Tamil Nadu SSLC 2027 exam dates subject wise: full Class 10 and 12 timetable and results
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SSLC papers run from 17 March to 12 April 2027 and Class 12 from 3 March, with results tentatively on 20 May and 7 May. Reports disagree on the end dates; here is the subject table.
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What is the Tamil Nadu SSLC 2027 exam date, subject wise? Class 10 (SSLC) exams run from 17 March to 12 April 2027, starting with languages on 17 March and ending with the optional language paper on 12 April, according to the timetable released on 14 October 2026 (India Today, 2026). Class 12 starts earlier, on 3 March, with results tentatively due on 7 May (Indian Express, 2026).
School Education Minister A Rajmohan released the 2026-27 timetable in Chennai, and the Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE) published it (Times of India, 2026; Indian Express, 2026). About 8.7 lakh Class 10 candidates and 7.9 lakh Class 12 candidates are expected, the minister said, per the Times of India (Times of India, 2026).
This guide puts the full schedule, the subject-wise days and the minister's new exam-hall rules on one page, and flags where reports disagree.
Class 10 SSLC exams: 17 March to 12 April 2027
Each SSLC paper has a fixed day, per the timetable reported by India Today (India Today, 2026):
- 17 March: language paper.
- 25 March: English.
- 31 March: Mathematics.
- 5 April: Science.
- 9 April: Social Science.
- 12 April: optional language.
SSLC practicals run from 19 to 26 February, and the result is tentatively set for 20 May 2027 (Indian Express, 2026; India Today, 2026).
Class 12 students sit their first paper two weeks before Class 10 begins.
Class 12 exams: 3 March to 29 March 2027
The Higher Secondary second-year (Plus Two) exams open on 3 March, with practicals from 8 to 18 February (Indian Express, 2026; India Today, 2026). The subject-wise days, per India Today (India Today, 2026):
- 3 March: Tamil and other languages.
- 8 March: English.
- 12 March: Chemistry, Accountancy, Geography.
- 15 March: Computer Science group.
- 19 March: Biology, Botany, History group.
- 23 March: Physics, Economics.
- 29 March: Mathematics, Zoology, Commerce group.
The Class 12 result is tentatively due on 7 May 2027 (Indian Express, 2026).
Class 11 is handled differently this year.
Class 11 exams are for arrear candidates only
The Class 11 (Plus One) papers listed are for arrear candidates, and no Class 11 practical dates were given (Indian Express, 2026; India Today, 2026). Those exams run from 5 March to 1 April 2027, with a tentative result on 7 May (Indian Express, 2026).
The reports we read do not include a timetable for regular Class 11 students. The end dates, too, are not reported the same way everywhere.
Reports disagree on when the exams end
The Times of India reported that Class 12 ends on 27 March and Class 10 on 29 April (Times of India, 2026). The Indian Express and India Today, which both print the subject table, give 29 March and 12 April (Indian Express, 2026; India Today, 2026).
We have used 29 March and 12 April, because those match the day-by-day table. Students should confirm against the DGE PDF itself. India Today's steps: open dge.tn.gov.in, go to the timetable section, pick the SSLC, HSE first-year arrear or HSE second-year notice, and open the PDF (India Today, 2026).
The minister also used the launch to set rules for schools and exam centres.
The minister's warnings on extra classes and leaks
Rajmohan said students must not be burdened with extra or special classes, especially in private schools, and that action would follow (Times of India, 2026).
He also said the department would take steps to prevent paper leaks and discuss CCTV cameras at exam centres (Times of India, 2026). That follows reports in 2025 of full marks in chemistry from some centres in Cuddalore and Villupuram, the Times of India reported. "Malpractice will not be allowed at any cost," he said (Times of India, 2026).
Questions people are asking
When does the Tamil Nadu SSLC 2027 exam start?
On 17 March 2027 with the language paper, ending on 12 April with the optional language (India Today, 2026).
When do Tamil Nadu Class 12 exams start in 2027?
