Tamil Nadu SSLC Tamil Syllabus 2026-27: Topics, Exam Pattern & Time Table

The Tamil Nadu SSLC Tamil syllabus covers everything from classical literature like Silapathikaram and Kambaramayanam to modern prose and grammar concepts tested in the board exam. Since Tamil carries 100 marks as one of the five core subjects, knowing exactly which chapters fall under prose, poetry, supplementary reading, grammar and Thirukkural helps you plan revision instead of studying the textbook cover to cover without direction. Below is the complete topic-wise Tamil Nadu SSLC Tamil syllabus, followed by the exam pattern and time table.

Tamil Nadu SSLC Tamil Syllabus — Full Topic-Wise List

Topics marked with an asterisk (*) are commonly flagged as important/frequently-tested chapters — cross-check the current year's list against the official DGE textbook before finalising your revision order.

For a complete look at how Tamil syllabus fits alongside all five subjects for the year, see the full Tamil Nadu SSLC Syllabus.

Tamil Nadu SSLC Exam Pattern

The Tamil Nadu SSLC Exam Pattern features five core subjects carrying 100 marks each, totaling 500 marks for the board examination conducted offline by the Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE).

Tamil Nadu SSLC Tamil Exam Structure & Marks Distribution

• Mode & Duration: 2.5-hour offline test with 15 extra reading minutes

• Core Subjects (500 Marks): Tamil, English, Mathematics, and Social Science are worth 100 marks each, while Science consists of 75 theory and 25 practical marks

• Optional Language: Carries 100 marks, excluded from final percentage totals

Tamil Nadu SSLC Tamil Passing Criteria

• Passing Marks: Requires 35/100 in Tamil, English, Math, and Social Science. Science requires separate minimums of 20/75 in theory and 15/25 in practicals

• Negative Marking: None

For the full breakdown of question types, section-wise weightage and grading, check the detailed Tamil Nadu SSLC Exam Pattern page.

Tamil Nadu SSLC Tamil Exam Time Table

The Tamil Nadu SSLC Tamil exam is conducted as part of the Class 10 Public Examination by the Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Tamil Nadu. The table below highlights the key details, including the exam duration, marks, subject, and conducting authority.

Exact dates for the Tamil paper change every academic year, so check the official, regularly updated Tamil Nadu SSLC Time Table 2027 for this year's confirmed schedule before you plan your revision calendar around it.