Tamil Nadu Board Exam 2026: 1st Year & 2nd Year Exam Dates, Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Results

Tamil Nadu Board 1st Year (Class XI) & 2nd Year (Class XII) exam dates have been announced by the Directorate of Government Examinations, Tamil Nadu. The Intermediate 1st Year exams are scheduled from February 16 to March 27 for arrear candidates only.  While, the Tamil Nadu Board Intermediate 2nd Year exams are conducted from February 9 to March 26. Students can check the Tamil Nadu Board Exam Time table at dge.tn.gov.in. Both practical and theory exams are conducted within the specified timetable of Tamil Nadu Board exams. Check the article to learn more about the Tamil Nadu Board exam time table, exam pattern, and syllabus in the following article.  

Tamil Nadu Board Exam Highlights 2026

Check the major Tamil Nadu Board Exam Highlights for the 2026 academic year:

Particulars	Exam Details
Exam Name	Tamil Nadu Board 1st Year ExamTamil Nadu Board of Higher Secondary Education Exam
Authority Conducting TN Exam	Directorate of Government Examination, Chennai
Classes	1st Year (Class 11) & 2nd Year (Class 12)
Mode of Exam	Offline
Exam Duration	3 Hours 15 Minutes
Exam Timings	10:00 AM to 1:15 PM
1st Year Practical Exam Dates	Feb 16 – Feb 21, 2026
2nd Year Practical Exam Dates	Feb 9 – Feb 14, 2026
1st Year Theory Exam Dates	March 3 – March 27, 2026
2nd Year Theory Exam Dates	March 2 – March 26, 2026
Official Website	dge.tn.gov.in
Tentative Result Dates	May 8, 2026

What are the Theory & Practical Tamil Nadu Board Exam 2026 Dates?

The Tamil Nadu Board Theory & Practical Exam dates for 11th and 12th standard is beginning from February 2026. Students need to prepare as per the subject-wise Tamil Nadu board exam Time Table given below:

Tamil Nadu Board HSE+1 Exam 2026 Time Table  (Only For Arrear Candidates) – Subject – Wise Schedule

Tamil Nadu Board 1st Year students who have failed in one or more subjects in the previous HSE+1 exam need to appear for this supplementary exam. They are required to appear for the regular scheduled 12th exams alongside this re-exam as well. Students can check the results at tnresults.nic.in. The following Tamil Nadu Board Class 11th Exam subject-wise time table is as follows:

Practical Exam Schedule

Event	Exam Date
1st Year Practical Exam	Feb 16 – Feb 21, 2026

Theory Exam Schedule

Subject Exam	Exam Dates
Language	March 3, 2026
English	March 6, 2026
Chemistry, Accountancy, Geography	March 10, 2026
Communicative, English, Ethics & Indian Culture, Computer Science, Computer Applications, Bio-Chemistry, Advanced Language (Tamil), Home Science, Political Science, Statistics, Nursing (Vocational)	March 12, 2026
Physics, Economics, Employability Skills	March 18, 2026
Mathematics, Zoology, Commerce, Microbiology, Nutrition & Dietetics, Textile & Dress Designing, Food Service Management, Agricultural Science, Nursing (General)	March 24, 2026
Biology, Botany, History, Business Mathematics & Statistics, Basic Electronics Engineering, Basic Civil Engineering, Basic Automobile Engineering, Basic Mechanical Engineering, Textile Technology, Office Management & Secretaryship.	March 27, 2026

Tamil Nadu Board HSE +2 Exam 2026 Time Table – Subject-Wise Schedule 

The 12th std Tamil Nadu Board Exam Time Table is out with the subject-wise schedule. Preparing as per the given exam schedule is important, as students further get college admissions as per their Tamil Nadu board exam results. Download the schedule from the Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education official website. Students can check the following timetable for the practical and theoretical Tamil Nadu Board exams:

