DGE TN Board - Exam Dates, Syllabus, Results & Sample Papers

Directorate of Government Examinations Tamil Nadu 2024 ( DGE TN )

Salviya Antony
Updated on Dec 19, 2025 17:50 IST

By Salviya Antony, Senior Executive - Content

Tamil Nadu Board exams 2026: The Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE) Tamil Nadu will conduct the Tamil Nadu SSLC board exam 2026 from March 11, and April 6, 2026. The Tamil Nadu 12th exam 2026 will be held from March 2 to 26, 2026.  TN 10th exam date 2026 and TN Plus two exam date 2026 was published on November 4, 2025. 

The TN Board 10th, 12th admit card 2026 will be released in February, 2026. Students will need to collect their TN board admit cards from their schools. The TN 12th board exams 2026 and Tamil Nadu Board 10th exams 2026 will be conducted in pen and paper mode. TN SSLC Practical exam 2026 will be held from Feb 23 to 28, 2026. TN plus two result 2026 will be released on May 8, 2026 tentatively. Practicing the previous year TN board exam question papers will help them to achieve better results. 

Table of contents
  • About TN Education Board
  • TN Board Date Sheet 2026
  • Tamil Nadu Board Admit card 2026
  • TN Board Syllabus 2026
  • TN Board Question Papers 2026
  • TN Board Result 2026
  • FAQs on Tamil Nadu board exam 2026
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About TN Education Board

Directorate of Government Examination, Tamil Nadu (DGE TN) conducts TN 12th and 10th board examinations every year. The Board prescribes the books, syllabus, exam pattern for the SSLC and 12th exams. Students must go through them thoroughly and solve, practice and analyse the question papers of previous years' to score well in the exams. These papers help one get familiar with the marking scheme, duration of the exam and the different types of questions asked. 

Tamil Nadu Board Exam: Highlights

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Details

Full Exam Name

Tamil Nadu Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination

Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary Certificate Examination

Short Exam Name

Tamilnadu 10th/ Tamil Nadu SSLC

TN 12th/ Tamilnadu 12th

Conducting Body

Government of Tamil Nadu Directorate of Government Examinations

Frequency of Conduct

Annually

Exam Level

Matriculate, Intermediate

Languages

English, Tamil

Mode of Exam

Offline

Exam Duration

3 Hours

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will be TN 10th exam held?
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TN SSLC exam 2026 will be held from March 11, 2026 to April 6, 2026. The TN 10th Public Exam Time Table 2026 was released on November 4, 2025. Tamil Nadu SSLC exam dates 2026 will be released on the official website - dge.tn.gov.in. Students are advised to check this page for updates on TN SSLC exam 2026. The Tamil Nadu 10th exams 2025 were conducted from March 28 to April 15, 2025.

Q:   When will the Tamil Nadu 12th exam 2026 be conducted?
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The Tamil Nadu 12th exam 2026 will be conducted from March 2 to 26, 2026. The TN board released the tamilnadu 12th public exam time table 2026 on NOvember 4, 2025. Students can download the TN 12th time table 2026 from our page. The 12th time table 2026 Tamil Nadu is released in PDF format. The Tamil Nadu 12th exam 2025 was conducted from March 3 to March 25, 2025.

Q:   Where can I get TN board 12th time table?
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The Tamil Nadu education board released the TN 12th time table 2026 via press meet. Students can download the DGE TN HSC Date Sheet 2026 from our page. Tamil Nadu Class 12th Time Table 2026 mentions exam dates, timing, venue and exam day guidelines. Students can also download the 12th public time table tamilnadu 2026 from the official website of the Tamil Nadu board - dge.tn.gov.in. 

Q:   Is Tamil Nadu SSLC exam evaluation strict?
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Usually TN SSLC exam evaluation is liberal. In 2025, the overall Pass percentage was 93.8%. Most of the students clear the Tamil Nadu SSLC exam. The pass percentage of Tamil Nadu SSLC exam is higher as compared to other boards. Students need not worry about strict evaluation for Tamil Nadu SSLC exam.

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TN Board Date Sheet 2026

Tamilnadu 12th and 10th public exam time table 2026 was out on the official website - dge.tn.gov.in. The TN board exams 2026 will be held in pen and paper mode. The Tamil Nadu board released the 10th and 12th TN date sheet 2026 via press meet. The TN SSLC exams 2025 were held from March 28 to April 15, 2025. Tamil Nadu +2 examinations 2025 was held from March 3 to March 25, 2025. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the duration of TN SSLC exam?
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The TN SSLC exam is held for 3 hours. First 10 minutes is given for reading the question paper. The 5 minutes is for verification of particulars by the candidate. Then 3 hours is allotted for writing. 

