
12th tamil public question paper 2026
tn March 2, 2026, the 12th Tamil Public Examination for the Tamil Nadu state board was conducted from 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM.
Since the exam has just concluded, the official answer key from the Directorate of Government Examinations (TNDGE) is not yet available; it is usually released after all exams are completed. However, unofficial answer keys prepared by subject experts and teachers are now emerging to help you verify your answers.
TN 12th Tamil Exam 2026: Quick Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Exam Date | March 2, 2026 |
| Total Marks | 90 (Theory) + 10 (Internal) |
| Pass Marks | 35 out of 100 |
| Official Key Release | April 2026 (Expected) |
| Results Date | May 8, 2026 (Tentative) |
How to Check the Unofficial Answer Key
You can find the question paper analysis and solutions through the following channels:
Educational Websites: Platforms like Padasalai, Kalvi Kavimalar, and Namma Kalvi typically upload PDF versions of the answer key within a few hours of the exam.
YouTube Channels: Many teachers provide a “Live Question Paper Discussion” where they solve the one-mark questions and explain the grammar (Ilakkanam) sections.
Section-wise Marks Distribution
If you are calculating your expected score, here is how the 12th Tamil paper is typically structured:
Part I: 14 One-mark questions (Multiple Choice).
Part II: 2-mark questions (Section 1: Poem, Section 2: Prose, Section 3: Grammar).
Part III: 4-mark questions (Poem and Prose explanations).
Part IV: 6-mark questions (Long answers/Neduvina).
Part V: Memory Poem (4 marks).
Upcoming Exam Dates
official answer key link
Tamil Nadu 12th Public Exam Tamil Answer Key 2026
English: March 5, 2026
Chemistry / Accountancy / Geography: March 9, 2026
Physics / Economics: March 13, 2026
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12th Tamil Public Exam 2026 Answer Key Discussion
This video provides a detailed walkthrough of today’s 12th Tamil question paper with expert answers for the objective and grammar sections.
