Tamil Nadu Public Exam Time Table 2027: Class 10, 11 & 12 Dates
Devendra Khati
14 October 2026
School Education Minister A. Rajmohan released the 2026-27 public exam schedule in Chennai on 14 October 2026. Class 12 theory exams run from 3 to 29 March 2027, Class 10 (SSLC) from 17 March to 12 April, and the Class 11 arrear exams from 5 March to 1 April. The full PDF is on dge.tn.gov.in.
From today, Class 12 students have 20 weeks before the first paper and Class 10 students have 22.
Tamil Nadu public exam dates 2027 at a glance
| Exam | Theory dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Class 12 (HSE+2) | 3 to 29 March 2027 | Tamil first, Maths and Zoology last |
| Class 11 (HSE+1) | 5 March to 1 April 2027 | Arrear candidates only |
| Class 10 (SSLC) | 17 March to 12 April 2027 | Tamil first, optional language last |
| Practical exams | February 2027 (expected) | Confirm the date with your school |
Class 12 time table 2027
| Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| 3 March | Tamil |
| 8 March | English |
| 12 March | Chemistry, Geography |
| 15 March | Statistics |
| 19 March | Biology, Botany |
| 23 March | Physics |
| 29 March | Maths, Zoology |
This covers the main subjects. Commerce, vocational and other papers are in the official PDF, so check it for your group.
The gaps between papers are uneven. Chemistry to Biology is seven days, but Biology to Physics is four. Maths and Zoology close the series on 29 March, so students who take them have the longest wait for their last paper.
Class 10 (SSLC) time table 2027
| Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| 17 March | Tamil and other languages |
| 25 March | English |
| 31 March | Mathematics |
| 5 April | Science |
| 9 April | Social Science |
| 12 April | Optional language |
After English the gaps shrink: six days to Maths, five to Science, four to Social Science and three to the optional language. Social Science needs the most memorising, so it is worth starting it while Science revision is still going on.
Is there a Class 11 public exam in 2027?
Only for arrear candidates. Tamil Nadu stopped holding Class 11 public exams for regular students from the 2025-26 session under its State Education Policy, and the 2026 Class 11 schedule was also arrear-only. Regular Class 11 students sit school-level exams. The 5 March to 1 April window applies to students who are clearing earlier papers.
How this year compares with 2026
The 2026 timetable came out on 4 November 2025, so this one is about three weeks earlier. Class 12 starts one day later than last year (3 March against 2 March) and ends three days later. Class 10 starts six days later (17 March against 11 March) and ends six days later (12 April against 6 April).
Some websites still show an earlier expected window of 11 March to 6 April for Class 10. The official dates are the ones above.
How to download the official PDF
- Go to dge.tn.gov.in.
- Open the Time Table link for the public examinations 2026-27.
- Choose Class 10, Class 11 arrear or Class 12.
- Download the PDF and keep a copy.
Last year’s papers ran from 10:00 am to 1:15 pm. Check the 2027 PDF and your hall ticket for this year’s timing.
Planning beyond the exam
Class 12 ends on 29 March, and degree decisions follow soon after. Students who want to study while working, or who can’t move to another city, can look at online BBA and BCA programmes from UGC-approved universities. A Class 12 pass is the entry requirement.
EduCollege counsellors can explain eligibility, fees and university options, including LPU, Amity, Bennett and IGNOU. Class 10 students can also ask which streams lead to which degrees before choosing one.
FAQs
When was the Tamil Nadu public exam time table 2027 released?
On 14 October 2026, announced by School Education Minister A. Rajmohan in Chennai.
When does the Class 12 exam start in 2027?
3 March 2027 with the Tamil paper. The last papers, Maths and Zoology, are on 29 March.
When is the Tamil Nadu SSLC exam in 2027?
From 17 March to 12 April 2027. English is on 25 March and Maths on 31 March.
Is there a Class 11 public exam in Tamil Nadu in 2027?
Only for arrear candidates, from 5 March to 1 April 2027.
What are the passing marks?
Students need at least 35 marks in each subject.
Where can I download the time table?
On dge.tn.gov.in, under the public examinations time table link.
Devendra Khati
Devendra Singh Khati is a MarTech professional and digital strategist who specializes in bridging the gap between technical development and marketing automation.