TNTET Pattern

The government school teachers' in Tamil Nadu are paid well according to various factors. The salary is based on the recommendations of the Government of India and the scales implemented by the Government of Tamil Nadu. The salary structure for teachers in Tamil Nadu is categorised into different scales. The salary of TNTET-qualified government school teachers can vary depending on factors such as their qualifications, experience, and the specific pay scale. The salary structures and pay scales may be revised periodically by the government. However, in general, the in-hand salary for the TNTET government teacher is mentioned belowLower Primary Teacher Salary - INR 54000Upper Primary Teacher Salary - INR 64000

TNTET exam is conducted every year by the Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB), Tamil Nadu. With continuous efforts and few well prepared strategy, aspirants can achieve success in the TNTET exam. Aspirants must know the pattern of the exam well. TNTET is conducted in two parts, Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 includes Child Development and Pedagogy, Languages, Mathematics and Environmental Studies. And Paper 2 Child includes Development and Pedagogy, Languages, Mathematics, science and social science. Candidates preparing for TNTET need to go through the TNTET syllabus before they start preparing. Candidates have to wisely select the books for TNTET preparation. Candidates must not ignore the revision before the exam and must also practice the mock test papers. 

Yes, if you have completed a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree, you are eligible to appear for TNTET for the upper primary level (Classes VI-VIII). To be eligible for TNTET, you must have a Bachelor's degree and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) or a Bachelor's degree and a 1-year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed) or a 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed) or a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education). So, if you have completed your B.Ed degree, you can meet the educational qualification criteria for TNTET. However, you need to check other eligibility criteria such as nationality, age limit, etc. before applying for the exam.

TNTET exam consists of two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Each paper has 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with four options and a single correct answer. The total marks for both papers are 150, with each question carrying one mark. The distribution of questions and marks in each paper is as follows: - Paper 1: The 150 MCQs are divided into five sections, with 30 questions in each section. The sections are Child Development and Pedagogy, Language 1 (Hindi), Language 2 (English/Urdu/Sanskrit), Mathematics, and Environmental Studies. - Paper 2: The 150 MCQs are divided into five sections, with 30 questions in each section. The sections are Child Development and Pedagogy, Language 1 (Hindi), Language 2 (English/Urdu/Sanskrit), Mathematics and Science, and Social Studies/Social Science. It is important to note that each question carries equal weightage, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers. 

The TNTET certificate for marks is released two months after the conduction of the exam. The certificate is proof of qualifying the exam that comprises details like- the name of the candidate, date of birth, marks secured, category, etc. The steps to download the TNTET certificate are given below:The candidates need to visit the TRB official website.Click on the TNTET Certification Download link given on the home of the website.The candidate will be redirected to the TNTET Certification Download page.Fill in your details i.e. Roll no and date of birth and submit them.They can download the TNTET Certificate in PDF format by clicking on the download button for the future.

The candidates can check the exam pattern of the TNTET exam in the table below:ParticularsPaper 1 HighlightsPaper 2 HighlightsExam modeOfflineOfflineNumber of subjects/sections54Names of subjectsChild Development and PedagogyLanguage-I (Tamil/Telugu/Malayalam/Kannada/Urdu)Language-II (English)MathematicsEnvironmental StudiesChild Development and PedagogyLanguage-I (Tamil/Telugu/Malayalam/Kannada/Urdu)Language-II (English)Mathematics and Science or Social StudiesDuration of exam2.5 hours (150 minutes)2.5 hours (150 minutes)Total questions150150Type of questionsMultiple-Choice Questions (MCQs); 4 options with only 1 correct optionMCQs; 4 options with only 1 correct optionTotal marks150150Marking scheme+1 for correct answer0 for incorrect answer+1 for correct answer0 for incorrect answerLanguage of paperTamil and EnglishTamil and EnglishQuestions in examBased on topics prescribed in syllabus for Classes 1 to 5Based on topics prescribed in syllabus for Classes 6 to 8Difficulty level of questions in examClass 12 levelClass 12 level

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 addressNo change allowed in candidate’s name, date of birth and genderNo change is allowed in the photoChange 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.