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Key Facts: Tamil Nadu SSLC Tamil Exam

10:00–1:15

Official March/April 2026 SSLC theory sitting window including reading/verification (dge.tn.gov.in)

DGE TN SSLC March/April 2026 timetable

35/100

Minimum pass mark in each SSLC subject (Science has separate theory/practical floors)

DGE sslc.pdf scheme of examination

₹115

Pupil candidate examination fee package before exemptions (exam + mark certificate + service charges)

DGE sslc.pdf

DGE TN

Administered by the Directorate of Government Examinations, Chennai

dge.tn.gov.in

SCERT syllabus

Class 10 textbooks and syllabus prescribed by SCERT / School Education Department (Samacheer Kalvi)

DGE SSLC scheme / Uniform System of Education

100 marks

Per-subject total for Mathematics, Science, Social Science, and language papers as notified

DGE sslc.pdf

Free MCQ study practice for Tamil Nadu SSLC Tamil (DGE). Official paper is mixed written Tamil assessment — this bank is a study adaptation, not a format simulation.

Sample Tamil Nadu SSLC Tamil Practice Questions

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1In a Class 10 Tamil prose passage, the main idea (மையக் கருத்து) is best identified by:

A.Finding the central claim the whole passage develops

B.Counting only the commas in one paragraph

C.Ignoring the first and last sentences always

D.Selecting the longest proper name that appears

Explanation: Main-idea items ask for the passage’s overall central claim. Topic sentences and concluding restatements in Samacheer Kalvi prose units usually carry it.

2A supporting detail in a Tamil prose lesson typically:

A.Explains, illustrates, or proves a point linked to the main idea

B.Replaces the need for any main idea

C.Must be unrelated to the unit title

D.Must be a mathematical equation only

Explanation: Supporting details develop the main idea with examples, reasons, or evidence. Board comprehension often asks which sentence supports a stated claim.

3When a prose question asks for the meaning of a word in context (சூழலில் பொருள்), you should mainly use:

A.Surrounding sentences and how the word functions in the story

B.Only the word’s first letter

C.Only the font size of the textbook

D.Only the page number

Explanation: Context-clue questions test whether you can infer meaning from nearby words, tone, and situation — a core Class 10 reading skill.

4Inference (உய்த்துணர்தல்) in prose comprehension means:

A.Drawing a logical conclusion not stated word-for-word but supported by the text

B.Copying one sentence exactly with no thinking

C.Ignoring the passage and using only general knowledge

D.Translating every word into English first

Explanation: Inference combines stated clues to reach a justified conclusion. SSLC items often ask what the author implies about a character or event.

5The author’s purpose (ஆசிரியரின் நோக்கம்) in a didactic Tamil prose piece is most often to:

A.Teach a value or useful idea through narrative or exposition

B.List only random punctuation marks

C.Avoid any message entirely

D.Replace grammar study with silence

Explanation: Many Class 10 prose lessons are value-oriented: courage, honesty, social harmony, education. Purpose questions ask why the piece was written.

6If a passage describes a student’s hard work and eventual success, the most likely theme is:

A.Perseverance and effort lead to achievement

B.Commas are more important than verbs

C.Maps replace all human stories

D.Success never requires effort

Explanation: Theme is the broader message. A success-through-effort plot typically supports perseverance as theme — common in school prose.

7Which question best checks whether you understood a character’s motive?

A.Why did the character choose that action in the story?

B.How many blank lines are on the exam paper?

C.What is the printer’s ink colour?

D.What is the width of the textbook margin?

Explanation: Motive questions ask for reasons behind a character’s choices, using evidence from dialogue and events.

8A non-detailed (துணைப்பாடம் / non-detailed) prose question usually expects you to:

A.Recall main incidents, characters, and moral of the prescribed story

B.Memorise only the publisher’s phone number

C.Ignore the story and answer from poetry metres only

D.Rewrite the entire novel from memory word-for-word

Explanation: Non-detailed units test story-level mastery: plot outline, key people, and message — not trivial publishing data or full verbatim rewrite.

9Read the idea: «கல்வி ஒளியைப் போல் இருளை நீக்கும்.» What does the comparison mainly emphasise?

A.Education removes ignorance as light removes darkness

B.Education is only about buying lamps

C.Darkness is always permanent

D.Schools should ban all reading

Explanation: The simile/metaphor pattern links education to light and ignorance to darkness — a frequent school-prose value image.

10In comprehension, a fact differs from an opinion because a fact is:

A.Something that can be verified from the text or reality, not just a personal preference

B.Always written only in English

C.Always false by definition

D.Only the examiner’s favourite colour

Explanation: Fact vs opinion items appear in modern reading tests: facts are checkable claims; opinions express judgment or preference.

