TNTET 2020 Notification(Delayed), Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Pattern and Syllabus

TNTET 2020 is a state-level exam conducted to appoint skilled teachers for Primary and Upper Primary levels in the state of Tamil Nadu. The exam consists of 2 papers viz. Paper 1 (for classes I – V) and Paper 2 (for classes VI-VIII). TNTET 2020 Paper 1 and Paper 2 will be conducted on June 27 and 28, 2020 respectively.

• TNTET 2020 Application Form was scheduled to be available from May 4, 2020. However, the application process is delayed due to COVID-19 crisis.
• Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 will have 150 MCQs to be completed within 3 hours. Check TNTET Exam Pattern
• The syllabus includes Child Pedagogy and Development, Language 1 and 2, Environmental Studies, Mathematics and one of the subjects of candidate’s choice. Read Updated Syllabus  
• Candidates qualifying the exam will be awarded eligibility certificate, valid for 7 years from the date of result.  

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Highlights of TNTET 2020

Download TNTET 2020 Sample Papers

TNTET 2020 Exam Dates 

The released schedule for TNTET 2020 exam is given below:

Download TNTET 2019 Official Notification

TNTET Eligibility 2020

As per the eligibility standards defined by the Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB), given below is a brief for the same:

Age Limit: The age of the applicant should not be less than 18 years and should not exceed 40 years. There will be age relaxation as per the Govt. rules and regulations as well.

Education Qualification: It will vary as per the paper opted viz.

For Paper 1:

• B.Ed in Nursery Teacher Training of 2 years BTC in Urdu and BTC/ Diploma in Teacher Education / Diploma in Elementary Education from a Recognized Teacher Training Institute / DIET, if you want to apply for Secondary Grade Teacher for classes I to V.
• Candidates who are appearing for D.E.Ed/B.Ed degree are also eligible to apply.
• Candidates who are visually impaired are not eligible to write Paper I.

For Paper 2:

• B.A. /B.Sc. / B.Lit. degree with Tamil, English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, History and Geography as major subjects from a recognized university under 10+2+3 pattern and B.Ed from a recognized university if you are applying for graduate teacher.
• Candidates with B.Lit. (Tamil) degree should possess either B.Ed. or D.T.Ed. or TPT.

Check detailed TNTET 2020 Eligibility

TNTET Application Form 2020

Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria have to apply for TNTET 2020 at trb.tn.nic.in. The registration can be done in online mode only. Given below are the steps to apply for the exam:

Step 1: Visit the official portal of TNTET.

Step 2: Select which paper you want to apply for (Paper 1/ Paper 2/ Both).

Step 3: Enter the required details (Personal, Academic and other details).

Step 4: Scan and Upload the required documents. Specifications for the same are tabulated below:

Step 5: Pay the examination fee via online mode (NetBanking/ Credit/ Debit Card). The category-wise application fee is given below:

Note(s): ​

• The fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. 
• The fee can not be paid via any offline mode (DD/ Postal order etc).
• Candidates who want to appear for both Paper 1 and 2, should pay the fee separately for both. 

Read More About TNTET 2020 Registration Process

TNTET Hall Ticket 2020

The Board will issue the hall tickets for TNTET 2020 in June 2020. The document will be available via online mode only. Steps to download TNTET 2020 Admit Card are given below:

Step 1: Visit the official website – trb.tn.nic.in.

Step 2: Select the exam name i.e. TNTET 2020.

Step 3: From the drop-down menu select ‘TNTET 2020 Admit Card/ Hall Ticket’ link.

Step 4: Read the instructions provided and then select ‘Download e-Hall Ticket’ tab.

Step 5: Save and download the same for future correspondence.

Details Mentioned on TNTET Admit Card 2020

• Candidate’s Name
• Candidate’s Father/ Mother Name
• Candidate’s Photo with Signature
• Paper Code
• Exam Center’s Name and Address
• Exam Timings
• Exam Day Instructions

Read More About TNTET 2020 Admit Card

Tamil Nadu TNTET 2020 Exam Center

As per the notification, the examination will be held in all the Educational District Headquarters. Candidates have to appear for TNTET 2020 at their own expenses. The following map indicates the major cities where TNTET 2020 is conducted.

TNTET Exam Pattern 2020

Given below are the highlights of the paper pattern of TNTET 2020.

• No. of Questions: 150 Multiple Choice Questions
• Duration of Exam: 3 hours
• Mode of Exam: Offline i.e. OMR sheet based examination.
• Marking Scheme: Each right answer will be awarded one mark.
• Negative Marking: Not applicable

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TNTET Syllabus 2020

Syllabus for TNTET 2020 Paper 1 and Paper 2 have been mentioned below:

TNTET 2020 Paper 1 Syllabus

This exam is conducted for classes 1 to 5. The pattern and syllabus is given below:

TNTET 2020 Paper 2 Syllabus

This paper is conducted for classes 6 to 8. A brief of this paper is tabulated below:

Read Detailed TNTET 2020 Syllabus

TNTET Result 2020

TNTET 2020 Result for Paper 1 and Paper 2 will be published at trb.tn.nic.in. Candidates who secure 60% or more in the TET Paper I or Paper II examination will be considered to have passed TNTET 2020.

How to Check TNTET Result?

Step 1: Visit the official website of TNTET 

Step 2: Click on ‘TNTET 2020 Result’ on the home page.

Step 3: Download TNTET Result PDF.

Step 4: Search for your Roll number in the PDF

Step 5: The result will appear on the new page, download the same.

TNTET Merit List 2020

The result for the exam is released in the form of merit lists by the Board.

• Both the papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2, have an individual merit list.
• TET certificate will be issued only to the candidates who have passed TNTET Paper I or Paper II.
• TET Certificate will be valid for 7 years.