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Key Facts: Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Chemistry 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
Class 11
HSE First Year (+1) Chemistry covers SCERT Units 1–15 across Vol. I and Vol. II textbooks
Samacheer Kalvi Class 11 Chemistry textbooks
Free English MCQ practice for Tamil Nadu HSE +1 Chemistry (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 Chemistry Practice Questions
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1One mole of any substance contains how many elementary entities?
2The SI unit of amount of substance is the:
3Empirical formula of a compound is CH₂O and its molar mass is 180 g mol⁻¹. The molecular formula is:
4How many moles of CO₂ are produced when 2.0 mol of C₃H₈ burns completely? (C₃H₈ + 5 O₂ → 3 CO₂ + 4 H₂O)
5A sample of H₂SO₄ (M = 98 g mol⁻¹) has mass 49 g. Number of moles is:
6Oxidation number of Cr in K₂Cr₂O₇ is:
7Molarity of a solution containing 0.5 mol of solute in 250 mL of solution is:
8In a limiting-reagent problem, the limiting reagent is the reactant that:
94.0 g of a metal oxide contains 3.2 g of metal. Equivalent mass of the metal (oxygen equivalent mass = 8) is:
10Which change is a chemical change?
About the Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Chemistry Exam
Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Chemistry is the Class 11 public examination subject paper in Chemistry under DGE Tamil Nadu. It assesses SCERT/Samacheer Kalvi Class 11 learning outcomes for this subject. Official assessment is a mixed written theory paper (with practical and internal components where applicable) totaling 100 marks per subject. Theory with practical; QPs commonly in Tamil/English (and additional media for major science subjects per DGE). Use this free English MCQ bank to build concept fluency before public exams.
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 Chemistry, 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 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. Theory with practical; QPs commonly in Tamil/English (and additional media for major science subjects per DGE). 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) / 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.
Physical Chemistry
Basic concepts and chemical calculations, gaseous state, thermodynamics, equilibrium, and solutions as in the Class 11 TN text.
Inorganic Chemistry
Atomic structure, periodic classification, hydrogen, s-block elements, and chemical bonding concepts in Samacheer Kalvi Class 11.
Organic & Environmental Chemistry
Fundamentals of organic chemistry, organic reaction concepts, hydrocarbons, haloalkanes/haloarenes, and environmental chemistry.
Preparing for the Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Chemistry 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 Chemistry, 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 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. Theory with practical; QPs commonly in Tamil/English (and additional media for major science subjects per DGE). 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) / 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 Chemistry exam?
It is the official Class 11 (Higher Secondary First Year / +1) public examination paper in Chemistry, 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.