About the Tamil Nadu SSLC Tamil Exam

Tamil Nadu SSLC Tamil is the Class 10 public examination language subject under DGE Tamil Nadu assessing Samacheer Kalvi prose, poetry, grammar, and composition. Official assessment is mixed written format totaling 100 marks per language unit with minimum 35 to pass. This bank preserves Tamil where the language skill requires it.

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 SSLC (Class 10) public examination paper in Tamil, administered by DGE Tamil Nadu. March/April 2026 theory sittings run 10:00 a.m.–1:15 p.m. including reading and particulars verification (scheme also cites 2½ hours examination duration). Each subject is out of 100 marks with minimum 35 for a pass. Language papers may follow Paper I/II structures in scheme documents; confirm the current-year model paper. Part III non-language question papers are provided in English, Tamil, Te

Time Limit

Official March/April 2026 SSLC theory sitting 10:00 a.m.–1:15 p.m. including reading and particulars verification (about 3 hours total; scheme documents also describe 2½ hours examination duration). Confirm the current-year DGE timetable.

Passing Score

Minimum 35 out of 100 in each subject (sslc.pdf). For Science with theory and practical: minimum 20/75 in theory and 15/25 in practical. Confirm current DGE result rules.

Exam / Certification Fees

Pupil candidates: DGE SSLC scheme (sslc.pdf) lists Examination Fee ₹100 + Mark Certificate Fee ₹10 + Service Charges ₹5 (total ₹115). Direct private candidates: Examination Fee ₹100 + Mark Certificate Fee ₹10 + Registration Fee ₹10 + Service Charge ₹5 (total ₹125). Tamil-medium candidates and other notified categories may be fee-exempt under current G.Os. Confirm the session circular on dge.tn.gov.in.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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25%

Prose Comprehension

Class 10 Tamil prose main ideas, inference, vocabulary, and literary devices.

25%

Poetry Appreciation

Poetry themes, imagery, classical/modern features, and line interpretation.

25%

Grammar and Usage

Tamil grammar forms, sandhi/agreement patterns, and correct usage.

25%

Composition and Language Skills

Letter/essay structure, paraphrase, translation judgment, and functional Tamil.

Preparing for the Tamil Nadu SSLC Tamil Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Minimum 35 out of 100 in each subject (sslc.pdf). For Science with theory and practical: minimum 20/75 in theory and 15/25 in practical. Confirm current DGE result rules.
Assessment: Official Tamil Nadu SSLC (Class 10) public examination paper in Tamil, administered by DGE Tamil Nadu. March/April 2026 theory sittings run 10:00 a.m.–1:15 p.m. including reading and particulars verification (scheme also cites 2½ hours examination duration). Each subject is out of 100 marks with minimum 35 for a pass. Language papers may follow Paper I/II structures in scheme documents; confirm the current-year model paper. Part III non-language question papers are provided in English, Tamil, Te
Time limit: Official March/April 2026 SSLC theory sitting 10:00 a.m.–1:15 p.m. including reading and particulars verification (about 3 hours total; scheme documents also describe 2½ hours examination duration). Confirm the current-year DGE timetable.
Exam / certification fees: Pupil candidates: DGE SSLC scheme (sslc.pdf) lists Examination Fee ₹100 + Mark Certificate Fee ₹10 + Service Charges ₹5 (total ₹115). Direct private candidates: Examination Fee ₹100 + Mark Certificate Fee ₹10 + Registration Fee ₹10 + Service Charge ₹5 (total ₹125). Tamil-medium candidates and other notified categories may be fee-exempt under current G.Os. Confirm the session circular on dge.tn.gov.in. Official sources

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Tamil Nadu SSLC Tamil: Suggested Study Strategy

1Study Samacheer Kalvi Class 10 Tamil; retain Tamil wording for language items.

2Practise grammar daily and write compositions weekly.

3MCQs cannot replace official writing.

4Use textbook poetry lines, not invented quotes.

5Time mixed grammar+comprehension sets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tamil Nadu SSLC Tamil exam?

It is the official Class 10 (SSLC) public examination paper in Tamil, conducted by the Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Tamil Nadu, under the Samacheer Kalvi / Uniform System of Education syllabus.

When is the March/April 2026 SSLC exam window?

The official DGE timetable schedules SSLC public theory examinations from 11 March 2026 to 6 April 2026 (subject-wise dates on dge.tn.gov.in).

What is the passing score?

Minimum 35 out of 100 in each subject (sslc.pdf). For Science with theory and practical: minimum 20/75 in theory and 15/25 in practical. Confirm current DGE result rules.

Is this practice bank the same format as the official paper?

No. Official papers use mixed written formats (and Science practicals where applicable). These 100 questions are an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation only.

Where can I find the official timetable and scheme?

Download the SSLC public examination timetable and scheme (sslc.pdf) from the Directorate of Government Examinations website (dge.tn.gov.in).