As the first term of the academic year draws to a close, schools across Tamil Nadu are gearing up for the Quarterly Examinations 2026-27. These exams play a crucial role in assessing students’ understanding of the concepts taught during the first term and help both students and teachers identify areas that need more attention before the year progresses further. To help parents and students plan ahead with ease, we have compiled the complete Quarterly Exam Time Table for Classes 1 to 12, covering all subjects, dates, and timings in one place. Whether your child is in primary school or preparing for board exams in Class 10 or 12, this detailed schedule will help you organize study time effectively and avoid any last-minute confusion.
1st Std to 5th Std Quarterly Exam Time Table 2026-27
The Quarterly Examination for students from 1st Standard to 5th Standard for the academic year 2026-27 is scheduled to commence on 16th September 2026 (Wednesday) and conclude on 24th September 2026 (Thursday). Exams for Classes 1 and 2 will be conducted from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, while Classes 3, 4, and 5 will have exams starting from the first day itself, with Classes 1 and 2 beginning their exams from 17th September 2026. Classes 3 will follow the 10:00 AM–12:00 PM slot, whereas Classes 4 and 5 will write their exams in the afternoon session from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The exam schedule covers key subjects including Tamil, English, Mathematics, Optional Language, Science, Environmental Studies, and Social Science, spread across six exam days. Parents and students are advised to check the detailed subject-wise timetable and prepare accordingly to ensure a smooth and successful examination period.
| Date & Day (நாள் & கிழமை) | Class 1 (10:00–12:00) | Class 2 (10:00–12:00) | Class 3 (10:00–12:00) | Class 4 (02:00–04:00) | Class 5 (02:00–04:00) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.09.2026 – Wednesday | – | – | Tamil | Tamil | Tamil |
| 17.09.2026 – Thursday | Tamil | Tamil | English | English | English |
| 21.09.2026 – Monday | English | English | Maths | Maths | Maths |
| 22.09.2026 – Tuesday | Optional Language | Optional Language | Optional Language | Optional Language | Optional Language |
| 23.09.2026 – Wednesday | Maths | Maths | Science | Science | Science |
| 24.09.2026 – Thursday | Environmental Studies | Environmental Studies | Social Science | Social Science | Social Science |
6th Std to 8th Std Quarterly Exam Time Table 2026-27
Students of Classes 6, 7, and 8 will write their Quarterly Examinations for the academic year 2026-27 between 16th September 2026 (Wednesday) and 24th September 2026 (Thursday), spanning seven exam days including a session on 18th September (Friday). Class 6 exams will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Class 7 exams from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and Class 8 exams from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The timetable covers Tamil, English, Mathematics, Optional Language, Physical Education, Science, and Social Science, with the subject order varying slightly across the three classes. Students are encouraged to plan their revision around this schedule and reach out to their subject teachers for any last-minute clarifications.
| Date & Day (நாள் & கிழமை) | Class 6 (10:00–12:00) | Class 7 (2:00–04:00) | Class 8 (10:00–12:30) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16.09.2026 – Wednesday | Tamil | Tamil | Tamil |
| 17.09.2026 – Thursday | English | Maths | English |
| 18.09.2026 – Friday | Optional Language | Optional Language | Optional Language |
| 21.09.2026 – Monday | Maths | English | Maths |
| 22.09.2026 – Tuesday | Physical Education | Physical Education | Physical Education |
| 23.09.2026 – Wednesday | Science | Social Science | Science |
| 24.09.2026 – Thursday | Social Science | Science | Social Science |
9th Std & 10th Std Quarterly Exam Time Table 2026-27
The Quarterly Exams for Classes 9 and 10 will run from 16th September 2026 (Wednesday) to 24th September 2026 (Thursday), covering seven subjects across seven exam days. Class 9 students will write their papers from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM, while Class 10 students will have their exams from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Both classes will be examined on Tamil, English, Optional Language, Maths, Science, and Social Science, with Class 9 additionally having a Physical Education paper on 22nd September. As Class 10 is a board-exam year, students are advised to take this quarterly assessment seriously as preparation for the upcoming public examinations.
