The Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB), Tamil Nadu has released the exam dates for the Tamil Nadu Teachers Eligibility Test (TNTET) 2026 – Special Eligibility Test. Interested candidates can check the schedule on the official website, trb.tn.gov.in.
According to the official update, the TNTET 2026 Special Eligibility Test will be conducted over two days. Paper I is scheduled for January 24, 2026, and Paper II will be held on January 25, 2026. The official notification regarding the special eligibility test is expected to be released in the last week of November 2025.
TNTET 2026: Exam Schedule
Candidates aspiring to appear for the exam will need to register online once the application window opens. The TRB will activate the special eligibility test registration link on its website upon release of the official notification.
TNTET 2026 Special Eligibility Test: Steps to Register
In a related development, the Tamil Nadu government has announced that the Teachers' Eligibility Test (TET) will now be conducted three times a year, in compliance with a Supreme Court directive. The move comes as part of efforts to ensure that TET remains mandatory for all teachers to continue in service, enhancing accountability and teaching standards in the state's education system.
The TNTET is a crucial qualifying exam for those seeking teaching positions in government schools across Tamil Nadu. The introduction of the Special Eligibility Test and the increased frequency of TET reflect the state’s renewed focus on educational reform and teacher quality enhancement.