The Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Tamil Nadu conducted the Class 12 Chemistry, Accountancy and Geography examinations on 9 March 2026 as part of the ongoing Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) public exams. Students from science, commerce and arts streams appeared for the subject papers at examination centres across the state. The Tamil Nadu Class 12 board exams for the academic session 2025–26 are being held between 2 March 2026 and 26 March 2026, covering all major subjects across streams.
Tamil Nadu Class 12 Exam Timing and Schedule
The Directorate of Government Examinations scheduled the subject papers in a single morning session across the state. Students were given additional reading time before writing the exam to review the question paper and plan their answers. Key exam timing details include:
- Exam Date: 9 March 2026
- Subjects: Chemistry, Accountancy, Geography
- Reading Time: 9:50 AM to 10:00 AM
- Writing Time: 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM
- Exam Duration: Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes
The exam was conducted in the traditional offline pen-and-paper format as followed in previous Tamil Nadu board examinations.
TN HSC 2026 Subject-Wise Exam Schedule
The Tamil Nadu Class 12 public examination timetable includes separate dates for different streams and subjects. The following schedule highlights the key examination dates:
The timetable allows students several gap days between major subjects to prepare effectively
Question Paper Analysis and Answer Key Updates
After the completion of the exam, teachers and subject experts usually release detailed reviews of the question paper. The analysis typically includes:
- Difficulty level of the exam
- Distribution of questions from different syllabus units
- Important numerical or theory questions
- Unofficial answer keys and solutions
These unofficial answer keys help students estimate their scores before the official results are announced.
Tamil Nadu Class 12 Result 2026 Timeline
After the completion of all theory papers, the board will begin the evaluation of answer scripts. The Tamil Nadu Class 12 results are generally declared in May, allowing students to proceed with university admissions and professional course applications for the upcoming academic session. The TN HSC examination remains one of the most significant academic milestones for students in the state, determining eligibility for higher education opportunities across India.