The Directorate of Government Examinations, Tamil Nadu has commenced the Tamil Nadu Plus Two (Class 12) board examinations for the year 2026 from 2 March 2026 onwards. The public exam period spans 2 March to 26 March 2026, with students from Science, Commerce and Arts streams appearing at designated centres across the state. In districts such as Coimbatore, over 36,000 students are participating in the first phase, with Tamil language and other initial papers conducted on 2 March 2026.
TN Plus Two Board Exam 2026 – Key Dates
Students and parents must note the following official timeline for the 2026 HSE (+2) public examinations:
- Exam Start Date: 2 March 2026
- Exam End Date: 26 March 2026
- Exam Timing: Typically 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM (single session) for theory papers as per official timetable releases.
The Class 12 hall tickets were released earlier in late February 2026, enabling students to download them from the DGE official portal before the exam begins
How are the Tamil Nadu 12th Exams Conducted?
The board exams are conducted in offline pen-and-paper mode at assigned exam centres across Tamil Nadu. Each student must carry a printed hall ticket along with valid identity proof on all exam days to gain entry. Authorities have also arranged supervision and logistics to ensure smooth conduct during the exam window.
Tamil Nadu 12th Subjects and Schedule Overview
The examinations are organised subject-wise according to the official date sheet. For most streams:
- 2 March 2026: Language and Tamil papers
- 5 March 2026: English
- 9 March onwards: Core subjects like Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and others
- 23–26 March 2026: Final subjects including Biology, Economics, Computer Science and elective papers
Students should regularly verify their specific subject exam dates and reporting times mentioned on their admit cards.
Tamil Nadu 12th Preparation & Next Steps
As exams progress through March, students are advised to focus on revision and exam strategies while adhering to the board’s rules and schedule. The results for TN 12th Board 2026 are generally expected to be declared in early May 2026 via the official board websites. Parents and candidates can stay updated with daily exam notices, hall ticket details, and any schedule changes on the DGE Tamil Nadu portal or official communications from school authorities.