TNTET Syllabus 2026 - Summary
TNTET Syllabus is the official curriculum and test pattern published by Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB), Government of Tamil Nadu, for the Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test. It details the subject topics, question format, and marks for Paper 1 (classes 1 to 5) and Paper 2 (classes 6 to 8).
Both papers have 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks with a test duration of 3 hours. There is no negative marking for wrong answers. Candidates preparing for the examination can check the recent TNTET Notification 2026 for application dates and refer to the TET exam question paper for practice.
TNTET Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2026
Paper 1 tests candidates for teaching primary classes 1 to 5 across five compulsory sections:
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Tamil / Telugu / Malayalam / Kannada / Urdu) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (English) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
TNTET Paper 1 syllabus 2026
The curriculum matches Tamil Nadu State Board textbooks for classes 1 to 5:
| Subject | Main Topics |
|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | Child development stages, learning theories, inclusive education, guidance, and evaluation methods. |
| Language I | Reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, sentence structures, and language pedagogy. |
| Language II (English) | Unseen prose, poetic elements, grammar parts, prepositions, tenses, and teaching methods. |
| Mathematics | Numbers, shapes, spatial understanding, basic operations, money, time, data handling, and measurements. |
| Environmental Studies | Family, plants, animals, food, shelter, water, travel, environment, and science concepts. |
TNTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2026
Paper 2 tests teachers for upper primary classes 6 to 8:
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Tamil / Telugu / Malayalam / Kannada / Urdu) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (English) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics and Science OR Social Science | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
TNTET Paper 2 Syllabus 2026
Topics follow Tamil Nadu State Board syllabus for classes 6 to 8 with linkages up to higher secondary level:
| Subject | Main Topics |
|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | Adolescent psychology, cognitive development, personality, learning process, and classroom management. |
| Language I & II | Advanced comprehension, idioms, literary devices, sentence construction, and pedagogical principles. |
| Mathematics & Science | Algebra, geometry, arithmetic, physics, chemistry, biology, matter, forces, and pedagogical methods. |
| Social Science | History, geography, civics, economics, Indian constitution, resource management, and social pedagogy. |
Candidates must score at least 60 percent (90 marks out of 150) to qualify, with relaxation for reserved categories as per government rules. Syllabus updates can be verified on the official website trb.tn.gov.in.
