Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board has started the online application process for Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET) 2022. Eligible candidates can apply for the test on the official website trb.tn.nic.in. The last date for submission of the online application is April 13.
The date for TNTET 2022 Paper I and II will be announced later. The exam will consist of 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for a duration of 3 hours. TNTET will be conducted to determine the eligibility of teachers in schools across Tamil Nadu.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit: The candidates must be minimum of 18 years old. There is no upper age limit.
Educational Qualification:
For Paper I (for classes 1-5): Higher Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known). OR Higher Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known) in accordance with the NCTE (Recognition Norms and Procedure), Regulations, 2002. More details in the notification.
For Paper II (for classes 6-8): Graduation and passed or appearing in final year of 2 year Diploma in Elementary Education (by whatever name known). OR Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year of Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.). More details in the official notice.
Here’s TNTET 2022 official notification.
Examination Fee
The Examination fee is Rs 500 for all reserved candidates and Rs 250 SC, SCA, ST and Person with Disability.
Steps to apply for TNTET 2022
- Visit the official website trb.tn.nic.in
- On the homepage, click on “TAMILNADU TEACHER ELIGIBILITY TEST (TNTET) - 2022 -Online Application Form”
- Register and proceed with application process
- Fill in the details, pay the fee and submit the form
- Take a printout for future reference
About TNTET
TET exam is conducted to certify eligibility of candidates to teach in schools affiliated to TN Education Board. The exam consists of Paper I and Paper II. Paper I is for teachers who seek eligibility to teach from Class I to Class VI and Paper II is for candidates who want to teacher from Class VI to Class VIII. Candidates have an option to appear in either one exam or both the exams.
“TET Certificate will be valid for Life Time as per G.O (Ms) No.128, School Education (TRB) Department Dated 23.08.2021,” reads the notice.
For more details, candidates are advised to visit the official website here.
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