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Teachers Struggle with Psychology in TN Teacher Eligibility Test
15 Nov
Summary
- Over 1.07 lakh candidates applied for the TNTET exam
- 92,415 teachers appeared, with 86% attendance
- Psychology questions involved recalling theories and psychologists
- Maths and environmental studies questions were relatively simple
On November 12, 2025, the TN Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET) paper 1 was held in Chennai, attracting over 1.07 lakh candidates from across Tamil Nadu. The exam's attendance rate was 86%, with 92,415 teachers appearing for the test.
The TNTET paper 1 covered four subjects: psychology, language, mathematics, and environmental studies. While the questions in maths and environmental studies were relatively simple, the psychology section proved to be a tough nut to crack for many teachers.
According to K Jenifer, a teacher at a government primary school in Manali, the psychology questions primarily involved recalling the names of theories and prominent psychologists from memory. "Though the questions were direct, it is hard to remember the right answer from a field having thousands of theories and prominent names," Jenifer explained.
On the other hand, R Blessy, a teacher at Olive Tree School in Madhavaram, found the maths and environmental studies questions to be straightforward. "Most questions were direct. Others required just a little bit of thinking," Blessy said.
The spike in the number of applications for the TNTET exam can be attributed to the Supreme Court's order mandating all in-service teachers to clear the test. This has led to a significant increase in the number of teachers appearing for the exam, as they strive to meet the new requirement.
