TN 12th Exam 2021 - Time Table, Syllabus, Question Papers, Preparation Tips
Updated on 28th Oct, 2020
About TN HSC Board 2021
Directorate of Government Examination(DGE), Tamil Nadu is the body which conducts TN HSC Board exams 2021. The exam will be held in a pen and paper-based mode with a single set of question papers. TN HSC hall ticket 2021 will be released in the month of February 2021 in the online mode on the official website i.e. dge.tn.gov.in.
Latest Tamil Nadu 12th Exams 2021 Updates:
TN HSC supply result 2020 has been released. Check the result here!
As per the updates, TN HSC syllabus 2020-21 will be reduced for this academic session. Students must note that the syllabus will only be reduced for this academic year.
More about TN HSC Exams 2021:
- The Board will release the TN HSC Board time table 2021 in the online mode.
- TN HSC Board exams will be conducted in March 2021.
- The duration of the TN HSC Board exams 2021 will be 3 hours per subject.
- Students must complete the TN Class 12th syllabus 2021 to know the exam pattern, important topics and types of questions asked in the exam.
- Students preparing for TN HSC Board exams 2021, must practice the TN Class 12th question papers 2021 or sample papers to get a better idea of marking scheme, the number of question from each unit and types of questions asked.
- Tamil Nadu 12th result 2021 will be declared online provisionally.
- Therefore, students must collect their original mark sheets from their respective school or board authority after the declaration of result.
TN HSC Board 2021 Highlights
| Full Exam Name | Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary Certificate Examination |
| Short Exam Name | TN HSC Board |
| Conducting Body | Directorate of Government Examinations |
| Frequency of Conduct | Once a year |
| Exam Level | Intermediate |
| Languages | Arabic, German +9 More |
| Mode of Application | Offline |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
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TN HSC Board 2021 Eligibility Criteria
DGE, Tamil Nadu sets the eligibility criteria for appearing in TN HSC Board exams. Students have to fulfil the below-mentioned eligibility criteria before writing the exam.
- One must have passed class 11 from a recognized school of Tamil Nadu board and must be pursuing class 12.
- Must attain the age of 16 years as on July 31, 2020, to be eligible for TN HSC exams 2021.
- Students need to maintain a minimum attendance and should clear all dues applying for TN HSC exams 2021.
TN HSC Board 2021 Application Process
Mode of Application : Offline
Mode of Payment : Other
Students can apply for TN class 12 exams 2021 in both online and offline mode.
- Regular students can fill the application form through their respective schools in the offline mode.
- While private students appearing for the TN HSC board exams 2021 must fill in the online application form at the nearest Government examination centre.
- They can also collect the form at the nodal centre from the board authorities and fill it offline.
- The application fee is to be submitted in cash mode for both regular and private students. Payment through any other mode is not be accepted.