Practical Exam Schedule

Event	Exam Date
1st Year Practical Exam	Feb 9 – Feb 14, 2026

Theory Exam Schedule

Subject Exam	Exam Dates
Language	March 2, 2026
English	March 5, 2026
Chemistry, Accountancy, Geography	March 9, 2026
Physics, Economics, and Employability Skills	March 13, 2026
Mathematics, Zoology, Commerce, Microbiology, Nutrition & Dietetics, Textile & Dress Designing, Food Service Management, Agricultural Science, Nursing (General)	March 17, 2026
Biology, Botany, History, Business Mathematics & Statistics, Basic Electronics Engineering, Basic Civil Engineering, Basic Automobile Engineering, Basic Mechanical Engineering, Textile Technology, Office Management & Secretaryship.	March 23, 2026
Communicative, English, Ethics & Indian Culture, Computer Science, Computer Applications, Bio-Chemistry, Advanced Language (Tamil), Home Science, Political Science, Statistics, Nursing (Vocational)	March 26, 2026

Tamil Nadu Board Exam Time Table – Process to download

The Tamil Nadu Board Exam Time Table can be downloaded via the official website of the Tamil Nadu Board. Students appearing for the HSE+1 or HSE+2 exams can refer to the following steps to download the exam timetable online: 

• Visit dge.tn.gov.in.
• Go to the Homepage and click on the ‘Time Table’ option.

• Further, click on the “HSE+1, HSE+2 time table’ link. 
• The Tamil Nadu Board exam timetable 2026 will open.
• Download the PDF and take a printout for future use. 

Tamil Nadu Board Exam Syllabus 2026 – Detailed HSE+1 & HSE+2 Syllabus

Students are advised to follow the syllabus released by the Tamil Nadu Board to appear for the HSE+1 and HSE+2 exams. An advanced understanding of the syllabus helps in planning ahead for the study and revision routine. Students can check the detailed syllabus of the Tamil Nadu Board Exam below: 

Tamil Nadu Board 1st Year (HSE+1) Exam Syllabus

An outline of the Tamil Nadu Board 1st Year exam syllabus is given below:

• Language
  • Tamil
  • Hindi
  • Kannada
  • Telugu
  • Malyalam
  • Urdu
  • Sanskrit
  • Arabic
  • Sanskrit
  • French
  • German
  • English
• Tamil (Advanced Language)
• Communicative English
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Mathematics
• History
• Geography
• Commerce
• Economics
• Accountancy
• Statistics
• Political Science
• Computer Science
• Ethics & Indian Culture
• Nutrition & Dietetics
• Micro-Biology
• Bio-Chemistry
• Zoology
• Botany
• Home Science
• Computer Applications
• General Nursing
• Business Mathematics & Statistics
• Basic Mechanical Engineering
• Computer Technology
• Basic Electrical Engineering
• Basic Electronics Engineering
• Basic Civil Engineering
• Basic Automobile Engineering
• Textile Technology 
• Nursing (Vocational)
• Textile & Dress Designing
• Food Service Management
• Agricultural Science
•  Office Management & Secretaryship
• Audiiting Practical

Tamil Nadu Board 2nd Year (HSE+2) Exam Syllabus

Learn about the subjects covered under the 12th std Tamil Nadu board exam time table as given in the table below:

Subjects	Topics Covered
English	Prose – Two Gentlemen of Verona, In Celebration of Being Alive, The Chair, On the Rule of the Road
	Poem – Our Casuarina Tree, All the World’s a Stage. Ulysses, A Father to his Son
	Supplementary – God Sees the Truth but Waits, The Midnight Visitor, All Summer in a Day,
	Grammar – Tenses, Modal Auxiliaries, Reported speech, Prepositional phrases, Conjunctions, Connectives  or Linkers, Active and Passive Voice, Interrogatives, Kinds of Sentences, Conditionals, Non-Finite Verbs, Articles & Determiners, Degree of Comparison, Agreement of the Subject with the verb
History	Rise of Nationalism in India, Rise of Extremism and Swadeshi Movement, Impact of World War-I on Indian Freedom Movement, Advent of Gandhi & Mass Mobilisation, Period of Radicalism in Anti-Imperialist Struggles, Introduction to Communication in Nationalist Politics, UNO & Global Disputes, Second World War: Causes, Rise of Imperialism, World War I, The American War of Independence, The  French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, Land Reforms and Rural Reconstruction, Development of Agriculture, Five Year Plans, Consequence of Partition, Making of the Consitution, Merger of Princely States, Linguistics Reorganization of states, Cripps Mission, Quit India Movement, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and the INA, Rajaji Proposals and the Wavell Plan, Cabinet Mission and Mountbatten Plan
Mathematics	Applications of Matrices & Determinants, Complex Numbers, Theory of Equations, Inverse Trigonometric Functions, Two-Dimensional Analytical Geometry-II, Applications of Vector Algebra, Applications of Differentials & Partial Derivatives, Applications of Integration, Ordinary Differential Equations, Probability Distributions, Discrete Mathematics
Physics	Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetism & Magnetic effects of electric current, Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Current, Electromagnetic Waves, Ray Optics, Wave Optics, Dual nature of Radiation & Matter, Atomic & Nuclear Physics, Electronics and Communication Systems, Recent Developments in Physics
Chemistry	Metallurgy, P-Block elements – I, P-Block Elements – II, Transition and inner transition elements, coordination chemistry, Solid State, Chemical Kinetics, Ionic Equilibrium, Electrochemistry, Surface Chemistry, Hydroxy Compounds & Ethers, Carbonyl Compounds and Carboxylic Acids, Organic Nitrogen Compounds, Bio-molecules

