The Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education conducts the Class 12 exams or TN HSC 2nd year(Higher Secondary Certificate) in the state. The board, which has its headquarters in Chennai, was established in 1910. The board is responsible for setting the syllabus and creating textbooks for Class 12. Additionally, the board also evaluates the Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 exam papers and announces the results for the same.
The marks scored in Class 12 or TN HSC 2nd year board exam determines the student’s eligibility to be promoted to higher education. This is why the Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 exams are so important in a student’s academic career. To help students prepare for the exam, we at BYJU’S have compiled a list of TN Board Class 12 exam resources. Read on to find the exam resources, the latest news from the TN HSC board, the syllabus, textbooks and more.
Table of Contents
- Latest Notification
- About Tamil Nadu HSC 2nd year BoardÂ
- Overview of the Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 2022-23
- Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 Exam Resources
- TN Board Class 12 Results and Result Analysis
Latest Notification
- The TN State Board has released the date sheet for the 2023 HSC 2nd year or Plus 2 (Class 12) board examination. Check the HSC 2nd year Date sheet for more details.
- The TN Board has released the list of priority syllabus for HSC 2nd year subjects along with the page numbers.
- The TN Board announced the results for the 2023 HSC 2nd Year examination on 8th May 2023. Students can check their results on the TN Board’s official website.
About Tamil Nadu HSC Board
The Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 exam is one of the public exams conducted by the Tamil Nadu State Board. The board, which is also known as the Directorate of Government Examinations, was formed in 1975. Every year, over 8 lakh students appear for the TN HSC 2nd year (Class 12) exam, which is conducted annually in the months of March and May. The Board also conducts supplementary exams for repeaters or students who failed the TN Board Class 12 exams. The supplementary exams are held twice between the months of June and October.Â
Functions of the TN HSC (Class 12) Board
Here is a list of the other functions performed by the Tamil Nadu HSC (Class 12) Board:Â
- Devising the courses of study
- Prescribing syllabus
- Creating and distributing textbooks
- Conducting examinations
- Evaluating answer papers and announcing results
- Granting recognition to schools
- Providing support, leadership and direction for all secondary educational institutions under its jurisdiction.
Overview of the Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 2022-23
Here is an overview of the Tamil Nadu Class 12 Board:
| Exam Name | Tamil Nadu HSC 2nd year Exam 2023 |
| Conducted by | State Board School Examinations (Sec.) & Board of Higher Secondary Examinations, also known as
Tamil Nadu State Board |
| Exam Dates | 13th March to 3rd April 2023 |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Number of Students | Around 8.5 lakhs |
| Official Website | http://www.dge.tn.gov.in/ |
| Tentative Result Date | May 2023 (Dates might get deferred due to the COVID-19) |
Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 Exam Resources
Students need to study well in advance to prepare for the Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 examination. To help students prepare for the TN HSC 2nd year exams, we’ve compiled the TN board Class 12 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. Here is a list of study materials for students studying in the Tamil Nadu Class 12 Board. These study materials will help Class 10 students prepare for the TN Board HSC 2nd year (Class 12) exam and score high marks.
TN Board Class 12 Syllabus
The Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 syllabus is a great resource for students. It acts as a guide for the course material and gives students an idea about the lessons included in the course. Click on the links below to download the Tamil Nadu HSC 2nd year Board syllabus for the Science stream.
| Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 Maths Syllabus |
| Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 Physics Syllabus |
| Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 chemistry Syllabus |
| Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 Biology Syllabus |
TN Board Class 12 Textbooks
The TN Board Samacheer Kalvi Class 12 textbooks are a great asset for students to prepare for the TN Class 12 exams. Click on the links below to download the TN board prescribed textbooks for Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 students:
Download TN Board Class 12 Commerce Books
- Samacheer Kalvi TN Board Class 12 Commerce Book (English Medium)Â
- Samacheer Kalvi TN Board Class 12 Commerce Book (Tamil Medium)Â
Download TN Board Class 12 Economics Books
- Samacheer Kalvi TN Board Class 12 Economics Book (English Medium)Â
- Samacheer Kalvi TN Board Class 12 Economics Book (Tamil Medium)Â
Download TN Board Class 12 Accountancy Books
- Samacheer Kalvi TN Board Class 12 Accountancy Book (English Medium)Â
- Samacheer Kalvi TN Board Class 12 Accountancy Book (Tamil Medium)Â
Download TN Board Class 12 Statistics Books
