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Key Facts: Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Biology 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
English MCQ bank
This practice set is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not the official mixed written paper
OpenExamPrep practice-content policy
₹150/₹200
School exam fee band for groups without/with practical subjects plus certificate/service charges (concessions apply)
DGE HSE_E.pdf school candidate fee table
Arrear 2026
March 2026 HSE+1 public theory examinations notified for eligible 2018–2025 arrear candidates on the official DGE timetable
DGE TN official timetable PDF 04.11.2025
Free English MCQ practice for Tamil Nadu HSE +1 Biology (DGE). Official paper is mixed written theory on the Samacheer Kalvi Class 11 syllabus — this bank is a study adaptation, not a format simulation.
Sample Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Biology Practice Questions
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1Which of the following is the most inclusive (broadest) taxonomic category among the options listed?
2Binomial nomenclature names a species with a two-word Latin name consisting of:
3A herbarium primarily serves as a repository of:
4In taxonomy, a taxon is best defined as:
5In the five-kingdom system of Whittaker, fungi are separated from plants mainly because fungi:
6Archaebacteria differ from eubacteria in that many archaebacteria:
7Viruses are not placed in Whittaker’s five kingdoms primarily because they:
8In lichen, the symbiotic partners are typically:
9Which of the following is a characteristic feature used to distinguish cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) from true eukaryotic algae?
10Bryophytes are often called amphibians of the plant kingdom because they:
About the Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Biology Exam
Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Biology is the Class 11 public examination subject paper in Biology under DGE Tamil Nadu. It assesses SCERT/Samacheer Kalvi Class 11 learning outcomes for diversity of life, structural organisation, cell biology, plant physiology, and human physiology foundations. Official assessment is a mixed written theory paper (with practical and internal components where applicable) totaling 100 marks per subject. March 2026 HSE+1 public sittings are notified for eligible arrear candidates. Use this free English MCQ bank to build concept fluency before the public exam.
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 Biology, administered by DGE Tamil Nadu. March 2026 HSE+1 theory sittings are listed on the official public examination timetable for eligible 2018–2025 arrear candidates only; practical windows for practical-bearing subjects are notified with the same circulars. 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 attendance required, internal assessment contributing to the 100-mark subject total. Official assessment is mixed written format (short/long/structured items per the year's blueprint), not pure MCQ. Combined Biology paper on the official HSE+1 timetable (distinct from separate Botany/Zoology sittings where offered). Theory with practical. Syllabus and textbooks are prescribed by SCERT / Director of School Education (Samacheer Kalvi Class 11). This site's bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concept fluency — not an official translation, format simulation, or substitute for writing, practical, project, or oral evidence.
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) candidates: per-subject fees as notified (scheme text commonly cites subject + registration/mark/service components). 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.
Diversity of Living Organisms
The living world, biological classification, plant kingdom, and animal kingdom foundations.
Structural Organisation
Morphology and anatomy of flowering plants, animal tissues, and structural organisation in animals.
Cell Structure and Biomolecules
Cell: the unit of life, biomolecules, and cell cycle and cell division.
Plant Physiology
Transport in plants, mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, respiration, and plant growth and development.
Human Physiology Foundations
Digestion and absorption, breathing and exchange of gases, body fluids and circulation, excretory products, locomotion and movement, neural control, and chemical coordination (Class 11 depth).
Preparing for the Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Biology 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 Biology, administered by DGE Tamil Nadu. March 2026 HSE+1 theory sittings are listed on the official public examination timetable for eligible 2018–2025 arrear candidates only; practical windows for practical-bearing subjects are notified with the same circulars. 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 attendance required, internal assessment contributing to the 100-mark subject total. Official assessment is mixed written format (short/long/structured items per the year's blueprint), not pure MCQ. Combined Biology paper on the official HSE+1 timetable (distinct from separate Botany/Zoology sittings where offered). Theory with practical. Syllabus and textbooks are prescribed by SCERT / Director of School Education (Samacheer Kalvi Class 11). This site's bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concept fluency — not an official translation, format simulation, or substitute for writing, practical, project, or oral evidence.
- 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) candidates: per-subject fees as notified (scheme text commonly cites subject + registration/mark/service components). Confirm current-session circulars on dge.tn.gov.in — fee tables can be updated by notification. Official sources
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Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Biology: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Biology exam?
It is the official Class 11 (Higher Secondary First Year / +1) public examination paper in Biology, conducted by the Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Tamil Nadu, under the State Board / Samacheer Kalvi syllabus. March 2026 HSE+1 public sittings are listed for eligible 2018–2025 arrear candidates.
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 and +2 sittings.