The Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board (TNTRB) has officially released the provisional answer key for the Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET) 2025 for both Paper 1 and Paper 2. This release marks a critical phase for the thousands of candidates who appeared for the examinations held earlier this month.
Key Dates and Official Portal
The TNTET Paper 1 was conducted on November 15, followed by Paper 2 on November 16. The answer keys were made public on November 25. The board has designated its official website, trb.tn.gov.in, as the sole platform for candidates to access, check, and download the provisional answer keys.
A crucial window for challenging the answer key is now open. The deadline to submit any objections is December 3, 2025. The board has issued a strict directive regarding the nature of evidence required for any challenges.
Strict Guidelines for Raising Objections
In an official statement, the TRB emphasized that only proofs derived from standard textbooks will be considered valid for challenging any answer in the provisional key. The board explicitly stated that it will not entertain references from guidebooks, personal notes, or any internet sources. This move is aimed at maintaining a high standard of academic rigor in the evaluation process.
Representations sent via alternative methods, including email, courier, postal mail, or in-person applications, will be summarily rejected. The board has made it clear that objections without proper and acceptable evidence will not be processed.
Step-by-Step Guide to Challenge Answer Key
Candidates must follow a specific online procedure to raise their objections:
- Log in to the candidate dashboard on the official website, trb.tn.gov.in.
- Navigate and click on the 'Objection Tracker' feature within the dashboard.
- Carefully read all instructions and accept the provided declaration.
- Access the 'Master Question Paper with Tentative Key' to view the complete question paper with the board's suggested correct answers marked.
- Select the specific Question Number as it appears in the Master Question Paper.
- Enter the detailed objection in the designated fields.
- Upload the supporting document as proof from a standard book and finalize the submission by clicking 'Save and Submit'.
Special TETs for Serving Teachers in 2026
In a related development, the Tamil Nadu government has announced it will conduct three special Teacher Eligibility Tests in January, July, and December of 2026. This decision, outlined in an official order dated October 13, 2025, complies with a directive from the Supreme Court of India.
The apex court has made clearing the TET mandatory for all teachers handling classes from 1 to 8. This order applies to educators currently employed in government and government-aided schools, who must pass this test to retain their positions and become eligible for future promotions.
This series of special examinations is designed to provide serving teachers with multiple opportunities to meet the new national eligibility standard, ensuring the quality of education across the state.
