T-TET is the Tripura Teachers' Eligibility Test, held by the Teachers' Recruitment Board, Tripura (TRBT). You need it to apply for teaching posts in Classes 1 to 8 in Tripura. TRBT's notice of 14 October 2026 gives the tentative dates of T-TET 2026: Paper I on 20 December 2026 and Paper II on 3 January 2027, from 12:00 noon to 2:30 PM. The prospectus is not out yet. The last test was held on 20 April 2025 (Paper I) and 27 April 2025 (Paper II). The details below are from the T-TET 2024 prospectus and syllabus PDFs.
The short version
- Paper I is for Classes 1 to 5. Paper II is for Classes 6 to 8.
- Each paper has 150 MCQs of 1 mark, in 2 hours 30 minutes. There is no negative marking.
- Pass mark: 60% (90 of 150). SC, ST and PH candidates need 83 of 150.
- The certificate is valid for life. It does not give a job by itself: TRBT holds a separate recruitment test.
- Fee in the 2024 test: Rs. 300 for UR and Rs. 200 for SC, ST and PH, for each paper.
Exam pattern
Paper I (Classes 1 to 5)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (English) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (Bengali or Kokborok) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
Paper II (Classes 6 to 8)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (English) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (Bengali or Kokborok) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics and Science, or Social Studies | 60 | 60 |
NoteIn Paper II, Mathematics and Science teachers take the 60-question Mathematics and Science section. Social Studies teachers take Social Studies. You choose the language and the subject while applying and you cannot change them later.
Syllabus, section by section
Child Development and Pedagogy (30 marks)
Child development and learning, theories of Piaget, Kohlberg and Vygotsky, individual differences, intelligence, inclusive education and children with special needs, motivation, classroom management, assessment and CCE. The idea is the same in both papers, so one set of notes serves both.
Language I, English (30 marks)
Two passages, one prose and one poetry, with questions on comprehension, inference, grammar and vocabulary. Grammar covers determiners, subject-verb concord, question tags, prepositions, tense and time, and phrasal verbs. Paper II adds modals, degrees of comparison and transformation of sentences. Pedagogy of language teaching is also asked.
Language II, Bengali or Kokborok (30 marks)
Comprehension, grammar, literature (Bengali) and pedagogy of language teaching. The official PDF lists the exact items in Bengali and Kokborok.
Paper I: Mathematics and Environmental Studies (30 marks each)
Mathematics: geometry, measurement, numbers, arithmetic, fractions, data handling and the pedagogy of mathematics. Environmental Studies: family, plants and animals, food and health, water, air, soil and energy, and the environmental characteristics of Tripura such as climate, crops, rivers, hills, reserve forests and sanctuaries.
Paper II: Mathematics and Science, or Social Studies (60 marks)
Mathematics and Science: 30 marks each, covering number system, algebra, arithmetic, geometry, mensuration, and food, microorganisms, ecosystem, motion, heat, sound, electricity, optics and metals. Social Studies: geography, history, social and political life and pedagogy, 15 marks each, including Tripura's tribal society, festivals and local self-government.
Eligibility
- Paper I: Senior Secondary with at least 50% and a 2-year D.El.Ed, or the other routes in the prospectus.
- Paper II: graduation with D.El.Ed, or graduation or post-graduation with at least 50% and B.Ed, among other routes.
- A Permanent Resident Certificate of Tripura is needed at scrutiny.
- There is no age limit for the test. For a teacher recruitment, the Tripura government's age rules apply.
A simple study plan
- Week 1–2: Child Development and Pedagogy. Make one page of notes per theorist and per teaching method.
- Week 3–4: English grammar and comprehension, then your Language II.
- Week 5–6: Mathematics and Environmental Studies (Paper I), or your subject block (Paper II).
- Week 7–8: full 150-question mocks in 2 hours 30 minutes. Review each wrong answer.
Pro tipThere is no negative marking, so attempt every question. A blank answer scores zero, the same as a wrong one.
Frequently asked questions
When is Tripura TET 2026?
TRBT's notice of 14 October 2026 gives the tentative dates: Paper I on 20 December 2026 and Paper II on 3 January 2027, both from 12:00 noon to 2:30 PM. The application dates are not out yet, so watch trb.tripura.gov.in for the prospectus. In the previous cycle, applications ran from 24 January to 28 February 2025 and the exams were on 20 and 27 April 2025.
What is the passing mark?
60%, which is 90 out of 150. SC, ST and PH candidates get a relaxation of up to 5%, which is 83 out of 150.
Does passing T-TET give a government teacher job?
No. It is one eligibility condition. TRBT calls a separate recruitment test, and you apply again when it advertises posts.
Can I take both papers?
Yes, if you meet the eligibility of both. The 2024 fee was per paper.