The Directorate of General Education, Tamil Nadu (TNDGE) has released the timetable for the Class 12 (HS +2) Board Examinations 2026. Students in Tamil Nadu preparing for their Class 12 exams can now check the full schedule. The practical examinations will take place from February 9 to February 14, 2026 . The main written examinations will be held from March 2 to March 26, 2026 .
Key Exam Dates
The Class 12 (HS +2) exams for 2026 in Tamil Nadu will follow this schedule:
- Practical Exams: From February 9, 2026 , to February 14, 2026 .
- Written Exams: From March 2, 2026 , to March 26, 2026 .
All exams will be conducted in an offline, pen-and-paper mode. Each subject exam will have a total duration of 3 hours.
TN Class 12 Exam 2026 Detailed Timetable
Here is the full schedule for the Tamil Nadu Class 12 Board Exams 2026:
| Date | Day | Part | Subject |
| March 2, 2026 | Monday | Part-I | Tamil / Other language subjects |
| March 5, 2026 | Thursday | Part-II | English |
| March 9, 2026 | Monday | Part-III | Chemistry / Accountancy / Geography |
| March 13, 2026 | Friday | Part-III | Physics / Economics / Employability Skills |
| March 17, 2026 | Tuesday | Part-III | Mathematics / Zoology / Commerce / Micro Biology / Nutrition & Dietetics / Textile & Dress Designing / Food Service Management / Agricultural Science / Nursing (General) / Biology / Botany / History |
| March 23, 2026 | Monday | Part-III | Business Mathematics & Statistics / Basic Electronics Engineering / Basic Civil Engineering / Basic Automobile Engineering / Basic Mechanical Engineering / Textile Technology / Office Management & Secretaryship / Communicative English / Ethics & Indian Culture / Computer Science / Computer Applications |
| March 26, 2026 | Thursday | Part-III | Bio-Chemistry / Advanced Language (Tamil) / Home Science / Political Science / Statistics / Nursing (Vocational) / Basic Electrical Engineering |
Exam Pattern and Marks
The Class 12 examinations are conducted in an offline, pen-and-paper format. The exam paper will include different types of questions. These include multiple-choice questions (MCQs), short answer questions, and long answer questions. The paper is generally divided into various sections.
Each subject generally carries a maximum of 100 marks . This total is usually divided as follows:
- Theory: 70 marks
- Practical: 20 marks (for subjects that have a practical component)
- Internal Assessment: 10 marks
For subjects without a practical component, the entire 100 marks will be for the theory paper and internal assessment.
Passing Marks
To pass each subject, students must score a minimum of 35 marks out of 100 in total. For subjects that include practical exams, specific rules apply:
- Students must score at least 15 marks out of 70 in the theory part.
- It is compulsory for students to appear for the practical examination.
Important Note for Students
Students should use this official timetable to plan their study schedule carefully. Regular practice and revision are important for good performance. For any further updates or official announcements, students should visit the official website of the Directorate of General Education, Tamil Nadu (TNDGE).
