
The Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) has officially released the TN TET 2026 Provisional Answer Key for both Paper 1 and Paper 2. Along with the tentative answer key, the board has also published the Master Question Papers (MQPs) to help candidates verify their responses.
Candidates who appeared for the Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TN TET) 2026 can now download the answer key from trb.tn.gov.in and estimate their scores. If any discrepancy is found in the provisional key, candidates can raise objections online by July 22, 2026.
The TN TET Provisional Answer Key 2026 is available on the official website of the Teachers Recruitment Board. Candidates can log in to their dashboard to download the answer key, Master Question Paper, and compare their responses.
TN TET Answer Key 2026 Download Link
| TN TET Answer Key 2026 Highlights | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TN TET) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB), Tamil Nadu |
| Paper 1 Exam Date | July 4, 2026 |
| Paper 2 Exam Date | July 5, 2026 |
| Answer Key Status | Released |
| Objection Last Date | July 22, 2026 |
| Result Status | To be Announced |
| Official Website | trb.tn.gov.in |
Follow these steps to download the answer key:
Visit the official website trb.tn.gov.in.
Click on the TN TET 2026 Answer Key link.
Log in using your registered credentials.
Open the Master Question Paper (MQP) and provisional answer key.
Download the PDF and compare your responses.
Save a copy for future reference.
Candidates who are not satisfied with any answer in the provisional key can submit objections online up to July 22, 2026.
The TRB has clarified that objections must be raised only against the Master Question Paper (MQP). Candidates should mention the correct question number and upload supporting documents from standard textbooks.
Important: Objections supported by coaching materials, guidebooks, handwritten notes, or internet sources will not be considered.
Candidates can submit objections by following these steps:
Visit trb.tn.gov.in.
Log in to the candidate dashboard.
Click on Objection Tracker.
Read the instructions and accept the declaration.
Open the Master Question Paper with Tentative Answer Key.
Select the relevant question number.
Upload supporting proof from a standard reference book.
Click Save & Submit.
Candidates are advised to keep a copy of the submitted objection for future reference.
Candidates can calculate their tentative scores using the provisional answer key.
| TN TET 2026 Marking Scheme | |
| Response | Marks |
| Correct Answer | +1 Mark |
| Incorrect Answer | No Negative Marking |
| Unanswered Question | 0 Marks |
Expected Score = Number of Correct Answers × 1
Since there is no negative marking, incorrect answers do not reduce the total score.
The Teachers Recruitment Board has also released the number of candidates who appeared in the examination.
| TN TET 2026 Exam Statistics | ||
| Paper | Candidates Appeared | Examination Centres |
| Paper 1 | 61,386 | 222 |
| Paper 2 | 1,67,743 | 613 |
The examination was conducted across 38 districts of Tamil Nadu.
After the objection window closes on July 22, the Teachers Recruitment Board will examine all the objections submitted by candidates.
If any objection is found to be valid, the necessary corrections will be incorporated into the Final TN TET Answer Key 2026.
The TN TET Result 2026 will be prepared and announced based on the final answer key. Candidates who qualify the examination will become eligible for Teacher Eligibility certification as per the state government's recruitment norms.
The provisional answer key helps candidates:
Estimate their probable score before the result.
Identify any incorrect answers in the provisional key.
Raise objections within the prescribed timeline.
Understand their chances of qualifying the examination.
Prepare for the next stage of the teacher recruitment process.
