When do the half-yearly exams for Tamil Nadu students begin?

The half-yearly exams for Tamil Nadu state board students in Classes 12, 11, and 10 begin on December 10.

What is the biggest challenge for teachers in Tamil Nadu schools?

Teachers say finishing the portions before the half-yearly exams will be a "daunting task" due to various school activities and the fear of rain-related closures.

Do all Tamil Nadu students get study breaks before the half-yearly exams?

No, while higher secondary and SSLC (Class 10) students get study breaks, middle school students in Classes 6-9 do not.

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Tamil Nadu Schools Scramble to Prepare for Half-Yearly Exams

16 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Half-yearly exams for Classes 12, 11, and 10 begin on Dec 10
Classes 6-9 exams from Dec 15-23, no study breaks
Teachers say finishing portions before exams is a "daunting task"

Tamil Nadu Schools Scramble to Prepare for Half-Yearly Exams

As of November 16, 2025, the Tamil Nadu school education department has announced that the half-yearly exams for Class 12, 11, and 10 state board students will begin on December 10 with the Tamil paper. The exams are scheduled to conclude on December 23. For students in Classes 6-9, the exams will be held from December 15 to 23.

While the higher secondary and SSLC (Class 10) students have study holidays between the tests, the middle school students in Classes 6-9 do not get any such breaks. This has created a challenging situation for teachers, who say that finishing the portions before the half-yearly exams will be a "daunting task."