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Key Facts: Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year Basic Electrical Engineering Exam
10:00–1:15
Official March 2026 HSE+2 theory sitting window including reading/verification time (dge.tn.gov.in timetable)
DGE TN HSE+2 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
26.03.2026
Basic Electrical Engineering theory date on the official March 2026 HSE+2 timetable
DGE TN HSE+2 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 12 vocational Basic Electrical Engineering textbooks and syllabus prescribed by SCERT / School Education Department
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
₹200 band
School exam fee band for groups with practical subjects plus certificate/service charges (concessions apply)
DGE HSE_E.pdf school candidate fee table
Group 2922
Vocational combination includes Mathematics, Basic Electrical Engineering Theory, Computer Technology, and Basic Electrical Engineering Practical
DGE HSE_E.pdf vocational group listings
Free English MCQ practice for Tamil Nadu HSE +2 Basic Electrical Engineering (DGE). Official paper is mixed written theory on the Samacheer Kalvi Class 12 syllabus — this bank is a study adaptation, not a format simulation.
Sample Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year Basic Electrical Engineering Practice Questions
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1Ohm's law for a metallic conductor at constant temperature states that current I is:
2A resistor of 12 Ω carries a steady current of 2 A. The voltage across it is:
3Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL) states that at any circuit node the algebraic sum of currents is:
4Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL) states that around any closed loop the algebraic sum of voltages is:
5Three 5 Ω resistors are connected in series. The equivalent resistance is:
6Two 10 Ω resistors are connected in parallel. The equivalent resistance is:
7The SI unit of electric current is the:
8The SI unit of electrical resistance is the:
9Electrical power P in a DC circuit is given by:
10A 230 V heater draws 5 A. The power consumed is:
About the Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year Basic Electrical Engineering Exam
Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year Basic Electrical Engineering is the Class 12 public examination subject paper in Basic Electrical Engineering under DGE Tamil Nadu. It assesses SCERT/Samacheer Kalvi Class 12 vocational learning outcomes covering electrical fundamentals, machines, AC and transformers, appliances, instrumentation, safety, wiring, and power generation. Official assessment is a mixed written theory paper (with practical and internal components where applicable) totaling 100 marks per subject. Vocational group 2922 is practical-bearing. Use this free English MCQ bank to build concept fluency before the March 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 Second Year (+2) public examination paper in Basic Electrical Engineering, administered by DGE Tamil Nadu. March 2026 theory window: 02.03.2026–26.03.2026 (Basic Electrical Engineering listed on 26.03.2026 on the official timetable); practical window for +2: 09.02.2026–14.02.2026. 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 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. Vocational group 2922 (Mathematics + Basic Electrical Engineering Theory + Computer Technology + Basic Electrical Engineering Practical) is practical-bearing. Syllabus and textbooks are prescribed by SCERT / Director of School Education (Samacheer Kalvi Class 12 Basic Electrical Engineering vocational). 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.
Electrical Fundamentals and Circuits
Voltage, current, resistance, power, Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws, and series/parallel circuits.
Magnetism Batteries and DC Machines
Magnetism, electromagnetism, cells and batteries, DC generators, and DC motors.
AC Transformers and Appliances
AC fundamentals, transformers, and common motor-driven appliances.
Instrumentation Safety Wiring and Power
Transducers and meters, electrical safety and earthing, wiring basics, and power generation overview.
Preparing for the Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year Basic Electrical Engineering 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 Second Year (+2) public examination paper in Basic Electrical Engineering, administered by DGE Tamil Nadu. March 2026 theory window: 02.03.2026–26.03.2026 (Basic Electrical Engineering listed on 26.03.2026 on the official timetable); practical window for +2: 09.02.2026–14.02.2026. 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 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. Vocational group 2922 (Mathematics + Basic Electrical Engineering Theory + Computer Technology + Basic Electrical Engineering Practical) is practical-bearing. Syllabus and textbooks are prescribed by SCERT / Director of School Education (Samacheer Kalvi Class 12 Basic Electrical Engineering vocational). 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year Basic Electrical Engineering exam?
It is the official Class 12 (Higher Secondary Second Year / +2) public examination paper in Basic Electrical Engineering, conducted by the Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Tamil Nadu, under the State Board / Samacheer Kalvi syllabus for the vocational electrical stream.
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. Basic Electrical Engineering is listed on 26.03.2026.
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: 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+2 timetable PDF.