Big news is coming for millions of students in Tamil Nadu. The State Directorate of General Education (TNDGE) will soon release the Tamil Nadu 10th (SSLC) and 12th (HSC) public exam timetables for 2026. According to reports, the TNDGE is expected to announce the exam datesheet by the end of October 2025. Once the timetable is released, students will be able to download it from the official website, dge.tn.gov.in.
It’s important to note that knowing the exam dates and schedules can greatly facilitate student preparation. The Tamil Nadu Board of Education is expected to release the 10th (SSLC) and 12th (HSC) public exam timetable 2026 soon. A tentative exam schedule has already surfaced online, details of which are provided below.
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Exams likely to be held in March 2026
The Tamil Nadu Board’s 10th and 12th public exams will be held in March 2026, as usual. The exact exam dates and schedule will be announced by the Education Minister through a press conference. The exam schedule will include subject-wise dates, exam times, and exam day guidelines.
TN 12th Date Sheet 2026: Tentative dates
|
Date |
Subjects |
|---|---|
|
March 2026* |
FIRST LANGUAGE |
| March 2026* |
ENGLISH |
| March 2026* |
MATHEMATICS ZOOLOGY COMMERCE MICRO BIOLOGY NUTRITION AND DIETETICS TEXTILE & DRESS DESIGNING FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE NURSING (General) |
| March 2026* |
COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH ETHICS AND INDIAN CULTURE COMPUTER SCIENCE COMPUTER APPLICATIONS BIO-CHEMISTRY ADVANCED LANGUAGE(TAMIL) HOME SCIENCE POLITICAL SCIENCE STATISTICS NURSING VOCATIONAL BASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING |
| March 2026* |
BIOLOGY BOTANY HISTORY BUSINESS MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS BASIC ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING BASIC CIVIL ENGINEERING BASIC AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING BASIC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY OFFICE MANAGEMENT AND SECRETARIAL SERVICES |
| March 2026* |
CHEMISTRY ACCOUNTANCY GEOGRAPHY |
| March 2026* |
PHYSICS ECONOMICS COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY |
SSLC Time table 2026 Tamil Nadu: Tentative dates
|
Exam Dates (tentative) |
Subjects |
|---|---|
|
March 2026* |
Part-I Language |
| April 2026* |
Part-II English |
| April 2026* |
Part-IV Optional Language |
| April 2026* |
Part-III Mathematics |
| April 2026* |
Part-III Science |
| April 2026* |
Part-III Social Science |
How to Download the TN 10th, 12th Time Table 2026
Once the timetable is released, students will be able to download it using the simple steps below:
- Go to the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Education website, dge.tn.gov.in.
- Click on the “Time Table” tab on the homepage.
- Select the “TN SSLC / HSC Public Exam Time Table 2026” link.
- The subject-wise timetable will open on your screen in PDF format.
- Download and print it so you can prepare for the exam on time.
TN 12th Exam Syllabus 2026 is also available on the website.
TNDGE has also made the updated syllabus for 12th-grade students available on the website. Students can check their subject-wise syllabus by visiting dge.tn.gov.in. The syllabus lists all the units and chapters necessary for better exam preparation. The board advises students to cover the entire syllabus and practice model question papers to score higher marks.
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Important Tips
- Practice previous year question papers as you begin your exam preparation.
- Pay attention to important chapters and recurring topics for each subject.
- Prepare your study schedule as soon as the timetable is released to allow for adequate time for revision.
- Practical exam dates will be released individually at the school level, so students should keep in touch with their schools.