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TN Quarterly Exam Time Table for Class 10 to 12 (2025–26): Chapters, Syllabus & PDF

  • Aug. 29, 2025, 9:14 p.m.
TN Quarterly Exam Time Table 2025-26 | Class 10, 11, & 12

Official Tamil Nadu Quarterly Exam Schedule 2025 for SSLC, Plus One & Plus Two

Quarterly exams are an important part of the academic year for students in Tamil Nadu. They not only test what students have learned in the first few months but also prepare them for the half-yearly and annual examinations. 

For the academic year 2025–26, the Tamil Nadu School Education Department has officially released the Quarterly Exam Timetable for Classes 10, 11, and 12.

Student of SSLC (Class 10), Plus One (Class 11), or Plus Two (Class 12), this guide will help you with complete details.

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TN Quarterly Exams Important for Class 10 to 12

Quarterly exams act as a checkpoint in the academic year. Instead of rushing into half-yearly exams, students get a chance to revise the first set of chapters thoroughly. 

For board exam students of Class 10 and 12, these exams are especially important because they help in building a strong foundation and time management skills for the final board exams.

TN Quarterly Exam Timetable 2025–26 for Class 10

The Tamil Nadu Class 10 (SSLC) quarterly exams will be held from September 15 to September 26, 2025. The exams are conducted in the morning session.

Timings for Tamil Nadu Exam for Class 10

Time

Activity

09:45 AM – 09:55 AMReading the question paper
09:55 AM – 10:00 AMVerification of particulars
10:00 AM – 01:00 PMExam duration

TN Class 10 Quarterly Exam Timetable

Date

Day

Subject

Part

15.09.2025MondayTamilPart I
17.09.2025WednesdayEnglishPart IV
18.09.2025ThursdayOptional LanguagePart II
22.09.2025MondayMathematicsPart III
24.09.2025WednesdaySciencePart III
26.09.2025FridaySocial SciencePart III

TN Quarterly Exam Timetable 2025–26 for Class 11

The Higher Secondary First Year (+1) exams will take place from September 10 to September 25, 2025, in the afternoon session.

Timings for Tamil Nadu Exam for Class 10

Time

Activity

01:45 PM – 01:55 PMReading the question paper
01:55 PM – 2:00 PMVerification of particulars
20:00 PM – 05:00 PMExam duration

TN Class 11 Quarterly Exam Timetable

Date

Day

Subject(s)

Part

10.09.2025WednesdayTamilPart I
11.09.2025ThursdayEnglishPart II
15.09.2025MondayBiology, Botany, History, Business Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering (Basic Civil, Auto, Mechanical, Electronics), Textile Technology, Office ManagementPart III
17.09.2025WednesdayCommunicative English, Ethics & Indian Culture, Computer Science, Computer Applications, Biochemistry, Advanced Tamil, Home Science, Political Science, Statistics, Nursing, Basic Electrical EngineeringPart III
19.09.2025FridayChemistry, Accountancy, GeographyPart III
22.09.2025MondayPhysics, Economics, Employability SkillsPart III
25.09.2025ThursdayMathematics, Zoology, Commerce, Microbiology, Nutrition & Dietetics, Textile & Dress Designing, Food Service Management, Agricultural Science, Nursing (General)Part III

TN Quarterly Exam Timetable 2025–26 for Class 12

The Higher Secondary Second Year (+2) exams also begin on September 10, 2025, and end on September 25, 2025. These are morning exams.

Timings for Tamil Nadu Exam for Class 12

Time

Activity

09:45 AM – 09:55 AM

Reading the question paper

09:55 AM – 10:00 AM

Verification of particulars

10:00 AM – 01:00 PM

Exam duration

TN Class 12 Quarterly Exam Timetable

Date

Day

Subject(s)

Part

10.09.2025WednesdayTamilPart I
11.09.2025ThursdayEnglishPart II
15.09.2025MondayMathematics, Zoology, Commerce, Microbiology, Nutrition & Dietetics, Textile & Dress Designing, Food Service Management, Agricultural Science, Nursing (General)Part III
17.09.2025WednesdayCommunicative English, Ethics & Indian Culture, Computer Science, Computer Applications, Biochemistry, Advanced Tamil, Home Science, Political Science, Statistics, Nursing, Basic Electrical EngineeringPart III
19.09.2025FridayPhysics, Economics, Employability SkillsPart III
22.09.2025MondayBiology, Botany, History, Business Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering (Basic Civil, Auto, Mechanical, Electronics), Textile Technology, Office ManagementPart III
25.09.2025ThursdayChemistry, Accountancy, GeographyPart III

TN Quarterly Exam Syllabus & Chapters 2025-26

Quarterly exams usually cover the first portion of the Samacheer Kalvi syllabus. This helps students revise important basics.

TN Class 10 Exam Syllabus

Subject

Chapters/Units

TamilUnits 1–4
EnglishUnits 1–3 (Full)
MathsChapters 1–5
SciencePhysics: 1–4, Chemistry: 7–9, Biology: 12–18
Social ScienceHistory: 1–5, Geography: 1–3, Civics: 1–3, Economics: 1–3

TN Class 11 Exam Syllabus

Subject

Chapters/Units

Tamil & EnglishUnits 1–4
MathsChapters 1–6
PhysicsChapters 1–6
ChemistryChapters 1–4, 6–8, 11, 12
BiologyBotany/Zoology Units 1–3 (Lessons 1–8)
Computer ScienceChapters 1–10
AccountancyChapters 1–8
EconomicsChapters 1–8
CommerceUnits 1–6 (Chapters 1–20)
HistoryUnits 1–11

TN Class 12 Exam Syllabus

Subject

Chapters/Units

TamilUnits 1–4
EnglishUnits 1–4
MathsChapters 1–6
PhysicsChapters 1–6
ChemistryChapters 1–6, 11, 12, 14
BotanyChapters 1–8
ZoologyChapters 1–8
CommerceChapters 1–19
AccountancyChapters 1–6

TN Quarterly Exam Official Source & PDF Download

The official Tamil Nadu Quarterly Exam Timetable 2025–26 is available on the Tamil Nadu School Education Department’s website: tnschools.gov.in.

Want to Know full exam schedule and holidays of Class 1 to 12, check the article below- 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Class 10 exams will start on 15 September 2025 and end on 26 September 2025.

For TN Class 11, the exams are in the afternoon session (1:45 PM – 5:00 PM).

The Class 12 Chemistry syllabus includes Chapters 1–6, 11, 12, and 14 for the quarterly exam.

You can download it from the Tamil Nadu School Education Department’s official website: tnschools.gov.in.

Yes, all government and government-aided schools follow the Samacheer Kalvi syllabus and the same timetable.

Interval Learning offers crash courses for Class 8–12 to cover chapters quickly, and one-on-one tuition for Class 1–12 for personalized support.

It is a partial syllabus, covering the first portion of each subject as per the Samacheer Kalvi guidelines.

Tamil Nadu model exam papers are available on Padasalai, Kalvi Imayam, and through Interval Learning’s exam practice sessions.

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