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    TNTET Application Form 2026 (Out): Apply Online, Last Date April 10, Fee Details

    TNTET Application Form 2026 (Out): Apply Online, Last Date April 10, Fee Details

    Vishnukumar VUpdated on 14 Apr 2026, 09:42 AM IST

    TNTET Application Form 2026 - The Teachers Recruitment Board, Tamil Nadu, activated the TNTET application correction window 2026 on April 11, 2026 for working teachers on the official website, trb.tn.gov.in. Candidates were able to access the TNTET 2026 application form correction facility until April 13, 2025. The TNTET application link was deactivated on April 10, 2026. The TNTET application form 2026 was released on February 18, 2026. Candidates have to fill out the TNTET application form for Paper I and Paper II separately.

    This Story also Contains

    1. TNTET 2026 Application Form - Overview
    2. How to fill TNTET Application Form 2026?
    3. TNTET 2026 Application Fee
    4. TNTET Application Form 2026 - Important Instructions
    5. TNTET Eligibility Criteria 2026
    6. TNTET Admit Card 2026
    TNTET Application Form 2026 (Out): Apply Online, Last Date April 10, Fee Details
    TNTET application form

    If they wish, they can also fill out the TNTET 2026 application form for both papers. The process of filling the TNTET application form 2026 includes registration, following which candidates can proceed to fill the details. While filling out the TNTET 2026 application form, candidates have to upload the scanned images of their passport-size photograph and signature in the size and format prescribed by the TNTET exam authorities. A requisite application fee of Rs. 500 (per paper) has to be paid while filling the application form of the TNTET application form.

    The exam is conducted to test the eligibility of candidates as school teachers of classes I to VIII in the state of Tamil Nadu. TNTET Paper-I is conducted for candidates who wish to become teachers of classes I to V while Paper-II is for candidates who wish to teach classes VI to VIII. Know more about TNTET application form 2026 in the article below.

    TNTET 2026 Application Form - Overview

    Name of the exam

    Tamil Nadu Teachers Eligibility Test 2026

    Official Website

    trb.tn.gov.in

    TNTET 2026 Application Dates

    February 18 to April 10, 2026

    TNTET application form edit windowApril 11 to 13, 2026

    TNTET Exam Dates

    July 4, 2026 (Paper 1)

    July 5, 2026 (Paper 2)

    Mode of Application

    Online

    TNTET Application Fee

    For SC, SCA, ST, & PwD - Rs. 300

    For all others - Rs. 600

    Mode of Payment

    Online using Net banking/ Credit Card/ Debit Card

    Prerequisites of TNTET Registration 2026

    Candidates must have the following particulars before filling the TNTET application form 2026 -

    1. Active email ID and mobile number

    2. ID Proof (Aadhaar Card)

    3. Scanned images of photograph and signature

    4. Academic qualification certificates

    5. Caste certificate (if applicable)

    6. PwD certificate (if applicable)

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    How to fill TNTET Application Form 2026?

    Aspiring candidates must follow the steps provided below to fill the TNTET application form 2026.

    Steps to fill TNTET 2026 Application Form

    In order to fill the application form of TNTET 2026, candidates have to open the official website (trb.tn.gov.in) and follow the detailed steps below.

    Step 1: Click on the TNTET application form 2026 link

    Step 2: Register yourself by providing contact details - email ID and mobile number

    Step 3: Fill the details asked in the application form of TNTET

    Step 4: Upload scanned images of the photograph and signature

    Step 5: Make a payment of the application fee through Net banking /Debit card/Credit Card and submit

    Step 6: Take a print of the confirmation page and the fee receipt

    Specifications for Scanned Images for TNTET

    Candidates must have the scanned images of their photograph and signature in the following size and format.

    Documents

    File Size

    Format

    Photograph

    20-60 kB

    JPG/ JPEG/ PNG

    Signature

    10-30 kB

    JPG/ JPEG/ PNG

    TNTET 2026 Application Fee

    The application fee has to be paid while filling the TNTET application form 2026. The exam authorities mention the application fee in the official notification. TNTET application fee varies category-wise. Candidates can check the category-wise TNTET application form fee 2026 in the table below.

