1. Important Dates (August 2025 Session)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | June/01VJuly 2025 (Exact date to be updated soon) |
| Last Date to Apply | To be announced (29 July 2025) |
| Hall Ticket Download | From August 4, 2025 |
| Exam Dates | August 30 & 31, 2025 |
| Official Website | https://tndtegteonline.in/GTEOnline |
✅ 2. Eligibility Criteria
| Grade | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Junior | 8th Standard Pass |
| Senior | Passed Junior Grade in the same language |
| High Speed | Passed Senior Grade in the same language |
📋 3. How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Go to the Official Portal
👉 https://tndtegteonline.in/GTEOnline
Step 2: Candidate Registration
Select “Private Candidate” (if applying on your own)
Fill in:
Name, DOB, Mobile, Email
Address, Qualification, Grade & Language (English/Tamil)
Step 3: Upload Documents
Recent Passport Size Photo
Signature
ID Proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, etc.)
Previous Marksheet (if Senior/High Speed)
Step 4: Payment of Fees
| Grade | Exam Fee |
|---|---|
| Junior | ₹100 |
| Senior | ₹130 |
| High Speed | ₹200 |
| Application Form Fee | ₹30 (all candidates) |
Pay via Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
Step 5: Submit & Print
Submit the form
Save/print Application ID and payment receipt
🧾 4. Exam Pattern
| Grade | Duration | Speed | Number of Papers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 10 + 10 mins | 30 wpm | Paper I & II |
| Senior | 10 + 10 mins | 45 wpm | Paper I & II |
| High Speed | 5 mins (4 passages) | 60+ wpm | Only one paper |
Paper I: Speed test (Copy typing)
Paper II: Formatting (Business letters, statements, etc.)
🎯 5. Marks & Pass Criteria
| Component | Max Marks | Pass Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I (Speed) | 100 | 40 |
| Paper II (Formatting) | 100 | 40 |
| Total | 200 | 80 (Min 40 in each paper) |
📌 Must pass both papers individually to qualify.
🏅 6. Result & Certificate
Results released ~2 months after exam on the portal
If passed, a Provisional Certificate is downloadable
Original Certificate will be sent through respective institute or exam centre (or post for private candidates)
🛑 7. Important Rules
Typewriting machine must be brought by candidate
Hall Ticket and valid ID proof mandatory on exam day
No correction fluid allowed
Malpractice leads to disqualification
📎 Useful Links
DTE Website: https://dte.tn.gov.in
