Tamil Nadu State Board Class 12 Exam

The Directorate of Government Examinations, Tamil Nadu (TNDGE), conducts the state’s secondary and intermediate levels of examination. TNDGE released the TN Board Class 12 date sheet 2024 on November 16, 2023, and based on the same, Class 12 board exams will be held from March 1 to 22, 2024.

The Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 exams are crucial to a student’s academic future. Students must clear the TN Board Class 12 exam to obtain admission to graduation courses. In this article, we have provided all the relevant information like Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 exam dates, result date, supplementary exam, names of some courses after Class 12, and other details. Read on to learn more.

Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 Exam Brochure 2025

Students can check out the official notification for the Class 12 Tamil Nadu Board exam. The official date sheet notification includes information about exam date, exam day, subjects, shirt timing, and other important information.

Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 Exam Summary 2025

The Tamil Nadu Board has announced the Class 12 important dates for 2024. We have updated all the latest details in the table below as and when official updates were available. So, students can refer to the table below for a general overview of the exam.

Particulars	Details
Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 Exam Admit Card Release Date	February 2024 (Tentative)
TN Board Class 12 Exam Date	March 1 to 22, 2024
Result Announcement Date	June 2024 (Tentative)

Tamil Nadu Board Official Website

https://dge.tn.gov.in

• The Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 exam is scheduled to start on March 1, 2024 and conclude on March 22, 2024.

TNDGE generally starts the registration process for Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 in December. Students must fill the form carefully and double check all the information to prevent any mistakes. These details are final and will reflect on the TN Board Class 12 hall ticket. Below is an overview of the TN Class 12 registration process:

Events	Details
TN Class 12 Registration Process Start Date	December 2023 (Tentative)
Mode of Application	Online
Type of Application	Regular

How to Submit Tamil Nadu Class 12 Application Form 2024?

The procedure of submitting the TN Class 12 application form 2024 is yet to begin. The steps to complete the TN HSE registration form 2024 are as follows:

• 1st Step: Visit the TN Board official website at dge.tn.gov.in.
• 2nd Step: Click on the Examination tab on the left side of the homepage and click on Higher Secondary Education.
• 3rd Step: Click on the link for Tamil Nadu Class 12 registration process.
• 4th Step: Read the guidelines in the notification and complete the registration accordingly. Make sure there are no mistakes in the form as the information will reflect on the admit card and in the final certificate. 
• 5th Step: Download and save the application form for reference.

For students appearing for the TN Board Class 12 exam, it is important to know the exam pattern. It will help students make an efficient preparation strategy to achieve the best marks in the final exam. It will help them strategise their daily routine for studies and prevent last-minute rush. Check the exam pattern for the Tamil Nadu Class 12 subjects from the below section:

Exam Code	Exam Duration	Subject Name
Part I Languages	3 Hours	Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Urdu, Sanskrit, Arabic, French, and German.
Part II English	3 Hours	English
Part III – Other Subjects	3 Hours	Stream-wise four subjects (Science, Commerce, Arts, Vocational)

Students get 15 minutes extra before the start of the exam, to go through the question paper and understand the instructions.

Refer to the official time table to learn more.

Before students start preparing for the TN Board Class 12 exam, they need to know the subject-wise syllabus. Knowing the syllabus helps students strategise their exam preparation for better marks. The detailed syllabus for Tamil Nadu State Board Class 12 Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics are given below.

Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 Physics Syllabus

Students should understand each chapter thoroughly and solve practice questions provided by Embibe. Embibe offers all its study material for to help students ace their exams with flying colors. The Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 Physics syllabus is given below:

Chapter Number	Chapter Name
1	Electrostatics
2	Current Electricity
3	Magnetism and Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
4	Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current
5	Electromagnetic Waves
6	Optics
7	Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
8	Atomic and Nuclear Physics
9	Semiconductor Electronics
10	Communication Systems
11	Recent Development in Physics

Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 Chemistry Syllabus

Chemistry has a vast syllabus and students must be familiar with all the topics of organic and inorganic chemistry, which are detailed below. Also, if students find difficulty in learning any chapter, they can visit Embibe to watch 3D video lessons related to it:

Chapter Number	Chapter Name
1	Metallurgy
2	p-Block Elements – I
3	p-Block Elements – II
4	Transition and Inner Transition Elements
5	Coordination Chemistry
6	Solid State
7	Chemical Kinetics
8	Ionic Equilibrium
9	Electro Chemistry
10	Surface Chemistry
11	Hydroxy Compounds and Ethers
12	Carbonyl Compounds and Carboxylic Acids
13	Organic Nitrogen Compounds
14	Biomolecules
15	Chemistry in Everyday Life

Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 Biology Syllabus

The TN Board Class 12 Biology subject is divided into two papers- Botany and Zoology. The detailed syllabus for Botany and Zoology are tabulated below:

Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 Botany Syllabus

The chapter-wise syllabus for Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 Botany is mentioned below. Students must thoroughly study each chapter mentioned in the syllabus to stay ahead of their peers and score good marks in their exam:

Unit Name	Chapter No.	Chapter Name
Reproduction in Plants	1	Asexual and Sexual Reproduction in Plants
Genetics	2	Classical Genetics
	3	Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance
Biotechnology	4	Principles and Processes of Biotechnology
	5	Plant Tissue Culture
Plant Ecology	6	Principles of Ecology
	7	Ecosystem
	8	Environmental Issues
Economic Botany	9	Plant Breeding
	10	Economically Useful Plants and Entrepreneurial Botany

Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 Zoology Syllabus

The chapter-wise syllabus for Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 Zoology is below. Students must go through each chapter and maintain notes to help them with quick revision before the exam. Also, students can visit Embibe to learn about these chapters and attempt mock tests for:

Unit Number	Chapter Number	Chapter Name
I	1	Reproduction in Organisms
	2	Human Reproduction
	3	Reproductive Health
II	4	Principles of Inheritance and Variation
	5	Molecular Genetics
	6	Evolution
III	7	Human Health and Diseases
	8	Microbes in Human Welfare
IV	9	Applications of Biotechnology
V	10	Organisms and Popualtions
	11	Biodiversity and its Conservation
	12	Environmental Issues

Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 Mathematics Syllabus

Students are advised to solve as many sample questions as they can in TN Board Class 12 Maths. The sample questions, mock tests, books, etc., are available for on Embibe to help students achieve great results. Check the detailed Mathematics syllabus below:

Chapter No.	Chapter Name
1	Applications of Matrices and Determinants
2	Complex Numbers
3	Theory of Equations
4	Inverse Trigonometric Functions
5	Two Dimensional Analytical Geometry-II
6	Applications of Vector Algebra
7	Applications of Differential Calculus
8	Differentials and Partial Derivatives
9	Applications of Integration
10	Ordinary Differential Equations
11	Probability Distributions
12	Discrete Mathematics

An exam blueprint is the structure of the question paper for each subject. It helps students know which chapter carries what marks weightage, so that they prioritise the chapters accordingly. It also prevents spending too much time on a chapter that carries lower marks weighatge. The crucial details of subject-wise TN 12th exam blueprint are given below:

Name of the Subject	Number of Marks
Part I (1st Language) -Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Urdu, Sanskrit, Arabic, French, German. Part II (2nd Language) -English. Part III – Any 4 Subjects From General Stream Papers Or Vocational Stream.	100 Marks Theory: 70 Marks Practical: 20 Marks Internal: 10 Marks

The TN Class 12 exam 2024 will be held from March 1 to 22, 2024. The admit card will be released approximately two weeks before the exam begins. Students are advised to visit the official website or this page to know the latest updates on the TN 12th board exam. Check the Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 exam dates 2024 in the table below:

Date	Day	Subject
01.03.2024	Friday	Part -I	Language
05.03.2024	Tuesday	Part -II	English
08.03.2024	Friday	Part -III	Communicative English Ethics And Indian Culture Computer Science Computer Applications Bio-Chemistry Advanced Language (Tamil) Home Science Political Science Statistics Nursing (Vocational) Basic Electrical Engineering
11.03.2024	Monday	Part -III	Chemistry Accountancy Geography
15.03.2024	Friday	Part -III	Physics Economics Computer Technology Employability Skills
19.03.2024	Tuesday	Part -III	Mathematics Zoology Commerce Micro Biology Nutrition And Dietetics Textile & Dress Designing Food Service Management Agricultural Science Nursing (General)
22.03.2024	Friday	Part -III	Biology Botany History Business Mathematics And Statistics Basic Electronics Engineering Basic Civil Engineering Basic Automobile Engineering Basic Mechanical Engineering Textile Technology Office Management And Secretaryship

