TNTET Paper 1 & Paper 2 Syllabus 2026 – Complete Topic-wise Breakdown

✓ Verified against TRB Tamil Nadu Notification No. 01/2026. All topics reproduced verbatim for Working Teachers.

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Exam Pattern Overview (2026)

The Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET) for working teachers follows a structured offline OMR-based pattern. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

Paper	Section	Questions	Marks	Duration	Negative Marking
Paper 1	Child Development & Pedagogy (6-11 yrs)	30	30	3 Hours	None
	Language I (Tamil/Telugu/Malayalam/Kannada/Urdu)	30	30
	Language II (English)	30	30
	Mathematics	30	30
	Environmental Studies	30	30
Total		150	150	180 Mins
Paper 2	Child Development & Pedagogy (11-14 yrs)	30	30	3 Hours	None
	Language I (Tamil/Telugu/Malayalam/Kannada/Urdu)	30	30
	Language II (English)	30	30
	Mathematics & Science OR Social Science	60	60
Total		150	150	180 Mins

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Complete Syllabus

TNTET Paper 1 (Classes 1–5)

Child Development and Pedagogy (30 Marks)

Part A: Child Development

• Physical and Cognitive Development.
• Social and Emotional Development.
• Physical & Intellectual Development (6 to 10 Years).
• Social and Emotional Development (6 to 10 Years).
• Moral Development (6 to 10 Years).
• Theories of child development: Erikson, Piaget, Kohlberg, Vygotsky, Bronfenbrenner.
• Attention, perception, memory: nature, types, strategies, errors.

Part B: Learning

• Learning.
• Types, levels and approaches to Learning.
• Concepts and constructs.
• Factors Contributing to Learning.
• Constructivist Approach to Learning.
• Learning and Knowledge.
• Motivation and learning theories: Maslow, Pavlov, Skinner, Thorndike, Dewey, Rogers.

Language I (Regional Language) (30 Marks)

• Language comprehension.
• Speaking.
• Reading.
• Vocabulary.
• Language Functions.
• Grammar, sentence structure, paragraph types.
• Dictionaries, literary appreciation, reading for pleasure.

Language II (English) (30 Marks)

• English language comprehension.
• Elements of language.
• Communication and comprehension abilities.
• Listening, speaking, reading, and writing (LSRW).
• Vocabulary.
• Language Functions.
• Functional grammar, sentence structure, punctuation.
• Writing skills: messages, short essays, paragraphs.

Mathematics (30 Marks)

• Shapes and Figures.
• Numbers.
• Number system: whole numbers, integers, decimals, rational numbers.
• Arithmetic operations, LCM, HCF, factors, multiples, prime numbers.
• Measurements: length, weight, capacity, time, money.
• Algebra: expressions, identities, exponents, power laws.
• Geometry: basic shapes, properties, mensuration.
• Patterns.
• Study of Data and Data handling.

Environmental Studies (30 Marks)

• Family and friends.
• Plants.
• Animals & Birds.
• Food.
• My Body.
• Shelter.
• Small Creatures Around the children.
• Day and Night.
• Water.
• Air.
• Man, Matter and Materials.
• Work.
• Science in Everyday.
• Keeping Healthy and Clean.
• Life.
• Travelogue and Communication.
• Natural resources and conservation.

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TNTET Paper 2 (Classes 6–8)

Child Development and Pedagogy (30 Marks)

• Nature of Educational Psychology.
• Human Growth and Development.
• Cognitive Development.
• Social, Emotional and Moral Development.
• Learning.
• Intelligence and Creativity.
• Motivation and Group Dynamics.
• Personality and Assessment.
• Mental Health and Hygiene.
• Guidance and Counselling.
• Inclusive education, learner-centered methods.
• Classroom management, assessment, ICT integration.
• Professional development, CCE, NCF 2005, Right to Education Act.

Language I (Regional Language) (30 Marks)

• Language comprehension.
• Intermediate language skills: conversation, vocabulary building.
• Grammar and sentence formation.
• Reading and literary appreciation aligned with classes 6-8 curriculum.
• Writing skills: messages, notices, essays.

Language II (English) (30 Marks)

• Listening comprehension, speaking fluency.
• Advanced reading comprehension and literary analysis.
• Grammar and vocabulary expansion.
• Writing skills: formal and informal letters, essays.
• Dictionary and reference skills.

Subject Specialization: Mathematics and Science (60 Marks)

• Mathematics: Number System, Measurements, Algebra, Life Mathematics, Geometry, Data handling, Practical Geometry, Statistics, Mathematical reasoning.
• Science: Physics (Magnetism, Light, Heat, Electricity), Chemistry (Atomic Structure, Water, Chemistry in Everyday Life), Biology (Cell, Crop Protection and Management, Our Environment).

Subject Specialization: Social Science (60 Marks)

• History: Pre-historic Period, Indus Valley Civilization, Ancient Land of Thamizhagam, Vedic Period, Jainism and Buddhism, Rise of Empires, Kushana Empire, Great Mughal, Rise of Marathas, Advent of Europeans, Rule of East India Company, Vellore Mutiny.
• Geography: Earth and Solar System, Lithosphere, Weather and Climate, Oceanography, Resources and their types, Primary Activity (Gathering, Hunting, Fishing, Mining), Secondary Activity (Industries), Tertiary Activity (Transport, Trade), Population and Resource.
• Civics: Our Nation (Location, National Symbols), Indian Constitution, Political Parties, United Nations Organization, Legislation and Welfare schemes for Children and Women.
• Economics: Consumption, Sectors of Economy, Money, Savings and Investment.

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Post-wise Subject Requirements

Post Type	Compulsory Subjects	Optional Subjects (Choose One)
Secondary Grade Teacher (Classes 1-5)	CDP, Language I, Language II, Maths, EVS	N/A (All are compulsory)
Graduate Teacher (Maths/Science)	CDP, Language I, Language II	Mathematics & Science (60 Marks)
Graduate Teacher (Social Science)	CDP, Language I, Language II	Social Science (60 Marks)
Special/Other Teachers	CDP, Language I, Language II	Either Maths & Science OR Social Science

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Strategic Preparation Guide

High-Weightage Topics

• Pedagogy: Focus on Piaget’s stages and the Constructivist approach. These comprise nearly 40% of the CDP section.
• Mathematics: For Paper 2, Life Mathematics and Algebra are historically high-yield.
• EVS/Social Science: Review the Tamil Nadu State Board textbooks (Samacheer Kalvi) from Class 6 to 10 thoroughly.

Free Resource Suggestions

• NCERT & SCERT: Follow the Tamil Nadu School Education Department’s digital textbooks.
• Online Tests: Utilize the official TRB practice link for OMR-based mock trials.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Ignoring Language I Pedagogy: Many candidates focus only on grammar and miss the pedagogy of language development.
2. Time Management: 150 questions in 180 minutes means you have roughly 1.2 minutes per question. Do not get stuck on complex Math problems.

Official Resources

• Download Official Notification PDF
• Official TRB Website

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)