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Contact information

Tamil Nadu Secretariat
Minister in-charge

Hon'ble Thiru Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi - Minister for School Education

Headquarters & office address

Directorate of School Education, DPI Campus, College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600006

Email address
secysedn@tn.gov.in

Directorates, boards & agencies under this department

  • Directorate of School Education
  • Directorate of Elementary Education
  • Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE)
  • Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB)
  • State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT)
  • Samagra Shiksha Tamil Nadu

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Frequently asked citizen questions (FAQs)

How to apply for 25% free private school admission under RTE Act?

Under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 25% of seats at the entry-level (LKG or Class 1) in private unaided non-minority schools are reserved for children from economically weaker and disadvantaged sections with zero tuition fees.

Start online (fastest):

  • Visit the official RTE admission portal (rte.tnschools.gov.in) during the annual intake window.
  • Select up to 5 private schools located within a 1 km radius of your residence.
  • If applications exceed available quota, transparent computerized random lottery selection is conducted.

Required documents:

  • Child's Birth Certificate and recent passport-size photograph.
  • Parent/Guardian Aadhaar card and residential address proof.
  • For Economically Weaker Section (EWS): Income certificate showing annual income below ₹2 Lakh.
  • For Disadvantaged Groups (SC, ST, BC, MBC, disabled, orphans): Valid Community or Special Category Certificate.
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What services are provided via School Education Helpline 14417?

The School Education Department's 14417 toll-free helpline operates round-the-clock to support students, parents, and teachers across Tamil Nadu.

Services provided:

  • Academic counseling and stress relief support during board examinations.
  • Career guidance and higher education advice after 10th and 12th grades.
  • Clarifications on subject syllabus and curriculum queries from expert educators.
  • Complaints regarding school infrastructure, mid-day meals, or non-receipt of free textbooks, uniforms, and bicycles.
  • Grievances against private schools demanding excess capitation fees.
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Where to check Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) notifications and hall tickets?

The Teachers Recruitment Board (TRB) conducts examinations for recruiting teachers, lecturers, and professors for government schools, polytechnics, and colleges in Tamil Nadu.

Start online:

  • Check notifications and application dates exclusively at the official website (trb.tn.gov.in).

Major examinations:

  • Tamil Nadu Teacher Eligibility Test (TNTET Paper 1 & Paper 2).
  • Post Graduate Assistants (PG TRB).
  • Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT).
  • Polytechnic Lecturers and Assistant Professors for Government Colleges.

Hall tickets:

  • Log in to trb.tn.gov.in using your Registration ID and Password during the admit card download window to print your exam hall ticket.
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