The Tamil Nadu State Eligibility Test (TNSET) is a crucial state-level examination administered by the Tamil Nadu Teachers Recruitment Board (TN TRB). It determines the eligibility of candidates for Assistant Professor and lecturer positions within Tamil Nadu's colleges and universities. The TN SET cut-off marks fluctuate annually, influenced by factors such as the number of exam participants, the overall difficulty of the examination, and other relevant variables. The TN SET 2025 Cut Off Marks were officially released on September 26, 2025, concurrently with the examination results.
TN SET Cut Off 2025 Out
Candidates eagerly awaiting the TN SET Cut Off 2025 can now assess their performance based on the declared marks. The TN SET Cut Off 2025 has been published online on the official website, https://trb.tn.gov.in, coinciding with the release of the TN SET Result 2025. For aspirants planning to participate in future TN SET examinations, reviewing the TNSET Cut Off 2024-25 and previous years' cut-off marks, provided here, is highly recommended to gauge the exam's expected difficulty level and competitive landscape.
TN SET Exam Cut Off 2025 (Subject-wise)
After a thorough evaluation of several key factors, including the exam's difficulty level, the collective performance of candidates, and historical cut-off trends, we present the official TN SET Cut Off marks released for the TNSET 2024 Examination. Candidates are advised to check the cut-off marks corresponding to their specific subject and category of appearance.


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TN SET Previous Year Cut Off
Familiarizing yourself with the TN SET Previous Year Cut Off is essential for understanding the evolving competition over the years. This knowledge empowers you to anticipate expected cut-off marks for upcoming exams and refine your preparation strategy accordingly, ultimately boosting confidence and enhancing exam performance.
| Subjects | Gen | BC | BCM | NBC/DNC | SC | SCA | ST | PWD | PWD (VI) |
| Chemical Sciences | 144 | 132 | 128 | 134 | 126 | 132 | 122 | 128 | NA |
| Commerce | 158 | 140 | 138 | 134 | 130 | 126 | 122 | 116 | 118 |
| Computer Science and Application | 168 | 150 | 138 | 136 | 140 | 130 | 126 | 120 | 114 |
| Economics | 174 | 135 | 158 | 130 | 120 | 114 | NA | 128 | 108 |
| Education | 144 | 135 | 142 | 132 | 126 | 120 | 126 | 120 | 104 |
| Electronics | 158 | 148 | 122 | 152 | 142 | 116 | NA | 122 | NA |
| English | 168 | 148 | 146 | 136 | 134 | 126 | 118 | 120 | 126 |
| Geography | 146 | 132 | NA | 126 | 112 | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Hindi | 180 | 124 | NA | NA | 154 | NA | NA | NA | 148 |
| History | 162 | 144 | 142 | 142 | 136 | 132 | 122 | 116 | 126 |
| Home Science | 145 | 140 | 135 | 130 | 130 | 108 | NA | NA | NA |
| Journalism and Mass Communication | 170 | 164 | 166 | 156 | 154 | 162 | NA | 132 | NA |
| Geography | 146 | 132 | NA | 126 | 112 | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Hindi | 180 | 124 | NA | NA | 154 | NA | NA | NA | 148 |
| History | 162 | 144 | 142 | 142 | 136 | 132 | 122 | 116 | 126 |
| Home Science | 145 | 140 | 135 | 130 | 130 | 108 | NA | NA | NA |
| Journalism and Mass Communication | 170 | 164 | 166 | 156 | 154 | 162 | NA | 132 | NA |
| Law | 178 | 153 | 168 | 149 | 144 | 138 | 132 | 158 | 134 |
| Sanskrit | 158 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Life Sciences | 150 | 134 | 126 | 130 | 120 | 116 | 122 | 134 | NA |
| History | 162 | 144 | 142 | 142 | 136 | 132 | 122 | 116 | 126 |
| Home Science | 145 | 140 | 135 | 130 | 130 | 108 | NA | NA | NA |
| Journalism and Mass Communication | 170 | 164 | 166 | 156 | 154 | 162 | NA | 132 | NA |
| Law | 178 | 153 | 168 | 149 | 144 | 138 | 132 | 158 | 134 |
| Sanskrit | 158 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Life Sciences | 150 | 134 | 126 | 130 | 120 | 116 | 122 | 134 | NA |
| Management | 164 | 155 | 144 | 145 | 142 | 144 | 108 | 138 | 134 |
| Mathematical Sciences | 164 | 154 | 150 | 146 | 142 | 130 | 120 | 128 | 130 |
| Tamil | 146 | 134 | 120 | 130 | 128 | 122 | 110 | 116 | 110 |
| Journalism and Mass Communication | 170 | 164 | 166 | 156 | 154 | 162 | NA | 132 | NA |
| Law | 178 | 153 | 168 | 149 | 144 | 138 | 132 | 158 | 134 |
| Sanskrit | 158 | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Life Sciences | 150 | 134 | 126 | 130 | 120 | 116 | 122 | 134 | NA |
| Management | 164 | 155 | 144 | 145 | 142 | 144 | 108 | 138 | 134 |
| Mathematical Sciences | 164 | 154 | 150 | 146 | 142 | 130 | 120 | 128 | 130 |
| Tamil | 146 | 134 | 120 | 130 | 128 | 122 | 110 | 116 | 110 |
| Telugu | 190 | 178 | NA | NA | 162 | 168 | NA | NA | NA |
| Physical Sciences | 150 | 135 | 125 | 130 | 128 | 120 | 108 | 108 | NA |
| Political Sciences | 158 | 152 | NA | 144 | 132 | 120 | NA | 122 | NA |
| Psychology | 158 | 146 | 106 | 134 | 142 | 104 | NA | 108 | NA |
| Social Work | 170 | 160 | 144 | 155 | 142 | 138 | NA | NA | NA |
| Sociology | 170 | 164 | 154 | 165 | 156 | NA | NA | 134 | NA |
| Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences | 144 | 132 | 108 | 124 | 126 | 108 | NA | 132 | NA |
| Library and Information Science | 168 | 155 | 160 | 146 | 145 | 146 | 146 | 128 | 114 |
TN SET Exam 2025 - Minimum Qualifying Marks
The minimum qualifying marks represent the lowest score a candidate must achieve to be considered qualified for the TN SET examination. Candidates who score at or above these TN SET minimum qualifying marks will be shortlisted for subsequent selection stages. The table below outlines the minimum qualifying marks categorized by candidate type.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying |
| General | 40% |
| OBC, SC, ST, and PwD | 35% |
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FAQs
The TN SET Cut Off 2025 was released on September 26, 2025, concurrently with the examination results.
Key factors influencing the TN SET Cut Off 2025 include the total number of applicants, candidate categories, and the exam's difficulty level, among others.
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