🎓 Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET) - Minimum Qualification Marks Reduced for all categories - Government Order Released🎓

The Government of Tamil Nadu, School Education (TRB) Department, has released a significant update regarding the Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET). Through G.O.(MS) No.23, dated 28.01.2026, the government has fixed the new category-wise minimum qualifying marks for both Paper-I and Paper-II.

This decision follows guidelines from the NCTE and brings Tamil Nadu's qualifying standards in line with other states like Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

New Qualifying Marks Structure (Out of 150)

The government has carefully revised the passing marks to ensure fair opportunities for all candidates while maintaining educational standards. Below is the official breakdown:

Category	Minimum Pass %	Pass Marks (Out of 150)
🟢 General	60%	90 Marks
🟡 BC, BC(M), MBC, DNC & PWD	50%	75 Marks
🟠 SC, SC(A) & ST	40%	60% Marks

 

🔍 Key Highlights of the Order

✅ Universal Applicability: These marks are applicable for both Paper-I (Secondary Grade Teachers) and Paper-II (BT Assistants).

✅ NCTE Compliance: The revision is made in accordance with the guidelines issued by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) dated 11.02.2011.

✅ Future Examinations: These fixed qualifying marks will apply to the TNTET exams conducted in 2026 and all future Teacher Eligibility Tests conducted by the TRB.

✅ Comparison: The Director of School Education proposed these changes based on similar provisions implemented in states like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, and Maharashtra.

💡 What does this mean for Aspirants?

This order provides a clear and transparent roadmap for candidates preparing for the upcoming TNTET 2026 exams. By reducing the qualifying percentage for reserved categories (to 50% and 40%), the government aims to fulfill more teacher vacancies across the state.

Download PDF of the TNTET Marks Relaxation Government Order 

G.O.(MS) No.23 SCHOOL EDUCATION (TRB) DEPARTMENT Dated: 28.01.2026