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Key Facts: Maharashtra SSC Tamil (2nd/3rd) Exam
Code 21
Official SSC subject code for Tamil Second/Third Language (MSBSHSE)
MSBSHSE SSC general subject codes (mahahsscboard.org/sscsub.htm)
≠ Code 07
First Language Tamil is a different SSC subject code
MSBSHSE SSC general subject codes (mahahsscboard.org/sscsub.htm)
~3 hours
Typical theory duration for SSC language papers (confirm date sheet)
MSBSHSE SSC exam-pattern reporting for language subjects
~80 + ~20
Common theory + oral/internal mark split for language subjects (total 100)
Maharashtra SSC language paper-pattern secondary reporting (confirm circular)
~35%
Commonly reported overall pass threshold (confirm circular)
MSBSHSE SSC pass criteria reporting
Tamil (ta)
Official assessment language is Tamil (Tamil script)
MSBSHSE SSC Tamil Second/Third Language subject design
English MCQ adaptation
This FREE local bank is not the official mixed written/oral paper format
OpenExamPrep practice policy
MSBSHSE SSC Tamil Second/Third Language (code 21) is a Class 10 board language subject with a mixed Tamil written paper lasting about 3 hours (~80 theory) plus oral/internal (~20), total 100. Pass is commonly ~35% overall as notified. Fees are paid through schools. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation retaining Tamil terms — not an official paper or oral simulation.
Sample Maharashtra SSC Tamil (2nd/3rd) Practice Questions
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1In traditional Tamil grammar (இலக்கணம்) at Second/Third Language level, which term names a noun?
2Which traditional Tamil term names a verb?
3இடைச்சொல் (idaichchol) in school Tamil analysis most often covers:
4உரிச்சொல் (uricchol) is best described as:
5How many traditional cases (வேற்றுமை) are taught in standard school Tamil grammar?
6The second case (இரண்டாம் வேற்றுமை) typically marks the direct object and commonly uses which marker?
7The marker கு (ku) most typically signals which case relation in school Tamil?
8ஆல் (aal) as a case marker is most typically associated with:
9இல் (il) most typically marks which relation?
10In school Tamil, காலம் (kaalam) refers primarily to:
About the Maharashtra SSC Tamil (2nd/3rd) Exam
Maharashtra SSC Tamil Second/Third Language is the Class 10 Secondary School Certificate public examination Tamil language paper under the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE), subject code 21 on the board’s SSC general subject list (distinct from First Language Tamil code 07). It assesses Tamil language skills appropriate to a Second/Third Language offering: foundational and intermediate grammar (இலக்கணம்), letter-class and sandhi awareness, vocabulary and idioms, reading comprehension, introductory literary devices, and composition (letter, essay, and related writing). The official assessment is a mixed written paper in Tamil (Tamil script), commonly about 3 hours for theory, with mark schemes often discussed as ~80 theory + ~20 oral/internal (total 100). Fees and exact patterns are notified by MSBSHSE (mahahsscboard.in; mahahsscboard.org). Pass marks are commonly described near ~35% overall. The 100 questions on this page are a free English-language multiple-choice study adaptation with English explanations and Tamil terms retained where the skill is tested; they are not a full simulation of the official mixed Tamil written paper, oral test, or an official translation.
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Assessment
Official MSBSHSE SSC Tamil Second/Third Language (subject code 21; not First Language code 07) is assessed as a mixed written paper in Tamil lasting about 3 hours for theory, commonly reported as about 80 theory marks plus about 20 oral/internal marks (total 100). Content spans Second/Third Language Tamil prose and poetry awareness, grammar (இலக்கணம் — எழுத்து/உயிர்மெய் awareness, சொல் classes, வேற்றுமை, புணர்ச்சி, காலம்), vocabulary and idioms, reading comprehension strategies, literary-device recognition at intro depth, and composition (letter, essay, and related writing). Exact section splits and attempt rules are as published for the year — confirm on mahahsscboard.org (s21 syllabus materials). This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for Tamil concept fluency — it does not simulate official handwriting tasks, long-answer marking, or the oral component.
Time Limit
About 3 hours (theory language paper; confirm current date sheet / activity-sheet instructions)
Passing Score
Commonly reported as about 35% overall in the subject (with theory floors as notified for 80-mark theory papers); verify the current pass criteria for your examination year and candidate category.
