Tamil Nadu Board Class 10, 12 timetable out, exams begin March 3. Check dates here

Tamil Nadu has announced the 2027 public examination schedule for Classes 10 and 12, alongside Class 11 arrear papers. The timetable provides theory, practical and tentative result dates to help students plan their preparation.Tamil Nadu has announced the 2027 public examination schedule for Classes 10 and 12, alongside Class 11 arrear papers.Chennai,Oct 14, 2026 16:22 ISTTamil Nadu students have the dates for their 2027 board examinations, giving them a schedule to plan their revision and preparation. The Directorate of Government Examinations has announced the timetable for Class 10 SSLC, Class 12 public examinations and Class 11 arrear papers.The announcement was made by School Education Minister A Rajmohan at a press conference in Chennai on October 14. Class 12 exams will begin on March 3, while Class 10 exams start on March 17. Class 11 examinations are for arrear candidates.MARK YOUR CALENDAR: KEY EXAM DATESClassExamination datesPractical examsClass 10 (SSLC)March 17–April 12, 2027February 19–26Class 11 (arrear candidates only)March 5–April 1, 2027Not specifiedClass 12 (HSE Second Year)March 3–29, 2027February 8–18The tentative result dates are May 20 for Class 10 and May 7 for Classes 11 arrears and 12. These dates may be subject to change.TAMIL NADU BOARD CLASS 10: SUBJECT-WISE DATESDateSubjectMarch 17LanguagesMarch 25EnglishMarch 31MathematicsApril 5ScienceApril 9Social ScienceApril 12Optional LanguageCLASS 11: ARREAR EXAMINATION TIMETABLEThe Class 11 public examinations are for arrear candidates. The papers are scheduled from March 5 to April 1, 2027.DateSubjectsMarch 5Tamil and other language subjectsMarch 16EnglishMarch 18Chemistry, Accountancy, GeographyMarch 22Mathematics, Zoology, Commerce, Microbiology, Nutrition and Dietetics, Textile and Dress Designing, Food Service Management, Agricultural Science, Nursing (General)March 24Physics, Economics, Employability SkillsMarch 30Communicative English, Ethics and Indian Culture, Computer Science, Computer Applications, Biochemistry, Advanced Language (Tamil), Home Science, Political Science, Statistics, Nursing (Vocational), Basic Electrical EngineeringApril 1Biology, Botany, History, Business Mathematics and Statistics, Basic Electronics Engineering, Basic Civil Engineering, Basic Automobile Engineering, Basic Mechanical Engineering, Textile Technology, Office Management and Secretaryship TAMIL NADU BOARD CLASS 12: WHEN ARE THE PAPERS?DateSubjectsMarch 3Tamil and other language subjectsMarch 8EnglishMarch 12Chemistry, Accountancy, GeographyMarch 15Communicative English, Ethics And Indian Culture, Computer Science, Computer Applications, Bio-Chemistry, Advanced Language (Tamil), Home Science, Political Science, Statistics, Nursing (Vocational), Basic Electrical EngineeringMarch 19Biology, Botany, History, Business Mathematics And Statistics, Basic Electronics Engineering, Basic Civil Engineering, Basic Automobile Engineering, Basic Mechanical Engineering, Textile Technology, Office Management And SecretariatshipMarch 23Physics, Economics, Employability SkillsMarch 29Mathematics, Zoology, Commerce, Micro Biology, Nutrition And Dietetics, Textile & Dress Designing, Food Service Management, Agricultural Science, Nursing (General)The subject groups above are abbreviated for readability. Students should verify their individual subject and paper code against the official timetable. The Class 11 arrear schedule covers March 5 to April 1; candidates should check the official notice for their subject-wise dates.HOW TO DOWNLOAD TAMIL NADU SSLC, HSE TIMETABLEVisit the official DGE Tamil Nadu website. Open the timetable section.Select the relevant SSLC, HSE First Year arrear or HSE Second Year examination notice.Open the PDF, check your subjects and save it for reference.WHAT STUDENTS SHOULD CHECK NEXTStudents should also check the practical examination dates and any instructions issued by the Directorate. The tentative result dates are May 7, 2027, for Classes 11 arrears and 12, and May 20 for Class 10. Candidates should follow official announcements for any changes.- Ends