TN TET Eligibility 2025, Age Limit and Educational Qualification

The Tamil Nadu Teachers Eligibility Test (TNTET) eligibility criteria define the academic qualifications, age limit, and other requirements candidates must meet to apply for Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidate check post wise information in the above article.

Arnaba Saha Last updated on August 13th, 2025 01:00 pm Leave a comment

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Candidates who aspire to apply for the TN TET recruitment administered by the Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) must adhere to the TN TET eligibility criteria outlined in this article. These criteria encompass factors such as age limit, educational qualifications, experience, nationality, and number of attempts. Annually, the TRB organizes the Teacher Eligibility Test to appoint teachers for both primary and secondary levels. All eligible candidates must capitalize on this opportunity to secure this esteemed State Government position.

TN TET Eligibility 2025- Overview

The Tamil Nadu Teachers Eligibility Test is conducted by the Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) Tamil Nadu once a year. For further details, candidates should check out the following table.

Tamil Nadu Teachers Eligibility Criteria 2025
Exam Name	TN TET 2025
Conducting Body	Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) Tamil Nadu
Exam Level	State
Exam Frequency	Once a year
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 Application	Online Application Form
Mode of Exam	Offline Mode
Total marks (Level-1)	150 marks
Total marks(Level-2)	150 marks
Negative Marking	No Negative marks
Exam Website	trb.tn.nic.in

Tamil Nadu TET Eligibility 2025

The candidates should follow the following table for all the latest updates on the important events and dates related to the TNTET Exam 2025.

Events	Dates
Notification released	11 August 2025
Registration Started	11 August 2025
Last Date To Apply	08 September 2025 (till 5 PM)
TNTET Exam Date	1st to 2nd November 2025

TN TET Eligibility Criteria 2025

The candidates who are aspiring to appear for the upcoming TNTET Exam 2025 should go through the TN TET Eligibility 2025. The candidates should have the following eligibility criteria to become eligible for the TNTET Exam 2025. The candidates who will fail to meet the TNTET eligibility criteria for 2025 will have to face disqualification. In the following table, the candidates will find the TNTET eligibility criteria 2025 for Paper-I and Paper-II.

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Educational Qualification

(I) Minimum Qualifications for TNTET Paper-I (for classes I-V):

Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
Higher Secondary with at least 45% marks (as per NCTE 2002 norms) and passed/appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
Higher Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of the 4-year B.El.Ed.
Higher Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
Graduated and passed/appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.

Note: A 5% relaxation in qualifying marks is given to SC, SC(A), ST, BC, BC(M), MBC/DNC, and PwD candidates.

(II). Minimum Qualifications for TNTET Paper-II (for classes VI-VIII).

Candidates applying for TNTET Paper II must have a Graduation with professional teacher training or integrated teaching degrees. Special provisions exist for candidates with B.E. + B.Ed. for certain subjects.
Graduated and passed/appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of B.Ed.
Graduation with at least 45% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of B.Ed. (as per NCTE norms).
Higher Secondary with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of a 4-year B.El.Ed. or B.A/B.Sc. Ed.
Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed/appearing in the final year of B.Ed. (Special Education).

TN TET Age Limit

The candidates applying for the TNTET Exam 2025 must be above 18 years of age. The upper age limit for TN TET Exam 2025 has not been restricted.

Exam	Minimum Age Limit	Maximum Age Limit
TNTET Exam	18 years	No Limit

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TN TET Eligibility 2025: FAQs

What is the minimum TNTET age limit?

The minimum TNTET Age Limit 2025 is 18 years. In other words, the candidates have to be at least 18 years old to apply for the TNTET Exam 2025.

What is the minimum educational qualification required to be eligible for TN TET?

Candidates must have completed a Bachelor's degree in Education (B.Ed.) or Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) from a recognized university or institution.

Is there an age limit for candidates applying for TN TET recruitment?

There is no specific age limit for TN TET. However, candidates should meet the educational qualifications and other eligibility criteria as specified by the Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB).

Can candidates from other states apply for TN TET, or is it limited to Tamil Nadu residents only?

TN TET is open to candidates from all states in India. However, they must fulfill the eligibility criteria set by the TRB, including educational qualifications and other requirements.

Are there any relaxations in eligibility criteria for candidates belonging to reserved categories?

Yes, candidates belonging to reserved categories such as SC/ST/OBC may be eligible for certain relaxations in age limit and educational qualifications as per government regulations. Detailed information regarding this is usually provided in the official notification released by TRB.

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