On 3 March 2027, ending on 29 March according to the table reported by the Indian Express and India Today (Indian Express, 2026).
When is the Tamil Nadu SSLC result 2027?
Tentatively on 20 May 2027; the Class 12 result is tentatively due on 7 May (Indian Express, 2026).
When are the practical exams?
Class 12 practicals run from 8 to 18 February and Class 10 practicals from 19 to 26 February 2027 (Indian Express, 2026).
Where can the timetable PDF be downloaded?
From the DGE website, dge.tn.gov.in, under its timetable section (India Today, 2026).
What happens next
Practicals begin on 8 February 2027. Class 12 written exams start on 3 March and Class 10 on 17 March, with tentative results on 7 May and 20 May (Indian Express, 2026; Times of India, 2026).
References
- Education Desk (2026) Tamil Nadu Board Time Table 2027: SSLC, Plus One, Plus Two exam dates announced. Indian Express. Available at: Tamil Nadu Board Time Table 2027 (Accessed: 15 October 2026).
- India Today Education Desk (2026) Tamil Nadu Board Class 10, 12 timetable out, exams begin March 3. India Today. Available at: Tamil Nadu Board Class 10, 12 timetable out (Accessed: 15 October 2026).
- TNN (2026) Tamil Nadu board exams to begin on March 3; Class 12 results likely on May 7. Times of India. Available at: Tamil Nadu board exams to begin on March 3 (Accessed: 15 October 2026).
How we did this
We compared three reports on the timetable published on 14 October 2026: Times of India, Indian Express and India Today. One carried the minister's comments and candidate numbers, one the class-by-class table, one the subject-wise days and download steps; none had all of them, and they gave different end dates. We combined the three, checked the end dates against the subject table, and flagged the disagreement. We did not read the DGE PDF itself.
This story was produced, reviewed, edited and verified by the reporter before publication, with AI assistance where required.
Covered by 10 outlets across the spectrum: 20% left, 0% center, 80% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (2): The Hindu, Indian Express
- Right-leaning (4): Sunday Guardian, Times of India, India Today, Times Now
Sources
- Tamil Nadu Board Exam Time Table 2027 OUT: Where & How to Download Time Table @dge.tn.gov.in; Check Exam Centre Details, Admit Card, Documents Require, Practical Dates, Theory Schedule, Results & More — Sunday Guardian (right-leaning) ·
- Tamil Nadu Class 12 board exams to begin on March 3, 2027; Class 10 exams on March 17 — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·
- Tamil Nadu Board Time Table 2027: SSLC, Plus One, Plus Two exam dates announced — Indian Express (left-leaning) ·
- Tamil Nadu board exams to begin on March 3; Class 12 results likely on May 7 — Times of India (right-leaning) ·
- Tamil Nadu Board Class 10, 12 timetable out, exams begin March 3. Check dates here — India Today (right-leaning) ·
- CBSE Board Exam Date Sheet 2027: When Will Class 10 and 12 Timetables Be Released? Check Expected Dates, PDF Download Steps and Latest Updates — Sunday Guardian (right-leaning) ·
- CBSE Board Exam Date Sheet 2027: Will Class 10, 12 Timetable Be Released This Week? Check Latest Updates, Previous Year’s Dates and Download Steps — Sunday Guardian (right-leaning) ·
- Bihar STET Admit Card 2026 Released; Download Hall Ticket, Check Exam Dates — Times Now (right-leaning) ·
- CBSE Date Sheet 2027: Will Class 10 and 12 Board Exams Begin in February? Check Expected Timetable, Practical Exam Schedule and Official Updates — Sunday Guardian (right-leaning) ·
- CBSE Date Sheet 2027 LIVE: When Will Class 10, 12 Timetable Be Released? Check Expected Date, Time, Download Link, Admit Card, Syllabus, Eligibility, Sample Papers on Official Direct Link @cbse.gov.in — Sunday Guardian (right-leaning) ·