    TNTET Registration Fee

    Category

    Application Fee

    SC, SCA, ST, & PwD

    Rs. 300

    Others

    Rs. 600

    Candidates can only pay the application fee in online mode only. No offline payment will be accepted by the exam authorities. Candidates can pay the TNTET application fee by means of net banking, credit card or debit card.

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    TNTET Application Form 2026 - Important Instructions

    Candidates must keep in mind the following points with respect to TNTET application form 2026 -

    • In case candidates fail to fill all the details and the forms are submitted with incomplete information, the application will be rejected.

    • It is essential that the candidates mention the subject that they have chosen or else the application form will be rejected.

    • Candidates must enter the relevant information in their specific fields only. TNTET application form 2026 is computer-readable, hence any information typed outside the fields will not be considered.

    • Candidates must strictly adhere to the specifications of the scanned images and upload them in specified fields.

    • Candidates are advised to keep a copy of the filled-in TNTET application form 2026 for future references.

    • Candidates must not send their application forms to the exam authorities by post or mail.

    TNTET Eligibility Criteria 2026

    Only those aspirants who fulfill the eligibility criteria can fill TNTET application form 2026. TNTET eligibility criteria is different for Paper-I and II. Since there is no age limit, TNTET eligibility criteria is based on the educational qualifications of the candidates. Aspirants can check the eligibility criteria for both papers below.

    TNTET Eligibility Criteria for Paper-I

    1584098783388

    TNTET Eligibility Criteria for Paper-II

    1584098783698

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    TNTET Admit Card 2026

    Candidates who have successfully filled the application form are issued TNTET admit cards before the exam. It is mandatory for all candidates to carry their TNTET 2026 admit card to the exam centres along with a valid photo ID like Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, etc. Candidates who fail to do so will not be allowed to take the exam. Important information like date, time and venue of the exam are printed on the admit card of TNTET 2026.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What are the application dates of TNTET 2026?
    A:

    TNTRB released the TNTET 2026 application form from February 18 to April 10, 2026.

    Q: What is the application fee of TNTET 2026 for general category candidates?
    A:

    General category candidates have to pay Rs. 600 as the application fee of TNTET 2026. 

    Q: What are the TNTET application correction dates?
    A:

    Candidates were able to make corrections in their TNTET application form 2026 from April 11 to 13, 2026.

    Q: Can I pay the TNTET application fee via UPI?
    A:

    The official notification only mentions net banking, credit card, and debit card as modes of payment. It might be possible to pay through UPI from this cycle of the exam. 

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    Questions related to TNTET

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    HELLO,

    If you have written your roll number correctly and later shaded the correct bubbles as instructed by your teacher or invigilator ,then your OMR sheet will not be rejected.

    TRB will consider the final , correctly shaded bubbles for evaluation and your minor mistakes like you have shaded the

    Dear,

    There is no upper age limit. As you are a graduate then the criteria for you is-You must hold Graduation degree and have passed or appearing in final year of 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education or Graduation with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in final year

    Hello Sheik,

    candidates can apply for TNTET  paper 1 or paper2 or both as per the eligibility.

    for TNTET paper1:

    • All the aspiring candidates must have completed and passed 10+2/HSC and also must have a Diploma in Education/Diploma in Elementary Education from a recognized institute

    • Or, candidates who are in

    Hello,

    Yes, it's imperative to do teacher's training program whether it's BEd or DEd for a candidate to be in teaching profession whether it's through CTET or State Level TETs. It doesn't matter whether your degree in discipline of science, commerce, technical, management etc.

    Along with being a graduate from

    hi,

    see the eligibility criteria differs to paper wise ,

    for paper 1, candidate need to have bed in nursery tearchers training or diploma in elementary education,

    for paper 2, candidate need to have a graduation degree in ba/bsc/b.lit degree with the subjects of tamil, English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany,