The dates Below are expected dates, and the official time table has not been released yet. Students preparing for the 2027 board exam should first go through the Tamil Nadu SSLC syllabus, then attempt these papers under timed conditions. Check the TN SSLC time table 2027 to plan your revision around the exam dates. For everything about the exam in one place, see the Tamil Nadu Board 10th SSLC 2027 page.
The table below gives every basic detail covered in this article in one place. It includes the conducting board, official website, expected exam dates, marks and passing criteria, along with the subjects and years covered by the PYQs. Read it first, then jump to the subject section you need.
| Particular | Details |
| Exam Name | Tamil Nadu Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Examination 2027 |
| Conducting Board | Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Tamil Nadu |
| Official Website | dge.tn.gov.in |
| Exam Level | State board, Class 10 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (pen and paper) |
| Time Table Release (Expected) | November 2026 |
| Practical Exam (Expected) | February 2027 |
| Theory Exam (Expected) | March to April 2027 |
| Result (Expected) | May 2027 |
| Supplementary Exam (Expected) | July 2027 |
| Core Subjects | Tamil, English, Maths, Science, Social Science |
| Total Marks | 500 (five core subjects of 100 marks each) |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes, plus 15 minutes of reading time |
| Passing Marks | Minimum 35 marks out of 100 in each subject |
Maths needs steady, timed practice. These papers help you understand the weightage of topics such as algebra, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry and statistics. You can also refer to Tamil Nadu SSLC Maths PYQs to identify repeated question patterns and practise them for better speed and accuracy.
Social Science covers history, geography, civics and economics. Use the five-year set to identify high-repeat chapters, practise map work and write structured answers within the time limit. You can also refer to Tamil Nadu 10th Social Science PYQs to analyse previous exam patterns and strengthen your preparation.
Open the subject section above.
Choose the year (2022 to 2026) you want to practise.
The PDF opens in a new tab or downloads, depending on your browser settings.
Save it for offline use and repeat for the other subjects.
Cross-check the subject name and medium before downloading, since papers can differ by subject and language.
Knowing the exam pattern makes PYQ practice far more useful, because you can time each section properly and know how marks are distributed. The two tables below cover the general exam details and the subject-wise marks. For the full breakdown, read the Tamil Nadu SSLC exam pattern guide.
The second table shows how marks are divided across the subjects. Use it to see where practicals apply and which paper does not count towards the final total, so you can plan your preparation time accordingly.
| Subject | Theory Marks | Practical Marks | Total Marks | Counted in 500 Total |
| Tamil | 100 | None | 100 | Yes |
| English | 100 | None | 100 | Yes |
| Maths | 100 | None | 100 | Yes |
| Science | 75 | 25 | 100 | Yes |
| Social Science | 100 | None | 100 | Yes |
| Optional Language | 100 | None | 100 | No |
For details on grades and how marks are counted, see the TN SSLC grading and marking scheme.
Finish the syllabus for a subject first, then attempt one full paper in the given time.
Use the 15-minute reading time to go through the paper and plan your answers.
Check your answers against the grading and marking scheme to see where you lose marks.
Note weak chapters and revise them before attempting the next year's paper.
Difficulty level insight: Know how tough the paper usually is.
Question type familiarity: Get used to how questions are framed in each subject.
Important topics: Spot chapters that repeat across years.
Time management: Practise finishing a full paper in the given time.
Self-assessment: Find strengths and weak areas before the exam.
Also plan your study calendar around the Tamil Nadu board school holidays 2026.
