The Tamil Nadu State Board is also known as the State Board School Examinations (Sec.) & Board of Higher Secondary Examinations. The board regulates and supervises education in the state and also conducts the Class 10 exams and Class 12 board exams. In addition to this, the TN Board also prescribes the syllabus, curriculum and textbooks for Class 1 to Class 12 students in the state.
Read on to know more about the TN State Board, its operations, responsibilities, latest updates and class-wise resources for students to prepare for the exams.
Table of Contents
- Latest Notification
- About the Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education (TNBSE)
- TN Board Highlights
- TN Board Exam Resources
- TN State Board Results and Results Statistics
Latest Notification
- The Tamil Nadu board Class 10 results were released on 19th May 2023.
- The Tamil Nadu State Board has announced the dates for the TN Board Class 10 SSLC examination. The exams are scheduled to start on 6th April 2023 and will end on 20th April 2023.
- The TN Board has released the date sheet for the 2023 SSLC (Class 10) board examination. Check the SSLC timetable to download the date sheet.
- The TN State Board has released the list of priority syllabi for SSLC (Class 10) subjects and the page numbers.
- The Tamil Nadu State Board has announced the dates for the TN Board HSE 2nd year Class 12 examination. The exams are scheduled to start on 13th March 2023 and will end on 3rd April 2023.
- The TN State Board has released the date sheet for the 2023 HSE 2nd year or Plus 2 (Class 12) board examination. Check the HSC Date sheet for more details.
- The TN Board has released the list of priority syllabi for HSE 2nd year subjects along with the page numbers.
About the Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education (TNBSE)
The Tamil Nadu Education Board is one of the oldest education systems in India. The Education Department was first established in the year 1826 by the Governor of Madras Province, Sir Thomas Munro. The main objective of the Board is to improve literacy in the state. The first high school affiliated with the TN State Board was opened in 1841. The State Secondary Education was established in 1910, and the first SSLC Public Examination was conducted in 1911.
TN Board Highlights
| Native Name | அரசு தேர்வுகள் இயக்ககம் |
| TNBSE Full Form | Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education |
| Type | Governmental Board of School Education |
| Founded | 1911 |
| Headquarters | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Primary Language | Tamil, English |
| Key People | Director of Govt. Examinations: Mrs. D. Vasundara Devi
Secretary (sec.) & Joint Director (Personnel of Govt. Exam): Mrs. K. Sangamari |
| Official Site | http://www.dge.tn.gov.in/ |
Functions of the Tamil Nadu State Board
Some of the chief functions of the TN Board are:
- To enforce the rules and regulations set by the TN Board in affiliated schools
- Providing directions and support to the institutions
- Prescribing the syllabus and textbooks for Classes 1 to 12
- Devising courses of study
- Conducting SSC (Class 10) and HSE 2nd year or Plus 2 (Class 12) Board examinations
- Evaluating the exam papers and announcing the results, and
- Giving affiliations to new institutions.
TN State Board Exam Resources
The Tamil Nadu State Board SSLC (Class 10) and Plus 2 (Class 12) public examinations are crucial in a student’s academics. Students need to pass the exam with high marks to get promoted to higher education in the stream and institution of their choice. To help students prepare for the exams, we’ve compiled the TN board exam resources. This includes study materials, syllabus, list of textbooks, exam dates, timetables, results, question papers etc, to help students prepare for the board exams.
TN Board Study Materials
Here is a list of study materials for students studying in the TN Board. These study materials will help students prepare for the exams and score high marks.
Tamil Nadu State Board Syllabus
The Tamil Nadu State Board syllabus is designed by experts and updated periodically to ensure students receive a high level of education. Here is a list of the TN Board syllabus for Classes 1 to 12.
TN Board Textbooks
The Samacheer Kalvi textbooks are the perfect tool that act as a guide to the course. The textbooks are designed and created by subject-matter experts to help students understand the syllabus and the course material. The lessons and topics covered in the textbooks not only prepare students for the exams but also enhance their knowledge.
Click on the links below to download the TN Board textbooks for Classes 1 to 12.
| Samacheer Kalvi Books for Classes 1 to 5 |
| Samacheer Kalvi Books for Classes 6 to 10 |
| Samacheer Kalvi Books for Classes 11 and 12 |
Tamil Nadu State Board Previous Year Question Papers
The previous years question papers are one of the best ways for Class 10 and Class 12 students to prepare for the TN board exam. Here is a list of previous years question papers for Classes 6 to 9. Also included is the question papers for TN Board SSLC (Class 10) and HSE 2nd Year or Plus 2 (Class 12) students. Click on the links below to download question papers.
Question Papers for Classes 6 to 9
| Class 6 Question Papers |
| Class 7 Question Papers |
| Class 8 Question Papers |
| Class 9 Question Papers |
TN Board SSLC Previous Year Question Papers
TN Board HSE 2nd Year (Class 12) Previous Year Question Papers
TN Board Sample Papers
Solving sample question papers is one of the best ways to revise and prepare for the TN Board Class 10 and Class 12 exams. These model papers help students understand the exam pattern, important topics to focus on, frequently asked questions etc. It also helps them practice solving the question paper within the exam duration. Students can also use these to sample papers to self-analyse their performance in the exams. Click on the links below to download the sample papers for TN Board SSLC, Plus 1 and Plus 2.
TN State Board Class 10 Sample Papers
| TN State Board Class 10 Maths Sample Paper |
| TN State Board Class 10 Science Sample Paper |
Tamil Nadu Board Class 11 Sample Papers
TN Board Class 12 Sample Papers
TN Board SSLC and HSE 2nd Year Date-Sheet
The Tamil Nadu State Board conducts the SSLC (Class 10) and HSE 2nd Year or Plus 2 (Class 12) examination in April/May every year. The TN Board date sheet or timetable gives students information about the subject-wise exam dates and exam timings. Click on the links below to download the date sheet for the SSLC exam and HSE 2nd year or Plus 2 exam.
| TN Board SSLC Date-Sheet |
| TN Board HSE Date-Sheet |
Additional resources for TN Board HSE Students:
- Tamil Nadu Board Class 11
- Tamil Nadu Board Class 11 Practicals
- TN Board Class 11 Textbooks
- TN Board Class 11 Sample Papers
Tamil Nadu Board Results and Results Statistics
The SSLC and HSE main exams are generally held in the months of March and May, and the supplementary exams are in the months of June and October. The Tamil Nadu State Board evaluates the papers and announces the results. The TN Board SSLC and Plus 2 results are usually released in the months of May and June. The board announces the results on their official website, http://result.tamilnadustateboard.org/ or http://www.dge.tn.gov.in/.
Click on the links below to know more about TN Board Class 10 and Class 12 results:
| TN Board Class 10 Results |
| TN Board HSC Class 12 Result |
Stay tuned with BYJU’S to get more information and the latest notification on the Tamil Nadu Education Board, including the exam dates, results, hall tickets, Samacheer Kalvi 10th Books and more.
Frequently Asked Questions on Tamil Nadu State Board
What is the Tamil Nadu Education Board called?
The education board in Tamil Nadu is called Tamil Nadu State Board, which is also known as State Board School Examinations (Sec.) & Board of Higher Secondary Examinations, Tamil Nadu.
What are Class 10 and Class 12 called in Tamil Nadu?
According to the Tamil Nadu State Board, Class 10 is called SSLC (Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination) and Class 12 is called HSE 2nd year (Higher Secondary Examination) or Plus 2.
How many exams does the Tamil Nadu State Board conduct annually?
The TN Board conducts the Class 10, Class 11 and Class 12 exams annually.
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