Tamil Nadu 12th Result Grading system 2025

Tamil Nadu Board 12th 2026 ( Tamilnadu 12th )

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Salviya Antony
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Updated on Oct 15, 2025 16:20 IST
The Tamil Nadu 12th Result Grading system 2025 is an eight level grading system which has grades from A1 to E1. Check more details on TN 12th grading system 2025 on this page. The Tamil Nadu 12th result 2024 will be released in May 2025. Students can check the results online on the official website - tnresults.nic.in.

The Tamil Nadu 12th Result Grading system 2025 is an eight level grading system which has grades from A1 to E1. Check more details on TN 12th grading system 2025 on this page. 

TN 12th Grading system

Tamil Nadu 12th Result 2025 Grading system: The Directorate of General Education, Tamil Nadu (TNDGE) has prescribed the TN 12th grading system 2025 which consists of grades from A1 to E1. According to the Tamil Nadu 12th grading system 2025, A1 grade is awarded for those who achieve 91 marks or more. The TN 12th result 2025 was released on May 8, 2025. 

The TN 12th board exams were held in March 2025.

Read: Tamil Nadu 12 result 2025 Today, 9 AM @tnresults.nic.in Live Updates; Check TN HSE Plus 2 Results Link

Table of contents
  • TN 12th Result Grading System 2025
  • Tamil Nadu 12th Result 2025: Passing Criteria
  • Tamil Nadu HSC Result 2025: Marking Pattern

TN 12th Result Grading System 2025

Grade

Marks Range

Grade Point

A1

91-100

10

A2

81-90

9

B1

71-80

8

B2

61-70

7

C1

51-60

6

C2

41-50

5

D

35-40

4

E1

21-34

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Q:   When will be TN 12th result 2026 released?
A:

Tamil Nadu 12th result 2026 will be released on May 8, 2026. Students can check the TN 12th result 2026 on the official website -tnresults.nic.in. They have to enter roll number and date of birth to check the Tamil Nadu Class 12 result 2026. Students are advised to keep their admit cards handy to check the TN 12th result 2026. Tamil Nadu 12th result 2025 was released on May 8, 2025.

Q:   What is the grading criteria of Tamil Nadu 12th result?
A:

A1 grade is awarded to those who score 91 to 100 marks. A grade is awarded to those who score 81 to 90 marks. B1 grade is given to those who score 71 to 80 marks. B grade is given to those who score 61 to 70 marks. Those who score less than 35 marks are considered as failed. 

Q:   What are the different methods of checking the TN 12th result?
A:

Tamil Nadu 12th result 2026 can be checked via various methods. TN result Class 12 2026 will be released online. Students can check the TN HSC result 2026 by entering the date of birth and registration number through the official website of the state board tnresults.nic.in, dge1.tn.nic.in, dge2.tn.nic.in and dge.tn.gov.in. They can also access Tamil Nadu 12th result 2026 through SMS. They can also check TN 12th public exam result 2026 via mobile application. 

Q:   Is it necessary to collect the original marksheet from the school after the release of the Tamil Nadu 12th result?
A:

Yes, you must collect your marksheet from school, since the TN 12th result released online is provisional. This is an important document needed for higher education and job.

Q:   How to check TN 12th result via SMS?
A:

Students can get the TN 12th result 2026 via SMS. The TN 12th result 2026 will be sent to the mobile. For example, “TNBOARD12REGNO, DATE OF BIRTH” . Send it to 09282232585 or +919282232585.

Q:   Will the Tamil Nadu Board release the topper list along with Tamil Nadu 12th exam result 2025?
A:

No, TN board will not release the TN HSC toppers' list in 2025. The TN board published the district-wise performance and key stats, instead of releasing the Tamil Nadu 12th Board Result 2025 Toppers list.

Students need to attain the minimum 35 percent marks to clear the TN 12th exam 2025.

Exam

Minimum passing marks

Theory

35 marks per subject

Subjects with practical
Theory – 70 marks
Practical – 20 marks
Internal – 10 marks


15 marks in theory exam and a total of 35 marks
No minimum marks for practical but attendance is compulsory

For Languages and Subjects which do not have practical Students should secure a minimum of 25 out of 90 marks
For vocational subjects consisting of practicals only Students should secure a minimum of 20 marks out of 75 marks in the practical.

Tamil Nadu HSC Result 2025: Marking Pattern

The TN 12th paper is divided into four sections. Check the TN 12th marking pattern below.

  • The first section consists of 15 marks. It has multiple choice questions.
  • The second section consists of 2-mark questions. The maximum marks a student can acquire are 12.
  • The third section has three-mark questions and the maximum marks in this section is 18.
  • The students are required to answer long answer type 5 questions under section 4, with each question containing 5 marks.
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Salviya writes content on board exams for Class 10 and 12. She completed B.Tech in ECE from Kannur University. She has 5+ years of work experience in the education industry. She likes travelling, and watching movies

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