The Directorate of Government Examinations issues the Tamil Nadu 12th board admit cards. Students need to collect the admit card from their respective schools. They must carry the admit card to enter the exam hall, or they may not be permitted to enter the exam room. To download the TN Board Class 12 admit card from the official website, please refer to the following steps:

• 1st Step: Open the official website of the Directorate of Government Examinations which is managed by the Tamil Nadu government at www.dge.tn.gov.in.
• 2nd Step: Click on the Hall Ticket options in the centre of the page.
• 3rd Step: Select the link that says “Higher Secondary First year/ Second Year/ SSLC Private Candidate Hall Ticket Download” with a download link below.
• 4th Step: Students will be directed to the official website of Tamil Nadu HSE Hall Ticket. Fill in all the required information and submit it.
• 5th Step: Enter the “Application Number” or “Permanent registration Number” along with date of birth.
• 6th Step: Once the admit card gets open, it will show all the details related to the date and centre of the exam. Download and save it in PDF format for future reference.

Students need to prepare an efficient study plan to cover the entire syllabus for Tamil Nadu Board Class 12, so they can score high marks in the exam. By following the preparation tips shared in the upcoming sections of this article, students can maximise their efforts and achieve greater results.

TN Board Class 12 Exam Preparation Tips

A good strategy is beneficial to make exam preparation effective and stress-free. Here are some highly effective and important tips which can help students score high marks in Class 12 exams:

• Trying to cram the entire syllabus into one’s head is not a good idea because this will cause one to become agitated and forget during tests. On the contrary, if the concepts are properly understood, students can write the exam more effectively. Instead of remembering everything, try to learn by researching the subject in depth. 
• Students preparing for a national entrance exam should aim to cover the complete course to ensure a deeper understanding. They can divide their time wisely and have more time for revision if they know the weightage of different topics.
• Apart from reference materials, there are prescribed textbooks for any board exam that students can utilise. However, referring to numerous books at once can be problematic. While studying, students should keep the exam syllabus in mind and devote more time to textbooks since they provide most of the questions on the TN State Board Class 12 exam.
• Determine the weak areas and begin improving them so that the overall percentage does not decline. It is always important to give more time to difficult sections. TN class 12 syllabus is vast and requires a lot of time.

For more details on Tamil Nadu State Board Class 12 preparation tips, refer to this page.

Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 Detailed Study Plan

The Class 12 exam is important in a student’s academic life. So start preparing for it as early as possible. Also, here is a detailed study plan for the TN Board 12th class to help students be ready to face the final exam.

• Mathematics: An important aspect of studying Maths for the TN Board Class 12 exam is practising enough to learn time management. Students will have limited time to solve all the necessary questions. Thus, they should regularly solve questions and keep revising the formulas, derivations, and theorems so that they remember them correctly during the exam.
• Physics: In TN Board Class 12 Physics, the paper will have theoretical and practical questions where students have to draw diagrams to answer the question. Solving previous years’ question papers is crucial to know what type of questions will appear in the exam. It introduces students to their knowledge of the difficulty level of the questions and improves their time-management skills.
• Chemistry: In Chemistry, students must balance equations and support their answers explaining the equation. They should thus practice sample questions on each topic to be able to answer all the questions correctly. 
• Biology: Biology is a theoretical subject with a vast syllabus. Students must write detailed answers to fetch maximum marks in each question. They should highlight all the important points in each topic and practice diagrams to remember the key information and do well in the exam.

For more details on Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 books, refer to this page.

The Tamil Nadu Class 12 Result 2024 will be declared after the exams. The result date and details will be updated here once they are announced. Students can refer to the sections below to learn how to check their TN HSE 2024 results.

Steps to Check Tamil Nadu Board 12th Result

Students can check their scores on the official website by following the steps listed below:

• 1st Step: Visit the official portal, tnresults.nic.in.
• 2nd Step: On the homepage, click on the result tab.
• 3rd Step: A login screen will appear. Enter the registration number and date of birth.
• 4th Step: Click on the ‘Get Marks’ button.
• 5th Step: The result will appear on the screen, save it.
• 6th Step: Take a printout or screenshot of the Tamil Nadu 10+2 result 2024 and use it for further reference.

Students will receive TN 12th result 2024 in the form of a provisional mark sheet. After the Tamil Nadu HSC result 2024 is declared, respective schools will provide original mark sheets to students.

