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How to Prepare for the Upcoming TNTET Exam?
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TNTET stands for the Tamil Nadu Teachers Eligibility Test and it is a test that must be taken by candidates who are aspiring to teach either at primary or upper-primary-school levels in Tamil Nadu. The TNTET Exam is held by the Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB), which awards the eligibility certificate for candidates who clear the TNTET Exam. Preparing in a focused manner for the upcoming TNTET Exam 2022 is important as it improves the necessary exam skills of the TNTET aspiring candidates. So, are you appearing for the TNTET Exam in 2022? Read ahead to learn about the myriad ways about hows to prepare for the upcoming TNTET Exam 2022.
Details about TNTET Exam
The TNTET Exam is held in 2 papers. The TNTET Paper 1 is conducted for teachers who want to teach from classes 1 to 5 and the TNTET Paper 2 is conducted for teachers who aspire to teach from classes 6 to 8.
For 2022, TNTET Paper 1 is scheduled to be held soon and TNTET Paper 2 is also scheduled to be held much sooner. The dates for both the papers will soon be announced officially by TRB on their official website.
The last day for submitting the online application for TNTET Exam 2022 is 13 April 2022. Candidates can apply online by following the steps mentioned below:
- Visit the official website of TRB, i.e. www.trb.tn.nic.in.
- Select the online application link.
- Register for the TNTET Exam 2022 and fill out the application form with the correct details.
- Attach the scanned passport-size photo and signature in the specified format as mentioned in the official TNTET Exam 2022 notification.
- Pay the application fee online (₹ 500 for the general category candidates and ₹ 250 for OBC/SC/ST category candidates)
- Save the confirmation email and payment success message for future references.
The exam pattern for TNTET Exam 2022 is:
- The TNTET Exam lasts for 3 hours.
- The TNTET exam is held offline.
- The TNTET exam is held in two languages – English and Tamil/Telugu/Urdu/Malayalam/Kannada.
- Each TNTET paper has 150 questions and has a total of 150 marks for each paper.
- Every correct answer is awarded one mark, while there is no negative marking for wrong answers in the TNTET Exam.
TNTET Exam Preparation Books
In order to fare well in the upcoming TNTET Exam 2022, candidates are required to study and prepare with a lot of focus and concentration. The two papers of TNTET have different syllabi and subjects that are covered.
Candidates are advised to study from the various TNTET preparation books that are available in order to ensure a good score on the paper. Candidates can also prefer to get the books from Veranda RACE, where there are separate books for subjects in the TNTET Exam.
Reliable TNTET books that cover all the necessary concepts from the different subjects and relay accurate information must be purchased by the candidates. These books can be purchased either online or from any bookstore.
TNTET Paper 1
The exam syllabus for TNTET Paper 1 has five subjects that the candidates are tested on. These subjects are:
- Child Development and Pedagogy for Children between 6 to 11 years of age
- Language I (Tamil/Telugu/Kannada/Malayalam/Urdu)
- Language II (English)
- Mathematics
- Environmental Studies
The books that the experts recommend for the above-mentioned subjects for TNTET Paper 1 of are:
Subject | Name of the Book | Description | Name of the Author/Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
Child Development and Pedagogy (children from 6 to 11 years of age) | Child Development and Pedagogy | This is a complete and all-inclusive book that contains all details and covers all aspects of child development and pedagogy. | Kiran Publication |
Language 1 (Tamil/Telugu/Kannada/Malayalam/Urdu) | Books from TN SCERT | These books are a complete guide to Language 1 and follow the requirements of the TNTET Exam. | – |
Language II (English) | English Language by Geeta Sahni | This is a comprehensive book that is easy to understand and contains practice tests for English concepts. | Pearson Publication |
Mathematics | Quantitative Aptitude | This is a simple book containing detailed explanations for mathematical problems and has numerous practice tests. | R. S. Aggarwal published by S. Chand |
Environmental Studies | Environmental Studies | This is also a complete and comprehensive book on environmental science. | Wiley Publication |
TNTET Paper 2
The exam syllabus for TNTET Paper 2 has four subjects that the candidates are tested on. These subjects are:
- Child Development and Pedagogy for Children between 11 to 14 years of age
- Language I (Tamil/Telugu/Kannada/Malayalam/Urdu)
- Language II (English)
- Mathematics and Science (for teachers teaching these subjects) or Social sciences (for teachers teaching this subject) or any of the two subjects (for teachers teaching any other subject)
The books that the experts recommend for the above-mentioned subjects for TNTET Paper 2 are:
Subject | Name of the Book | Description | Name of the Author/Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
Child Development and Pedagogy (children from 11 to 14 years of age) | Child Development and Pedagogy | This is a complete and all-inclusive book that contains all details and covers all aspects of child development and pedagogy. | Kiran Publication |
Language 1 (Tamil/Telugu/Kannada/Malayalam/Urdu) | Books from TN SCERT | These books offer a complete guide to Language 1 and follows the requirements of the TNTET Exam. | – |
Language II (English) | English Language by Geeta Sahni | This is a comprehensive book that is easy to understand and contains practice tests of various English concepts. | Pearson Publication |
Mathematics | Quantitative Aptitude | This is also a simple book containing detailed explanations for mathematical problems and has practice tests to challenge the candidates. | R. S. Aggarwal, published by S. Chand |
Science | NCERT books for Science | These books cover all basic science concepts. | NCERT |
Social Science | Social Studies | This book is easy to understand and simple. It covers all the basic concepts of social studies. | Disha Publication |
TNTET Exam 2022: Exam Pattern
In order to prepare for the upcoming TNTET Exam 2022, aspiring candidates must be aware of the TNTET Exam Pattern so that they can prepare accordingly.
