TN 2nd Mid Term Exam Time Table & Syllabus 2026: Class 6 to 12 Schedule PDF

The Tamil Nadu 2nd Mid Term Examination 2026 (இரண்டாம் இடைப்பருவத் தேர்வு) for Classes 6 to 12 is scheduled to be conducted across all government, government-aided, and matriculation schools in mid-November 2026 (commencing 11 November 2026 and concluding on 16 November 2026). As per the Tamil Nadu School Education Department’s academic calendar, the Second Mid Term test serves as a critical milestone to evaluate students’ concept mastery on the second-term syllabus before the state-wide Half-Yearly examinations in December. Students across middle, high school, and higher secondary standards can prepare systematically by accessing official Tamil Nadu Study Materials across all core subjects including Tamil (பொதுத்தமிழ்), English, Mathematics (கணிதம்), Science (அறிவியல்), and Social Science (சமூக அறிவியல்), as well as dedicated subject banks on our 10th SSLC Study Materials Hub, 12th Plus Two Study Materials, and 11th Plus One Study Materials.

Unlike the centralized Board Public Exams (which are conducted directly by the DGE at state level), Second Mid Term examinations are organized by the respective district Chief Educational Officers (CEO / முதன்மைக் கல்வி அலுவலர்) and District Common Examination Boards. Students can revise foundational chapters using our Samacheer Kalvi School Textbooks and practice with our authentic TN 2nd Mid Term Question Papers & Answer Keys Archive. This comprehensive guide provides the complete standard-wise examination schedule, session timings, subject-wise syllabus portions, and verified direct PDF download links for students, teachers, and parents.

தமிழ்நாடு 6 முதல் 12-ஆம் வகுப்பு வரை இரண்டாம் இடைப்பருவத் தேர்வு (2nd Mid Term Test 2026) நவம்பர் 11 முதல் 16 வரை நடைபெறுகிறது — முழு கால அட்டவணை, பாடவாரியான கல்விப் பொருட்கள் (Study Materials) மற்றும் மாதிரி வினாத்தாள்கள் விவரங்கள் கீழே கொடுக்கப்பட்டுள்ளன.

Overview

TN 2nd Mid Term Exam 2026: Key Highlights (தேர்வு சிறப்பம்சங்கள்)

The 2nd Mid Term examination gives students and teachers actionable diagnostic feedback on concept clarity across high school and higher secondary classes. Below are the key official details regarding the examination:

Students get Saturday and Sunday (14 and 15 November 2026) as weekend study holidays between exam days, providing ample time for comprehensive revision of difficult topics (கடினமான பாடப்பகுதிகளை மீள்பார்வை செய்ய வார விடுமுறை பயனுள்ளதாக அமையும்).

Session Timings & Shift Schedule (தேர்வு நேர அட்டவணை)

To ensure smooth operations across high schools and higher secondary schools, examinations are split into morning and afternoon sessions depending on class strength:

Note: Individual school headmasters or district examination committees may adjust bell timings by 15 minutes to facilitate local school bus routes. Check your school notice board for specific assembly timings.

Tentative Subject-Wise Exam Timetable 2026 (பொது தேர்வு கால அட்டவணை)

The general state-wide common schedule followed by district examination boards across Tamil Nadu is outlined below:

Syllabus & Portions Covered (பாடத்திட்டம் மற்றும் முக்கிய பகுதிகள்)

The 2nd Mid Term test evaluates the portions taught during the months of October and November as designated in the official Samacheer Kalvi monthly syllabus. A subject-by-subject overview:

• Tamil (பொதுத்தமிழ்): Iyal 4 and Iyal 5 (இயல் 4, 5 — செய்யுள், உரைநடை, துணைப்பாடம் மற்றும் இலக்கணம்). Focus on Thirukkural memorization and formal letter writing.
• English: Unit 3 and Unit 4 (Prose, Poetry, Supplementary Reader, and Grammar topics including Active/Passive Voice, Tenses, and Error Spotting).
• Mathematics (கணிதம்): Algebra (quadratic graphs, matrices இயற்கணிதம்), Geometry (வடிவியல்), and Coordinate Geometry portions prescribed for Term 2. Practice all step-by-step textbook examples.
• Science (அறிவியல் — Classes 6 to 10): Selected units in Physics (Electricity, Magnetism மின்னியல்), Chemistry (Solutions, Chemical Reactions கரைசல்கள்), and Biology (Plant & Animal Physiology தாவர & விலங்கு செயலியல்).
• Social Science (சமூக அறிவியல்): History (Freedom Movement in Tamil Nadu தமிழ்நாட்டில் விடுதலைப் போராட்டம்), Geography (Resources and Industries வளங்கள்), Civics (State Government மாநில அரசு), and Economics (Food Security).
• Higher Secondary Streams (+1, +2): Volume 1 remaining chapters and Volume 2 initial chapters across Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Commerce, Accountancy, and Computer Science.

