The Directorate of General Education, Tamil Nadu (TNDGE) has officially released the detailed timetable for the SSLC (Class 10) and Higher Secondary (+2) public examinations for the academic year 2025–26. With the announcement, lakhs of students across Tamil Nadu now have a clear exam roadmap for March and April 2026.
The complete subject-wise timetable is available on the board’s official website dge.tn.gov.in, enabling students to plan their preparation months in advance.
SSLC (Class 10) Exams from March 11 to April 6, 2026
The Tamil Nadu SSLC examinations will begin on March 11, 2026, and conclude on April 6, 2026, covering all major subjects under Part I to Part IV.
TN SSLC Timetable 2026
Date – Subject
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11.03.2026 – Tamil / Other Languages
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16.03.2026 – English
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25.03.2026 – Mathematics
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30.03.2026 – Science
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02.04.2026 – Social Science
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06.04.2026 – Optional Language
The board has encouraged students to use this early announcement as an opportunity to follow a structured study plan.
HSE (+1) Arrear Exams from March 3 to March 27, 2026
For Class 11 arrear students, TNDGE will conduct theory exams between March 3 and March 27, 2026, while practical exams are scheduled for February 16 to 21, 2026. Results will be released tentatively on May 20, 2026.
HSE (+2) Public Exams from March 2 to March 26, 2026
The Higher Secondary Second Year (Class 12) board exams will start on March 2, 2026, and finish on March 26, 2026.
TN Class 12 Timetable 2026 (Part-wise)
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02.03.2026 – Tamil / Other Languages
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05.03.2026 – English
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09.03.2026 – Chemistry / Accountancy / Geography
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13.03.2026 – Physics / Economics / Employability Skills
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17.03.2026 – Mathematics / Zoology / Commerce / Microbiology / Nutrition & Dietetics / Textile & Dress Designing / Food Service Management / Agriculture / Nursing / Biology / Botany / History
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23.03.2026 – Business Maths & Statistics / Basic Engineering subjects / Office Management / Communicative English / Ethics & Indian Culture / Computer Science / Computer Applications
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26.03.2026 – Biochemistry / Advanced Tamil / Home Science / Political Science / Statistics / Vocational Nursing / Basic Electrical Engineering
Exam Timings and Instructions
All SSLC and HSE exams will follow a uniform schedule:
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10:00–10:10 am – Reading question paper
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10:10–10:15 am – Verification
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10:15 am–1:15 pm – Writing time
Students are advised to reach centres early and follow official guidelines.
With the 2026 datesheet released well in advance, Tamil Nadu has taken a student-friendly step, giving candidates ample time to plan and prepare effectively. More updates on hall tickets and exam centres will appear on the official website in the coming months.
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