TNTET Paper 1 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for TNTET Paper 1 is structured in the following way:
Subject | Number of Questions Asked | Marks Allotted | Duration of the Exam |
|---|---|---|---|
Child Development and Pedagogy (Relevant to children between 6 to 11 years) | 30 | 30 | The entire exam lasts for 3 hours. |
Language I (Tamil/Telugu/Kannada/Malayalam/Urdu) | 30 | 30 | |
Language II (English) | 30 | 30 | |
Mathematics | 30 | 30 | |
Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 | |
150 | 150 |
TNTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern of TNTET Paper 2 is structured in the following way:
Subject | Number of Questions Asked | Marks Allotted | Duration of the Exam |
|---|---|---|---|
Child Development and Pedagogy (Relevant to children between 11 to 14 years of age) | 30 | 30 | The entire exam lasts for 3 hours. |
Language I (Tamil/Telugu/Kannada/Malayalam/Urdu) | 30 | 30 | |
Language II (English) | 30 | 30 | |
Mathematics and Science (for teachers teaching these subjects) Social Science (for teachers teaching this subject) Any of the above two (for teachers teaching any other subject) | 30 | 30 | |
Total | 150 | 150 |
TNTET Exam Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for the TNTET Exam 2022, candidates must check the eligibility criteria for appearing in the TNTET Exam 2022. The eligibility criteria to take the TNTET Exam 2022 are:
- Candidates must be a citizen of India or currently residing in India
- Candidates must be more than 18 years of age
- All candidates must be graduates.
- For candidates aspiring to crack paper 1, they must have a Diploma in Elementary Education. (D.El.Ed).
- For candidates aspiring to crack paper 2, they must have a Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.Ed).
Preparation Tips for TNTET Exam 2022
The TNTET Exam is one of the most popular exams for teachers in Tamil Nadu and hence it is important to score well in this exam if your aim is to upbring the next generation of Indian students. Candidates are also advised to have a good and sound strategy that will aid them to crack both the papers of TNTET Exam 2022.
Some preparation tips for scoring well for the TNTET Exam 2022:
- Candidates must be well aware of the exam pattern of TNTET and practice to complete the paper within the stipulated time frame of 3 hours.
- Candidates must go through the exam syllabus of TNTET Exam in detail and give equal importance to all the subjects that they are being tested.
- Candidates are advised to be well-versed in the basic concepts of all the subjects, before moving on to the advanced and more in-depth topics.
- Candidates must not skip any part of any subject for the TNTET Exam. Questions can be asked from any of the subjects mentioned-above.
- Candidates are advised to study from the above-mentioned books for the upcoming TNTET Exam as they are prescribed by the TNTET Exam experts.
- Candidates must solve the previous year’s TNTET practice papers to have a better idea about the TNTET exam structure.
- While studying, candidates must also prepare study notes that will make their revision easier.
TNTET 2022 Exam Cut-off
To obtain the eligibility certificate for TNTET, the candidates must score above the cut-off. The tentative cut-off marks are:
- For candidates under the general category, a score of 90 over 150 is the cut-off, i.e. 60 per cent marks.
- For candidates under the SC/ST category, a score of 82 over 150 is the cut-off, i.e. 55 per cent marks.
Cracking the TNTET Exam 2022 is a way to ensure eligibility certificate from TRB and secure a teacher’s job through another recruitment in Tamil Nadu. In order to score well on both the papers of TNTET, candidates must prepare for the TNTET exam in a perfect and systematic manner. By following the books recommended by TNTET Exam experts, the candidates have a much better chance of scoring maximum marks than the other TNTET aspirants.
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