TNTET Exam Pattern 2024: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 12:13 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

TNTET exam pattern 2025 is prescribed by the Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB), Tamil Nadu. The TNTET 2025 exam is conducted to determine the eligibility of the candidates for teaching posts at the primary and upper primary levels. The TRB follows a particular pattern for the exam process. The TNTET exam comprises two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. The TNTET 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 2024 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) 2025.

Q: Which are the best books to prepare for TNTET exam?

The candidates who are preparing for the Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET) exam are always gets confused with choosing the preparation books. We have provided the list of some of the best books below:

Child Development and Pedagogy: Kiran Publications
Books from TN Board
English Language, by Geeta Sahni
Quantitative Aptitude by R S Aggarwal
Environmental Studies- Wiley Publications
Social Studies by Disha Publications
Science books by NCERT

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Q: What is the exam pattern for the TNTET exam?

The candidates can check the exam pattern of the TNTET exam in the table below:

Particulars	Paper 1 Highlights	Paper 2 Highlights
Exam mode	Offline	Offline
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
Duration of exam	2.5 hours (150 minutes)	2.5 hours (150 minutes)
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

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Q: Are NCERT books sufficient for the preparation of TNTET exam?

NCERT books can be beneficial for the aspirants in the initial days of preparation, especially for paper 1. However, it will not cover all the topics in detail. Sometimes TNTET exam covers a wide range from all topics and may the NCERT book will not cover the topics in depth. Therefore, the candidates are advised to go through the detailed books and other study materials. Additionally solving previous years' question papers are taking mock tests can also be helpful in preparing for the TNTET exam.

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TNTET Exam Pattern 2025: Highlights
TNTET Exam Pattern 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	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
Duration of exam	2.5 hours (150 minutes)	2.5 hours (150 minutes)
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

Q: Are NCERT books sufficient for the preparation of TNTET exam?

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Q: Can we change the subject code in the TNTET correction window as I have chosen wrong subject?

The Teacher Recruitment Board opens the correction window for the candidates after the closure of the TNTET application form. The candidates can correct the mistakes that they have done while filling out the TNTET application form. On the specific date released by the TRB, candidates can make corrections to their application form through the candidates' login. To log into the registered account the candidates have to use their application number and date of birth. After the login, the candidates can correct their mistakes.

However, the TRB does not allow some changes to the application form that are given below:

No change allowed in the mobile number, email address, permanent address & correspondence address
No change allowed in candidate’s name, date of birth and gender
No change is allowed in the photo
Change is allowed either in the father’s name or mother’s name (any one only)

The candidates' who do not verify their Adhaar Card can make corrections to the candidate's name, date of birth, and gender.

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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
Child Development and Pedagogy (relevant to the age group of 6 – 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

Important Points to Note about TNTET Paper 1

Child Development and pedagogy paper aims to assess candidates 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 along with the understanding of the subjects from a pedagogical perspective.
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.

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TNTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2025

The table below contains the detailed exam pattern for TNTET Paper 2.

TNTET Paper I Subjects	Number of Questions	Marks Allotted
Child Development and Pedagogy-relevant to the age group of 11-14 years (Compulsory)	30	30
Language-Tamil/Telugu/Malayalam/Kannada/Urdu (Compulsory)	30	30
Language II – English	30	30
Mathematics or Science Or Social Science Or Anyone of the two mentioned above	60	60
Total	150	150

Important Points to Note about TNTET Paper 2

Child Development and Pedagogy paper aims to assess candidates understanding of child psychology and learning ability relevant to the age group of 11-14 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 or social science will assess overall concepts, and problem-solving skills along with the understanding of the subjects from a pedagogical perspective.
All the questions in TNTET Paper II will be based on the TNTET syllabus prescribed by the exam conducting body.
The overall difficulty level of the paper will be of Senior Secondary Stage

Commonly asked questions

Q: How do I prepare for the TNTET exam?

Preparing for the TNTET (Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test) exam requires a strategic approach and consistent effort. Here are a few tips that can help you prepare for the exam:

Know the syllabus: The first step in preparing for the TNTET exam is to know the exam syllabus and exam pattern. This will help you understand the different topics and concepts that you need to study and prepare accordingly.
Create a study plan: Once you know the exam syllabus, create a study plan that covers all the topics and gives you enough time to revise and practice. Divide your study time into smaller chunks, and allocate sufficient time for each topic.
Study regularly: Consistency is key when it comes to preparing for any exam. Set aside a fixed time every day to study and revise, and stick to your study plan.
Practice previous year question papers: Solving previous year question papers and mock tests is an effective way to prepare for the exam. It will help you understand the exam pattern, types of questions asked, and improve your time management skills.
Revise regularly: Regular revision is important to retain the concepts and topics that you have studied. Set aside time for revision in your study plan and revise the important concepts and formulas regularly.
Stay updated: Stay updated with the latest news and Current Affairs related to education and teaching. This will help you answer questions related to teaching aptitude and pedagogy.

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