Chennai: The wait for lakhs of aspiring teachers in Tamil Nadu has finally ended. The Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) officially declared the Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TN TET) 2026 results late yesterday, January 30. Candidates can now access their scorecards and check their qualifying status on the official portal.
In other major news, the TS TET (Telangana) Provisional Answer Key has also been released, triggering a massive surge in traffic across state education portals.
How to Download TN TET Scorecard
The result link is now active. Follow these steps to avoid server timeouts:
- Visit Official Site: Go to trb.tn.gov.in.
- Click Notification: Select the link titled “TN TET 2026 – Publication of Result & Score Card”.
- Login: Enter your User ID and Password (or Registration Number & DOB depending on the active link).
- Download: Your scorecard showing marks for Paper 1 or Paper 2 will appear. Save it as a PDF immediately.
Qualifying Marks & Cut-Off (REVISED)
Important Update: The passing criteria have been revised as per the recent Government Order (G.O. Ms. No. 23). To clear TN TET 2026, candidates must score the following minimum marks:
- General Category: 60% (90 out of 150 Marks).
- BC, BCM, MBC, DNC: 50% (75 out of 150 Marks).
- SC, SC(A), ST: 40% (60 out of 150 Marks).
- Note: The TET certificate is now valid for a lifetime.
TS TET Update: Answer Key Out
For candidates in Telangana, the focus is on the TS TET 2026 Answer Key.
- Status: RELEASED (Jan 30).
- Objection Window: Open until February 1, 2026 (5:00 PM).
- Final Result: Expected between Feb 10-16.
- Action: Download the “Response Sheet” from tgtet.aptonline.in or schooledu.telangana.gov.in to calculate your probable score before the final result.
Why This Matters To You
- Recruitment: Clearing TN TET is mandatory for the upcoming TRB Graduate Teacher Recruitment drive later this year.
- Validity: Since the certificate validity is lifetime, qualifying now secures your eligibility permanently.
Key Highlights Box
- ✅ TN TET Status: DECLARED (Scorecards Available).
- 📝 TS TET Status: Answer Key Released.
- 🔗 Official Site: trb.tn.gov.in.
- 💡 Action: Check your Part A & Part B marks separately.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A: You can retrieve your Registration Number by using the “Forgot User ID” option on the TRB login page using your registered email ID and mobile number.
A: No, there was no negative marking in the TN TET 2026 exam. Your score is based purely on the number of correct answers.
A: The e-Certificate for qualified candidates is scheduled to be available for download on the TRB website starting February 2, 2026.
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