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Key Facts: Tamil Nadu HSE First Year History Exam
10:00–1:15
Official March 2026 HSE+1 theory sitting window including reading/verification time (dge.tn.gov.in timetable)
DGE TN HSE+1 March 2026 arrear 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
27 Mar 2026
History listed on the official HSE+1 arrear theory timetable with other Part III subjects
DGE TN HSE+1 March 2026 public examination 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 only
March 2026 HSE+1 public examinations scheduled for arrear candidates as notified by DGE
DGE TN official timetable PDF
Free English MCQ practice for Tamil Nadu HSE +1 History (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 History Practice Questions
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1The earliest phase of the Stone Age, characterised by crude chipped stone tools, is called the:
2The Indus Valley Civilisation is also commonly known as the:
3Which of the following was a major urban centre of the Indus Valley Civilisation?
4The Great Bath is a famous structure excavated at:
5The script of the Indus Valley Civilisation is best described as:
6Which metal gives its name to the Chalcolithic Age?
7The Rig Veda is primarily a collection of:
8Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism, attained enlightenment at:
9Vardhamana Mahavira is associated with the founding of the historical form of:
10Lothal, an Indus site, is especially noted for evidence of a:
About the Tamil Nadu HSE First Year History Exam
Tamil Nadu HSE First Year History is the Class 11 public examination subject paper in History under DGE Tamil Nadu. It assesses SCERT/Samacheer Kalvi Class 11 learning outcomes covering early societies, empires, medieval themes, and Tamil Nadu historical sources. Official assessment is a mixed written theory paper totaling 100 marks per subject. Part III humanities subject; multi-medium QPs among major subjects. Use this free English MCQ bank to build concept fluency before the March arrear 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 History, administered by DGE Tamil Nadu for arrear candidates. March 2026 theory window for HSE+1 arrears: 03.03.2026–27.03.2026; History is scheduled on 27.03.2026 with other Part III subjects (official timetable). Practical window for +1 arrears: 16.02.2026–21.02.2026. 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 languages and non-practical subjects: theory is commonly assessed out of 90 marks with a minimum of 25 out of 90, 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. Part III humanities subject; multi-medium QPs among major subjects (ta, en, te, kn, ml, ur). 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 HSE+1 arrear timetable; History on 27.03.2026
Passing Score
Minimum 35 out of 100 per subject overall under the new 600-mark HSE pattern (HSE_E.pdf), with additional floors: minimum 25/90 in theory for languages/non-practical subjects. Confirm the current DGE result rules for your candidate category.
Exam / Certification Fees
School candidates: DGE HSE scheme lists examination fee ₹150 for groups without 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.
Early Societies
Prehistory, Indus civilisation, Vedic cultures, megalithic South India, Mahajanapadas, and new religious sects (Buddhism, Jainism).
Empires and Classical Age
Mauryas, post-Mauryan polities, Guptas, Harsha, Sangam Tamilakam, Pallavas and related classical themes.
Medieval India
Turks and Delhi Sultanate themes, Later Cholas and Pandyas, Vijayanagar and Bahmani, Bhakti, Mughals, Marathas, and coming of Europeans.
Sources Methods and Tamil Nadu Focus
Historical sources and methods with Tamil Nadu inscriptions, literature, and regional centres where prescribed.
Preparing for the Tamil Nadu HSE First Year History 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: minimum 25/90 in theory for languages/non-practical subjects. Confirm the current DGE result rules for your candidate category.
- Assessment: Official Tamil Nadu HSE First Year (+1) public examination paper in History, administered by DGE Tamil Nadu for arrear candidates. March 2026 theory window for HSE+1 arrears: 03.03.2026–27.03.2026; History is scheduled on 27.03.2026 with other Part III subjects (official timetable). Practical window for +1 arrears: 16.02.2026–21.02.2026. 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 languages and non-practical subjects: theory is commonly assessed out of 90 marks with a minimum of 25 out of 90, 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. Part III humanities subject; multi-medium QPs among major subjects (ta, en, te, kn, ml, ur). 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 HSE+1 arrear timetable; History on 27.03.2026
- Exam / certification fees: School candidates: DGE HSE scheme lists examination fee ₹150 for groups without 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 History: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tamil Nadu HSE First Year History exam?
It is the official Class 11 (Higher Secondary First Year / +1) public examination paper in History, conducted by the Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Tamil Nadu, under the State Board / Samacheer Kalvi syllabus. The March 2026 HSE+1 public timetable applies to 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. History for HSE+1 arrears is listed on 27 March 2026.
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: minimum 25/90 in theory for languages/non-practical 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+1/+2 timetable PDF.