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TN SET Cut Off 2025 OUT, Check Subjects Wise, Category wise Here

The Tamil Nadu State Eligibility Test (TNSET) 2025 Cut Off has been announced by Manonmaniam Sundaranar University on its official website. The cut-off marks, which vary by category and subject, represent the minimum qualifying scores needed to pass the exam. Aspirants can check the category-wise and subject-wise TNSET Cut Off 2025 once declared. This article covers all essential details of Tamil Nadu SET Cut Off 2025, including expected cut-off trends and key factors influencing the cut-off scores.

TN SET Cut Off 2025 OUT

The TN SET Cut Off 2025 marks are released by Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, the exam’s organizing body. Candidates may check the basic info regarding the exam in the table.

Aspect Details
Exam Name Tamil Nadu State Eligibility Test (TNSET) 2025
Organizing Body Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
Exam Date 6th to 9th March 2025
Exam Mode Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Total Papers Paper I (General Paper) and Paper II (Subject-Specific)
Qualifying Marks (General) 40% aggregate in both papers combined
Qualifying Marks (Reserved Categories) 35% aggregate in both papers combined
Negative Marking No
TNSET 2025 Cut Off Release Date 25 September 2025
TNSET 2025 Cut Off Notice Download PDF
Official Website msutnsset.com, trb.tn.gov.in

TNSET Cut Off 2025

The TNSET Cut Off 2025 has been released for all 43 subjects based on factors such as the difficulty level of the paper, the number of candidates appearing, and the overall performance. Below is a subject-wise expected TNSET Cut Off 2025, categorized by the General, OBC, SC, ST, and PwD categories.

Subject GT BC SC ST
Anthropology 182
Arabic 202
Archaeology 202
Chemical Sciences 202
Commerce 172 192 174 162
Computer Application / Computer Sciences 166 156 138 132
Criminology 212 160 144 132
Defense and Strategic Studies 218 206
Earth Sciences 174 210 164 134
Economics 180 166 156 118
Education 164 168 146
Electronic Science 160 154 152 150
English 176 150 158
Environmental Science 178 168 152
Geography 190 172 156 142
Hindi 174 180
History 182 164 164 172
Home Science 174 168 154
Labour Welfare/ Personnel Management / Industrial Relations/ Labour and Social Welfare/ Human Resource Management 206 164 200 152
Law 184 204 168 138
Library and Information Science 182 178 152 166
Life Science 192 168 172
Malayalam 130 180
Management 176 154 160
Mass Communication and Journalism 176 166 152
Mathematical Science 198 166 168
Music 202 186
Performing Art 176 150 168
Philosophy 186
Physical Education 178 164 180
Physical Sciences 204 192 176 160
Political Sciences 190 186 178
Psychology 210 202 182
Public Administration 216 184
Sanskrit 150 176
Social Work 186 176
Sociology 196 170 156 146
Tamil 168 158
Telugu 128
Tourism Administration and Management 174 170 160
Urdu 156
Visual Art 162
Women Studies 190 148

TN SET Previous Year Cut Off Marks

The Tamil Nadu State Eligibility Test (TN SET) previous year cut-off marks provide important insights into the qualifying benchmarks across various categories and subjects. These cut-offs, which vary by subject (such as Commerce, Life Sciences, or Tamil) and category (General, SC, ST, etc.), reflect the minimum scores required to qualify for Assistant Professor eligibility in Tamil Nadu universities and colleges.

Subject Gen BC BCM NBC/DNC SC SCA ST PWD PWD (VI)
Chemical Sciences 144 132 128 134 126 132 122 128 NA
Commerce 158 140 138 134 130 126 122 116 118
Computer Science and Application 168 150 138 136 140 130 126 120 114
Economics 174 135 158 130 120 114 NA 128 108
Education 144 135 142 132 126 120 126 120 104
Electronics 158 148 122 152 142 116 NA 122 NA
English 168 148 146 136 134 126 118 120 126
Geography 146 132 NA 126 112 NA NA NA NA
Hindi 180 124 NA NA 154 NA NA NA 148
History 162 144 142 142 136 132 122 116 126
Home Science 145 140 135 130 130 108 NA NA NA
Journalism and Mass Communication 170 164 166 156 154 162 NA 132 NA
Law 178 153 168 149 144 138 132 158 134
Sanskrit 158 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
Life Sciences 150 134 126 130 120 116 122 134 NA
Management 164 155 144 145 142 144 108 138 134
Mathematical Sciences 164 154 150 146 142 130 120 128 130
Tamil 146 134 120 130 128 122 110 116 110
Telugu 190 178 NA NA 162 168 NA NA NA
Physical Sciences 150 135 125 130 128 120 108 108 NA
Political Sciences 158 152 NA 144 132 120 NA 122 NA
Psychology 158 146 106 134 142 104 NA 108 NA
Social Work 170 160 144 155 142 138 NA NA NA
Sociology 170 164 154 165 156 NA NA 134 NA
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences 144 132 108 124 126 108 NA 132 NA
Library and Information Science 168 155 160 146 145 146 146 128 114

TNSET Qualifying Marks 2025

To qualify for the TNSET 2025, candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks as prescribed by the organizing authority. The qualifying marks are divided into two papers: Paper I: General Paper on Teaching and Research Aptitude, and Paper II: A subject-specific paper. Candidates must score at least 40% aggregate marks (for the General category) and 35% aggregate marks (for reserved categories) in both papers combined to qualify.

Category Qualifying Marks (Aggregate in Both Papers)
General/Unreserved 40%
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 35%
SC/ST/PwD 35%

Factors Affecting TN SET Cut Off 2025

Several factors influence the TN SET Cut Off 2025 each year. Understanding these factors can help candidates gauge the competition and prepare accordingly:

  1. Number of Applicants: A higher number of applicants can lead to increased competition, potentially raising the cut-off.
  2. Difficulty Level of the Exam: If the exam is relatively easier, the cut-off may increase, and vice versa.
  3. Previous Years’ Trends: Historical data and trends play a significant role in determining the expected cut-off.
  4. Reservation Policies: Cut-off marks vary across categories due to reservation policies.

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What is the TNSET 2025 Cut Off?

The TNSET 2025 Cut Off is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates must score to clear the Tamil Nadu State Eligibility Test (TNSET). It varies across categories (General, OBC, SC, ST, PwD) and subjects.

How is the TNSET Cut Off determined?

The TNSET cut-off is determined based on several factors, including:
The difficulty level of the exam.
The number of candidates appearing for the exam.
The total number of vacancies available.
Previous years' cut-off trends.

Is there any negative marking in TNSET 2025?

No, there is no negative marking in TNSET 2025. Candidates can attempt all questions without the fear of losing marks for incorrect answers.

What are the qualifying marks for TNSET 2025?

To qualify for TNSET 2025, candidates must secure the following minimum aggregate marks in both papers (Paper I and Paper II combined):
General Category: 40%
Reserved Categories (OBC/SC/ST/PwD): 35%

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