Tamil Nadu 12th Result 2025: Steps to Check TN 12th/HSC Result at tnresults.nic.in

Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary Certificate Examination

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The Directorate of General Education, Tamil Nadu (TNDGE) officially announced the Tamil Nadu Class 12 result 2025 on May 8, 2025, at 9:00 AM through a press conference. Shortly after the announcement, the TN +2 result 2025 was made available online on the board’s result portal tnresults.nic.in by 9:15 AM.

Students who appeared for the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations can check their results by entering their registration number and date of birth on any of the following official websites:

  • tnresults.nic.in
  • dge.tn.gov.in
  • dge1.tn.nic.in
  • dge2.tn.nic.in

Apart from the websites, students also have the option to access their results via DigiLocker, which stores digital academic records. Additionally, the TN 12th results 2025 can be retrieved through SMS, offering students multiple modes of checking their marks quickly and conveniently.

The result was officially declared by the Minister of School Education of Tamil Nadu during a press briefing.

TN 12th Result 2025 Statistics

CategoryDetails
Result DeclarationDeclared by DGE, Tamil Nadu on the official website
Total Students Appeared7,92,494
Total Students Passed7,53,142
Overall Pass Percentage95.03% (Increased from 94.56% in 2024)
Girls' Pass Percentage96.70%
Boys' Pass Percentage93.16%
Pass Percentage - Govt Schools91.94% (Up from 91.32% in 2024)
Pass Percentage - Govt Aided Schools95.71%
Pass Percentage - Private Schools98.88%
No. of Schools with 100% Pass Rate2,638 out of 7,513 schools
Top Performing DistrictAriyalur – 98.8% pass percentage
Subject-wise Pass Percentages
  • Zoology: 99.51%
  • Computer Science: 99.73%
  • Commerce: 98.36%
  • Accountancy: 97.3%
  • Economics: 98.17%
  • Computer Applications: 99.78%
Centum Scorers (Perfect Scores)
  • Total Students with Full Marks in at least one subject: 26,887
  • Tamil: 135
  • Physics: 1,125
  • Chemistry: 3,181
  • Biology: 827
  • Mathematics: 3,022
  • Computer Science (200/200): 9,536
Result Access

Available on official sites: 

  • tnresults.nic.in
  • dge.tn.gov.in
  • dge1.tn.nic.in
  • dge2.tn.nic.in

Also via:

  • DigiLocker
  • SMS

How To Check Tamil Nadu Class 12th Results 2025 Online

To check the Class 12th Board results, students can follow the given steps: 

  • Go to the official websites – Start by opening either tnresults.nic.in or dge.tn.gov.in in your browser.
  • Click the result link – Look for the “HSC (+2) Result 2025” or “TN 12th Result 2025” link and click on it.
  • Enter login credentials – A result login page will appear. Input your registration number and date of birth in the format dd/mm/yyyy.
  • Submit to view result – Once the details are entered correctly, click on the Submit button.
  • Check your result – Your TN 12th mark sheet will be displayed on the screen. Review all the information carefully.
  • Download/Print – Save a screenshot or take a printout of your result for your records and future reference.

Checking Tamil Nadu Class 12th Results 2025 Through SMS

Students can check their Tamil Nadu Board results through the SMS by following the given steps:

  • Open the messaging app on your phone.
  • Type the message: 'TNBOARD12', after adding space, enter the registration number/roll number.
  • Send the SMS to 09282232585
  • Once the message is sent, the student will get the result on the phone.

Checking Tamil Nadu Class 12th Results 2025 Through App

Students must download the 'Tamil Nadu Board Result 2024, SSLC & HSC Result' on the Play Store. Students can check their Tamil Nadu Board results through the application by following the given steps:

  • Once the application is installed, students must click on the link “Tamil Nadu 12th Result.”
  • The student will have to Log in with their credentials.
  • Click on submit.
  • The result will appear on the screen.

