The Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE) Tamil Nadu will begin the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Class 10 public examinations on March 11, 2026. The examinations will be conducted at designated centres across the state.According to the schedule issued by the Directorate of Government Examinations Tamil Nadu, the Class 10 board exams will continue until April 6, 2026.The TN SSLC examinations will be conducted in offline mode using the pen and paper format. Each exam will be held in a single shift. The exam will begin at 10 am and conclude at 1:15 pm. Students have been advised to report to their examination centres well in advance of the reporting time mentioned on their hall ticket.
TN SSLC 2026 exam schedule
The timetable for the Class 10 board examinations is as follows:
- March 11, 2026: Tamil and Other Languages
- March 16, 2026: English
- March 25, 2026: Mathematics
- March 30, 2026: Science
- April 2, 2026: Social Science
- April 6, 2026: Optional Language
Students are required to appear for the examinations according to the schedule released by the Directorate of Government Examinations.Important guidelines for students
- Students must carry their SSLC hall ticket to the examination centre on all exam days. Entry into the examination hall will not be allowed without the admit card.
- Candidates are also advised to reach the examination centre at least 30 minutes before the exam begins. This will help avoid last minute delays and ensure that students are seated in the examination hall on time.
- Before starting the exam, students should carefully check their registration number and subject details printed on the answer booklet.
- Invigilators and special flying squads will monitor the examination centres to ensure the exams are conducted in a fair mann
- Students are advised to manage their time carefully during the examination and review their answers before submitting the answer sheet.
According to media reports, more than nine lakh students are expected to appear for the TN SSLC examinations this year. The authorities have made arrangements across the state to ensure that the examinations are conducted smoothly.
