The Tamil Nadu Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE) has released the 2027 public examination timetable for Class 10, Class 12 and Class 11 arrear candidates. School Education Minister A Rajmohan announced the schedule in Chennai on Wednesday, October 14, outlining the dates for the upcoming board examinations in March and April 2027. According to the timetable, Class 12 examinations will begin on March 3, while Class 10 examinations are scheduled to start on March 17.
Students can check the subject-wise examination schedule below. They should also confirm their examination dates and other details through their schools or the information printed on their admit cards.
TN Board exam timetable 2027: Where to check the schedule
Students appearing for the Tamil Nadu public examinations can use the following official portals to check the timetable after its release:
Students should check the relevant portal for the latest notification and download the timetable applicable to their examination.
Tamil Nadu Class 12 public exam timetable 2027
The Tamil Nadu Class 12 public examinations are scheduled to be held from March 3 to March 29, 2027. The timetable covers language papers and subjects across Science, Commerce and Arts streams.
| Exam date | Subject |
| March 3, 2027 | Tamil / Other language papers |
| March 8, 2027 | English |
| March 12, 2027 | Physics / Economics / Employability Skills |
| March 15, 2027 | Chemistry / Accountancy / Geography |
| March 19, 2027 | Biology / History / Business Mathematics and Statistics |
| March 24, 2027 | Computer Science / Computer Applications / Political Science |
| March 29, 2027 | Mathematics / Zoology / Commerce |
Tamil Nadu Class 12 Science stream timetable 2027
| Exam date | Subject |
| March 3, 2027 | Tamil / Language |
| March 8, 2027 | English |
| March 12, 2027 | Physics |
| March 15, 2027 | Chemistry |
| March 19, 2027 | Biology |
| March 24, 2027 | Computer Science |
| March 29, 2027 | Mathematics |
Tamil Nadu Class 12 Commerce stream timetable 2027
| Exam date | Subject |
| March 3, 2027 | Tamil / Language |
| March 8, 2027 | English |
| March 12, 2027 | Economics |
| March 15, 2027 | Accountancy |
| March 19, 2027 | Business Mathematics and Statistics |
| March 29, 2027 | Commerce |
Tamil Nadu Class 12 Arts stream timetable 2027
| Exam date | Subject |
| March 3, 2027 | Tamil / Other language |
| March 8, 2027 | English |
| March 12, 2027 | Economics |
| March 15, 2027 | Geography |
| March 19, 2027 | History |
| March 24, 2027 | Political Science |
| March 29, 2027 | Commerce / Optional subject, as applicable |
Tamil Nadu Class 10 public exam timetable 2027
The Tamil Nadu Class 10 Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examinations are scheduled to begin on March 17, 2027, and conclude on April 12, 2027. The timetable includes Tamil and other language papers, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science and an optional language.
| Exam date | Subject |
| March 17, 2027 | Tamil and other language papers |
| March 25, 2027 | English |
| March 31, 2027 | Mathematics |
| March 5, 2027 | Science |
| April 9, 2027 | Social Science |
| April 12, 2027 | Optional language |
Students should verify their subject-wise examination dates with their respective schools and check their admit cards for the details applicable to them. They can also visit the Directorate of Government Examinations' official website,
dge.tn.gov.in, for timetable updates and examination-related announcements.
How to download the Tamil Nadu Class 10, 11, 12 timetable 2027
After the timetable is published, students can follow these steps to access and save the examination schedule:
- Visit the official DGE Tamil Nadu website at dge.tn.gov.in.
- Open the timetable section or locate the link for the 2027 public examination schedule.
- Select the relevant timetable for Class 10, Class 11 arrear or Class 12 examinations.
- Open the PDF to view the subject-wise examination dates.
- Download the document and save a copy for future reference.
Students should check that they have downloaded the timetable for the correct class and examination category before planning their revision schedule.
Tamil Nadu board exam timetable 2027: Previous year's dates
The 2026 examination calendar offers a reference point for students preparing for the next academic cycle. According to the schedule for that year, Tamil Nadu's Class 12 public examinations were conducted from March 2 to March 26, while the Class 11 examinations took place from March 2 to March 27.
The Class 10 Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examinations were held from March 11 to April 6, 2026.
These dates reflect the previous examination cycle and should not be treated as confirmation of the 2027 schedule. Students must consult the new timetable once it is officially announced.
TN public examinations 2027: Details students should verify
After downloading the timetable, candidates should check the dates assigned to each of their registered subjects and note the intervals between examinations. Class 10 and Class 12 students should also verify the examination timings and any instructions issued by the Directorate of Government Examinations.
Students appearing for the Class 11 arrear examinations should refer specifically to the schedule applicable to their category. Any changes, clarifications or updates to examination arrangements should be checked through official DGE notifications.
The announcement of the 2027 timetable will give students a clearer framework for organising their revision and preparation. Candidates are advised to rely on the official DGE portals for confirmed examination dates and subsequent updates.