Tamil Nadu 12th Result 2025: Official Websites to Check

The below given websites are where students can visit to check the TN 12th Result 2025:

  • tnresults.nic.in/
  • dge1.tn.nic.in
  • dge2.tn.nic.in
  • apply1.tndge.org
  • www.dge.tn.gov.in/result.html
  • apply1.tndge.org/dge-result

Tamil Nadu 12th Results 2025: Details Mentioned

There are several important details present on the Class 12th result card. Students should know about these details. A list of these details is mentioned below:

  • Student's Name
  • Total marks obtained
  • Qualifying status of each core subject
  • Overall marks
  • Grades obtained by the student
  • Registration number
  • Subject-wise marks scored
  • Practical marks obtained

Tamil Nadu Class 12th Results 2025: Highlights

The following table gives the students an overview of the Tamil Nadu Board Exams. To have detailed information, students can check the table provided below:

ParticularsDetails

Exam Conducting Authority

Directorate of Government Examination (DGE), Tamil Nadu

Exam Name

Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary Certificate Exams

Exam level

State-level

Result Name

Tamil Nadu 12th Result 2025 or TN 12th Result 2025

12th public exam result date 2025

May 2025*

Tamil Nadu 12th Result Website

tnresults.nic.in, dge.tn.gov.in

Tamil Nadu Class 12th Results 2025: Passing Marks

 Students need a minimum of 33% in both practical and theory exams to clear the Class 12th Board Exams. To know more, students can check the table provided below:

Exam

Minimum passing marks

Theory

35 marks per subject

Subjects with practical

Theory – 70 marks

Practical – 20 marks

Internal – 10 marks

 

15 marks in the theory exam and a total of 35 marks

Tamil Nadu Class 12 Result Date and Time for Previous Years

Year

Result Date

Time

2024

May 6

9.30 AM

2023

May 8

9.30 AM

2022

June 20

10:00 AM

2021

July 19

11:00 AM

2020

July 16

9:30 AM

2019

April 19

9:30 AM

2018

May 16

9:30 AM

2017

May 12

-

2016

May 17

10:30 AM

2015

May 7

10:00 AM

Tamil Nadu Class 12th Results 2025: Marking Scheme

The students are awarded grade points based on marks that they score in their Board exams and the grades range between 1 to 10. To know further about the classification of the grade points and the grading scheme adopted by the Tamil Nadu Board, students can check the table provided below:

Grade

Marks Range

Grade Points

A1

91-100

10

A2

81-90

9

B1

71-80

8

B2

61-70

7

C1

51-60

6

C2

41-50

5

D

33-40

4

E1

21-32

-

E2

20 & Below

-

Tamil Nadu Class 12 Toppers 2025

Tamil Nadu Board will not release a list of toppers for the TN HSC Result 2025. Instead of declaring top scorer names, the board will publish district-wise performance reports and important statistical information. Interestingly, the board achieved a 100% pass percentage in 2021 for the very first time.

Re-totalling of TN 12th Result 2025

If a student feels that there might be an error in the calculation of their marks, they have the option to apply for re-totalling. This process ensures that all answers are properly checked and marks have been accurately added.

Fees:

  • ₹205 for each single-paper subject
  • ₹305 for subjects that consist of two papers

Application Process:

  • Regular students must apply through their schools
  • Private candidates need to submit their request at their respective exam centres

This facility offers candidates a chance to ensure their result is fair and accurate.

Acquiring Scanned Copies of Answer Scripts

Students who wish to review their evaluated answer scripts can apply for scanned copies of their papers.

Application Method:

  • Regular students must apply through their respective schools
  • Private candidates need to apply at their exam centres
  • Fee: ₹275 per subject, payable in cash

Once processed, scanned copies will be made accessible for download. Students can retrieve them using their registration number and date of birth when available.

Re-evaluation for Tamil Nadu 12th Result 2025

Students who are dissatisfied with their marks can apply for re-evaluation of their answer scripts.

Eligibility: Only those who have already applied for scanned copies of the answer sheets are permitted to request re-evaluation.

Application Process:

  • Regular candidates must submit their applications via their schools.
  • Applications should be routed through the Chief Educational Officer (CEO).
  • Fee: ₹505 per subject

Timeline: The re-evaluation process is typically completed within 10 to 15 days.

