TRB TET Paper II

Upper-Primary Teaching — Exam Overview

TRB TET Paper 2 is conducted by the Teachers Recruitment Board, Tamil Nadu, to certify eligibility for teaching Classes VI to VIII. Clearing TET Paper 2 and holding the lifetime-valid pass certificate is a mandatory prerequisite for appearing in the UG TRB (Graduate Teacher / BT Assistant) recruitment exam.

Eligibility

• Graduation with at least 50% marks and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed), OR
• Graduation with at least 50% marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed), OR
• Higher Secondary with at least 50% marks and a 4-year Bachelor of Education (B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed / B.El.Ed integrated course)

There is no upper age limit for appearing in TET, and the qualifying certificate is valid for a lifetime once cleared.

Paper II Structure

Section	Questions	Marks
Child Development & Pedagogy	30	30
Language I (Tamil / Telugu / Malayalam / Kannada / Urdu)	30	30
Language II (English)	30	30
Mathematics & Science (for Maths/Science teachers) or Social Science (for Social Science teachers)	60	60

Total: 150 objective-type questions, 150 marks, OMR-based exam, 3 hours duration. There is no negative marking. Candidates choose either the Mathematics & Science combination or the Social Science paper based on their intended teaching specialisation.

Syllabus Breakdown

Child Development & Pedagogy

Adolescent development, learning theories relevant to ages 11–14, inclusive education, and classroom assessment practices.

Language I & Language II

Comprehension, grammar, and language pedagogy at the upper-primary level, in the candidate's chosen medium and in English.

Mathematics & Science

Algebra, geometry, arithmetic, and science topics (Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics) along with pedagogical approaches for teaching these subjects at upper-primary level.

Social Science (alternate specialisation)

History, Geography, Civics and Economics topics relevant to the upper-primary curriculum, along with social science pedagogy.

Preparation Strategy

Decide your specialisation (Maths & Science or Social Science) early, since that section carries double the weight of the others. Build strong fundamentals in Pedagogy, as it's common to both papers and scores consistently well with focused revision, then practice full-length papers under timed OMR conditions.

Mock Tests

Apex Academy's TET Paper 2 test series covers both the Mathematics & Science and Social Science tracks, with full-length mocks, sectional tests, and performance analytics to help you choose and strengthen your specialisation.