We are providing the proper exam scheme for both TNTET Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates can find TNTET Syllabus for Paper 1 and Paper 2 in PDF files. The TNTET Exam Syllabus is in the downloadable pdf files.
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TNTET Paper 1 Paper Pattern & TNTET Syllabus
- Number of questions: 150 Multiple Choice Questions
- Duration of Examination: 3 Hours
| Subject | No of 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 |
a. Child Development and pedagogy will focus on Educational Psychology of Teaching and Learning, relevant to the age group of 6 – 11 years.
b. The language I will focus on the proficiencies related to the Medium of Instruction. The candidate has to choose any one of the languages
mentioned in Sl.No.(ii) above in Paper-I table. For recruitment, process candidates shall be eligible for the vacancies in the concerned medium only
c. Language II English will focus on the elements of language, communication and comprehension abilities.
d. Mathematics and Environmental Studies will focus on the concepts, problem-solving abilities and pedagogical understanding of these subjects.
e. The questions in the TET Paper I will be based on the topics of the prescribed syllabus of the State for Classes I – V but their difficulty level, as well as linkages, will be up to the Secondary Stage.
TNTET Paper 2 Paper Pattern & Exam Scheme
- Number of questions: 150 Multiple Choice Questions
- Duration of Examination: 3 Hours
| Subject | No of Questions | Marks |
| Child Development and Pedagogy (11 to 14 Years) | 30 | 30 |
| Language-I– Tamil/Telugu/Malayalam/Kannada/Urdu | 30 | 30 |
| Language II – English | 30 | 30 |
| a) For Mathematics and Science Teacher: Mathematics and Science or b) Social Science Teacher: Social Science or c) Any other Teacher either (a) or (b) |
60 | 60 |
| total | 150 | 150 |
a. Child Development and Pedagogy will focus on Educational Psychology of Teaching and Learning, relevant to the age group of 11-
14 Years.
b. Language-I will focus on the proficiencies related to the medium of instruction. The candidate has to choose any one of the languages
mentioned in Sl. No.(ii) above in Paper-II table. For the recruitment process, the candidate shall be considered for the vacancies in the
concerned medium only.
c. Language II – English will focus on the elements of language, communication and comprehension abilities.
d. Mathematics and Science / Social Science will focus on the concepts. Problem-solving abilities and pedagogical understanding of
these subjects.
e. The questions in the test Paper-II will be based on the topics of the prescribed syllabus of the State for Classes VI-VIII but their difficulty
level, as well as linkages, will be up to the Senior Secondary (Higher Secondary ) Stage.
Download Syllabus for TNTET 2020
Paper 1 Syllabus in pdf
Environmental studies and Science Paper 1
TET Paper 1 Child Development and Pedagogy
Paper 2 Syllabus in pdf