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COA & GTE 2026 - Exam Pattern

Tamilnadu Directorate of Technical Education (TNDTE)

Exam Pattern

1. Computer on Office Automation (COA) Exam Pattern

Part

Type of Exam

Max Marks

Duration

Passing Marks

Paper I

Theory (Objective & Descriptive)

100

3 hours

40

Paper II

Practical Examination

100

2 hours

40

Note: To be declared "Pass," a candidate must secure at least 40 marks in each paper and an overall aggregate of 50%.

2. Government Technical Examination (GTE) Pattern

A. Typewriting (Junior & Senior Grades)

Paper

Description

Duration

Marks

Paper I

Speed Test (Typing a printed passage)

10 Minutes

100

Paper II

Manuscript (Statement & Letter)

45 min (Jr) / 60 min (Sr)

100

B. Shorthand (Junior, Senior & High Speed)

Paper

Description

Duration

Marks

Paper I

Dictation (Taking down shorthand notes)

7 Minutes

100

Paper II

Transcription (Writing in longhand)

1.5 to 2 Hours

100

C. Accountancy

Paper

Description

Duration

Marks

Paper I

Theory & Problems

3 hours

100