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Key Facts: Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Nursing (Vocational) 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 Nursing (Vocational) (DGE). Official assessment includes theory and practicals — this bank is a study adaptation, not skill certification.

Sample Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Nursing (Vocational) Practice Questions

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1The basic structural and functional unit of the human body is the:
A.Cell
B.Organ
C.System
D.Tissue
Explanation: Cells are the smallest living units that carry out metabolism and form tissues, organs, and systems.
2Which tissue type lines body cavities and covers body surfaces?
A.Nervous tissue
B.Epithelial tissue
C.Adipose tissue only
D.Muscle tissue
Explanation: Epithelium covers surfaces, lines cavities and organs, and forms glands; it is specialized for protection, absorption, and secretion.
3The heart is located primarily in which body cavity region?
A.Pelvic cavity
B.Cranial cavity
C.Mediastinum of the thoracic cavity
D.Abdominal cavity only, left lower quadrant
Explanation: The heart lies in the mediastinum within the thoracic cavity, between the lungs and behind the sternum.
4Which blood cells are primarily responsible for oxygen transport?
A.Platelets
B.Plasma proteins only
C.Leukocytes
D.Erythrocytes (red blood cells)
Explanation: Erythrocytes contain hemoglobin that binds and transports oxygen from lungs to tissues.
5The largest organ of the human body by surface area is the:
A.Skin
B.Brain
C.Small intestine only as a solid mass
D.Liver
Explanation: The skin is the largest organ by surface area and forms the integumentary system barrier.
6Which part of the digestive tract is the main site of nutrient absorption?
A.Stomach only
B.Small intestine
C.Large intestine only for all nutrients
D.Esophagus
Explanation: Most digestion products are absorbed across the villi and microvilli of the small intestine.
7The functional unit of the kidney that filters blood is the:
A.Hepatocyte
B.Neuron
C.Nephron
D.Alveolus
Explanation: Each nephron filters plasma at the glomerulus and processes filtrate in tubules to form urine.
8Gas exchange between air and blood occurs mainly in the:
A.Pharynx only
B.Trachea only
C.Bronchi only
D.Alveoli
Explanation: Thin-walled alveoli provide a large surface for O2 and CO2 diffusion between air and pulmonary capillaries.
9Which valve prevents backflow of blood from the left ventricle into the left atrium?
A.Mitral (bicuspid) valve
B.Aortic valve
C.Tricuspid valve
D.Pulmonary valve
Explanation: The mitral valve between left atrium and left ventricle closes during ventricular systole to prevent regurgitant flow into the atrium.
10The endocrine gland that secretes insulin is the:
A.Adrenal cortex only
B.Pancreas (islets of Langerhans)
C.Parathyroid glands
D.Thyroid gland
Explanation: Beta cells of the pancreatic islets secrete insulin, which lowers blood glucose by promoting cellular uptake and storage.

About the Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Nursing (Vocational) Exam

Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Nursing (Vocational) is the Class 11 vocational public examination subject under DGE Tamil Nadu assessing foundational nursing knowledge, infection control, first aid, MCH/community health, and ethics from Samacheer Kalvi. Official assessment is mixed written theory with practical components totaling 100 marks. This bank is knowledge practice only—not clinical certification.

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 Nursing (Vocational), 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

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.

20%

Anatomy Physiology Foundations

Body systems overview for vocational nursing at Class 11 depth.

25%

Fundamentals of Nursing and Infection Control

Basic nursing procedures, hygiene, asepsis, PPE, and safe care principles.

20%

First Aid Emergency and Medication Safety

First aid priorities, emergency recognition, and safe medication concepts.

20%

Maternal Child Community Health and Nutrition

Introductory MCH, community health, and nutrition-for-nursing concepts.

15%

Records Ethics Communication

Nursing records, ethics, patient communication, and professional behaviour.

Preparing for the Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Nursing (Vocational) 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 Nursing (Vocational), 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
  • 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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Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Nursing (Vocational): Suggested Study Strategy

1Complete practical demonstrations and records carefully.
2Prioritise infection control and first-aid sequence safety.
3Do not invent drug doses.
4MCQs cannot certify clinical skill.
5Review body-system diagrams weekly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Nursing (Vocational) exam?

It is the official Class 11 (Higher Secondary First Year / +1) public examination paper in Nursing (Vocational), 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.