The Directorate of General Education (TNDGE), Tamil Nadu, has announced the complete timetable for the upcoming Class 10 (SSLC) and Class 12 (Plus Two) public examinations for the academic year 2025-26. Students can now access the detailed, subject-wise schedule on the board's official website, dge.tn.gov.in, to kickstart their strategic preparation.
The board has set the examination window for Tamil Nadu HSC (Class 12) from March 2 to March 26, 2026, while the SSLC (Class 10) board exams will be held from March 11 to April 6, 2026.
TN Board Exams 2026
Exam Duration: Both SSLC and Plus Two exams will be conducted from 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM.
Reading Time: Students will be granted a 10-minute reading period from 10:00 AM to 10:10 AM.
Answer Writing: The main writing time will commence at 10:15 AM and continue until 1:15 PM.
Tamil Nadu SSLC (Class 10) Exam Schedule 2026
Mark your calendars for the following SSLC exam dates:
| Date | Day | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 11.03.2026 | Wednesday | Language (Tamil/Others) |
| 16.03.2026 | Monday | English |
| 25.03.2026 | Wednesday | Mathematics |
| 30.03.2026 | Monday | Science |
| 02.04.2026 | Thursday | Social Science |
| 06.04.2026 | Monday | Optional Language |
The Higher Secondary examination schedule is as follows:
| Date | Day | Subject(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 02.03.2026 | Monday | Language (Tamil/Others) |
| 05.03.2026 | Thursday | English |
| 09.03.2026 | Monday | Chemistry / Accountancy / Geography |
| 13.03.2026 | Friday | Physics / Economics / Employability Skills |
| 17.03.2026 | Tuesday | Mathematics / Zoology / Commerce / Micro Biology / Nutrition & Dietetics / Textile & Dress Designing / Food Service Management / Agricultural Science / Nursing (General) / Biology / Botany / History |
| 23.03.2026 | Monday | Business Mathematics & Statistics / Basic Electronics Engineering / Basic Civil Engineering / Basic Automobile Engineering / Basic Mechanical Engineering / Textile Technology / Office Management & Secretaryship / Communicative English / Ethics & Indian Culture / Computer Science / Computer Applications |
| 26.03.2026 | Thursday | Bio-Chemistry / Advanced Language (Tamil) / Home Science / Political Science / Statistics / Nursing (Vocational) / Basic Electrical Engineering |
The TNDGE will communicate details regarding exam centres and the release of hall tickets at a later date. Students and parents are encouraged to regularly check the official Tamil Nadu Directorate of Government Examinations website for the latest updates and advisories.
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