What is the TNSET 2025 Cut Off?

The TNSET 2025 Cut Off is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates must score to clear the Tamil Nadu State Eligibility Test (TNSET). It varies across categories (General, OBC, SC, ST, PwD) and subjects.

How is the TNSET Cut Off determined?

The TNSET cut-off is determined based on several factors, including: The difficulty level of the exam. The number of candidates appearing for the exam. The total number of vacancies available. Previous years' cut-off trends.

Is there any negative marking in TNSET 2025?

No, there is no negative marking in TNSET 2025. Candidates can attempt all questions without the fear of losing marks for incorrect answers.

What are the qualifying marks for TNSET 2025?

To qualify for TNSET 2025, candidates must secure the following minimum aggregate marks in both papers (Paper I and Paper II combined): General Category: 40% Reserved Categories (OBC/SC/ST/PwD): 35%

TN SET Cut Off 2025, Expected Marks, Qualifying Marks and Factors

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The Tamil Nadu State Eligibility Test (TNSET) Cut Off 2025 will be released soon by Manonmaniam Sundaranar University on its official website. As the TNSET Answer Key has been released with the response Sheet, the candidate has been awaiting the TN SET Cut Off 2025 which will be released soon along with the Result. The candidate can check the TNSET Cut Off 2025 Category-wise and Subject-wise. The TNSET Exam Cut Off Marks determine the minimum qualifying scores required to clear the exam, and they vary across categories and subjects. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the TNSET Cut Off 2025, including details about expected cut-off marks, and factors influencing the cut-off.

TN SET Cut Off 2025

The TN SET Cut Off 2025 marks will be released by Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, the exam’s organizing body. The TNSET answer key 2025 has been published on its official website. Candidates may check the basic info regarding the exam in the table.

Aspect	Details
Exam Name	Tamil Nadu State Eligibility Test (TNSET) 2025
Organizing Body	Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
Exam Date	6th to 9th March 2025
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Total Papers	Paper I (General Paper) and Paper II (Subject-Specific)
Qualifying Marks (General)	40% aggregate in both papers combined
Qualifying Marks (Reserved Categories)	35% aggregate in both papers combined
Negative Marking	No
TNSET 2025 Cut Off Release Date	Last week of March 2025 (along with results)
Official Website	msutnsset.com

TNSET Cut Off 2025 – Overview

The TNSET Cut Off 2025 is expected to vary across different subjects based on factors such as the difficulty level of the paper, the number of candidates appearing, and the overall performance. Below is a subject-wise expected TNSET Cut Off 2025, categorized by the General, OBC, SC, ST, and PwD categories.

