TNTET 2024: Notification, Exam Date, Application Form, Syllabus

Pratiki Patra
Pratiki Patra

Updated on - Jan 13, 2024

TNTET 2024 notification will be released on Apr 2024, on the official website. Eligible candidates are to login in the official website to fill out the application form through online mode. TNTET 2024 examination will be held from Jul 2024.

TNTET 2024 will have 2 papers, each having a different set of syllabi for the candidates to attempt. Candidates will be able to check their results from the dashboard by logging into their accounts on the official website. Check TNTET Syllabus 2024

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About TNTET

The Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) of Tamil Nadu conducts the Teacher Eligibility Test to determine the eligibility of the candidates as teaching professionals to teach students of classes one to eight. The candidates who qualify TNTET exam will be awarded an eligibility certificate with a validation period of seven years and will be considered eligible for Primary and upper Primary Level posts of teachers in the state of Tamil Nadu.

TN TET is a state-level competitive exam for the recruitment of candidates into the teaching field. In TNTET 2024 there are 2 papers which are TNTET 2024 Paper I and Paper II.

TNTET 2024

TNTET 2024 Exam Highlights

Some important facts related to the teacher eligibility test of Tamil Nadu are tabulated below. 

TNTET 2024 Highlights
Exam Name Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test
Acronym TNTET 
Conducting Authority Teachers Recruitment Board, Tamil Nadu
Level of exam State-Level
Frequency Once a year
Exam Medium  English, Tamil
Duration of Exam 3 Hours
Mode of Application Online Application Form
Mode of Exam Pen & Paper-based Test (offline exam)
Total marks (Phase-1) 150 marks
Total marks(Phase-2) 150 marks
Negative Marking No Negative marks
Age Limit 18-40 Years
Website trb.tn.nic.in

TNTET 2024 Exam Dates

TNTET 2024 notification will be released on the official site in Apr 2024. The dates associated with all the events of the examination are tabulated below.

TNTET 2024 Tentative Dates
Event Dates
TNTET 2024 Notification Apr 2024
TNTET 2024 Application Form Apr 2024
Last date to fill Application Form Apr 2024
Issue of TNTET 2024 Admit Card Jul 2024
TNTET 2024 Exam  Jul 2024
TNTET 2024 Result Jul 2024

TNTET 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates aspiring for TNTET 2024 exam must check the TNTET eligibility criteria before appearing for the exam. The Teachers Recruitment Board has set the eligibility criteria for TNTET 2024 Paper-I and Paper-II. Candidates should fulfil all the eligibility criteria in terms of age limit, nationality and educational qualifications, else they will be subjected to rejection under the authority of TRB.

Nationality

Candidate must be an Indian citizen to be eligible for TNTET 2024 exam.

Age Limit

Applicants should be older than 18 and shouldn't cross the age limit of 40. For the reserved & special category, there will be the advantage of age relaxation.

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for TNTET 2024 Paper-1 can have either of the qualifications listed below.

Minimum educational qualifications for applicants to attend the Paper-I are

  • Candidates should have done higher secondary (or its equivalent) with a minimum of 50% marks. And he/she should have passed or should be appearing in the final year of two-year Diploma in Elementary Education or any other name it is known by.
  • Applicants should have passed higher secondary or its equivalent with at least 45% marks. Along with this candidates should have passed in a two-year diploma in Elementary Education in accordance with the NCTE regulations 2002. Final year candidates also can apply.
  • Students should have done Higher Secondary education or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks. They should have passed or should be appearing in the final year of 4 years of Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.).
  • Aspirants should have cleared Higher Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks. Along with it they should have passed or should be appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
  • Candidate should be doing graduation and passed/appearing in the final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
  • Applicants should have done graduation with 50% marks and passed/appeared in the final year of Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)

Note: Candidates should note that if they have passed in D.T.ed./D.Ele. Ed. from other states than Tamil Nadu then they should submit an evaluation certificate.

Candidates applying for TNTET 2024 Paper-2 can have either of the qualifications listed below.

Minimum Educational Qualifications for Applicants To Attend The Paper-II

  • Candidates should have done graduation and passed/appeared in the final year of two years of Diploma in Elementary Education.
  • Applicants should have done graduation with at least 50% marks. And they should have passed or should be appearing in the final year of Bachelor of Education (B.Ed).
  • Students should have done graduation with at least 45% marks. They should have passed or should be appearing in the final year of Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.), in accordance with the NCTE Regulations.
  • Aspirants should have passed Higher Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks. They should have also passed or should be appearing in the final year of 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.).
  • Students should have passed higher secondary with at least 50% marks. They should have passed or should be appearing in the final year of 4-year B.A/B.Sc. Ed or B.A. Ed./B.Sc. Ed.
  • Candidates should have done graduation with at least 50% marks. They should have also passed or should be appearing in the final year of B.Ed (Special Education).
  • A candidate who has B.Ed qualification from an institute which is recognized by the NCTE eligible to appear in TET.
  • Students who are pursuing any of the teacher education courses which are recognized by the NCTE or the RCI.

