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Tamil Nadu’s Directorate of Government Examinations declared results for the Class 12 supplementary exam and HSC +1 arrears papers on Thursday, July 31, 2026, giving another chance to students who had subjects pending from their main board exams.
According to the DGE, 60,527 students appeared for the supplementary examination, which was held between June 28 and July 7, 2026.
Students can check their provisional marksheets at tnresults.nic.in or dge.tn.gov.in by entering their registration number along with their date of birth in DD/MM/YYYY format.
To clear the exam, students need at least 35 marks out of 100 in theory-only subjects, while subjects with a practical component require a minimum of 15 marks in theory plus an overall total of 35 marks.
Those who wish to seek revaluation can apply on August 4 and 5 at their District Assistant Director’s office between 11 am and 5 pm, for a fee of Rs 275 per subject.
The main Class 12 result for 2026, declared on May 8, had recorded a 95.20% pass percentage, with this supplementary round meant for students who fell short in one or more subjects then.
The Directorate of Government Examinations conducts supplementary exams separately for Class 10 and Class 12, along with arrears papers for Higher Secondary First Year students who did not clear all subjects.
Students who remain dissatisfied with their supplementary marks can also apply for a photocopy of their answer sheet in addition to revaluation, a facility offered by the DGE for a separate fee.
The regular Class 12 result for 2026, declared on May 8, recorded an overall pass percentage of 95.20%, one of the state’s stronger showings in recent years.
Tamil Nadu’s supplementary exams are typically held for students who failed to clear one or more subjects in the main board examination, giving them a chance to qualify without losing an academic year.
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