Tamil Nadu Board Exam Pattern 2026 

The exam pattern for both HSE+1 & HSE+2 Tamil Nadu Board Exam has been similar to the previous year’s exams. The standardized exam pattern is followed for both the 1st-year and 2nd-year exams. It includes offline practical exams and theoretical exams. Candidates need to prepare as per the following Tamil Nadu Board Exam Pattern: 

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Tamil Nadu Board of Higher Secondary Education ExamTamil Nadu Board HSE+1 Exam
No.of Papers	3 Papers
Type of Papers	Language PaperEnglish Language PaperSubjects of the Course
Type of Question	Objective QuestionsShort QuestionsLong Questions
Duration of Exam	3 Hours
Total Marks (Each Paper)	Theory Exam – 70 Marks Practical Exam – 20 Marks Internal Marks – 10 Marks Total Marks – 100
No.of Sections	4 Sections
Minimum Passing Marks	35 Marks

Tips to prepare for the Tamil Nadu Board Exam

Students appearing for the Tamil Nadu Board Exams can adhere to the following preparation tips to follow before the exams:

• Firstly, strictly follow the prescribed syllabus and make a proper study plan to move forward with the exam preparations.
• Keep the Tamil Nadu Board Exam Time Table handy and create a realistic day-to-day routine for preparation.
• Allocate time to each subject based on its weightage. 
• Make a list of important topics that have to be covered on a weekly or monthly basis. Track the progress at the end of each week. 
• Solve Model Papers and Previous Year Question Papers of exams in the Tamil Nadu Board. It helps in recognizing the exam pattern and type of questions. 
• After completing the syllabus, keep enough time to revise as per a revision schedule. 
• Lastly, be confident in your preparation and keep a calm mind before the exam. Do not stress and keep yourself motivated.

Tamil Nadu Board Exam Day Guideline – Key Points to Remember

Follow these important guidelines on the exam day:

• Students must carry their Tamil Nadu Board exam Admit card, ID Card, and all the required stationery for the exams.
• To avoid any last-minute mess-up, arrive 30 minutes early at the exam centre. 
• Keep the first 10 minutes to read the question paper thoroughly and mentally frame a gist of the answers. 
• No electronic devices, scribbing, or leaving early are allowed. 
• Ensure to write the exam with fair means and do not engage in any unfair business like cheating. 

Tamil Nadu Board Exam Results

Tamil Nadu Board examination results of HSE+1 and HSE+2 are scheduled to be released tentatively around May, 2026. The Tamil Nadu Board result is published on the official website. Students can visit tnresults.nic.in or dge.tn.gov.in to check the results. To view the results, students will be required to enter their registration number and their date of birth. Students can download the respective Tamil Nadu Board Marksheet for future reference. 

Conclusion

Tamil Nadu Board 2026 exam timetable for the 1st year (Arrear Candidates) and 2nd Year students has offered a structured path to start preparing for the exams. Students need to strictly follow the exam syllabus and pattern to prepare well. With proper exam strategies aligned with the exam schedule, students will automatically be more confident during exams.  

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