Tamil Nadu 10th Syllabus 2026 - Download subject-wise PDFs & Important topics

TN SSLC Syllabus 2026: The Tamil Nadu Board releases the subject-wise syllabus for the DGE TN class 10 examinations 2025. Students can check the subject-wise important topics for the class 10 exams here.

Ankita MallUpdated on : Sep 29 2025 17:07 IST

Tamil Nadu SSLC Syllabus 2026: The Directorate of Government Examinations Tamil Nadu (DGE TN) will release the Tamil Nadu Board class 10th syllabus 2026 for the students appearing for the TN SSLC examinations. In this article, students can check the subject-wise syllabus and important topics for the class 10 exams 2026.

The Tamil Nadu Board will likely to release the timetable for the Tamil Nadu SSLC exam 2026 in October, 2026. Last year, the TN SSLC exams were held from March 28 to April 4, in pen-paper mode.

Tamil Nadu Board Exam 2026 Official website

For more information related to Tamil Nadu SSLC exams 2026, students must visit the official website of DGE TN - dge.tn.gov.in. Check the image for the reference below.

Tamil Nadu Board Exam 2025 Official website

Tamil Nadu Board Class 10 Textbooks 2026 - PDF Download

Students must note that the TN SSLC State Board textbooks are the most reliable resource for preparation for the annual board exams. They can click on the direct links given below to download the textbook pdfs for Tamil Nadu Board class 10th exams 2026.

Subjects	Download PDFs
English	Download
Mathematics	Download
Science	Download
Social Science	Download

Tamil Nadu 10th Syllabus 2026 - Important Topics

Particulars	Important Topics
Unit 1	His First Flight Life The Tempest
Unit 2	The Night the Ghost Got in The Grumble Family Zigzag
Unit 3	Empowered Women Navigating the World I am Every Woman The Story of Mulan
Unit 4	The Attic The Ant and the Cricket The Aged Mother
Unit 5	Tech Bloomers The Secret of the Machines A day in 2889 of an American Journalist
Unit 6	The Last Lesson No Men Are Foreign The Little Hero of Holland
Unit 7	The Dying Detective The House on Elm Street A Dilemma

TN SSLC Mathematics Syllabus 2026

Chapters	Content
Chapter 1 - Relations and Functions	Ordered Pair Cartesian Product Relations Functions Representation of Functions Types of Functions Special Cases of Functions Composition of Function Identifying the Graphs of Linear, Quadratic, Cubic, and Reciprocal Functions
Chapter 2 - Numbers and Sequences	Euclid’s Division Lemma Euclid’s Division Algorithm Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic Modular Arithmetic Sequences Arithmetic Progression Series Geometric Progression Sum to n terms of a Geometric Progression Special Series
Chapter 3 - Algebra	Simultaneous Linear Equations in Three Variables GCD and LCM of Polynomials Rational Expressions Square Root of Polynomials Quadratic Equations Graph of Variations Quadratic Graphs Matrices
Chapter 4 - Geometry	Similarity Thales Theorem and Angle Bisector Theorem Pythagoras Theorem Circles and Tangents Concurrency Theorems
Chapter 5 - Coordinate Geometry	Area of a Triangle Area of a Quadrilateral Inclination of a Line Straight Line General Form of a Straight Line
Chapter 6 - Trigonometry	Trigonometric Identities Heights and Distances
Chapter 7 - Mensuration	Surface Area Volume Volume and Surface Area of Combined Solids Conversion of Solids from one Shape to another with no change in Volume
Chapter 8 - Statistics and Probability	Measures of Dispersion Coefficient of Variation Probability Algebra of Events Addition Theorem of Probability

Chapters	Contents
1	Law of Motion
2	Optics
3	Thermal Physics
4	Electricity
5	Acoustics
6	Nuclear Physics
7	Atoms and Molecules
8	Periodic Classification of Elements
9	Solutions
10	Types of Chemical Reactions
11	Carbon and its Compounds
12	Plant Anatomy and Plant Physiology
13	Structural Organisation of Animals
14	Transportation in Plants and Circulation in Animals
15	Nervous System
16	Plant and Animal Hormones
17	Reproduction in Plants and Animals
18	Genetics
19	Origin and Evolution of Life
20	Breeding and Biotechnology
21	Health and Diseases
22	Environmental Management
23	Visual Communication

Subjects	Units
History	Outbreak of World War I and Its Aftermath The World between two World Wars World war II The World after World War II Social and Religious Reform Movements in the 19th Century Early Revolts against British Rule in Tamil Nadu Anti-Colonial Movements and the Birth of Nationalism Nationalism: Gandhian Phase Freedom Struggle in Tamil Nadu Social Transformation in Tamil Nadu
Geography	India - Location, Relief and Drainage Climate and Natural Vegetation of India India - Agriculture India - Resources and Industries India - Population, Transport, Communication and Trade Physical Geography of Tamil Nadu Human Geography of Tamil Nadu
Civics	Indian Constitution Central Government State Government India’s Foreign Policy India’s International Relations
Economics	Gross Domestic Product and its Growth: an Introduction Globalization and Trade Food Security and Nutrition Government and Taxes Industrial Clusters in Tamil Nadu

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What subjects are covered in the Tamil Nadu Class 10 syllabus?

The Tamil Nadu Class 10 syllabus includes core subjects such as Tamil, English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science. Students may also choose additional languages and vocational subjects as per their preference.

Where can I access the detailed Tamil Nadu Class 10 syllabus?

The syllabus can be downloaded from the official website of the Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE) or obtained from schools affiliated with the board.

What is the exam pattern for Tamil Nadu Class 10 board exams?

The exam pattern typically includes theory papers with objective, short-answer, and descriptive questions. Some subjects, like Science, may include practical exams as well.