Tamilnadu Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB Tamilnadu) invites online applications for the Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET) 2025. The recruitment is for teaching positions for classes I-V (Paper-I) and VI-VIII (Paper-II) in Tamil Nadu. The last date to apply is 08-09-2025. Candidates must meet the specified educational qualifications and be at least 18 years old. The selection is through an OMR-based exam with 150 MCQs per paper. The application process is online, and fees vary by category. Official notification and application form links are provided.
Qualification Requirements
For Paper-I: Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 45-50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education or 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.) or 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education). For Paper-II: Graduation and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education or Graduation with at least 45-50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.) or 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed.) or 4-year B.A/B.Sc. Ed or B.A. Ed./B.Sc. Ed. or B.Ed. (Special Education).
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
Application Fees
- General: ₹600
- SC, SCA, ST, Differently Abled Persons: ₹300
Selection Process
- 1: The recruitment consists of two papers for different class levels. Each paper has 150 multiple-choice questions, each carrying one mark, totaling 150 marks.
- 2: The exam duration is 3 hours and conducted in OMR-based format.
- 3: All sections in the papers are compulsory and available in Tamil or English mediums, except language sections which are specific to chosen languages.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website.
- Fill the online application form.
- Pay the examination fee as per category.
- Submit the application before the last date.
- Keep a print or PDF copy for future reference.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Last date for submission of online Application: 08-09-2025
- Edit Option: 09-09-2025 to 11-09-2025
- Date of Examination TNTET – Paper I: 01-11-2025
- Date of Examination TNTET – Paper II: 02-11-2025
