Tamil Nadu Class 12 Board Exams To Begin March 3, Class 10 Exams March 17

The Tamil Nadu School Education Department has released the schedule for the State Board public examinations for Classes 12 and 10, along with the Class 11 arrear examinations.

The announcement was made in Chennai on Wednesday (October 14, 2026).

The Class 12 examinations will be conducted from March 3, 2027, to March 29, 2027, according to the department.

School Education Minister Rajmohan said the Class 10 examinations will begin on March 17, 2027, and conclude on April 12, 2027.

Class 11 arrear exams and result dates

The Class 11 arrear examinations are scheduled to begin on March 5, 2027, and end on April 1, 2027.

The tentative result date for Classes 12 and 11 is May 7, 2027, while the Class 10 results are tentatively expected on May 20, 2027.

The schedule sets out a common structure for the examinations.

For all three sections, the first paper will be the language paper.

Each examination will last three hours and will begin at 10 a.m.

Students will receive 15 minutes to read the question paper before writing begins at 10.15 a.m.

The examination will conclude at 1.15 p.m.

Minister stresses preparation and security

Rajmohan wished students, teachers and parents a “peaceful and wonderful examination” season.

He said that students would be provided with training in the lessons and writing skills, along with an understanding of the lessons.

“Learning should be fun and not a burden,” he added.

Responding to a question on paper leaks, the Minister said that all efforts were being made to ensure that even the smallest gaps were monitored and rectified.

The schedule now gives students the examination periods, paper timings and tentative result dates for the three sections.

Source: The Hindu