| Date & Day | Class 9 (2:00 PM–04:30 PM) | Class 10 (10:00 AM–01:00 PM) |
|---|---|---|
| 16.09.2026 – Wednesday | Tamil | Tamil |
| 17.09.2026 – Thursday | English | English |
| 18.09.2026 – Friday | Optional Language | Optional Language |
| 21.09.2026 – Monday | Maths | Maths |
| 22.09.2026 – Tuesday | Physical Education | – |
| 23.09.2026 – Wednesday | Science | Science |
| 24.09.2026 – Thursday | Social Science | Social Science |
11th Std & 12th Std Quarterly Exam Time Table 2026-27
Higher Secondary students in Classes 11 and 12 will undergo their Quarterly Examinations from 16th September 2026 (Wednesday) to 25th September 2026 (Friday). Class 11 exams are scheduled from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, while Class 12 exams are held in the morning session (please verify the exact timing with your school, as it should typically read 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM). Given the wide range of elective streams at the Higher Secondary level, each exam day accommodates multiple subject options — from core subjects like Tamil, English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Economics, to vocational and specialized streams such as Nursing, Textile Technology, Agricultural Science, and Computer Applications. Since Class 12 is a critical board-exam year, students are strongly encouraged to use this quarterly exam as a checkpoint to assess their preparation and focus on areas that need improvement ahead of the final board exams.
| Date/Day | Class 11 (2:00 PM–5:00 PM) | Class 12 (1:00 AM–1:00 PM)* |
|---|---|---|
| 16.09.2026 – Wednesday | Tamil | Tamil |
| 17.09.2026 – Thursday | English | English |
| 18.09.2026 – Friday | Physics, Economics, Employability Skills | Physics, Economics, Employability Skills |
| 21.09.2026 – Monday | Mathematics, Zoology, Commerce, Microbiology, Nutrition & Dietetics, Textile & Dress Designing, Food Service Management, Agricultural Science, Nursing (General) | Mathematics, Zoology, Commerce, Microbiology, Nutrition & Dietetics, Textile & Dress Designing, Food Service Management, Agricultural Science, Nursing (General) |
| 22.09.2026 – Tuesday | Communicative English, Ethics and Indian Culture, Computer Science, Computer Applications, Bio-Chemistry, Advanced Language (Tamil), Home Science, Political Science, Statistics, Nursing Vocational, Basic Electrical Engineering | Communicative English, Ethics and Indian Culture, Computer Science, Computer Applications, Bio-Chemistry, Advanced Language (Tamil), Home Science, Political Science, Statistics, Nursing Vocational, Basic Electrical Engineering |
| 23.09.2026 – Wednesday | Biology, Botany, History, Business Mathematics and Statistics, Basic Electronics Engineering, Basic Civil Engineering, Basic Automobile Engineering, Basic Mechanical Engineering, Textile Technology, Office Management and Secretaryship | Biology, Botany, History, Business Mathematics and Statistics, Basic Electronics Engineering, Basic Civil Engineering, Basic Automobile Engineering, Basic Mechanical Engineering, Textile Technology, Office Management and Secretaryship |
| 25.09.2026 – Friday | Chemistry, Accountancy, Geography | Chemistry, Accountancy, Geography |
The Quarterly Examinations 2026-27 mark an important milestone in the academic calendar, giving students a chance to consolidate what they’ve learned over the first term and giving parents a clear picture of their child’s progress. With exams for Classes 1 through 12 spread across mid-to-late September 2026, careful planning and a steady revision routine in the days leading up to each paper will go a long way toward reducing exam stress and improving performance. We recommend bookmarking this page or downloading the complete timetable below so you always have the exact dates and timings on hand as the exams approach.
Download the Complete Timetable (PDF)
For your convenience, we’ve put together the full Quarterly Exam Time Table for Classes 1 to 12 as a single, easy-to-print PDF document.
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