TN Board Class 12 Grading System

The grading system in Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 depends on the marks scored by the students. Check the below table to know the grading system of the 12th TN board:

Grade	Marks Range	Grade Point
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	No Grade Point
E2	20 & Below	No Grade Point

 

Every year, the Tamil Nadu Board declares the names of the students who score the highest marks in the state-level Class 12 board exam. The Tamil Nadu Class 12 toppers list 2024 will be updated in the table below once it is declared by the board.

Rank	Stream	Toppers name
1st	Science	To be announced
1st	Commerce	To be announced
1st	Arts	To be announced

How to Check Tamil Nadu 12th Board Topper 2024?

The toppers list will be released on the official website of the Tamil Nadu board. Students can follow the steps mentioned below to download the same.

• 1st Step: Visit the official website www.dge.tn.gov.in.
• 2nd Step: On the homepage, check the Class 12 toppers list link.
• 3rd Step: Click on the link. A new PDF file will appear.
• 4th Step: Check the details of the toppers and download the list for reference.

Students who fail one or more subjects in the Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 regular exam must take the supplementary exam. To appear for it, students must submit an application form with their school and pay a registration fee. All the relevant details on the TN Board 12th supplementary exam 2024 will be updated here once the state board announces them. The important dates of the Tamil Nadu Class 12 compartment exam 2024 are given in the table below:

Particulars	Dates
Tamil Nadu 12th Supplementary Exam Date	July 2024 (Tentative)
Tamil Nadu 12th Supplementary Result Date	August 2024 (Tentative)

Q: When will the Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 exams 2024 be conducted?

Ans: The Tamil Nadu 12th Board exams 2024 will begin on March 1 and end on March 22, 2024.

Q: When will the TN Class 12 results 2024 be declared?

Ans: The Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 results 2024 will be declared tentatively in June 2024. Students can check their result on the official website by entering their registration number and date of birth.

Q: What are the minimum passing marks for the Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 exams?

Ans: Students must score at least 35 marks out of the maximum 100 marks in each subject to pass the TN Board Class 12 exam.

Q: Where can I get the Tamil Nadu Class 12 syllabus?

Ans: Students can check the subject-wise Tamil Nadu Board 12th syllabus on this page or on the official website.

Q: When will TN Board hold the Class 12 supplementary exam 2024?

Ans: The Tamil Nadu Board will conduct the Class 12 supplementary exam tentatively in July 2024.

There are many good schools/junior colleges for Class 12 in Tamil Nadu state. Obtaining admission to a good institute is crucial for gaining strong conceptual knowledge in each academic subject. Here is a list of the educational institutions for Tamil Nadu Board students:

Sl.No.	Name of the School
1	Chintadripet Boys Higher Secondary School
2	Guru Nanak Mat. Sr. Sec School
3	K.C. Sankaralinga Nadar Higher Secondary School
4	Muslim Higher Secondary School
5	P.S. Higher Secondary School
6	The Hindu Higher Secondary School
7	Vellayan Chettiar Higher Secondary School
8	Wesley Higher Secondary School
9	MCC Public School

Students in TN Board Class 12 in various streams like Science, Commerce and Arts have many choices available in future competitive exams. They can explore their passion by pursuing a course after the 12th in the area of their interest. Cracking an entrance examination after the 12th would help students choose the higher education at the UG level. We are providing a list of future entrance exams that can be opted for by students according to their interests and stream:

Streams	Exams
Engineering	Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main JEE Advanced Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT) entrance exam COMED-K IPU-CET (B. Tech) Manipal (B. Tech) VITEEE AMU (B. Tech) NDA Entrance with PCM (MPC)
Medical	National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET)
Defence Services	Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test Indian Navy B. Tech Entry Scheme Indian Army Technical Entry Scheme (TES) National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I)
Fashion and Design	National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Entrance Test National Institute of Design Admissions All India Entrance Examination for Design (AIEED) Symbiosis Institute of Design Exam Footwear Design and Development Institute Maeer’s MIT Institute of Design National Institute of Fashion Design National Aptitude Test in Architecture Center for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT)
Social Science	Banaras Hindu University IIT Madras Humanities and Social Sciences Entrance Examination (HSEE) TISS Bachelors Admission Test (TISS-BAT)
Law	Common-Law Admission Test All India Law Entrance Test (AILET)
Science	National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) Central Universities Entrance Test (CUET)
Mathematics	Indian Statistical Institute Admission Admissions to Universities Various B.Sc Programs Banasthali Vidyapith Admission