TNTET 2026: Notification, Syllabus, Exam Date – Apply by 19 Nov
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TNTET (Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test) is conducted by Teachers Recruitment Board, Tamil Nadu (TN TRB). As of , applications for TNTET 2026 are open until . The exam is on . Source: official notice on trb.tn.gov.in.
Tamil Nadu's OMR-based eligibility test for teachers: Paper I for classes I-V (Secondary Grade Teachers) and Paper II for classes VI-VIII (BT Assistants). The October 2026 round is open only to teachers already working in Tamil Nadu schools who were appointed on or before 01.09.2025; the last open TNTET was the 2025 cycle.
Apply by 19 Nov 2026 (18 days left).
Based on: 2 01/2026 tamil nadu teacher eligibility test for working teachers 2026 18/02/2026 10/04/2026 04-07-2026 fn and… · 18 Feb 2026
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Checked today on trb.tn.gov.inTNTET 2026 quick answers
TNTET important links
TNTET Admit Card 2026
How to download the TNTET admit card
- Open trb.tn.gov.in and log in to your dashboard
- Download the TNTET hall ticket; it is not sent by post
TNTET Exam Date 2026
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online application (working teachers) | 27 Oct – 19 Nov 2026 PDF p.2 | Ongoing |
| Edit option | 20 Nov – 22 Nov 2026 PDF p.2 | Scheduled |
| Paper II exam (forenoon, tentative) | 20 Dec 2026 PDF p.2 | Scheduled |
| Paper I exam (afternoon, tentative) | 20 Dec 2026 PDF p.2 | Scheduled |
| Hall ticket | Not announced Uploaded on trb.tn.gov.in / the candidate dashboard; not sent by post. | Not yet |
TNTET Result 2026 and result date
No 2026 result on trb.tn.gov.in yet.
| Cycle | Last exam | Result | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 Nov 2025 | 30 Jan 2026 | 75 days |
Looking for an earlier result? TNTET Result 2025 · Result 2024 · Result 2023
TNTET Age Limit and Eligibility 2026
Qualification: Only working SGT, BT Assistant, BRTE and equivalent-cadre teachers (and IEDSS special education teachers) in Government, aided and recognised private schools in Tamil Nadu, appointed on or before 01.09.2025. Paper I also needs Higher Secondary with a 2-year D.El.Ed / 4-year B.El.Ed or equivalent. Fee: ₹600 per application; ₹300 for SC, SC(A), ST and differently abled candidates. Paper I and Paper II need separate applications and fees. PDF p.2
TNTET Syllabus 2023 and Exam Pattern
| Subject | Qs / Marks |
|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy (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 |
| Subject | Qs / Marks |
|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy (11-14 years) | 30 / 30 |
| Language I (Tamil/Telugu/Malayalam/Kannada/Urdu) | 30 / 30 |
| Language II: English | 30 / 30 |
| Mathematics and Science, or Social Science | 60 / 60 |
Selection process: Paper I (classes I-V) → Paper II (classes VI-VIII).
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TNTET Answer Key 2026
No 2026 answer key on trb.tn.gov.in yet. · Answer keys →
TNTET official website and login
TNTET 2026: questions people ask
Is the TNTET 2026 notification out?
Yes. The TNTET 2026 notification is dated 18 Feb 2026 on trb.tn.gov.in. Latest: Apply by 19 Nov 2026 (18 days left).
When was the latest TNTET Result released?
The latest TNTET Result is dated on site by Mar 2025 on trb.tn.gov.in: "Physics Provisional Selection List". Its official PDF is linked on this page.
Where can I find previous TNTET cut-offs?
TNTET cut-offs from 2026 are listed by year on this page: 1 official documents, each linked to the PDF on trb.tn.gov.in.
What is the full form of TNTET?
TNTET stands for Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test, conducted by Teachers Recruitment Board, Tamil Nadu (TN TRB).
What is the official website of TNTET?
The only official website of TNTET is trb.tn.gov.in. Always apply and download there; other sites asking for money are not official.
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