TN TET Previous Year Question Paper, Download PDF

Sep 18, 2025, 12:25 IST

TN TET Previous Year Papers: TN TET previous year papers are an important resource for candidates aiming to qualify in the Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test. Downloading and practising these past papers helps aspirants understand the paper structure, mark distribution, difficulty, and frequently asked topics. Candidates must use these previous year papers to assess strengths, work on weaknesses, and build a strong foundation for the exam. Download the TNTET Previous Year PDFs from this page.

Download the TNTET Previous Year Paper PDF
Download the TNTET Previous Year Paper PDF

TN TET Previous Year Papers: The Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board (TNTRB) conducts the TN TET exam to recruit teachers across the State in various schools. The candidates preparing for the TN TET exam must start their preparation by going through the syllabus in detail. Once they get a hold of the syllabus, they must start practising by taking mock tests or by practising from the previous year papers. The TN TET previous year papers helps them analyze their level of preparation, gives them the real exam environment, helps in time management,etc. Candidates must wisely use these previous year questions to practise on a higher level.

What is TN TET?

The Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET or TN TET) is conducted by the Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB), Tamil Nadu. It's designed to determine the eligibility of candidates to teach at primary (Classes I-V) and upper primary (Classes VI-VIII) levels in government schools of Tamil Nadu.

TNTET Previous Year Question Papers PDF Download 

Candidates must download the TNTET previous year papers to practise the exact same pattern of questions, difficulty level, and time management. These include both Paper 1 (Classes I-V) and Paper 2 (Classes VI-VIII).

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TNTET 2022 Paper-II Maths & Science Question Paper (Shift 1)

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TNTET 2022 Paper-II Maths & Science Question Paper (Shift 2)

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TNTET 2022 Paper-I (Shift 1)

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TNTET 2022 Paper-I (Shift 2)

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TNTET 2019 Paper-I 

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TNTET 2019 Paper-II 

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TNTET 2018 Paper-I 

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TNTET 2018 Paper-II 

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Why TNTET Previous Year Question Paper Matters

The TNTET Previous Year Question Papers are of great importance as it helps the candidates immensely in preparing for the exam well. The previous year question papers: 

  • Demonstrates the exact pattern and type of questions asked in previous exams.

  • Helps the candidates know the difficulty levels in different sections.

  • Helps in time management by practising under similar conditions.

  • Enable you to identify recurring topics and weak areas to focus on.

How to Effectively Solve TNTET Previous Year Papers

Candidates must prepare their own strategy to approach the exam. Every student has their own requirements and level of understanding and approaching a particular subject. Candidates can take the help of the TNTET Syllabus to prepare first and then comes the next level- practising through previous year papers. Candidates can follow the basic strategy given below:

  • Attempt the question paper in exact exam conditions and timings.

  • Attempt Paper 1 or Paper 2 as per your eligibility (Classes I-V or VI-VIII).

  • Once the paper is finished, check with the answer key and evaluate yourself holistically.

  • Identify the questions as Easy, Medium, Hard. Revise the medium and hard sections more.

  • Manage your time wisely and divide the time for each section by attempting more papers.

  • Keep a record of the recurring mistakes and make short notes wherever possible.

TN TET Question Paper Pattern 

The TNTET exam is being conducted to certify teachers for being recruited to primary and upper primary levels in schools across the State. The TNTET exam consists of two papers: Paper I for Primary level (Class I-V) and Paper II for Upper Primary level (Class VI-VIII). Each paper consists of 150 questions and the total marks are 150 for each paper. The question paper carries objective type questions

Particulars

Paper 1 (Classes I-V)

Paper 2 (Classes VI-VIII)

Total Questions

150

150

Total Marks

150

150

Duration

3 hours

3 hours

Type of Questions

MCQs

MCQs

Subjects / Sections

Child Development & Pedagogy; Language I (Regional Language); Language II (English); Mathematics; Environmental Studies

Child Development & Pedagogy; Language I (Regional Language); Language II (English); Mathematics & Science or Social Science

Medium of Paper

Tamil & English

Tamil & English

Marking Scheme

+1 for each correct answer; no negative marking

 

Upasna Choudhary
Upasna Choudhary

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Upasna Choudhry holds a Master’s degree in Forensic Chemical Sciences and has an extensive background in preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. She currently contributes to the Exam Prep Section of Jagran Josh, where her passion for reading and writing shines through her work. Upasna specializes in creating well-researched and aspirant-centric content, simplifying complex topics, and providing strategic preparation insights. Her academic expertise and firsthand experience with competitive exams enable her to deliver valuable resources tailored to the needs of exam aspirants.

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