Talking exclusively with Shiksha.com, Shwetha. P from Ramakrishna Vidya Niketan Hr.Sec.School, shared about her TN 12th preparation strategy to score 97.3% in TN 12th board exams, future plans, tips for aspirants and more.
Tamil Nadu 12th Result 2025 Topper Shwetha. P scored a whopping 97.3% in Tamil Nadu 12th Board Exam 2025. With a total of 584 marks out of 600 marks, Swetha aims to pursue MBBS. The Directorate of Government Examination (DGE) TN released the TN 12th Result 2025 on May 8, 2025, on the official website, i.e. tnresults.nic.in.
Swetha is a daughter of a daily wage earner. She credits all her success to the hard work that her father does. "I always use to see my father’s shoulder with pain and stretches when he used to return from his job, this motivated me to study harder and score good marks," said Shwetha. Talking exclusively with Shiksha.com, Shwetha. P from Ramakrishna Vidya Niketan Hr.Sec.School, shared about her TN 12th preparation strategy, future plans, tips for aspirants and more.
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Q: Congratulations on your result! How was your reaction after seeing the results? Did you score what you expected?
A: Thank you, ma'am. I had expected more marks, especially in English. Initially, I was a bit disappointed, but later I felt happy as I had scored well in my main subjects.
Q: Please tell us something about your family background.
A: My parents are natives of Thiruvannamalai and settled down in thiruverkadu. My father is a daily wage worker and my mother is a homemaker. I have an elder brother who recently completed his third year of B.Com. Due to some financial difficulties, he is currently working part-time. I have been studying in this school since 6th grade it's been a major part of my life. I used to receive lunch through the mid-day meal scheme, which really helped. After scoring top marks in my 10th board exams, the school reduced my 11th standard fees, and that support meant a lot to me. I am forever thankful for that generous help.
Q: Please tell about the stream that you are targeting?
A: Medical Stream (MBBS)
Q: What was your strategy to score above 95%?
A: I prepared by strictly following the table of contents and regularly working out previous years question papers. To remember formulas, I used to create small stories around them, it made memorizing much easier and more fun.
Q: Did you take any online or offline coaching?
A: No, Coaching can never replace classroom learning. My only coaching is My School where my teachers and staff helped me a lot to fulfill my dreams.
Q: Who encouraged you the most in this journey?
A: Our Teachers constantly encouraged me, telling me to crack the exams and prove myself. My Maths and Biology teachers also kept motivating me from time to time, which really boosted my confidence.
Q: What was your routine during TN 12th board exam preparation?
A: I used to wake up at 6:00 AM and go to bed by 10:30 PM. I made sure to get enough sleep so that my brain stayed active and fresh. I had a fixed study schedule, and I strictly followed it every day to stay consistent in my preparation
Q: What are your future plans? Which career path are you aiming for?
A: I aim to clear NEET and get admitted into a reputed institution to pursue MBBS. After that, I want to specialize by doing an MD in Dermatology
Q: What is your favorite subject?
A: My favorite subject is Biology.
Q: Are you planning to begin preparing for any entrance exam?
A: I am planning to crack NEET Exam and start my higher studies in Medical field.
Q: What is your dream college/institute?
Q: What are your future goals?
A: I aspire to become a doctor and take good care of my family. At the same time, I also have a passion for dance and would love to stay involved in it alongside my career.
Q: Please share some tips for students prepping up to appear in Tamil Nadu HSE +2 Exams 2024
A: I would like to share a few prep tips for students preparing for TN 12th Exam 2026:
1. Start practicing numerical problems in Physics and Chemistry right from the first midterm, it builds a strong foundation.
2. Make sure to revise the extra information given in the side columns of the textbook, they often contain valuable knowledge.
3. Give more importance to textbook content and also make use of book bank materials. Don't just focus on one source.
4. Most importantly, start your preparation early instead of waiting for the final exam consistent learning makes a big difference.
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Answered a week ago
In the last 14 days, students are advised to learn the most important topics. they should learn the repeated questions thorougly. They should revise all the important formulas and learn the diagrams.
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Answered a week ago
When you have only a few days are left for the exam, do not get tensed. You should focus on the most important topics. Solve as many previous years papers as possible. Take online mock tests to analyze your preparation. Study at least 6-7 hours daily.
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Answered a week ago
Students can crack TN 12th exam without coaching. They should learn the lessons daily. Practicing TN 12th sample papers and past years' question papers will help students to get good marks.
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Answered a week ago
80 per cent or more is considered as a good score in TN 12th exam. 60-70 per cent is considered good. Students need to score 33% to clear TN 12th exam.
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Answered a week ago
Students should prepare for TN 12th board exams as early as possible. They should study atleast 5 to 6 hours daily to score high marks in TN 12th exam. They must start preparing from the first month of the academic year.
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Answered a week ago
Students are advised to learn the text books provided by the Directorate of General Education, Tamil Nadu (TNDGE). Questions for TN 12th exam 2026 will be based on the books provided by the board.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
TN 12th board exam is easy as compared to CBSE 12th board exam. The TN 12th result pass percentage in 2025 was 95.03%, where as CBSE 12th result 2025 pass percentage was 88.39%.
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Answered a week ago
Tamil Nadu 12th exams are held in offline mode. The Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE) Tamil Nadu is conducting the TN 12th board exam 2026 from March 2 to 26, 2026.
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Answered a week ago
The TN 12th board exam is not a difficult exam as compared to other boards. Students can easily crack the Tamilnadu Plus two exam 2026 with proper learning and revision.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Students have to score minimum 35 marks per subject. Those who get less than 35 marks are failed. They will have to appear for the supplementary exam.
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