Chennai: Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi has officially announced the schedule for the upcoming Class 10 and Class 12 public examinations for the academic year 2024-2025. The board exams will be held from March, with results declared in May.
The minister, addressing the media in Chennai, stated that the timetable was carefully crafted, taking into account the upcoming assembly elections and ensuring adequate gaps between major subjects.
Detailed Class 10 (SSLC) Examination Schedule
The Class 10 public exams will commence on March 11, 2025, and conclude on April 6, 2025.
Key subject dates include:
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March 11: Tamil
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March 16: English
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March 25: Mathematics
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March 30: Science
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April 2: Social Science
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April 6: Optional Language
The schedule provides a significant gap, such as the eight-day interval between the English and Mathematics papers, to aid student preparation.
Detailed Class 12 (HSC) Examination Schedule
The Class 12 public exams will begin earlier, starting from March 2, 2025, and ending on March 26, 2025.
Key subject dates include:
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March 2: Tamil
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March 5: English
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March 9: Chemistry
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March 13: Physics & Economics
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March 17: Mathematics, Zoology & Commerce
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March 23: Biology & History
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March 26: Computer Science & Biochemistry
Minister Anbil Mahesh emphasized that the schedule is designed to provide a breather of 3 to 5 days between most examinations.
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu Minister for School Education Anbil Mahesh says, “…This is almost the fifth time that I am announcing the Examination List. All the best students…You are going to write your exam at the same school where you are studying. So, be confident. We still have… pic.twitter.com/0R8VlBk0bc
— ANI (@ANI) November 4, 2025
Result Declaration Dates
The minister also announced the tentative result declaration schedule, providing a clear timeline for students awaiting their outcomes.
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Class 10 (SSLC) Results: Will be released on May 5, 2025.
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Class 12 (HSC) Results: Will be released on May 8, 2025.
VIDEO | Chennai: Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh (@Anbil_Mahesh) announces dates for Class 10 and 12 public exams.
He says, “Class 12 exams will be held from March 2–26, 2026, with practicals from Feb 9–14; results on May 8. Class 10 exams are from March… pic.twitter.com/jnYHHjf7t1
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 4, 2025
This announcement brings clarity to millions of students and parents across the state, allowing them to plan their academic preparations effectively for the crucial board examinations.