This page collects what candidates most often look for about the TN TET examination. TN TET recruits for the Teacher Eligibility Test that qualifies candidates for teaching posts. Figures and dates on this page describe how the examination has been conducted in recent cycles; always confirm the current position against the official notification before you rely on it for a decision.

What a TN TET cut-off actually tells you

A cut-off is the mark of the last candidate selected in a given category in a given year. It is an outcome, not a target set in advance. It moves with the number of vacancies announced, the number of candidates who sat the paper, and how hard that year’s question paper turned out to be. A cut-off that falls by ten marks usually means the paper was harder or the vacancy count went up, not that the standard dropped.

The practical use of past cut-offs is to set a working target for your own preparation. Take the highest recent cut-off for your category, add a clear margin on top, and treat that as the score you are preparing to beat. Preparing to exactly match last year’s number leaves you no room for a harder paper.

Why your category matters

Cut-offs are published separately for each reservation category, and the gap between them can be substantial. Check the figure for the category you will actually be assessed under, not the general figure, and remember that candidates who qualify under a reserved category but score above the general cut-off are usually counted against the general list.

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TN TET is a qualifying exam — you need to score the minimum percentage to get the TET certificate, rather than compete for a rank. The qualifying marks are set category-wise; the table below shows the usual thresholds out of 150.

TN TET qualifying marks (indicative)

Note: Cut-off marks, dates and post lists change every recruitment cycle. The figures on this page are indicative, based on previous cycles. Always confirm the exact numbers in the official notification and result at tnpsc.gov.in.

Important notes

• TET is only an eligibility test — qualifying does not guarantee a job; you still apply for TRB teacher recruitments where TET marks may carry weightage.
• There is no negative marking, so attempt every question.
• The certificate is valid for a lifetime once you qualify.

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Updated: September 2026