The Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE) Tamil Nadu has released the timetable for the Half-Yearly Exams 2025. Students from Classes 6 to 12 will appear for these examinations across the state in December 2025 . The exam period spans from December 10 to December 23, 2025 , with specific dates and timings varying by class group.
Exam Schedule Overview
Half-yearly examinations for students in Classes 10 and 12 will run from December 10 to December 23, 2025 . Class 11 exams are also scheduled within this same period. Students in Classes 6 to 9 will undertake their exams from December 15 to December 23, 2025 , a slightly later start date.
Detailed Timetable: Classes 10 and 12
For students in Classes 10 and 12 , the DGE has set the half-yearly exam period from December 10 to December 23, 2025 . All examinations for these classes will be held in the morning session . The specific timings for the Class 10 and 12 morning sessions are from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM daily. Students must take note of these timings for their examination preparations.
Detailed Timetable: Class 11
The half-yearly exams for Class 11 students are scheduled from December 10 to December 23, 2025 . These examinations will be conducted in the afternoon session . The designated timings for Class 11 afternoon sessions are from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM . This differs from the morning schedule of Classes 10 and 12.
Detailed Timetable: Classes 6 to 9
Students in Classes 6 to 9 will begin their half-yearly exams on December 15, 2025 , continuing until December 23, 2025 . This nine-day period encompasses all subjects for these junior and middle school classes.
- For Classes 6 to 8 , exams are scheduled for the morning session . Exam timings are from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM .
- For Class 9 , exams will be held in the afternoon session . The scheduled timings for Class 9 are from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM .
Important Instructions for Students
The DGE has issued key instructions for all students taking the Tamil Nadu half-yearly examinations:
- Students must report to their assigned exam centres at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time of their examinations. This allows for necessary pre-exam procedures.
- Question papers will be distributed to students 15 minutes prior to the official commencement of each examination. This provides time for initial review.
Tamil Nadu Half-Yearly Exam 2025 Schedule Summary
| Class Group | Exam Dates | Exam Timings |
|---|---|---|
| Classes 10 and 12 | December 10 to 23, 2025 | 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (Morning) |
| Class 11 | December 10 to 23, 2025 | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Afternoon) |
| Classes 6 to 8 | December 15 to 23, 2025 | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM (Morning) |
| Class 9 | December 15 to 23, 2025 | 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM (Afternoon) |
Students should visit the official website of the Directorate of Government Examinations to download the complete timetable PDF. Further announcements regarding the Tamil Nadu Half-Yearly Exams 2025 will also be available on the official portal.