You can access complete syllabus-aligned textbooks on our Samacheer Kalvi Textbooks Hub (சமச்சீர் கல்வி பாடப்புத்தகங்கள்) to revise every lesson and book-back question.

District-Wise Time Table & Model Question Papers (மாவட்ட வாரியான பதிவிறக்கம்)

District Common Examination Boards publish separate PDF circulars signed by the Chief Educational Officer (CEO). Download the latest timetable and authentic district question papers from the links below:

Files open directly from Google Drive. Additional district CEO circulars (Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Salem, Tiruchirappalli) are updated here continuously as they are released by respective educational offices.

5 Proven Tips to Score High in 2nd Mid Term (அதிக மதிப்பெண் பெற வழிகாட்டுதல்கள்)

1. Master All Book-Back Questions (புத்தக வினாக்களுக்கு முன்னுரிமை): 75% to 80% of mid-term test questions are drawn directly from the exercises, one-mark objectives, and unit-end problems in Samacheer Kalvi textbooks.
2. Utilize the Weekend Study Break (வார விடுமுறைப் பயிற்சி): Use Saturday and Sunday (14–15 November) to write formula sheets for Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
3. Practice Diagram Labeling (வரைபடப் பயிற்சி): For Science and Biology papers, practice neat, pencil-labeled diagrams (human heart, flower parts, ray optics diagrams) to secure full presentation marks.
4. Time Management Drill (நேர மேலாண்மை): For 50 or 100 marks tests, allocate 1 minute per 1-mark question, 4 minutes per 2-mark question, and 10 minutes per 5-mark question to leave 15 minutes for final re-checking.
5. Use Solved Model Papers (மாதிரி வினாத்தாள் பயிற்சி): Test yourself under examination conditions using our comprehensive Tamil Nadu Question Papers Archive.

Frequently asked questions

When will the Tamil Nadu 2nd Mid Term Exam 2026 begin? (தேர்வு எப்போது தொடங்கும்?)

The Tamil Nadu 2nd Mid Term Examination for Classes 6 to 12 commences on 11 November 2026 (Wednesday) and concludes on 16 November 2026 (Monday). தமிழ்நாடு 6 முதல் 12-ஆம் வகுப்பு 2-ஆம் இடைப்பருவத் தேர்வு 2026 நவம்பர் 11 முதல் 16 வரை நடைபெறுகிறது.

Is the 2nd Mid Term exam conducted at the state level or district level? (மாநில அளவிலா அல்லது மாவட்ட அளவிலா?)

Unlike Public Board Exams which are conducted centrally by DGE, Second Mid Term examinations are organized by individual district Chief Educational Officers (CEO / முதன்மைக் கல்வி அலுவலர்) based on the state academic calendar.

What portions are included in the 2nd Mid Term syllabus? (பாடத்திட்டம் என்ன?)

The examination covers the Term 2 portions taught during the months of October and November as prescribed in the official Tamil Nadu School Education monthly syllabus (அக்டோபர் மற்றும் நவம்பர் மாதப் பாடப்பகுதிகள்).

What are the morning and afternoon exam timings for 2nd Mid Term? (தேர்வு நேரம் என்ன?)

Morning session: 9:30 AM to 12:45 PM for Classes 10 and 12 (9:30 AM to 12:00 PM for Classes 6 and 8). Afternoon session: 1:30 PM to 4:45 PM for Classes 9 and 11 (1:30 PM to 4:00 PM for Class 7).

Where can I download the 2nd Mid Term exam timetable and question papers PDF? (கால அட்டவணை பதிவிறக்கம் எங்கு செய்யலாம்?)

You can download the common schedule and standard-wise previous question papers with answer keys directly from KalviMani.in using the verified Google Drive links on this page.

Related pages on KalviMani

2nd Mid Term Question Papers Hub · 10th 2nd Mid Term Question Papers · 12th 2nd Mid Term Question Papers · 11th 2nd Mid Term Question Papers · TN 10th Public Exam Time Table · TN 12th Public Exam Time Table · Samacheer Kalvi School Textbooks