the final year of B.Ed in accordance with NCTE Regulations. OR The candidate must have completed their higher secondary level of education, scoring at least 50% and should have qualified or appeared in the final year of either BSc/BA Ed or BSc Ed or BA Ed. OR The candidate who is pursuing or qualified for any teaching or education course specified by NCTE is eligible to apply for TN TET. |
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TNTET: Exam Pattern
The TNTET consists of 150 multiple-choice questions and has to be completed in 3 hours. To kickstart the preparation the right way, it is imperative to know the structure or pattern of the test. The below-mentioned tables elucidate the TNTET 2021 pattern and the marks allotted to each section:
Paper-I (For classes 1 to 5)
| S. No | Sections | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| 1. | Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| 2. | Language 1 (Tamil/ Kannada/ Malayalam/ Telugu) | 30 | 30 |
| 3. | Language 2 (English) | 30 | 30 |
| 4. | Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| 5. | Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Paper-II (For classes 6 to 8)
| S. No | Sections | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| 1. | Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| 2. | Language 1 (Tamil/ Kannada/ Malayalam/ Telugu) | 30 | 30 |
| 3. | Language 2 (English) | 30 | 30 |
| 4. | Mathematics and Science OR Social Science OR For being any other subject teacher: (any of the aforementioned subjects) |
60 | 60 |
| – | Total | 150 | 150 |
TNTET 2021 Syllabus
Here is a quick insight into the syllabus of TNTET 2021-
Paper 1
| Child Development & Pedagogy | English | Environmental Studies & Science | Tamil | Mathematics |
| -Social and Emotional Development (6 to 10 Years) -Concepts and constructs -Physical and Cognitive Development -Learning and Knowledge |
-Language comprehension -Speaking -Reading -Vocabulary -Language Functions |
-Food -Water -Travel -Shelter |
-Language comprehension -Speaking -Reading -Vocabulary -Language Functions |
-Number system -Arithmetics -Geometry -Algebra |
Paper 2
| Child Development & Pedagogy | English | Social Science | Tamil | Mathematics and Science |
| -Human Growth and Development -Nature of Educational Psychology -Mental Health and Hygiene -Intelligence and Creativity |
-Language comprehension -Speaking -Reading -Vocabulary -Language Functions |
-History Geography Civics Economics |
-Language comprehension -Speaking -Reading -Vocabulary -Language Functions |
-Number system -Measurements -Algebra -Life science |
How to Apply for TNTET?
Similar to the process followed in MAHA TET, Assam TET, CTET, and UPTET, the application procedure has been given a rundown below:
To help you with the application form of TNTET 2021, we have device below some simple steps that you can follow-
- Step 1: Visit the official website of the teacher recruitment board of Tamilnadu.
- Step 2: On its home page select the option for TNTET 2021.
- Step 3: Start by feeling in all the important details in the application form such as name, gender, religion, date of birth, email id or mobile number, etc.
- As you complete step 3 a unique ID, as well as password, will be generated through which you will be communicated the result of the exam. So, make sure that you keep your user ID as well as password handy.
- Step 4: Upload your passport size photograph along with a scanned copy of the signature and other specific documents as stated in the application form
- Step 5: It is the final step where candidates are asked to make the due payment through online mode.
Note: Candidates must know that they have to submit separate application forms for paper 1 and Paper 2.
Documents Required
As stated in the above mentioned section, it is vital for the applicants to submit certain important documents. A list for the same is given below-
- Qualification details
- Higher secondary Education certificate or its equivalent
- Certificate or marksheet for qualifying the exam specified by TRB
- Name and father’s name
- Caste certificate
- PwD certificate
- Document related to online fee payment
Application Fee
The application fee for the TNTET 2021 differs as per the category you belong to. For candidates belonging to general category, fee per application form is Rs. 500. On the other hand,for those who belong to reserved categories, the application form costs Rs. 250.
We hope this blog provided you with the necessary information regarding the TNTET. Needless to say, choosing a course related to the field of education can be a tedious task. You can take the guidance of the mentors at Leverage Edu through a 30 minutes free career counselling session and drift your career in the right direction!
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