TN TET Exam Syllabus 2025, Download Paper 1 and 2 Exam Pattern PDF

The TNTET Exam Syllabus has been released by TRB on official website. Download Tamilnadu TET Syllabus PDF for both papers in below article. Direct Download Link Here for Syllabus PDF.

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The Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB), Tamil Nadu, has released the official notification for the Tamil Nadu Teachers Eligibility Test (TNTET) 2025. With this announcement, candidates now have a clear timeline to begin their preparation strategically. The key to success lies in thoroughly understanding the updated TNTET syllabus, which outlines the latest topics and exam pattern. In this article, we’ve provided the detailed syllabus PDF to help aspirants streamline their study plan and boost their chances of qualifying the exam.

TN TET Exam Syllabus 2025

Take a look at the key highlights of the TNTET Syllabus 2025 in the table below. The Tamil Nadu Teachers Eligibility Test (TNTET) is organized by the Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB), Tamil Nadu. For a quick snapshot of the TNTET Exam 2025, go through the overview table provided here.

TNTET Exam Syllabus 2025
Exam Name	Tamil Nadu Teachers Eligibility Test
Conducting Body	Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) Tamil Nadu
Exam Mode	Offline
Exam Duration	3 hours
Language	English, Tamil
Level	Level 1: Class I-V (Primary), Level 2: Class VI-VIII (Upper Primary)
Mode of Exam	Offline Mode
Total marks	150 marks in both Paper I and Paper II
Negative Marking	No Negative marks
Exam Website	https://trb.tn.gov.in/

TN TET Syllabus 2025

Find the TNTET Syllabus 2025 for teaching aspirants interested to teach classes 1 to 5 in detail in the tables below. The candidates need to click on the link adjacent to their names/descriptions. You can access and download these PDF files for future reference.

TNTET Paper 1 Syllabus 2025 PDF Download

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

Physical and Cognitive Development
Social and Emotional Development
Physical & Intellectual Development (6 to 10 Years)
Social and Emotional Development (6 to 10 Years)
Moral Development (6 to 10 Years)

Part B – Learning

Learning
Types, levels, and approaches to Learning
Concepts and constructs.
Factors Contributing to Learning
Constructivist Approach to Learning
Learning and Knowledge

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

Language comprehension
Speaking
Reading
Vocabulary
Language Functions

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

Language comprehension
Speaking
Reading
Vocabulary
Language Function

To help candidates here, we have shared the direct link to download the TNTET Syllabus 2025 PDF for Paper 1.

TNTET Paper 1 Syllabus PDF Download
TNTET Syllabus (Paper I)	Syllabus Link
Child Development & Pedagogy	Click Here
Tamil	Click Here
English	Click Here
Mathematics	Click Here
Environmental Studies and Science	Click Here

TNTET Paper 2 Syllabus 2025

Follow the table below for each subject TNTET syllabus 2025 for aspirants interested in teaching Classes 6th to 8th is given subject-wise. Click on the links to download the new TNTET Exam Syllabus 2025.

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.)

Nature of Educational Psychology
Human Growth and Development
Cognitive Development
Social, Emotional, and Moral Development
Learning
Intelligence and Creativity
Motivation and Group Dynamics
Personality and Assessment
Mental Health and Hygiene
Guidance and Counselling.

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

Language comprehension
Speaking
Reading
Vocabulary
Language Functions

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

Language comprehension
Speaking
Reading
Vocabulary
Language Functions

Mathematics and Science

Number system
Measurements
Algebra
Life science
Geometry
Practical geometry

Social Science

History
Geography
Civics
Economics

To help candidates here, we have shared the direct link to download the TNTET Syllabus PDF for Paper 2.

TNTET Syllabus 2025 For (Paper II)	Syllabus Link
Child Development & Pedagogy	Click Here
Tamil	Click Here
English	Click Here
Mathematics & Science	Click Here
Social Science	Click Here

TNTET Exam Pattern 2025

Here is a detailed overview of the TN TET Exam Pattern 2025. Candidates will need to answer questions totaling 150 marks within 3 hours. Each question carries 1 mark, and there is no negative marking. For more details, refer to the table below.

TNTET Exam Pattern 2025
Mode of exam	Offline
Duration of exam	3 Hours
Type of questions	Multiple Choice Questions
Total marks	150 marks
Number of questions	150 questions
Marking scheme	One mark for every correct answer No negative marking

TNTET Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2025

Check the marks distribution for TNTET 2025 Paper-I in the table below. The exam consists of 150 questions carrying a total of 150 marks. It covers Child Development, two language papers, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies. The duration of the exam is 3 hours, and there is no negative marking.

Content (All Compulsory)	MCQs	Marks	Medium
Child Development and Pedagogy (relevant to the age group of 6 – 11 years)	30	30	Tamil/English
Language-I Tamil/Telugu/Malayalam/Kannada/Urdu	30	30	–
Language II – English	30	30
Mathematics	30	30	Tamil/English
Environmental Studies	30	30	Tamil/English
Total	150	150

TNTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2025

In the following table, the candidates will find out the TNTET Exam Pattern Paper II. The candidates must go through the marks distribution for Paper II.

Content	MCQs	Marks	Medium
Child Development and Pedagogy (Compulsory)	30	30	Tamil/English
Language 1: Tamil/Telugu/Malayalam/Kannada/ Urdu (Compulsory)	30	30	–
Language II – English (Compulsory)	30	30	–
a) For Mathematics and Science Teacher: Mathematics and Science or b) For Social Science Teacher: Social Science or c) For any other Subject Teacher, either iv (a) or iv (b)	60	60	Tamil/English
Total	150	150

TNTET Syllabus 2025 : FAQs

What is the exam pattern for TNTET 2025?

TNTET is conducted offline and consists of 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks. The exam duration is 3 hours. There is no negative marking, and each correct answer carries one mark.

What subjects are covered in TNTET Paper I?

Paper I is for candidates aspiring to teach Classes 1 to 5 and includes:
Child Development and Pedagogy (30 marks)
Language-I (Tamil/Telugu/Malayalam/Kannada/Urdu) (30 marks)
Language II – English (30 marks)
Mathematics (30 marks)
Environmental Studies (30 marks)

How many questions will be there in TNTET?

In total, there will be 150 questions in TNTET in each paper.

What subjects are included in TNTET Paper II?

Paper II is for candidates aiming to teach Classes 6 to 8 and includes:
Child Development and Pedagogy (30 marks)
Language 1 (Tamil/Telugu/Malayalam/Kannada/Urdu) (30 marks)
Language II – English (30 marks)
Mathematics & Science or Social Science (60 marks) depending on the teaching subject.

Is there any negative marking in TNTET 2025?

No, there is no negative marking in TNTET 2025.

How can I download the TNTET 2025 syllabus PDFs?

You can download the detailed syllabus PDFs for each subject from the official TRB Tamil Nadu website or by clicking the links provided in the syllabus tables in the article.