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Key Facts: Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Basic Electrical Engineering Exam
10:00–1:15
Official March 2026 HSE theory sitting window including reading/verification time (dge.tn.gov.in timetable)
DGE TN HSE March 2026 public examination timetable
35/100
Minimum pass mark per subject under the HSE new pattern, subject to theory/practical floor rules
DGE HSE_E.pdf scheme of examination
3 hours
Approximate theory writing duration after reading and particulars verification in the public exam schedule
DGE TN HSE March 2026 timetable
DGE TN
Administered by the Directorate of Government Examinations, Chennai, for Tamil Nadu State Board Higher Secondary
dge.tn.gov.in
SCERT syllabus
Class 11 textbooks and syllabus prescribed by SCERT / School Education Department (Samacheer Kalvi)
DGE HSE scheme — syllabus prescribed by SCERT/DSE
100 marks
Subject total under the new 600-mark HSE pattern (theory + practical/internal where applicable)
DGE HSE_E.pdf
Free English MCQ practice for Tamil Nadu HSE +1 Basic Electrical Engineering (DGE). Official paper is mixed written theory with practicals — this bank is a study adaptation, not a workshop simulation.
Sample Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Basic Electrical Engineering Practice Questions
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1Electric current is measured in which SI unit?
2A 6 Ω resistor carries a steady current of 3 A. The voltage across it is:
3Potential difference is defined as the work done in moving a unit positive charge from one point to another. Its SI unit is the:
4The resistance of a conductor at constant temperature is 20 Ω. If the current is 0.5 A, the power dissipated is:
5Three resistors of 2 Ω, 3 Ω and 5 Ω are connected in series. The equivalent resistance is:
6Two 8 Ω resistors are connected in parallel. The equivalent resistance is:
7A 100 W lamp is operated continuously for 10 hours. Energy consumed is:
8Which statement correctly states Ohm's law for a metallic conductor at constant temperature?
9Four 12 Ω resistors are connected in parallel. The equivalent resistance is:
10A wire has resistance 10 Ω. If both its length and cross-sectional area are doubled (same material, same temperature), the new resistance is:
About the Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Basic Electrical Engineering Exam
Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Basic Electrical Engineering is the Class 11 vocational public examination subject under DGE Tamil Nadu covering circuit fundamentals, magnetism/batteries/DC basics, AC/transformers/appliances, and safety/instrumentation from Samacheer Kalvi. Official assessment is mixed written theory with practical components totaling 100 marks.
Exam sponsor: Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Tamil Nadu. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Official Tamil Nadu HSE First Year (+1) public examination paper in Basic Electrical Engineering, administered by DGE Tamil Nadu. The March 2026 HSE+1 public theory window is for arrear candidates (typically batches 2018–2025 as notified); each theory sitting runs 10:00 a.m.–1:15 p.m. including question-paper reading and particulars verification (about 3 hours writing after reading). For subjects with practical: theory is commonly assessed out of 70 marks (minimum 15 in theory) with practical at
Time Limit
Official theory sitting 10:00 a.m.–1:15 p.m. (about 3 hours writing after reading/verification) per March 2026 DGE timetable
Passing Score
Minimum 35 out of 100 per subject overall under the new 600-mark HSE pattern (HSE_E.pdf), with additional floors: theory minimum 15/70 and must appear for practical for practical-bearing subjects. Confirm the current DGE result rules for your candidate category.
Exam / Certification Fees
School candidates: DGE HSE scheme lists examination fee ₹200 for groups with practical subjects, plus Mark Certificate ₹20 and Service Charges ₹5 (Tamil-medium candidates and notified concession categories are often fee-exempt). Private (H) / arrear candidates: per-subject fees as notified. Confirm current-session circulars on dge.tn.gov.in — fee tables can be updated by notification.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Electrical Fundamentals and Circuits
Current, voltage, resistance, Ohm's law, series/parallel circuits, power and energy calculations.
Magnetism Batteries and DC Machines
Magnetic effects, cells/batteries, and introductory DC machine concepts.
AC Transformers and Appliances
AC basics, transformer principles, and common electrical appliances.
Instrumentation Safety and Wiring
Measuring instruments, earthing, fuses, wiring practices, and electrical safety.
Preparing for the Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Basic Electrical Engineering Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Minimum 35 out of 100 per subject overall under the new 600-mark HSE pattern (HSE_E.pdf), with additional floors: theory minimum 15/70 and must appear for practical for practical-bearing subjects. Confirm the current DGE result rules for your candidate category.
- Assessment: Official Tamil Nadu HSE First Year (+1) public examination paper in Basic Electrical Engineering, administered by DGE Tamil Nadu. The March 2026 HSE+1 public theory window is for arrear candidates (typically batches 2018–2025 as notified); each theory sitting runs 10:00 a.m.–1:15 p.m. including question-paper reading and particulars verification (about 3 hours writing after reading). For subjects with practical: theory is commonly assessed out of 70 marks (minimum 15 in theory) with practical at
- Time limit: Official theory sitting 10:00 a.m.–1:15 p.m. (about 3 hours writing after reading/verification) per March 2026 DGE timetable
- Exam / certification fees: School candidates: DGE HSE scheme lists examination fee ₹200 for groups with practical subjects, plus Mark Certificate ₹20 and Service Charges ₹5 (Tamil-medium candidates and notified concession categories are often fee-exempt). Private (H) / arrear candidates: per-subject fees as notified. Confirm current-session circulars on dge.tn.gov.in — fee tables can be updated by notification. Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Basic Electrical Engineering exam?
It is the official Class 11 (Higher Secondary First Year / +1) public examination paper in Basic Electrical Engineering, conducted by the Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Tamil Nadu, under the State Board / Samacheer Kalvi syllabus. March public sittings for +1 may be for arrear candidates as notified by DGE.
How long is the official theory paper?
The March 2026 timetable schedules each theory sitting from 10:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., including question-paper reading and candidate particulars verification before the main writing period.
What is the passing score?
Minimum 35 out of 100 per subject overall under the new 600-mark HSE pattern (HSE_E.pdf), with additional floors: theory minimum 15/70 and must appear for practical for practical-bearing subjects. Confirm the current DGE result rules for your candidate category.
Is this practice bank the same format as the official paper?
No. Official papers use mixed written formats (and practicals where applicable). These 100 questions are an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for knowledge and judgment practice only.
Where can I find the official timetable and scheme?
Download the public examination timetable and HSE scheme documents from the Directorate of Government Examinations website (dge.tn.gov.in), including the March 2026 HSE timetable PDF covering +1 arrear sittings where applicable.