The Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board completed the TN TET 2025 examination on fifteen and sixteen November across the state. The test was held in a single shift on both days. Early feedback from candidates and experts shows that both papers remained in the Easy to Moderate range.
Key Highlights
- TN TET 2025 was held on fifteen–sixteen November.
- The exam took place in one shift from 10 am to 1 pm.
- Paper I is meant for Classes one to five, while Paper II is for Classes six to eight.
- PwBD candidates received extra time until 2 pm.
TN TET 2025: Overall Exam Review
The state-level eligibility test aims to certify aspiring teachers for government schools at the primary and upper primary levels. The structure of the exam remained unchanged this year. Paper I and Paper II followed an objective format with 150 questions each, carrying one mark per question. No negative marking was applied.
Based on the first-round inputs from examinees, the papers did not throw major surprises. Most candidates found the pattern predictable and aligned with the official syllabus. Experts noted that Paper I was slightly easier than Paper II, although both stayed within the “Easy to Moderate” band. This early analysis indicates a balanced paper set, allowing candidates with strong conceptual clarity to perform well.
TN TET 2025 Exam Pattern
A brief overview of Paper I and Paper II is given below.
TN TET Exam Pattern Summary
TN TET 2025 Difficulty Level
Paper I (Primary Level)
- Overall difficulty: Easy to Moderate
- Popular opinion suggested smooth language sections and a predictable EVS portion.
- Mathematics contained a few application-based questions but remained manageable.
Paper II (Upper Primary Level)
- Overall difficulty: Easy to Moderate
- Child Development & Pedagogy included conceptual questions.
- Mathematics & Science had moderate-level numerical problems.
- Social Science leaned towards factual recall.
The balanced difficulty indicates that cut-off variations may be marginal compared to previous cycles.
TN TET 2025 Minimum Qualifying Marks
Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks set by the board.
- General Category: 60% (90 marks out of 150)
- Reserved Categories (SC / ST / BC / MBC / PwD): 55% (82 marks)
These scores apply to both Paper I and Paper II.
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