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The Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) conducts the TET examinations in the State of Tamil Nadu. The examination is conducted for the eligibility test to certify teachers as qualified candidates for teaching jobs in Schools/Institutions across Tamil Nadu. We will find out more about the test and other details here.
The TN TET test – An overview
The test in Tamil Nadu can help you get an insight into what to expect with the test.
| Post Name | Primary and Elementary school teachers |
| Vacancy | To be released soon |
| Exam Date | To be declared soon |
| Participating Bodies | Teachers Recruitment Board, Tamil Nadu |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Recruitment Process | Written Exam |
| Education Qualification | Different for Paper 1 and Paper 2 |
| Age Limit | 18 years or above |
| Salary | Rs. 36,400 – 1,15,700 |
| Official website | https://www.trb.tn.gov.in/ |
The important dates
The tentative dates for the TET examination can be much handy in being prepared for the examinations. Check the exact dates in the official gadget.
| Events | TNTET Exam Dates ( Tentatives) |
| Notification | 1st week of May 2023 |
| Online Application Process | May 2023 |
| TNTET Exam | August 2023 |
| Result | August 2023 |
TNTET Application Fee 2023
The application fees that the candidates are expected to pay would be on the following lines. Some categories may be exempted from the payment of fees. Check the official notification for the exact details.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ST/Disabled | Rs. 250/- |
TN TET 2023 – Eligibility criteria
The eligibility criteria for applying to the TN TET examination would be
For TN TET Paper-I (for classes I-V)
- Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50 % marks along with a 2-year Diploma Programme in Elementary Education
- Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 45 %marks, along with a two-year Diploma program in Elementary Education.
- Graduation with a two-year Diploma program in Elementary Education
- Graduation with at least 50 %marks. Appearing or passed in the final year of a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)
For TN TET Paper-II (for classes VI-VIII)
- Graduation with a two-year Diploma program in Elementary Education
- Graduation with 50% marks and the Bachelor in Education (B.Ed) program
Tamil Nadu Teachers Eligibility Test (TNTET) 2023 Cutoffs
The cutoff marks to be able to be deemed pass in the TN TET examination would be as per the following table
| Category | Cut off |
| OBC, SC, SC(A), ST, PWD | 55% |
| General | 60% |
TN TET examination – An overview
An overview of the examination pattern will give you an idea into how to clear the examinations
- Exam Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET) 2023
- Exam Conducting Body Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board
- Level State Level
- Mode of Application Online
- Registration Dates To be notified
- Levels of Exam
- Paper 1 (Primary Teachers)
- Paper 2 (Upper Primary Teachers)
- Mode of Exam Offline
- Exam Duration 150 minutes
- Language English & Tamil
- Official Website www.trb.tn.nic.in
Tamil Nadu Teachers Eligibility Test (TNTET) 2023 Salary Structure
The salaries of the appointed teachers are decided by the Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board. Please note that simply clearing the exam will not make you get the job. The appointments will be made as and when required, but you need to have cleared the examination to be eligible to get appointed.
The likely salary would be on the following lines
| Category of the Teacher | Expected Salary |
| Primary Class and Upper Primary Class | Rs. 36,400 – 1,15,700 |
| Pay level | Level 16 |
FAQs
Is the TNTET Exam conducted every year?
Yes, the TN TET examination is conducted every year by the Teachers Recruitment Board of Tamil Nadu
How long will the TNTET certificate be valid?
The TN TET examination certificate, once obtained, will be valid for an entire lifetime. You need not appear to the examination repeatedly, except when you want to improve your scores.