Read More: TNTET 2024 Eligibility Criteria

TNTET 2024 Application Form

The TRB, Tamil Nadu, TNTET application form is currently closed. While flling the application form, candidates had to ensure that they met the eligibility criteria before submitting it.

TNTET 2024 application form could be accessed and applied by candidates through online application forms only. The application form was available on the official website. Candidates were requested to visit the official website and click on TNTET 2024 application form link. The documents required for the filling of the application form, the document specifications and details about the examination fee are mentioned below.

Documents Required to Apply for TNTET 2024

Details and documents that candidates require to apply for TNTET 2024 are listed below.

  • Name
  • Father's Name 
  • Qualification Details
  • Higher Secondary Education or its equivalent certificate
  • Certificate/ Marks Card of Qualifying/ Qualified Exam specified by TRB.
  • Debit Card/ Credit Card/ Net Banking
  • Caste Certificate (if Applicable)
  • PWD Certificate (if Applicable).

Document Specifications for TNTET 2024 Application Form

The candidates must upload their recent photograph against white background along with their signature. The file format and size specified by TRB are as follows.

Document Specifications for TNTET 2024 Application Form
Document Specifications Size  File Format
Photograph Recent Passport-size Coloured Photograph Against a White Background 20 KB - 60 KB jpg/ jpeg/ png
Signature Signature Should be Visible 10 KB - 30 KB jpg/ jpeg/ png

Note: Once all the candidates have submitted the application form, the Tamil Nadu Recruitment Board (TRB) will not allow them to make any corrections to TNTET 2024 application form. So they have to fill in all the details carefully and proofread once before submitting the form.

Examination Fee

TNTET 2024 examination fee for the general category candidates is INR 500. If the applicants belong to the reserved category (i.e., SC, SCA, ST, or Person with Disability) they should pay an examination fee of INR 250. Candidates must enter their category details correctly when filling out TNTET 2024 application form since the TRB has announced no refund policy.

TNTET 2024 Exam Fee
Category Fee
General INR 500
Reserved/PwD INR 250

TNTET 2024 Application Process

TRB had released the application form for TNTET 2024 online and the candidates could follow these steps to fill the application form.

  • Step 1: Candidates need to visit the official website of the Teachers Recruitment Board - trb.tn.nic.in
  • Step 2: On the homepage of the website, click on "Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET) – 2024". A new page will be redirected. 
  • Step 3: Fill in all the mandatory details in TNTET application form. Candidates must provide their personal details such as parent's name, gender, religion, date of birth, mobile number, email ID, category etc and education details such as graduation degree, year of passing, CGPA/percentage obtained etc.
  • Step 4: A unique user ID and password will be generated at the time of form filling. The valid email address and phone number will be used for communication until the announcement of results.
  • Step 5: Upload the recent passport size photo of the candidate and the scanned image of the signature. The specifications of the document are given in TNTET 2024 application form section
  • Step 6: In the final step candidates must pay the fee online through Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card. You should remember that there is no option to pay the fee through any offline modes.
  • Step 7: Submit the application form before the mentioned date. After the application form is duly submitted, the candidate must download and take a printout of the completed TNTET 2024 application form for future references.

Note:

  • Candidates need to use separate applications for Paper I and Paper-II.
  • Any application form without an image and/or signature will be rejected.
  • Candidates have to fill in the application form with utmost care. Else if they make a mistake then TRB won't entertain any correspondences regarding such matters and will reject the application form.

Read More: TNTET 2024 Application Form

TNTET 2024 Admit Card

TNTET 2024 admit cards for Paper 2 exam for phase I and II were published on the official website. Candidates need to visit the official website of Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) to download TNTET hall ticket 2024. If a candidate has applied for both paper 1 and paper 2, he/she has to download both hall tickets separately. 

Steps to Download TNTET 2024 Hall Ticket

Candidates can follow these steps to download the hall ticket:

  • Step 1: Candidates need to visit the official website of TNTET 2024.
  • Step 2: In the homepage, candidates need to click on the "TNTET hall ticket 2024" link.
  • Step 3: Next, candidates have to log in by entering their Email ID/User Name and Password which were filled at the time TNTET 2024 application form submission.
  • Step 4: After the successful login, candidates should click on “Generate hall ticket”. The hall ticket will be displayed on the screen.
  • Step 5: Candidates are advised to download TNTET 2024 hall ticket and take the printout of the same.

Details Mentioned on TNTET 2024 Hall Ticket

Candidates can find the following details on the hall ticket for TNTET 2024 exam. In case of any discrepancy in the hall ticket, candidates must inform the concerned authority.