TN HSC Board 2021 Syllabus
Accountancy
Accountancy: Unit 01
Final accounts - adjustments |
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Accounts from incomplete records (single entry) |
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Depreciation accounting |
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Financial statements analysis – ratio analysis |
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Cash budget |
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Partnership accounts – basic concepts |
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Partnership accounts – admission |
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Partnership accounts – retirement |
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Company accounts |
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Biochemistry
Biochemistry: Unit 01
Cell memberane |
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Digestion |
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Carbohydrate metabolism |
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Protein metabolism |
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Lipid metabolism |
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Nucleic acid metabolism |
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Inborn errors of metabolism |
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Biological oxidation |
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Enzyme kinetics |
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Immunology |
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Biology
Biology: Unit 01
Human physiology |
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Microbiology |
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Immunology |
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Modern genetics |
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Environmental science |
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Applied biology |
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Theories of evolution |
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Biology - botany
Biology - botany: Unit 01
Taxonomy of angiosperms |
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Plant anatomy |
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Cell biology and genetics |
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Biotechnology |
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Plant physiology |
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Biology in human welfare |
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Botany
Botany: Unit 01
Taxonomy of angiosperms |
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Plant anatomy |
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Cell biology and genetics |
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Biotechnology |
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Plant physiology |
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Biology in human welfare |
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Business mathematics
Business mathematics: Unit 01
Applications of matrices and determinants |
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Analytical geometry |
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Applications of differentiation - I |
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Applications of differentiation - II |
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Applications of integration |
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Differential equations |
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Interpolation and fitting a straight line |
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Probability distributions |
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Sampling techniques and statistical inferences |
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Applied statistics |
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Inorganic chemistry
Inorganic chemistry: Unit 01
Atomic structure - II |
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Periodic classification - II |
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p-block elements- II |
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d- block elements |
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f- block elements |
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Coordination compounds and bio-coordination compounds |
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Nuclear chemistry |
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Physical chemistry
Physical chemistry: Unit 01
Solid state II |
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Thermodynamics - II |
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Chemical equilibrium II |
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Chemical kinetics II |
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Surface chemistry |
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Electrochemistry - I |
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Electrochemistry - II |
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Isomerism in organic chemistry |
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Hydroxy derivatives |
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Ethers |
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Carbonyl compounds |
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Carboxylic acids |
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20 Organic nitrogen compounds |
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Biomolecules |
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Chemistry in action |
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Electro chemistry I |
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Electro chemistry II |
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Organic chemistry
Organic chemistry: Unit 01
Isomerism in organic chemistry |
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Hydroxy derivatives |
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Ethers |
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Carbonyl compounds |
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Carboxylic acids |
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Organic nitrogen compounds |
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Biomolecules |
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Chemistry in action |
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Civil
Civil: Unit 01
Building construction |
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Planning of house |
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Water supply engineering |
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Sanitary engineering |
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Aesthetics of a house |
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Surveying |
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Hydraulics and hydraulic machinery |
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Highway engineering |
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Commerce
Commerce: Unit 01
Organization |
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Sole trader |
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Partnership |
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Companies - I |
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Companies - II |
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Stock exchange |
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Co-operatives |
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Government in business |
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Computer science
Computer science: Unit 01
An introduction to star office writer |
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Text formatting |
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Correcting spelling mistakes |
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Working with tables |
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Page formatting |
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Spreadsheet |
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Database |
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Introduction to multimedia |
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Presentation |
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Object oriented concepts using c++ |
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Overview of c++ |
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Basic statement |
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Functions c++ enhancements |
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Structured data type- arrays |
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Classes and objects |
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Polymorphism |
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Constructor and destructors |
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Inheritance |
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Impact of computers on society |
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IT enabled services |
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Computer ethics |
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Electrical machines and appliances
Electrical machines and appliances: Unit 01
Winding insulating materials |
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Winding wire |
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Details of winding |
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Development of winding - AC machines |
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Development of winding – DC machines |
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Rewinding and testing of electric motors |
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Instruments and testing |
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Electrical cooking appliances |
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Electric iron box |
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Water heaters and coffee makers |
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Electric mixer and egg beaters |
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Vacuum cleaner and washing machines |
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Electric fan and electric hair drier |
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Centrifugal pump |
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Maintenance of rotating machines |
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Maintenance of transformers |
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Food management and child care
Food management and child care: Unit 01
Quality of food |
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Maternal and infant nutrition |
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Nutrition for children |
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Therapeutic diet |
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Food service institutions |
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Food borne infections and food poisoning |
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Food preservation |
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Bakery products |
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Preschool education |
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Activities in pre school |
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Management |
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General machinist
