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TN SSLC Exam 2026: The Directorate of Government Examinations, Tamil Nadu, will conduct the TN SSLC 2026 exam from March 11 to April 6, 2026, in offline mode at designated exam centres across the state. Over 9 lakh students are expected to appear for the Tamil Nadu Secondary School Leaving Certificate examination this year. 

The officials have published the exam schedule and guidelines on the official portal. Students must read the official notice thoroughly to ensure a smooth exam experience.

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TN SSLC Exam 2026: Exam Schedule

The Directorate of Government Examinations has released the subject-wise exam schedule for the board exams. Check out the exam dates for each subject in the following table. 

Date

Subject

March 11, 2026

Tamil and Other Languages

March 16, 2026

English

March 25, 2026

Mathematics

March 30, 2026

Science

April 02, 2026

Social Science

April 06, 2026

Optional Language

TN SSLC Exam 2026: Exam Timings 

Each day, the exams will be conducted in a single session. Students will be given additional time to read the question paper. Here is the detailed exam day schedule of the TN SSLC exam 2026. 

Time

Activity

10:00 AM – 10:10 AM 

Reading the Question Paper

10:10 AM – 10:15 AM 

Verification of Details

TN SSLC Exam 2026: Last Minute Exam Tips

The officials have a set of exam day instructions for students to follow. These are:

1. Students must carry their TN SSLC admit card 2026 to the examination centre. Entry will not be granted without it.

2. Try to reach the examination centre at least 20-30 minutes before the exam starts. Latecomers will not be allowed to enter the examination centre. 

3. Students must verify the registration number and subject details on the answer sheet before starting.

4. To ensure that the exams go on smoothly, strict monitoring by invigilators and flying squads is deployed. 

5. Candidates should try to complete the paper early and review their answers before submission.

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