Q:   How to download the TN board 12th time table 2026?
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TN 12th time table 2026 was released on dge.tn.gov.in. 

  • Open the official website, dge.tn.gov.in.

  • Now, click on the ‘Time Table’ section available on the home page.

  • Select the 'TN HSE Second Year Time Table 2026'.

  • Tamilnadu 12th Exam time table 2026 will be displayed on the screen.

  • Download the Tamil Nadu 12 public time table pdf and take a print of the same.

Q:   What are the details mentioned on TN 12th time table?
A: 

Tamil Nadu 12th time table will mention the details like exam date, timing, and subjects. The Tamil Nadu Plus two time table 2026 will mention all the information about the TN 12th exam 2026.  It will mention the grading scheme. It will also mention the pattern of the TN Plus two exam 2026.

Q:   When will be Tamil Nadu 10th time table 2026 released?
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The TN 10th Public Exam Time Table 2026 was released on November 4, 2025. The TN SSLC time table 2026 was released via press meet. TN SSLC exam 2026 will be held from March 11, 2026 to April 6, 2026.

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Tamil Nadu Board Admit card 2026

The Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE) Tamil Nadu will release the TN 12th hall ticket 2026 and TN SSLC hall ticket 2026 in February 2026. Students registered to appear for TN 10th, 12th Exams 2026 have to collect the Tamil Nadu Class 12th, 10th hall ticket 2026 from their schools. They should carry the TN board admit card 2026 on all the exam days. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will be the TN 12th hall ticket 2026 released?
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The TN board released the Tamil Nadu 2026 Plus two hall ticket in February 2026. Tamil Nadu Plus two hall ticket 2026 was released at school login only. School heads will be able to access the TN 12th hall ticket 2026. Schools notify students regarding the distribution of the admit card. Students have to collect the Tamil Nadu 12th admit card 2026 from their schools. 

Q:   What happens if you take leave in TN 10th board exam?
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If a student is not able to attend a Tamil Nadu 10th board exam, he will be given zero marks in subject. students will have to appear for TN 10th supplementary exam. Hence students should not take leave during TN 10th board exam. 

Q:   Should I keep the Tamil Nadu SSLC admit card till the release of the results?
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Students are advised to keep the Tamil Nadu SSLC hall ticket till the release of the results. The Tamil Nadu SSLC hall ticket contains the register number of the candidate. Thus student can easily check the Tamil Nadu 10th result using the register number. 

Q:   When will be the TN 10th hall ticket 2026 released?
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The Tamil Nadu board will release the Tamil Nadu 10th hall ticket 2026 in March 2026. Tamil Nadu SSLC hall ticket 2026 will be released at school login. School heads can access the TN 10th hall ticket 2026. Schools will notify students regarding the distribution of the admit card. Students can collect the Tamil Nadu 10th admit card 2026 from their schools. 

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TN Board Syllabus 2026

The  Directorate of Government Examinations, Tamil Nadu releases Tamil Nadu 12th syllabus 2026 for the students . TN 12th syllabus includes the important topics, exam pattern and marks distribution of all the subjects. Tamilnadu 12th syllabus 2026 is released for Arts, Commerce and Science streams. For the academic year 2025-26, there is no reduction in the TN 10th syllabus. 

Students must know the complete TN syllabus 2026 to know the chapters and topics to be prepared to score well. This year, the board will conduct the 10th, 12th board exams only once at the end of the academic year. It is advised that students be thoroughly prepared with the entire TN Borad syllabus. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there reduction in TN SSLC syllabus 2026?
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There is no reduction in the TN 10th syllabus 2026. The Tamilnadu SSLC Syllabus 20256 is available in pdf format. Students planning to appear for the Class 10 TN exam 2026 are advised to go through the syllabus. They can download the syllabus and refer to it during their preparation for TN SSLC exams 2026.

Q:   Will TN SSLC exam based on 100% TN SSLC syllabus?
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Yes, TN SSLC exams 2026 will be based on 100% syllabus. Students can check the TN 10th syllabus 2026 by clicking on the link provided. Students must finish with their syllabus and know the exam pattern well at least a month prior to the exam. This way they'll be better prepared for the exams. 

Q:   What are the subjects of TN 12th Board exam?
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Part 1 includes language. Part 2 includes English. Part 3 consists of Mathematics, Physics, Economics, computer technology, Chemistry, ZOOLOGY, COMMERCE, MICRO BIOLOGY, BIOLOGY, BOTANY, HISTORY, ACCOUNTANCY, GEOGRAPHY etc. 