Exam / Certification Fees
As notified by MSBSHSE / divisional boards and paid through schools for regular SSC sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Grammar (இலக்கணம்) for L2/L3
Four சொல் classes, eight வேற்றுமை, காலம், agreement, participles, and subject–predicate analysis.
Sandhi & uyirmei awareness
உயிர்/மெய்/உயிர்மெய் letter classes and basic புணர்ச்சி (plain vs modified sandhi).
Vocabulary & idioms
Word meaning, synonyms, antonyms, context clues, and introductory proverb/idiom sense.
Reading strategies
Main idea, inference traps, skimming/scanning, tone, and evidence-based option comparison.
Writing formats
Letter/essay skeletons, paragraph unity, register, dialogue, information transfer, and timed revision.
Literary devices (intro)
உவமை, உருவகம், personification, hyperbole, and basic sound patterning for appreciation items.
Error identification
Agreement, case mix-ups, tense–time consistency, word class, orthography, register, and cohesion errors.
Preparing for the Maharashtra SSC Tamil (2nd/3rd) Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Commonly reported as about 35% overall in the subject (with theory floors as notified for 80-mark theory papers); verify the current pass criteria for your examination year and candidate category.
- Assessment: Official MSBSHSE SSC Tamil Second/Third Language (subject code 21; not First Language code 07) is assessed as a mixed written paper in Tamil lasting about 3 hours for theory, commonly reported as about 80 theory marks plus about 20 oral/internal marks (total 100). Content spans Second/Third Language Tamil prose and poetry awareness, grammar (இலக்கணம் — எழுத்து/உயிர்மெய் awareness, சொல் classes, வேற்றுமை, புணர்ச்சி, காலம்), vocabulary and idioms, reading comprehension strategies, literary-device recognition at intro depth, and composition (letter, essay, and related writing). Exact section splits and attempt rules are as published for the year — confirm on mahahsscboard.org (s21 syllabus materials). This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for Tamil concept fluency — it does not simulate official handwriting tasks, long-answer marking, or the oral component.
- Time limit: About 3 hours (theory language paper; confirm current date sheet / activity-sheet instructions)
- Exam / certification fees: As notified by MSBSHSE / divisional boards and paid through schools for regular SSC sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources
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Maharashtra SSC Tamil (2nd/3rd): Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the official MSBSHSE SSC Tamil Second/Third Language exam pure multiple-choice?
No. Official SSC Tamil Second/Third Language (code 21) is a mixed written language paper in Tamil with oral/internal assessment as notified. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concepts only — not an official paper simulation, writing/oral simulation, or board translation.
What is subject code 21 for Maharashtra SSC Tamil?
On mahahsscboard.org SSC general subject codes, 21 is Tamil (2nd/3rd). First Language Tamil is a different code (07). This practice page targets Second/Third Language code 21 only.
How long is the paper and what is the mark structure?
Language theory papers are commonly about 3 hours. Secondary reporting often describes about 80 theory marks plus about 20 oral/internal marks for regular candidates (total 100). Always verify the current MSBSHSE circular and paper-pattern instructions for code 21.
What is the passing score for Maharashtra SSC Tamil Second/Third Language?
SSC-consistent reporting commonly describes about 35% overall in the subject, with theory floors as notified. Always verify the current pass criteria for your examination year and candidate category.
In which language is SSC Tamil Second/Third Language offered?
The official paper is assessed in Tamil (Tamil script; officialLanguages ta). This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation that retains Tamil words, phrases, and literary terms where the skill is tested, with English explanations.
How much does the SSC Tamil Second/Third Language exam cost?
Tamil is not sold as a separate marketplace product. Fees are notified by MSBSHSE / divisional boards and paid through schools for regular candidates. Check mahahsscboard.in for the current fee circular.
What materials should I use?
Use the current MSBSHSE SSC Tamil Second/Third Language (s21) syllabus materials from mahahsscboard.org, your school’s prescribed reader/workbook, and official-pattern model or previous activity sheets. Confirm code 21 (not First Language 07) on your hall ticket and school combination.
Where can I find official syllabus and notices?
Use http://mahahsscboard.org/sscsub.htm for SSC subject codes and the Tamil (2nd/3rd) s21 syllabus link, https://mahahsscboard.in for board notices, and https://books.ebalbharati.in for Balbharati materials where applicable. Pair MCQ revision with timed handwritten Tamil practice and oral rehearsal.