TNTET Syllabus 2024: The Teacher Recruitment Board conducts the Teacher Eligibility Test to assess the eligibility of the candidates for primary and upper primary teacher posts. The first step while preparing for TNTET Exam 2024 is to be familiar with the TN TET Syllabus 2024 as this helps the candidates to strategize their preparations in a well-defined manner. By going through the complete TNTET exam syllabus, the aspirants get to know the number of sections, important topics, and section-wise distribution of question/marking sections. Applicants can check the detailed TNTET Syllabus 2024 and Exam pattern from this article and start beginning their preparation for the upcoming Eligibility Test. 

TNTET Syllabus 2024

The THET Exam will be divided into 2 papers. Paper 1 for Primary Teachers and Paper 2 for Upper Primary Teachers. TN TET Exam 2024 is expected to be held in July 2024 for paper 1 and paper 2. The aspirants must go through the complete syllabus for the entrance exam. Aspirants who are seeking complete details of the syllabus and exam pattern can check below tabular data.

TNTET Syllabus 2024 Overview
OrganizationTeacher Recruitment Board, Tamil Nadu
Name of ExaminationTamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET)
Exam LevelState Level 
TN TET Exam Date 2024July (expected)
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 websitewww.trb.tn.nic.in

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TNTET Exam Pattern 2024

IN the TNTET exam pattern 2024, the candidates will have to answer 150  marks in 3 hours. There is no negative marking for incorrect or blank answers. TNTET 2024 marks distribution for both Paper, Paper1 and Paper 2 are given below in the tabulated form.

TNTET Exam Pattern 2024- Paper 1

The TNTET Paper 1 exam consists of the subjects from Child Development and Pedagogy, Language, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies. 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. Paper 1 exam will be held for the primary level teacher posts.

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 Exam Pattern 2024- Paper 2

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 time duration for the exam will be 03 hours. Check TNTET Exam Pattern 2024 for Paper 2 from the below table. 

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 

TNTET Syllabus 2024

Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test Syllabus 2024 (TN TET ) is 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 1st  for class1 to 5th  and paper 2 for class 6th to 8th . The aspirants can check the detailed information regarding syllabus and exam pattern in this article. The description of TN TET Syllabus 2024 for paper 1 and paper 2 is following below.

TN TET Syllabus 2024 for Paper 1

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

TN TET Syllabus 2024 for Paper 2

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  

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TNTET Syllabus 2024: FAQs

Ans. No, The syllabus of TN TET 2024 paper1 and paper 2 is not the same.

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

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