Tamil Nadu 12th Result Grading system 2026

Tamil Nadu Board 12th 2026 ( Tamilnadu 12th )

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TN 12th Supplementary exam 2026

29 Jun '26 - 7 Jul '26

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Updated on May 8, 2026 02:58 IST
The Tamil Nadu 12th Result Grading system 2026 is an eight level grading system which has grades from A1 to E1. Check more details on TN 12th grading system 2026 on this page. The Tamil Nadu 12th result 2026 will be released in May 2026. Students can check the results online on the official website - tnresults.nic.in.

The Tamil Nadu 12th Result Grading system 2026 is an eight level grading system which has grades from A1 to E1. Check more details on TN 12th grading system 2026 on this page. 

TN 12th Grading system

Tamil Nadu 12th Result 2026 Grading system: The Directorate of General Education, Tamil Nadu (TNDGE) has prescribed the TN 12th grading system 2026 which consists of grades from A1 to E1. According to the Tamil Nadu 12th grading system 2026, A1 grade is awarded for those who achieve 91 marks or more. 

The TN 12th board exams 2026 are held in offline mode.  The TN board held Tamil Nadu 12th exam 2026 from March 2 to 26, 2026. The Directorate of General Education, Tamil Nadu (TNDGE) will announce TN 12th result 2026 today.

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Table of contents
  • TN 12th Result Grading System 2026
  • Tamil Nadu 12th Result 2026: Passing Criteria
  • Tamil Nadu HSC Result 2026: Marking Pattern
  • How to download 12th result 2026 Tamil Nadu @tnresults.nic.in?

TN 12th Result Grading System 2026

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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Tamil Nadu 12th Result 2026: Passing Criteria

Students need to attain the minimum 35 percent marks to clear the TN 12th exam 2026.

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.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will be TN 12th result 2026 released?
A: 

Tamil Nadu 12th result 2026 was announced on May 8, 2026. 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. 

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

As per the TN 12th grading system, A1 grade is given to those who get 91 to 100 marks. A grade is given to those who get 81 to 90 marks. B1 grade is given to those who get 71 to 80 marks. B grade is given to those who get 61 to 70 marks. Those who get less than 35 marks are failed. They should appear for the TN 12th supplementary exam.

Q:   What are the details needed to check the Tamil Nadu 12th result?
A: 

Students have to enter the roll number and date of birth to check the TN 12th result 2026. The  Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE) release the TN 12th result 2026 on the official website - tnresults.nic.in/. Students have to visit the official website. Then enter the details in the required fields. The TN 12th result 2026 will appear on the screen.

Tamil Nadu HSC Result 2026: 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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How to download 12th result 2026 Tamil Nadu @tnresults.nic.in?

  • Open the TN Board's official website at tnresults.nic.in. or dge.tn.gov.in
  • Click on TN 12th result 2026.
  • A login window of TN result 2026 will appear on the screen.
  • Enter the registration number followed by the date of birth in appropriate fields. 
  • Submit details.
  • The result will open on the screen. Check the details carefully.
  • Take a printout or screenshot and keep it safe for further reference.

The TN 12th Result 2026 will be released for all three streams- Science, Commerce, Arts together. 12th result 2026 Tamil Nadu website link is tnresults.nic.in & dge.tn.gov.in. 

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