TNTET 2026 results for Paper-I and Paper-II out for over 2 lakh candidates

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The Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) released the TNTET 2026 results for Paper-I and Paper-II on October 12, 2026.
Candidates can download their results, final answer key, and qualifying status from trb.tn.gov.in using their application or roll number and date of birth.
A total of 61,386 candidates appeared for Paper 1, while 1,67,743 candidates took Paper 2.
Qualified candidates can download their teacher eligibility certificate five days after the results declaration from their dashboards.
The examination determines eligibility for teaching Classes 1 to 8 in Tamil Nadu schools, with Paper 1 for primary and Paper 2 for upper primary teachers.

The Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) announced the results for the Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET) 2026 for Paper-I and Paper-II on October 12, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now access their results, final answer key, and qualifying status on the official website, trb.tn.gov.in.

Official notification screenshot — Screenshot of the official page at trb.tn.gov.in

The TNTET is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for teaching Classes 1 to 8 in schools across Tamil Nadu. Paper 1 is specifically for primary teachers, while Paper 2 is for upper primary teachers. The examination was conducted in an OMR-based format.

TNTET 2026 Examination Details and Participation

The TNTET 2026 examination for Paper-I was conducted on July 04, 2026, across 222 examination centres in 38 districts of Tamil Nadu. A total of 61,386 candidates appeared for Paper 1. The Paper-II examination followed on July 05, 2026, with 1,67,743 candidates taking the test at 613 centres across the state.

The tentative answer key along with an objection tracker was published on July 15, 2026. Representations and objections received within the stipulated time were examined by subject experts. A team of subject experts then finalised the final answer key, which was used to evaluate the OMR sheets and award marks to candidates.

Accessing Results and Certificates

Candidates can download their TNTET 2026 results by logging in to the official website, trb.tn.gov.in, using their application number or roll number and date of birth. The result PDF displays the Candidate Registration Number, Marks scored, and Qualification Status, which is indicated as either “Qualified” (Pass) or “Not Qualified” (Fail). The result PDF does not include rank or merit position.

Qualified candidates will be able to download their Teacher Eligibility Certificate five days after the results declaration from their respective dashboards. For candidates from Puducherry, only the marks and final key have been published on the TRB website. Their Teacher Eligibility Certificates will be issued by the Government of Puducherry School Education Department.

Special Teacher Eligibility Test Context

The Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) also conducted a Special Teacher Eligibility Test for working teachers in government, government-aided, and private schools. This examination was held for teachers who have been employed in these institutions since September 1, 2025. The results for this Special TNTET for Working Teachers were published on October 12, 2026, alongside the general TNTET 2026 results, and are accessible on trb.tn.gov.in.

This Special Teacher Eligibility Test was conducted in an OMR-based format, with Paper-I on July 4, 2026, and Paper-II on July 5, 2026. The tentative answer key was released on July 15, 2026, and after expert review of objections, the final answer key was used for evaluation. For candidates from Puducherry who took this special test, only their marks and final key have been published on the TRB website, with their Teacher Eligibility Certificates to be issued by the Government of Puducherry School Education Department.

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