The Teacher Recruitment Board, Tamil Nadu (TNTRB) conducts the Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test to assess the eligibility of candidates for teacher posts in the state. The TNTET Exam will be divided into 2 papers. Paper 1 is conducted for Primary Teachers and Paper 2 for Upper Primary Teachers. Candidates who are preparing for the TNTET 2025 Exam should be familiar with the TN TET Syllabus and exam pattern, as this helps the candidates to strategize their preparations in a well-defined manner. 

TNTET Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025

The TNTET 2025 Notification 2025 PDF has been released at https://trb.tn.gov.in/, and the TNTET Paper 1 and 2 exams will be held on 1st and 2nd November 2025, respectively. Having a clear understanding of the TNTET Syllabus 2025 helps candidates create a structured study plan, allowing them to allocate sufficient time to each section based on its weightage in the exam. 

TNTET Syllabus 2025 
OrganizationTeacher Recruitment Board, Tamil Nadu (TNTRB)
Name of ExaminationTamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET)
Exam LevelState Level 
Maximum Marks150 marks (for each paper)
Duration of TN TET Exam3 hours (for each paper)
Type of QuestionsMultiple Choice Questions
Mode of ExamOffline
Marking Scheme1 mark for each correct answer
Negative MarkingNo negative marking for wrong answers
Official websitehttps://trb.tn.gov.in/ 

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TNTET Syllabus 2025

Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test Syllabus 2025 (TN TET ) has been released by the Teacher Recruitment Board, Tamil Nadu  (TN TRB ) on the official website for the candidates who applied for the exam. There will be two papers for TN TET, Paper 1  for classes 1 to 5th  and Paper 2 for classes 6th to 8th. The aspirants can check the detailed information regarding the syllabus and exam pattern in this article. The description of the TNTET 2025 Syllabus for paper 1 and paper 2 is as follows.

TN TET Paper 1 Syllabus 2025

The TN TET Paper 1 Syllabus 2025 includes the subjects of Child Development and Pedagogy, Language, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies. Let's have a look at the TN TET Syllabus 2025 for the Primary Stage (Classes I-V ):

TN TET Paper 1 Syllabus 2025

Child Development and Pedagogy (Focus on the Educational Psychology of Teaching and learning, the age group of 6 – 11 years.

Part A - Child Development

  1. Physical and Cognitive Development
  2. Social and Emotional Development
  3. Physical & Intellectual Development (6 to 10 Years)
  4. Social and Emotional Development (6 to 10 Years)
  5. Moral Development (6 to 10 Years)

Part B – Learning

  1. Learning
  2. Types, levels and approaches to Learning
  3. Concepts and constructs.
  4. Factors Contributing to Learning
  5. Constructivist Approach to Learning
  6. Learning and Knowledge

Language-I (The candidate has to choose any one of the languages ( Tamil/ Telugu/ Malayalam/ Kannada/ Urdu).)

  1. Language comprehension
  2. Speaking
  3. Reading
  4. Vocabulary
  5. Language Functions

Language II – English will focus on the elements of language, communication and comprehension abilities.

  1. Language comprehension
  2. Speaking
  3. Reading
  4. Vocabulary
  5. Language Function
Syllabus of the State for Classes 1st to 5th

TNTET Paper 2 Syllabus 2025

The TNTET Paper 2 exam tests a candidate based on the candidate's knowledge in Child Development and Pedagogy and Mathematics & Science / Social Studies & Social Science, Language I & II. Check the topic-wise TNTET Paper 2 Syllabus 2025 from the table below.

TNTET Paper 2 Syllabus 2025

Child Development and Pedagogy (Focus on the Educational Psychology of Teaching and learning, the age group of  11-14 years.)

  1. Nature of Educational Psychology
  2. Human Growth and Development
  3. Cognitive Development
  4. Social, Emotional and Moral Development
  5. Learning
  6. Intelligence and Creativity
  7. Motivation and Group Dynamics
  8. Personality and Assessment
  9. Mental Health and Hygiene
  10. Guidance and Counselling.

Language-I ( The candidate has to choose any one of the languages ( Tamil/ Telugu/ Malayalam/ Kannada/ Urdu).)

  1. Language comprehension
  2. Speaking
  3. Reading
  4. Vocabulary
  5. Language Functions

Language II – English will focus on the elements of language, communication and comprehension abilities.

  1. Language comprehension
  2. Speaking
  3. Reading
  4. Vocabulary
  5. Language Functions

Mathematics and Science

  1. Number system
  2. Measurements
  3. Algebra
  4. Life science
  5. Geometry
  6. Practical geometry

Social Science 

  1. History
  2. Geography
  3. Civics
  4. Economics
Syllabus of the State for Classes 6th to 8th  

TNTET Syllabus 2025 PDF

Before getting started with the exam preparation for the Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET), candidates should review the TN TET Syllabus. To assist candidates here, we have shared the direct link to download the TNTET Syllabus 2025 PDF for the Paper 1 and 2 exams.

PaperSyllabus PDF
Paper 1Click to Download
Paper 2Click to Download

TNTET Exam Pattern 2025

After checking the syllabus, Candidates can also check the TNTET exam pattern 2025. The TNTET exam is divided into two papers. Both papers are conducted separately and consist of 150 questions and the exam duration of each paper is 3 hours. There is no negative marking for incorrect or blank answers. TNTET 2025 marks distribution for Paper 1 and Paper 2 is given below in the tabulated form.

TNTET Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2025

The TNTET Paper 1 exam consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions. There are a total of 150 MCQ questions for a total of 150 marks in Paper 1. The duration of the exam is 03 hours. The paper 1 exam will be held for the primary level teacher posts.

TNTET Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2025
Content (All Compulsory)MCQsMarksMedium

Child Development and Pedagogy

(relevant to the age group of 6 – 11 years)

3030Tamil/English

Language-I

Tamil/Telugu/Malayalam/Kannada/Urdu

3030 
Language II – English3030 
Mathematics3030Tamil/English
Environmental Studies3030Tamil/English
Total150150 

TNTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2025

The TNTET Paper 2 exam will be held for the upper primary-level teacher posts. The topics included in the Paper 2 exam are Child Development and Pedagogy, Language, and subject-related papers. The Paper 2 exam consists of a total of 150 multiple-choice questions for a total of 150 marks. The duration of the exam will be 03 hours. Check the TNTET Exam Pattern 2025 for Paper 2 from the table below. 

TNTET Exam Paper 2 Pattern 2025
ContentMCQsMarksMedium
Child Development and Pedagogy (Compulsory)3030Tamil/English

Language 1: Tamil/Telugu/Malayalam/Kannada/ Urdu

(Compulsory)

3030 
Language II – English (Compulsory)3030 

a) For Mathematics and Science Teacher: Mathematics and Science or

b) For Social Science Teacher: Social Science or

c) For Any other Subject Teacher

6060Tamil/English
Total150150 

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FAQs

Ans. No, The syllabus of TN TET 2025 paper1 and paper 2 is not the same.

Ans. No, There will be no negative markings for incorrect answers.

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