- Samacheer Kalvi TN Board Class 12 Statistics Book (English Medium)Â
- Samacheer Kalvi TN Board Class 12 Statistics Book (Tamil Medium)Â
Download TN Board Class 12 Business Mathematics & Statistics Books
- Samacheer Kalvi TN Board Class 12 Business Maths & Statistics Book Volume 1 (English Medium)Â
- Samacheer Kalvi TN Board Class 12 Business Maths & Statistics Book Volume 1 (Tamil Medium)Â
- Samacheer Kalvi TN Board Class 12 Business Maths & Statistics Book Volume 2 (English Medium)Â
- Samacheer Kalvi TN Board Class 12 Business Maths & Statistics Book Volume 2 (Tamil Medium)
Tamil Nadu State Board Class 12 Previous Year Question Papers
Solving question papers from previous years is one of the best ways for TN Board Class 12 students to prepare for the board exam. It helps them learn the exam pattern and manage their time effectively to answer all the questions within the allotted time. It also enhances their confidence. Here is a list of TN Board HSC 2nd year (Class 12) question papers from the past few years. Click on the links below to download the question papers for the Science stream:
Tamil Nadu HSC (Class 12) Model Question Papers
TN Board Class 12 model papers or sample papers are blueprints of the actual question papers that appear in the TN HSC 2nd year board exam. Solving sample papers helps students to prepare for the exams by understanding the exam pattern, important topics and frequently asked questions etc. It also helps them practice solving the question paper within the exam duration. Click on the links below to download the Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 model papers for the Science stream:
| Class 12 Maths Sample Paper |
| Class 12 Physics Sample Paper |
| Class 12 Chemistry Sample Paper |
| Class 12 Biology Sample Paper |
| Class 12 Botany Sample Paper |
| Class 12 Zoology Sample Paper |
TN Board Class 12 Exam Date-sheet
The Tamil Nadu State Board conducts the HSC 2nd year (Class 12) public examination in the months of March and May every year. This year, the Tamil Nadu HSC 2nd year exams are scheduled to start on 13th March 2023 and will end on 3rd April 2023. The TN Board has released the date sheet for the 2023 Tamil Nadu Board (Class 12) examination. Click on the link to download the HSC 2nd year timetable for the 2023 TN board Class 12 examination.
| Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 Timetable |
Additional Resources for TN Board Class 12 exams:
TN Board Class 12 Results and Result Analysis
The Tamil Nadu Board conducts the TN HSC (Class 12) public exam in the months of March and April. The Tamil Nadu Board announces the results on its official site: https://tnresults.nic.in/. Click on the link below to know more about the Tamil Nadu Class 12 board exam results.
| TN Board HSC 2nd Year Class 12 Result |
Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 Year-wise Comparison
Here is a year-wise comparison of the number of students appearing for the TN HSC 2nd year (Class 12) exam and the pass percentage.
Total Number of Students over the Years
The Tamil Nadu Board sees over 8 lakh students appearing for their Class 12 HSC Examinations every year. The numbers dipped in 2020, when only 7,79,931 students appeared for their TN Board Class 12 exams. In 2021, 8,16,473 students appeared and all the students passed. Here is a quick comparison of the total number of students appearing over the years for the TN Board Class 12 Examinations.
| Exam Year | Total Students Appeared |
| 2023 | 8,03,385 |
| 2022 | 8 lakh |
| 2021 | 8,16,473 |
| 2020 | 7,79,931 |
| 2019 | 8,42,512 |
| 2018 | 8,60,434 |
| 2017 | 8,93,262 |
| 2016 | 8,33,682 |
- Pass Percentage: The TN HSC 2nd year (Class 12) exams record a high overall pass percentage every year. In 2020, the overall pass percentage was 92.3%. Below is a detailed comparison of the year-wise results.
| Exam Year | Overall Pass % | Pass % for Boys | Pass % for Girls |
| 2023 | 94.03 | 91.45 | 96.38 |
| 2022 | 93.76 | 90.96 | 96.32 |
| 2021 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| 2020 | 92.3 | 89.41 | 94.8 |
| 2019 | 91.3 | 88.57 | 93.64 |
| 2018 | 91.1 | 87.7 | 94.1 |
| 2017 | 92.1 | 89.3 | 94.5 |
| 2016 | 91.4 | 87.9 | 94.4 |
Stay tuned to BYJU’S for more information about the latest notification on Tamil Nadu HSC (Class 12) public exams, including the exam dates, hall tickets, syllabus, important questions, sample papers, and other study materials like the Samacheer Kalvi books.
Frequently Asked Questions on Tamil Nadu Board Class 12
What is the Class 12 Board examination conducted by the state board called in Tamil Nadu?
The Tamil Nadu State Board Class 12 examination is called HSC 2nd year (Higher Secondary Certificate).
What are the eligibility criteria for the TN HSC 2nd year (Class 12) Board exam?
The student must have passed class 11 from a school affiliated with the Tamil Nadu board and must be pursuing class 12. Additionally, he or she must be 16 years of age on 31st July 2023, to be eligible for TN HSC 2nd year exams 2023. They also need to have the minimum attendance as specified by the board and should clear all dues before applying for TN HSC 2nd year exams in 2023.
What are the minimum marks required to pass the TN Class 12 public exam?
Students should score at least 35 marks in each subject to pass the TN Class 12 (HSC 2nd year) public exam.
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