General machinist: Unit 01
Lathe |
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Drilling machine |
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Shaping machine |
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Grinding machine |
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Milling machine |
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Hydraulic equipments |
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Electrical equipments |
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Welding |
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CNC machines |
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Machine tool maintenance |
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Geography
Geography: Unit 01
Biosphere |
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Human-made ecosystem-I |
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Human-made ecosystem-II |
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Environmental degradations/management |
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Home science
Home science: Unit 01
Concept of home science |
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Physiology |
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Food, nutrition and health |
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Life span development |
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Home management |
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Fundamentals of textiles and clothing |
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Communication skills |
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Microbiology
Microbiology: Unit 01
General microbiology |
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Environmental, food and industrial microbiology |
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Medical bacteriology |
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Medical parasitology, mycology, virology and zoonosis |
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Immunology |
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Microbial genetics |
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Nursing 1
Nursing 1: Unit 01
Medical and surgical asepsis – nursing principles and practices |
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Nutrition and diet therapy |
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Medical surgical nursing – principles and practices |
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Child health nursing – principles and practices |
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Nursing 2
Nursing 2: Unit 01
Community health nursing – principles and practices |
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Mental health nursing – principles and practices |
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Midwifery – principles and practices |
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Nursing theory
Nursing theory: Unit 01
Microbiology |
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Environmental sanitation and health |
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Communicable diseases |
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Nutrition |
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Maternal health |
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Child health nursing |
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Geriatric care |
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Emergency management |
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Home nursing |
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Administration of medicine |
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Nutrition and dietetics
Nutrition and dietetics: Unit 01
Recommended dietary allowances |
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Nutrition in pregnancy and lactation |
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Nutrition in infancy |
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Nutrition during pre school age (1-6 years) |
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Nutrition during school age (6-12 years) |
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Nutrition during adolescence |
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Nutrition for adults |
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Nutrition during old age |
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Introduction to dietetics |
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Diet in fever |
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Diet in obesity and underweight |
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Diet in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract |
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Diet in diseases of liver |
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Diet in diabetes mellitus |
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Diet in kidney disorders |
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Diet in diseases of the cardiovascular system |
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Hospital dietary departments |
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Computer applications in nutrition education and dietetics |
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Office management
Office management: Unit 01
Concept and role of modern office |
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Modern office appliances and furniture |
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Office accommodation and layout |
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Office stationeries and supplies |
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Filing and indexing |
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Secretarial practice and postal services |
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Electronic data processing |
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Office management systems and its control |
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Physics 1
Physics 1: Unit 01
Electrostatics |
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Current electricity |
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Effects of electric current |
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Electromagnetic induction and alternating current |
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Electromagnetic waves and wave optics |
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Atomic physics |
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Dual nature of radiation and matter - relativity |
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Nuclear physics |
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Semiconductor devices and their applications |
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Communication systems |
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Physics 2
Physics 2: Unit 01
Atomic physics |
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Dual nature of radiation and matter and relativity |
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Nuclear physics |
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Semiconductor devices and their applications |
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Communication systems |
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Political science
Political science: Unit 01
Development of state |
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Theory of the origin of the state |
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New political science |
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Challenges to state sovereignty |
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Forms of government |
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Judiciary |
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Indian government and politics |
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Organization of state government – Tamil Nadu |
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Local self government in Tamil Nadu |
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India in the 21th century |
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Statistics
Statistics: Unit 01
Probability |
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Random variable and mathematical expectation |
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Some important theoretical distributions |
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Test of significance ( basic concepts) |
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Test of significance ( large samples) |
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Test of significance ( small samples) |
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Analysis of variance |
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Time series |
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Theory of attributes |
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Decision theory |
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Text tiles and dress designing
Text tiles and dress designing: Unit 01
Fabric finishes |
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Dyeing and printing |
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Family clothing budget and wardrobe planning |
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Selection of clothing |
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Designing in clothing |
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Identification of fabrics and preliminary stitches in garment construction |
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Laying the pattern , marking and cutting |
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Pattern alteration |
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Belt and bows |
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Garment enrichment |
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Selection of fabrics for construction of garments |
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Care and maintenance of garments |
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Role of computer in garment designing |
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Advertisement |
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Entrepreneurship development |
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Apparel merchandising |
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Ready-made, tailor-made and home-made garments |
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Zoology
Zoology: Unit 01
Human physiology |
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Microbiology |
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Immunology |
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Modern genetics |
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Environmental science |
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Applied biology |
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Theories of evolution |
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Aquaculture |
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TN HSC Board 2021 Exam Pattern
DGE, Tamil Nadu prescribes a syllabus, books and exam pattern for the conduction of TN HSC Board exams 2021. Students must refer to the syllabus and exam pattern while preparing for TN Class 12th Board exams. The duration of each paper will be 3 hours. The exam will be conducted in three parts :
- Part 1 is a language paper in which students can opt the language of their choice.