S.No	Subjects	Expected Cut Off (General)	Expected Cut Off (OBC)	Expected Cut-Off (SC/ST/PwD)
1	General Paper	46% – 51%	41% – 46%	36% – 41%
2	Anthropology	45% – 50%	40% – 45%	35% – 40%
3	Arabic	44% – 49%	39% – 44%	34% – 39%
4	Archaeology	45% – 50%	40% – 45%	35% – 40%
5	Chemical Sciences	47% – 52%	42% – 47%	37% – 42%
6	Commerce	46% – 51%	41% – 46%	36% – 41%
7	Computer Science and Applications	48% – 53%	43% – 48%	38% – 43%
8	Criminology	44% – 49%	39% – 44%	34% – 39%
9	Defense and Strategic Studies	45% – 50%	40% – 45%	35% – 40%
10	Earth Sciences	46% – 51%	41% – 46%	36% – 41%
11	Economics	47% – 52%	42% – 47%	37% – 42%
12	Education	45% – 50%	40% – 45%	35% – 40%
13	Electronic Science	47% – 52%	42% – 47%	37% – 42%
14	English	48% – 53%	43% – 48%	38% – 43%
15	Environmental Sciences	46% – 51%	41% – 46%	36% – 41%
16	Geography	45% – 50%	40% – 45%	35% – 40%
17	Hindi	44% – 49%	39% – 44%	34% – 39%
18	History	46% – 51%	41% – 46%	36% – 41%
19	Home Science	45% – 50%	40% – 45%	35% – 40%
20	Labour Welfare/ Personnel Management/ Industrial Relations/ Labour and Social Welfare/Human Resource Management	44% – 49%	39% – 44%	34% – 39%
21	Law	46% – 51%	41% – 46%	36% – 41%
22	Library and Information Science	45% – 50%	40% – 45%	35% – 40%
23	Life Sciences	47% – 52%	42% – 47%	37% – 42%
24	Malayalam	44% – 49%	39% – 44%	34% – 39%
25	Management	47% – 52%	42% – 47%	37% – 42%
26	Mass Communication and Journalism	45% – 50%	40% – 45%	35% – 40%
27	Mathematical Sciences	48% – 53%	43% – 48%	38% – 43%
28	Music	44% – 49%	39% – 44%	34% – 39%
29	Performing Art	45% – 50%	40% – 45%	35% – 40%
30	Philosophy	44% – 49%	39% – 44%	34% – 39%
31	Physical Education	45% – 50%	40% – 45%	35% – 40%
32	Physical Sciences	47% – 52%	42% – 47%	37% – 42%
33	Political Sciences	46% – 51%	41% – 46%	36% – 41%
34	Psychology	45% – 50%	40% – 45%	35% – 40%
35	Public Administration	46% – 51%	41% – 46%	36% – 41%
36	Sanskrit	44% – 49%	39% – 44%	34% – 39%
37	Social Work	45% – 50%	40% – 45%	35% – 40%
38	Sociology	46% – 51%	41% – 46%	36% – 41%
39	Tamil	47% – 52%	42% – 47%	37% – 42%
40	Telugu	44% – 49%	39% – 44%	34% – 39%
41	Tourism Administration and Management	45% – 50%	40% – 45%	35% – 40%
42	Urdu	44% – 49%	39% – 44%	34% – 39%
43	Visual Art	45% – 50%	40% – 45%	35% – 40%
44	Women Studies	44% – 49%	39% – 44%	34% – 39%

TN SET Previous Year Cut Off Marks

The Tamil Nadu State Eligibility Test (TN SET) previous year cut-off marks provide important insights into the qualifying benchmarks across various categories and subjects. These cut-offs, which vary by subject (such as Commerce, Life Sciences, or Tamil) and category (General, SC, ST, etc.), reflect the minimum scores required to qualify for Assistant Professor eligibility in Tamil Nadu universities and colleges. By analyzing past trends, aspirants can identify high-scoring subjects, understand category-wise performance thresholds, and strategize their study plans accordingly. Here we are providing the TN SET Previous Year Cut Off Marks of 2020 n below table.

Subject	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
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

TNSET Qualifying Marks 2025

To qualify for the TNSET 2025, candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks as prescribed by the organizing authority. The qualifying marks are divided into two papers: Paper I: General Paper on Teaching and Research Aptitude and Paper II: A subject-specific paper. Candidates must score at least 40% aggregate marks (for the General category) and 35% aggregate marks (for reserved categories) in both papers combined to qualify.

Category	Qualifying Marks (Aggregate in Both Papers)
General/Unreserved	40%
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	35%
SC/ST/PwD	35%

Factors Affecting TN SET Cut Off 2025

Several factors influence the TN SET Cut Off 2025 each year. Understanding these factors can help candidates gauge the competition and prepare accordingly:

Number of Applicants: A higher number of applicants can lead to increased competition, potentially raising the cut-off.
Difficulty Level of the Exam: If the exam is relatively easier, the cut-off may increase, and vice versa.
Previous Years’ Trends: Historical data and trends play a significant role in determining the expected cut-off.
Reservation Policies: Cut-off marks vary across categories due to reservation policies.

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