In which month does the Tamil Nadu Board (SSLC / HSC) usually hold its public examinations?

The Tamil Nadu Board generally conducts its SSLC (Class 10) and HSC (Class 12) public examinations during March and April every year. Practical examinations usually begin in February, followed by theory exams in March. The Directorate of Government Examinations, Tamil Nadu, releases the detailed timetable around October or November of the previous year. This early release helps schools schedule revisions and students to organize preparation. Results are usually declared in May, aligning with the academic year closure and college admission schedules across the state.