The Tamil Nadu Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE) conducted the Class 12 Physics exam on May 13, 2026 . The examination took place during the morning session, running from 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM. The Physics paper is historically known for its balance between theoretical concepts and application-based questions.
The total marks for the Physics exam are 70 for the theory paper. Practical exams contribute 20 marks, and internal assessments account for 10 marks, totaling 100. Students needed to achieve an aggregate of 35 marks to pass. This typically requires at least 15 marks from the theory component.
Physics Answer Key and Analysis
An official answer key for the Tamil Nadu HSC Physics exam is expected to be released by the DGE. Subject matter experts have prepared preliminary answer keys to help students evaluate their performance. These resources are available for reference.
The detailed analysis of the question paper, based on student feedback and expert reviews, will provide insights into the difficulty level of different sections. This information is compiled after the exam concludes.
Question Paper Analysis (Post-Exam)
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Overall Difficulty Level | To be added after 1:15 PM on May 13, 2026 |
| Section A Difficulty Level | To be added after 1:15 PM on May 13, 2026 |
| Section B Difficulty Level | To be added after 1:15 PM on May 13, 2026 |
| Section C Difficulty Level | To be added after 1:15 PM on May 13, 2026 |
| Section D Difficulty Level | To be added after 1:15 PM on May 13, 2026 |
| Was the paper lengthy? | To be added after 1:15 PM on May 13, 2026 |
Students can use the provided answer key and analysis to estimate their scores. It is important to remember that these are for evaluation purposes only. Official results will be published by the DGE.
For those who also appeared for the English exam, the Tamil Nadu HSC English Answer Key 2026 is also available for review.