  • Candidate's name
  • Candidate's Photo with Signature
  • Exam Center's Name and Address
  • Paper Code
  • Exam Timings
  • Exam Day Instructions

Note:

  • In case candidates forget their login ID and Password, then candidates need to click on the “Forgot Password” link, where candidates can generate their new password by providing their email ID.
  • Candidates are advised to check all the details available on the hall ticket.
  • On the day of the examination, candidates should carry TNTET 2024 hall ticket along with a valid photo identity card.

Read More: TNTET 2024 Hall Ticket

TNTET 2024 Exam Centres

The Teachers Recruitment Board will conduct TNTET 2024 in all districts. TNTET 2024 Exam Center details will be mentioned on the hall ticket along with other important details. Candidates must choose the exam city of their preference at the time of filling TNTET application form.

TRB reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of exam centres depending on the number of seats and applicants. It also reserves right to re-allot candidates due to administrative reasons.

The 32 TNTET 2024 exam centres are listed below.

TNTET 2024 Exam Centres
Kanyakumari Tirunelveli
Virudhunagar Sivagangai
Dindigul Nilgiris
Coimbatore Erode
Tuticorin Salem
Madurai Theni
Ramanathapuram Namakkal
Dharmapuri Pudukkottai
Karur Perambalur
Tiruchirapalli Nagapattinam
Thanjavur Thiruvarur
Villupuram Cuddalore 
 Thiruvannamalai Vellore 
Thiruvallur  Kancheepuram
Chennai  Krishnagiri 
Ariyalur Tiruppur 

Note: TRB doesn't cover expenses which incur to attend TNTET. All the expenses incurred to attend the exam should be covered by the candidate.

Read More: TNTET 2024 Exam Centers

TNTET 2024 Exam Pattern

TNTET 2024 exam paper pattern along with the syllabus is given below and will help the students to plan ahead and prepare for the exam. The question paper will consist of only MCQs type of questions. This means the candidates have to select one correct answer out of given multiple options.

TNTET 2024 Paper-I Pattern

The Paper-I comprises 5 sections and each section carries 30 questions. Paper-I will have 150 Multiple Choice Questions and the total time duration is 180 minutes. The exam pattern for TNTET 2024 Paper I is as follows:

TNTET 2024 Paper-I Pattern
Subject/Content Number of MCQs Marks
Child Development and Pedagogy (relevant to the age group of 6 years - 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 2024 Paper-II Pattern

The paper-II comprises of 4 sections in which 3 sections carry 30 questions and 1 section carries 60 questions. The paper-II will have 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) and the total exam duration is 180 minutes. The exam pattern for TNTET Paper II is as follows:

TNTET 2024 Paper II Pattern
Content Number of MCQs Marks
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
For Mathematics and Science Teacher: Mathematics and Science or 60 60
Social Science Teacher: Social Science or
Any other teacher: Either Mathematics and Science or Social Science
Total 150 150

Read More: TNTET 2024 Exam Pattern

TNTET 2024 Mock Test

TNTET 2024 practice test link will be activated on the official website of TRB. Candidates who are set to appear for the exam are advised to attempt the TNTET mock test on the official website. It will help them understand the exam pattern and prepare themselves for the exam. Candidates must also use this opportunity to practice optimizing their exam time.

Candidates are also advised to go through TNTET books and TNTET model question papers for better preparation.

TNTET 2024 Syllabus

Candidates should be aware of TNTET Syllabus 2024 which is prescribed by the Teachers Recruitment Board. This will help them plan and prepare well for the exam. The syllabus of TNTET has remained the same for the past couple of years. There was no change in TNTET exam syllabus for Paper I and Paper-II. Syllabus for Paper I and Paper II varies and they are as follows:

  • Paper-1: Child Development & Pedagogy, Tamil/Telugu/Malayalam/Kannada/Urdu, English, English, Mathematics and Environmental Studies.
  • Paper-2: Child Development & Pedagogy, Tamil/Telugu/Malayalam/Kannada/Urdu, English, Mathematics And Science/Social Science.

The detailed syllabus for both the papers are listed below:

TNTET 2024 Syllabus Paper-I

Paper-I includes Child Development & Pedagogy, Tamil/Telugu/Malayalam/Kannada/Urdu, English, English, Mathematics and Environmental Studies.

TNTET 2024 Syllabus Paper - I

Child Development & Pedagogy

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)

Child Development & Pedagogy

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

Tamil

Language comprehension, Speaking, Reading, Vocabulary, Language Functions

English

Language comprehension, Speaking, Reading, Vocabulary, Language Functions

Mathematics

Number system, Arithmetics, Geometry, Algebra

Environmental Studies & Science

Family and Friends, Food, Shelter, Water, Travel, Plants

TNTET 2024 Syllabus Paper-II

Paper-II includes Child Development & Pedagogy, Tamil/Telugu/Malayalam/Kannada/Urdu, English, Mathematics And Science/Social Science.

