TN SSLC Public Exam 2026 Answer Keys with Question Paper: The Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Chennai, is conducting the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Public Examinations for the academic session 2025-26. Over 6 Lakh Students Appear for the Exams held from March 11 to April 06, 2026. Reviewing the answer key is an essential post-exam step, allowing candidates to cross-verify their responses and evaluate their overall performance.
TN SSLC Public Exam 2026 Details
| Exam Conducting Authority | Directorate of Government Examinations, Chennai |
| Name of Examination | SSLC Public Examination – March / April 2026 |
| Exam Timings | 10:00 a.m. to 01:15 p.m. |
| Answer Key Status | To be released post-examination |
| Official Website | dge.tn.gov.in |
TN SSLC Exam Timetable 2026
The public examinations will strictly commence at 10:00 a.m. and conclude at 01:15 p.m.. Candidates are allotted the first 10 minutes (10:00 a.m. to 10:10 a.m.) exclusively for reading the question paper. Following this, 5 minutes (10:10 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.) are allocated for verifying candidate particulars. The actual exam writing duration lasts from 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m..
Here is the official subject-wise schedule:
| Date | Day | Subject |
| 11.03.2026 | Wednesday | Part – I Language |
| 16.03.2026 | Monday | Part – II English |
| 25.03.2026 | Wednesday | Part – III Mathematics |
| 30.03.2026 | Monday | Part – III Science |
| 02.04.2026 | Thursday | Optional Language |
| 06.04.2026 | Monday | Part – IV Social Science |
Pass Mark Details
To clear the TN SSLC (Class 10) Public Examination, students are generally required to score at least 35 marks out of 100 in each subject. For subjects that include both theory and practical components (such as Science), candidates must achieve a specific minimum passing mark in the theory examination (typically 20 out of 75 marks) as well as secure the necessary minimum internal/practical marks (usually 15 out of 25) to qualify.
How to Check the Official Answer Key
Once the DGE Tamil Nadu formally releases the subject-wise answer keys, students can download them directly from the official portal. Follow this step-by-step guide to access your answer keys:
Open your browser and go to the official website of the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Government Examinations at dge.tn.gov.in.
On the home page, look for the ‘Latest Notifications’ or ‘Announcements’ tab.
Search for the specific link that reads “TN SSLC / Class 10 Public Exam Official Answer Key 2026.”
A list of subjects (Language, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science) will appear. Click on the subject you wish to evaluate.
The answer key will open in PDF format. Download the file and use it alongside your respective question paper to verify your answers.
Important Official Links
Official DGE Tamil Nadu Website: dge.tn.gov.in
TN Examination Results Portal: tnresults.nic.in
