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Key Facts: Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Nutrition and Dietetics 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 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+1 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
2018–2025 arrears
March 2026 HSE+1 public examination timetable is notified for 2018–2025 arrear candidates only
DGE TN official HSE+1 March 2026 timetable disclosure
March 2026
HSE First Year public theory examinations scheduled 3–27 March 2026 with practicals 16–21 February 2026
DGE TN official timetable PDF
Free English MCQ practice for Tamil Nadu HSE +1 Nutrition and Dietetics (DGE). Official paper is mixed written theory on the Samacheer Kalvi Class 11 syllabus — March 2026 sitting is for arrear candidates (2018–2025) only; this bank is a study adaptation, not a format simulation.
Sample Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Questions
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1How many kilocalories of energy does one gram of pure carbohydrate typically yield in human metabolism?
2Which nutrient class provides the highest energy density per gram?
3Which vitamins are classified as fat-soluble?
4Night blindness is classically associated with deficiency of which nutrient?
5Scurvy results from prolonged deficiency of:
6In the basic Indian food-group system used in school nutrition teaching, cereals and millets mainly supply:
7Which mineral is most essential for haemoglobin formation?
8Water is classified nutritionally as:
9Proteins are made up of building blocks called:
10A complete protein food provides:
About the Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Nutrition and Dietetics Exam
Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Nutrition and Dietetics is the Class 11 public examination subject paper in Nutrition and Dietetics under DGE Tamil Nadu. It assesses SCERT/Samacheer Kalvi Class 11 learning outcomes for food groups, nutrients, RDA concepts, balanced diet, cooking methods, food hygiene, and meal planning 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 Nutrition and Dietetics, administered by DGE Tamil Nadu. IMPORTANT ELIGIBILITY DISCLOSURE: the March 2026 HSE+1 public examination timetable is notified for 2018–2025 arrear candidates only (confirm current circulars on dge.tn.gov.in). March 2026 theory window: 03.03.2026–27.03.2026; practical window for +1: 16.02.2026–21.02.2026 (official timetable). 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. Part III subject with practical components per stream groups. Official languages commonly include Tamil and English as notified. 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 (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.
Food Groups and Nutrients
Basic food groups, macronutrients, micronutrients, water, and deficiency concepts at Class 11 depth.
RDA and Balanced Diet
RDA concepts, energy balance, balanced diet principles, and meal composition foundations.
Cooking Methods and Meal Planning
Moist and dry heat methods, nutrient conservation in cooking, and meal planning foundations.
Food Hygiene and Safety Foundations
Personal and kitchen hygiene, food contamination, safe storage, and basic preservation ideas.
Preparing for the Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Nutrition and Dietetics 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 Nutrition and Dietetics, administered by DGE Tamil Nadu. IMPORTANT ELIGIBILITY DISCLOSURE: the March 2026 HSE+1 public examination timetable is notified for 2018–2025 arrear candidates only (confirm current circulars on dge.tn.gov.in). March 2026 theory window: 03.03.2026–27.03.2026; practical window for +1: 16.02.2026–21.02.2026 (official timetable). 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. Part III subject with practical components per stream groups. Official languages commonly include Tamil and English as notified. 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 (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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tamil Nadu HSE First Year Nutrition and Dietetics exam?
It is the official Class 11 (Higher Secondary First Year / +1) public examination paper in Nutrition and Dietetics, 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.
Who can appear for the March 2026 HSE+1 public examination?
The March 2026 HSE First Year public examination timetable is notified for 2018–2025 arrear candidates only. Confirm your eligibility and registration pathway on the current DGE circulars at dge.tn.gov.in before applying.
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+1 timetable PDF (theory 03.03–27.03.2026; practicals 16.02–21.02.2026).