TN 12th Supplementary Exams 2025

Students who are unable to pass the Class 12 board exams on their first attempt have the opportunity to appear for supplementary examinations, ensuring they don’t lose an academic year.

  • The Tamil Nadu Class 12 supplementary exams 2025 are scheduled to take place in June 2025.
  • The results of these exams are expected to be announced in July 2025.

Procedure for Applying for TN 12th Migration Certificate

Candidates who have successfully passed the Tamil Nadu Class 12 board exam 2024 and are planning to pursue higher education in another Indian state or overseas can apply for a Migration Certificate.

  • The application must be submitted to the Deputy Director of Government Examinations.
  • Ensure that all necessary supporting documents are enclosed with the application.
  • A fee of ₹505 is applicable, which should be paid via a Demand Draft drawn in favour of the Director of Government Examinations, Chennai.

Tamil Nadu Class 12th Results 2024: Results Statistics

The table given below explains the total number of students that appeared for their Board exams, the pass percentages of both boys and girls each year. It also mentions the overall passing percentage of the students.  To know further about the result statistics, students can check the table provided below:

Year

Total No. of Students Appeared

Pass Percentage of Boys

Pass Percentage of Girls

Overall Passing Percentage

2024

7,60,606

92.37%

96.44%

94.56%

2023

8,03,385

91.45%

96.38%

94.03%

2022

9,12,000

90.96%

96.30%

93.76%

2021

8,18,129

100%

100%

100%

2020

779931

89.41% 

94.8%

92.3%

2019

8,69,423

88.57%

93.64%

91.03%

2018

9,07,620

87.7%

90.00%

94.1%

2017

9,33,690

89.3%

94.5%

92.1%

2016

8,76,136

87.9%

94.4%

91.4%

2015

8,82,260

87.5%

93.4%

90.6%

TN 12th Result 2024 Statistics

CategoryData
Overall Pass Percentage94.56%
Total Students Appeared7,60,606
Total Students Passed7,19,196
Female Students Appeared4,08,440
Male Students Appeared3,52,165
Female Candidates Passed3,93,890 (96.44%)
Male Candidates Passed3,25,305 (92.37%)
Transgender Candidates Passed1 (100%)
Pass % Difference (Girls-Boys)4.07%
Schools with 100% Result2,478
- Of which Govt. Schools397
Students Scoring 100 Marks26,352

Stream-wise Pass Percentage

StreamPass Percentage
Science96.35%
Commerce92.46%
Arts85.67%

School-wise Pass Percentage

School TypePass Percentage
Government Schools91.32%
Government-aided Schools95.49%
Private Schools96.7%
Girls-only Schools96.39%
Co-educational Schools94.7%

District Topper

DistrictPerformance
TiruppurHighest Pass Percentage

Additional Info

Category Details
HSE (+1) Arrears ResultDeclared
TN 11th Result 2024Announced on May 14, 2024
Pass % Improved Compared to2023

TN 12th Result 2023 Statistics

CategoryData
Overall Pass Percentage94.03%
Girls' Pass Percentage96.38%
Boys' Pass Percentage91.45%

TN 12th Results 2023 - District-wise Pass Percentage

DistrictPass Percentage
Virudhnagar97.85%
Tiruppur97.79%
Perambalur97.59%

Last Year (2022) District Rankings:

DistrictPass Percentage
Tiruppur96.4% (Highest)
Perambalur95.9%
Virudhnagar95.43%
KrishnagiriLowest

TN 12th Results 2023 - Stream-wise Pass Percentage

Stream Pass Percentage
Science96.32%
Commerce91.63%
Arts81.89%
Vocational82.11%

TN 12th Results 2022 - Overall Statistics

CategoryData
Overall Pass Percentage93.76%
Girls' Pass Percentage96.32%
Boys' Pass Percentage90.96%
Difference (Girls vs Boys)5.36%
Total Candidates Appeared9.12 lakhs
Total Candidates Passed8.21 lakhs
Total Candidates Absent31,034

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