- Language options provided by the board are Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Urdu, Sanskrit, Arabic, French, German.
- Part 2 is the English Language paper.
- Part 3 has a choice of 4 subjects from a list as specified by the Board.
Students who are preparing for the TN HSC exams 2021 must put in proper hard work and dedication to score well in the exams.
- Students must go through the entire syllabus thoroughly. Students must solve as many sample question papers as possible.
- Sample paper and questions papers must be practised after covering all the important topics or entire syllabus.
- Students must build strong concepts rather than mugging up everything. If there is conceptual clarity one can solve tricky questions easily.
- Previous Years' question papers help students to analyze their preparation level, makes aware of the types of questions and so on
TN HSC Board 2021 Admit Card
Admit cards will be available in both offline and online mode.
- The regular students appearing for TN HSC Board exams 2021 will be able to collect their admit cards from the school authority before the commencement of the examination.
- While the private candidates can download the hall ticket from the official website by entering the details like application number and date of birth.
- Hall ticket is an important document without which one is not allowed to sit for the exam.
- It mentions the exam schedule, centre name, and address and examination instructions (if any).
Documents Required at Exam
- Admit card
- School ID
- The result of TN HSC exams will be released in April 2021.
- TN 12th result will be announced in online mode on the official website of the board i.e. www.dge.tn.gov.in,
- TN HSC Board result announced by the board will be provisional and valid for 90 days.
- Students will be able to collect their original mark sheets from their respective schools.
- The original mark sheet will be considered the final proof for further consideration.
- Students who will be unable to clear the TN HSC Board exams will be able to apply for the compartment exams conducted by the board in the month of August 2021.
- The result of the same will be announced in the last week of August 2021.
General Information
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question: Who are eligible for TN HSC 12th exams?
Answer:
Students who have passed 11th class exams and studying in 12th class in a school affiliated by DGE, TN board can apply for TN HSC 12th exams.
Question: Where can I download TN HSC admit card 2021 from?
Answer:
Regular students can collect their admit cards from respective schools while private can download the same from official website.
Question: What are the passing marks in the TN HSC exams 2021?
Answer:
Students must score at least 35 per cent marks in each subject to pass in the TN HSC exams 2021.
Question: When will the Tamil Nadu 12th exams 2021 be released?
Answer:
TN HSC time table 2021 will be released in December 2020.
Question: Where can I download the Tamil Nadu 12th time table 2021?
Answer:
Tamil Nadu 12th time table will be released on dge.tn.gov.in.
Question: What is the Tamilnadu 12th exam duration?
Answer:
Tamilnadu 12th exams will be conducted for 3 years.
Question: When will the TN 12th exams 2021 be conducted?
Answer:
TN Class 12 exams will be conducted in March 2021.
Question: What are the documents required to appear for the TN HSC exams 2021?
Answer:
Students need to carry admit card and school ID card for the TN 12th exams 2021.
Question: Will the TN 12th syllabus 2020-21 be reduced?
Answer:
Tamil Nadu 12th syllabus 2021 will be reduced for the academic session 2020-21.
Question: When will the Tamil Nadu 12th result 2021 be released?
Answer:
TN 12th result 2021 be released in April 2021.
Questions related to TN HSC Board
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a student completed three of his 12th tamilnadu board exams . he wishes to do 12th again . is it possible or not?
27th Mar, 2020
Hi there,
If you mean that he has given three subject papers and want to give all of the again..
Then yes he can every year there happens a improvement exam so he can fill that form give exam of whatever subject he wansts Or all the subject..
I hope this help
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