Tamil Nadu Board Exam Timetable 2026 Out for Class 10, 11 and 12
Chennai : The Directorate of General Education, Tamil Nadu (TNDGE), has officially announced the SSLC (Class 10) and Higher Secondary (Class 11 & 12) public examination timetables for the academic year 2025–26.
Students can now check the complete subject-wise schedule, exam timings, and important guidelines on the board’s official website — dge.tn.gov.in.
SSLC (Class 10) Exams from March 11 to April 6, 2026
As per the official schedule, Tamil Nadu SSLC (Class 10) exams will be conducted from March 11 to April 6, 2026, across various exam centres in the state. The timetable will help students organize their final revision effectively.
Tamil Nadu SSLC Timetable 2026
- March 11, 2026: Part I – Tamil / Other Languages
- March 16, 2026: Part II – English
- March 25, 2026: Part III – Mathematics
- March 30, 2026: Part III – Science
- April 2, 2026: Part III – Social Science
- April 6, 2026: Part IV – Optional Language
HSE (+1) Arrear Examinations from March 3 to March 27, 2026
The Higher Secondary First Year (Class 11) arrear examinations will be held from March 3 to March 27, 2026.
- Practical Exams: February 16 to 21, 2026
- Tentative Result Date: May 20, 2026
HSE (+2) Examinations from March 2 to March 26, 2026
The Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary Second Year (+2) public examinations will begin on March 2, 2026, and conclude on March 26, 2026.
Tamil Nadu HSE (+2) Timetable 2026
- March 2, 2026: Part I – Tamil / Other Languages
- March 5, 2026: Part II – English
- March 9, 2026: Part III – Chemistry / Accountancy / Geography
- March 13, 2026: Part III – Physics / Economics / Employability Skills
- March 17, 2026: Part III – Mathematics / Zoology / Commerce / Microbiology / Nutrition & Dietetics / Textile & Dress Designing / Food Service Management / Agricultural Science / Nursing (General) / Biology / Botany / History
- March 23, 2026: Part III – Business Mathematics & Statistics / Basic Electronics / Basic Civil / Basic Automobile / Basic Mechanical / Textile Technology / Office Management & Secretaryship / Communicative English / Ethics & Indian Culture / Computer Science / Computer Applications
- March 26, 2026: Part III – Biochemistry / Advanced Language (Tamil) / Home Science / Political Science / Statistics / Nursing (Vocational) / Basic Electrical Engineering
Exam Timings and Key Instructions
All SSLC and HSE exams will be conducted from 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM, with the following structure:
- 10:00–10:10 AM: Reading time
- 10:10–10:15 AM: Verification of particulars
- 10:15 AM–1:15 PM: Writing duration
Students must report to their examination centres well before time and strictly follow all guidelines issued by the Directorate of General Education, Tamil Nadu.
Official Updates
The Directorate will soon release hall tickets, exam centre lists, and detailed exam instructions on its official website. Students are advised to regularly visit dge.tn.gov.in for the latest updates.
Summary
With the official release of the Tamil Nadu Board Exam Timetables for 2026, students of Class 10, 11, and 12 now have a clear roadmap for their board preparation. The schedule ensures ample time for revision and subject-wise planning ahead of the March–April 2026 exams.
FAQs
Q1. When will the Tamil Nadu SSLC exams 2026 be held?
The SSLC exams will be conducted from March 11 to April 6, 2026.
Q2. When will the Tamil Nadu HSE (+2) exams 2026 be conducted?
The Class 12 exams are scheduled from March 2 to March 26, 2026.
Q3. Where can I check the official timetable and updates?
Students can check all official notifications on the TNDGE website: dge.tn.gov.in.
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