The Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Tamil Nadu, has officially announced the exam schedule for the SSLC (Class 10), Class 11 (+1), and Class 12 (+2) board examinations for the academic year 2024-2025. The announcement was made by the Tamil Nadu School Education Minister, Anbil Mahesh, at the Coimbatore District Collector’s Office. Students can access the detailed timetable on the official TNDGE website (dge.tn.gov.in).
Tamil Nadu Class 12 Board Exam Dates
The Class 12 exams are set to begin on March 3, 2025 with the Tamil and other language subjects. The schedule for major subjects includes:
- March 6: English
- March 11: Mathematics, Zoology, Commerce, and other science and vocational subjects
- March 14: Computer Science, Political Science, Statistics, and more
- March 18: Biology, History, Business Mathematics, and Engineering subjects
- March 21: Chemistry, Accounts, and Geography
- March 25: Physics, Economics, and Employability Skills
Tamil Nadu Class 11 Board Exam Dates
The Class 11 exams will commence from March 5, 2025:
- March 5: Tamil and other languages
- March 10: English
- March 13: Computer Science, Political Science, and Nursing (Vocational)
- March 17: Biology, History, and Engineering subjects
- March 20: Mathematics and Science subjects
- March 24: Chemistry, Accounts, and Geography
Tamil Nadu Class 10 Board Exam Dates
Tamil Nadu Board Class 10 (SSLC) exams will begin on March 28, 2025, with Tamil and other language papers. The key dates include:
- April 2: English
- April 4: Optional Language
- April 7: Mathematics
- April 11: Science
- April 15: Social Science
Practical Exam Schedule
Practical exams will be held as follows:
- Class 12: February 7 to 14, 2025
- Class 11: February 12 to 20, 2025
- Class 10: February 22 to 28, 2025
Tamil Nadu Board Last Year’s Exam Statistics
In the previous academic year, 7,60,606 students appeared for the Class 12 exams, with a 94.56% overall pass rate. The science stream recorded the highest candidates, while vocational streams saw over 28,500 students clear the exams. Class 10 saw a pass percentage of 91.55%, a slight increase from previous years.
Students are advised to regularly check the official website for any updates regarding the exam schedule.
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