Q:   Is it mandatory to go through the Tamil Nadu 12th syllabus 2026?
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Students planning to appear for the TN 12th board exam 2026 are advised to go through the Tamil Nadu 12th syllabus 2026. This gives an ide about the topics to be learned for the TN Plus two exam. It also helps them to know what not to learn.

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TN Board Question Papers 2026

The DGETN will release the Tamil Nadu 10th question papers on the official website. Students preparing for the TN SSLC exam 2026 must practice with the previous years' TN 10th question papers for better preparation. It will provide a fair idea of the marking scheme, exam pattern, types and number of questions asked in the exams. Those preparing for the Tamil Nadu 12th exams 2026 are advised to download and practice the previous year TN 12th question papers. This helps them to achieve better results.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is it mandatory to practice TN SSLC previous year question papers?
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Students should solve and learn the Tamil Nadu SSLC old question papers. Practicing the TN 10th question papers will help students to understand the type of questions in the TN SSLC exam. It helps them to improve their confidence. 

Q:   Where can I get the Tamil Nadu plus two previous year question papers?
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Candidates can download the TN 12th previous year question papers on the official website. It is also available on various public domains. The students may seek the help of their seniors or teachers for the same. Practicing the previous year question papers will help students to improve their scores in the TN 12th board exam. We have provided the previous year question papers and model question papers of TN 12th board exam on our question papers page. Students can easily download the previous years Tamil Nadu 12th exam question papers for free.

Q:   Is it necessary to practice the TN 12th previous year question papers?
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TN 12th sample papers and old question papers helps students to know pattern, marking scheme, the types of questions asked in the exam. Solving question papers is a great method to prepare for the TN 12th exam. 

Q:   Is solving Tamil Nadu 10th sample papers enough for boards?
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TN Class 10 sample papers helps students to be familiar with the exam pattern, marking scheme, the types of questions asked in the exam, and difficulty level. Solving sample question papers is good to prepare for the TN 10th class exam. 

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TN Board Result 2026

The Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE) Tamil Nadu will release the TN 12th, 10th result 2026 in May 2026, tentatively. Students have to check the DGE TN Result 2026 by entering the registration number and date of birth. Note that the TN Board result released online is provisional in nature. Students are required to collect the original mark sheets from their school.

TN Board had released the TN HSC Result 2025 on May 8, 2025 at 9.30 AM on the official website. TN SSLC Result 2025, was released on May 16, 2025 at 9 AM. Overall pass percent was 93.80%.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How to download the TN 10th Result 2026?
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  • Open the official website- tnresults.nic.in
  • Click on SSLC Exam Results May 2026
  • Enter the registration number and date-of-birth
  • The TN 10th result will appear on the screen
  • Save and download the result 
  • Take a print copy of the same and secure it for future
Q:   Where can I get the TN SSLC Result?
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TN 10th result 2026 will be released online at the official website - tnresults.nic.in. Students can check their Tamil Nadu SSLC result 2026 using roll number and date of birth. Students can also check TN 10th result 2025 via SMS. TN SSLC result 2026 can be checked via TN SSLC Result app. Tamil Nadu 10th result 2026 was out on May 16, 2025.

Q:   When will be TN 12th result 2026 released?
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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:   Can we change marks in Tamil Nadu 12th Marksheet?
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If you are not satisfied with marks, you can apply for revaluation or rechecking of paper. Marks awarded after rechecking/revaluation shall be considered as final marks. Then a new marksheet will be issued to you thereafter.  

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FAQs on Tamil Nadu board exam 2026

Check FAQs on TN SSLC, HSC board exams 2026. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How to pass Tamil Nadu 12th exam without studying?
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Many students may think of passing the TN 12th board exams without studying. One should understand that Tamil Nadu 12th board exams are a turning point for their future. There is no shortcut to pass the 12th board exams without studying. Students must study well and try their best to pass TN 12th board exams.

Q:   What things are not allowed in Tamil Nadu 12th board exam?
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Students must not carry the follow items to exam hall.

  • Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, headphones, pagers, fitness bands, cameras, etc.
  • Wallets, goggles, handbags, and purses.
  • They must carry all the stationary items that are required to appear for the TN 12th board exams since sharing of stationary is not allowed.
Q:   What is the grading criteria of Tamil Nadu 12th result?
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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 is the marking scheme of the Tamil Nadu HSC exam?
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Tamil Nadu 12th exam marking scheme is given here. Each subject carries 100 marks in total. Subjects with practicals are marked as 70 marks for theory, 20 marks for practical and 10 marks for internal assessment. The TN 12th paper is divided into four sections. 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 get are 12. The third section has three-mark questions and the maximum marks a student can get is 18. The students should answer 5 questions under section 4, with each question containing 5 marks.

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