TNTET Syllabus 2025: Paper 1, Paper 2, Weightage, Exam Pattern

TNTET syllabus 2025 will be released by the Teacher Recruitment Board (TRB), Tamil Nadu for Papers 1 and 2. There are 5 subjects/sections in Paper 1 and 4 subjects/sections in Paper 2. TRB ensures that the syllabus covers subjects like child development and pedagogy, language I, language II, mathematics, and more.

The TNTET Paper I is for classes 1 to 5 teachers, whereas, Paper 2 examines candidates for hiring teachers for classes 6 to 8. Candidates can review the detailed syllabus for both papers in this article.

Candidates preparing for the TNTET 2025 exam must have a clear idea about the exam syllabus. Candidates are advised to also go through the TNTET exam pattern 2025 to better understand the syllabus. 

TNTET Syllabus PDF Download Link 2025

Candidates can download the TN TET exam syllabus directly from the official website. The direct links for both papers are tabulated below for ease of reference.

Particulars	Details
TNTET Syllabus PDF - Paper 1	Download Here
TNTET Syllabus PDF - Paper 2	Download Here

TNTET Syllabus 2025

The TNTET 2025 examination has 2 papers. Candidates who want to enrol in becoming a teacher for classes I to V attend paper 1 and to become a teacher for classes VI to VIII, paper 2 is to be cleared.

TNTET Paper 1 Syllabus 2025

The TNTET exam has two written papers. The TNTET syllabus 2025 for paper 1 (subject-wise) is shared below. There are five sections in the paper 1 syllabus, namely: Child Pegadogy, Tamil language, English Language, Mathematics, and Environmental Science. Refer to the detailed subject-wise syllabus listed below for a better understanding.

Child Development and Pedagogy (Classes I to V)

Part (A): Child Development

• Unit-I: The Children’s Profile at the Beginning of Primary Education—Physical and Cognitive.
• Unit-II: The Children’s Profile at the Beginning of Primary Education—Social and Emotional.
• Unit-III: Physical & Intellectual Development during Primary School Years (6 to 10 Years)
• Unit-IV: Social and Emotional Development during Primary School Years (6 to 10 Years).
• Unit-V: Moral Development during Primary School Years (6 to 10 Years)

Part (B): Learning:

• Unit-I: Learning.
• Unit-II: Types, levels and approaches to Learning.
• Unit-III: Concepts and constructs.
• Unit-IV: Factors Contributing to Learning
• Unit-V: Constructivist Approach to Learning.
• Unit-VI: Learning and Knowledge language

Language-I Tamil (Classes I to V)

Language II English (Classes I to V)

• Listening
• Speaking
• Reading
• Writing
• Vocabulary
• Language Functions

TNTET 2022-23 Mathematics Syllabus (Classes I-V)

• Shapes and Figures
• Numbers
• Measurements
• Patterns
• Study of Data

Environmental Studies and Science classes (I-V)

• Plants
• Animals & Birds
• Small Creatures Around the Children
• Day and Night
• Water
• Air
• Food
• My Body
• Keeping Healthy and Clean
• Man, Matter and Materials
• Work
• Science in Everyday
• Life
• Travelogue

TNTET Paper 2 Syllabus 2025

The TNTET syllabus 2025 for paper 2 is shared in the sections below. The topics are the same in paper 1 and paper 2 except for the last one, which is Social Studies. The topics included in the TNTET syllabus 2025 paper 2 are, namely: Child Pegadogy, Tamil language, English Language, Mathematics, and Social Science. Refer to the detailed subject-wise syllabus listed below for a better understanding.

Child Development and Pedagogy (Classes VI to VIII):

• UNIT I: Nature of Educational Psychology
• UNIT II: Human Growth and Development
• UNIT III: Cognitive Development
• UNIT IV: Social, Emotional and Moral Development
• UNIT V: Learning
• UNIT VI: Intelligence and Creativity
• UNIT VII: Motivation and Group Dynamics
• UNIT VIII: Personality and Assessment
• UNIT IX: Mental Health and Hygiene
• UNIT X: Guidance and Counselling

Language I -Tamil (Classes VI to VIII)

Language II English (Classes VI to VIII)

• Listening
• Speaking
• Reading
• Writing
• Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Language Functions

TNTET Mathematics Syllabus 2025 (Classes VI to VIII)

• Number System
• Measurements
• Algebra
• Life Mathematics
• Geometry
• Data handling
• Practical Geometry

Social Science (History, Geography, Civics & Economics) (Classes VI to VIII)

HISTORY

• Unit 1: Pre-historic Period
• Unit 2: Indus Valley Civilization
• Unit 3: Ancient Land of Thamizhagam
• Unit 4: Vedic Period
• Unit 5: Jainism and Buddhism
• Unit 6: Rise of Empires
• Unit 7: Kushana Empire

Geography

• Unit 1: Resources and their types-Resources and Human Activity
• Unit 2: Primary Activity-Types of Primary Activities- Gathering, Hunting and Fishing-Mining-Classification of minerals
• Unit 3: Primary Activity-Agriculture-Agriculture and Crops-Factors Determining Agriculture
• Unit 4: Secondary Activity-Industries-Classification of Industries-Factors Determining Development of Industries.
• Unit 5: Tertiary Activity-Transport, Trade-Transport-Trade-Other Services
• Unit 6: Population and Resource-Population Growth and Distribution Population Growth and Resource Depletion-Resources and Space Technology

Civics

• Unit 1: Our Nation Location, Political Administration and National Symbols
• Unit 2: Indian Constitution Salient Features
• Unit 3: Political Parties Functions, Structures & Types – Regional and National parties
• Unit 4: United Nations Organization- Objectives – Organs - Functions
• Unit 5: Legislation and Welfare Schemes for Children and Women.

Along with the TNTET syllabus 2025, candidates can also refer to the TNTET Reference Books.

TNTET 2025 Exam Pattern

The TNTET exam 2025 shall be held in two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2, respectively. The candidates are advised to go through the detailed exam pattern to not miss out any important points.

TNTET Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2025

Here are a few details regarding the TNTET paper 1 exam pattern:

• There shall be a total of 150 questions.
• Each question shall carry a 1-mark value.
• The exam shall be for 3 hours.
• It has 5 sections in total.

TNTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern 2025

Here are a few details regarding the TNTET paper 2 exam pattern:

• There shall be a total of 150 questions.
• Each question shall carry a 1-mark value.
• The exam shall be for 3 hours.
• It has 5 sections in total.