TNTET 2024 Syllabus Paper - II 
Child Development & Pedagogy

Nature of Educational Psychology, Human Growth and Development, Cognitive Development, Social, Emotional and Moral Development, Learning, Intelligence and Creativity, Motivation and Group Dynamics, Personality and Assessment, Mental Health and Hygiene, Guidance and Counselling

Tamil

Language comprehension, Speaking, Reading, Vocabulary, Language Functions

English

Language comprehension, Speaking, Reading, Vocabulary, Language Functions

Mathematics And Science

Number system, Measurements, Algebra, Life science, Geometry, Practical geometry

Social Science

History, Geography, Civics, Economics

Read More: TNTET 2024 Syllabus

TNTET 2024 Answer key

TNTET 2024 final answer key for the will be released on official site. TNTET 2024 answer key dates are given below in the table.

TNTET 2024 Answer Key Dates
Events Dates
TNTET 2024 Answer Key To be announced
TNTET 2024 Tentative Answer Objection Date To be announced
TNTET 2024 Final Answer Key To be announced

Candidates can view and download the paper question paper and response sheets by providing their registration number, date of birth and batch. 

TNTET 2024 answer key links are tabulated below.

TNTET 2024 Answer Key Links
Exam Link
TNTET 2024 Answer Key -
TNTET 2024 Question Paper and Response Sheet -
TNTET 2024 Final Answer Key -

TNTET 2024 Results

TNTET 2024 result for the will be announced in Jul 2024. The result can be downloaded using the candidates' registration number and password.

Candidates have to clear both Paper-1 and Paper-2 with an average mark of 60%.The scorecard of TNTET exam 2024 will be valid for a duration of 7 years.

Steps to Download TNTET 2024 Result

Candidates can follow the steps given below to download TNTET 2024 Results after they are released.

  • Step 1: Candidates have to first visit the official website of TRB.
  • Step 2: On the homepage of the website, candidates need to click on the ‘TNTET 2024 Result’. A PDF will appear with the roll number of shortlisted candidates.
  • Step 3: Download the PDF file of TNTET 2024 result.
  • Step 4: Search your roll number in the given list carefully to check your result.

Read More: TNTET 2024 Results

TNTET 2024 Recruitment

TRB does not offer recruitment through TNTET. Candidates should take another exam related to recruitment. TNTET will give a score which will be valid for 7 years. This score will be used as one of the factors for recruitment.

General Instructions

The following are the general instructions that the candidates should keep in mind during recruitment.

  • Candidates who have scored marks 60% or above in TNTET in either of the papers will receive a pass certificate. Candidates belonging to reserved categories will get a relaxation of 5%.
  • TNTET Score is valid for a duration of 7 years.
  • TNTET certificate doesn't guarantee you a job as a teacher. It merely serves as one of the factors in appointment as a teacher.
  • According to School Education (TRB) Department, as per G.O.(Ms)No.149 dated 20.07.2018, The candidates who have qualified TNTET will have to appear another competitive exam which is related to recruitment.

TNTET 2024 Contact Details

In case of any queries/doubts related to the Tamil Nadu Teachers Eligibility Test (TNTET), applicants can contact at the given TNTET helpline number.

Address: Teachers Recruitment Board, College Rd, Near Sankara Nethralaya, Subba Road Avenue,Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600006.

Phone Number: 044 2827 2455.

FAQs

How can I apply for TNTET 2022-23?

You can visit the official website and fill in the required details. Then upload your photo and signature. Pay the fees and submit the application form.

How to check the TNTET 2022-23 result?

Once the TRB releases a notification for TNTET 2022-23 Results, the procedure to check results will be updated. This notification will contain steps to check results.

How to get the admit card for TNTET 2022-23?

The admit card will be uploaded on the official website. The registered candidates will be able to download the admit card by logging into their user accounts. 

What are the documents needed when applying TNTET 2022-23 Exam online?

Documents needed to apply for TNTET 2022-23 are: Higher Secondary Education or it's equivalent Certificate. Certificate/Marks Card of Qualifying exam specified by TRB. For payment Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking. Caste certificate (if applicable). PWD Certificate (if applicable).

What is the qualification required for TRB Exam?

The various certificates you need to apply for TNTET are mentioned in the TNTET Eligibility Section. You can go through it to get an idea.

When TNTET Exam will be held in 2022-23?

TNTET 2022-23 paper 2 phase II exam was conducted from Feb 10 - Feb 14, 2023.

What is the age limit for TNTET 2022-23 Exam?

Applicants should be in the age limit of 18-40.

What is TRB?

TRB (Teachers Recruitment Board) is the conducting authority of TNTET which is responsible for the recruitment of teachers.

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