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Do you know the pass percentage of students who took the Tamil Nadu SSLC exam in 2022 was only 90%? Well, you might think this a good number but the graph has reduced in comparison with the previous years. But what is the reason behind this? Experts assume that most of the students have failed to understand the Tamil Nadu SSLC Exam Pattern and hence the fall.
For any student, knowing the exam pattern is extremely crucial. It will help them with time management in order to solve the question paper strategically and also help them understand the subject-wise weightage. Once you are aware of what to expect in the TN Board Class 10 exam, you can refer to Embibe’s study materials to kickstart your preparation. Embibe makes the preparation for Tamil Nadu SSLC exams easier with its list of comprehensive books with solutions.Embibe provides 70+ exclusive books, 50+ interactive videos, and 1000+ practice questions to give students an opportunity to learn and practice concepts from our online books.
Class 10 Tamil Nadu exams are conducted for 3 hours, i.e., 180 minutes for each subject. Students will have 15 minutes to go through the question paper before starting the exams. Example: If the examination starts at 9:15 AM, students will get their question paper in hand at 9:00 AM, and they need to start answering the questions at 9:15 AM.
To pass the tests, students must receive a minimum of 35% in each subject. The final computation does not factor in the marks earned in the optional subject. Following is the Tamil Nadu SSLC Board exam pattern:
| Subject | Paper | Maximum Marks | Minimum Marks to Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamil | Paper I | 100 | 35 |
| Tamil | Paper II | 100 | 35 |
| English | Paper I | 100 | 35 |
| English | Paper II | 100 | 35 |
| Mathematics | – | 100 | 35 |
| Science | – | 100 | 35 |
| Social Science | – | 100 | 35 |
| Optional Subject: (Kannada, Hindi, Gujarati, Sanskrit, French, Urdu, Telugu, Arabic, Malayalam) | – | 100 | Not Stipulated |
As per the grading system followed by the Tamil Nadu Board, grade A is the highest grade for 75% and above ,while no grade is awarded for below 35%.The table below represents the grading system of the Tamil Nadu Board SSLC Exam in detail.
| Range of Marks | Percentage | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| > 750 | 75% or above | A |
| 600-749 | 60% – 75% | B |
| 500-599 | 50% – 60% | C |
| 350-499 | 35% -50% | D |
| 0-349 | < 35% | No Grade Awarded |
In order to help you prepare better for the Tamil Nadu SSLC exams, Embibe provides you with more than 70 exclusive books! Furthermore, Embibe also has 50+ interactive 3D Explainer Books for all important subjects.
You can get access to all these books from the table below:
| Sr. No. | Subjects |
|---|---|
| 1. | Maths Important Books |
| 2. | Science Important Books |
Below are some frequently asked questions related to the Tamil Nadu SSLC exam pattern 2025:
Ans: The Tamil Nadu Board Class 10 exams will begin in March 2025 (tentative). You can refer to Embibe for all the latest updates on the Tamil Nadu SSLC exam.
Ans: You can find it on the Embibe platform. It offers 1000+ practice questions, mock tests, and 100+ 3D videos that cover all important chapters and their solutions. Referring to the study materials and practicing solutions can help students to score well in the exam.
Ans: Students will have to obtain 35% marks in each subject to get passing grades in the Tamil Nadu SSLC exam.
Ans: The mediums of instruction for all Tamil Nadu Class 10 subjects are English and Tamil, except for the languages.
Ans: Embibe offers practice questions, mock tests, books, videos, and other study materials In English as well as Tamil for.
We hope the above article has answered all your queries on the Tamil Nadu SSLC exam pattern. Embibe wishes you the best of luck for the exam.
Stay tuned to Embibe for the latest updates on the Tamil Nadu SSLC exam.
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