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Tamil Nadu Class 12 Exams Begin for 8 Lakh Students, CBSE Adopts Digital Marking

The Tamil Nadu State Board Class 12 public examinations commenced, with over 8.27 lakh students appearing across more than 3,400 centers in the state. The exams began with language papers and will continue until March 26, with schools ensuring all necessary facilities for a smooth process. In a parallel development, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the reintroduction of On-Screen Marking for Class 12 answer sheets starting from the 2026 examinations. This digital evaluation system is designed to improve the efficiency, transparency, and accuracy of the assessment process for lakhs of students.

Key Points: Tamil Nadu Class 12 Board Exams 2026 Start, CBSE Shifts to On-Screen Marking

  • Tamil Nadu Class 12 exams begin
  • Over 8.27 lakh students appearing
  • Exams to continue until March 26
  • CBSE to reintroduce On-Screen Marking from 2026
  • Digital system aims for efficiency and transparency
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Class 12 examinations begin In Tamil Nadu today, over 8 lakh students to appear

Over 8 lakh students begin Tamil Nadu State Board Class 12 exams. CBSE announces shift to On-Screen Marking for 2026 to enhance assessment transparency.

"Students were seen entering the examination hall with confidence and determination - School Authorities"

Chennai, March 2

Tamil Nadu State Board Exams for 2026 commenced in Tamil Nadu on Monday, with students appearing for their first board exam across various centres in the city.

The Plus Two (Class 12) public examinations will continue until the 26th of this month. On the first day, examinations for language papers, including Tamil, are being conducted. A total of 8,27,475 students are appearing for the exam at 3,412 examination centres set up across the state.

At the Government Higher Secondary School in the Arumbakkam area of Chennai, students arrived early in the morning, accompanied by their parents and teachers. School authorities made necessary arrangements to ensure a smooth and orderly conduct of the examinations.

Officials stated that all required facilities, including adequate seating, drinking water, and security arrangements, have been put in place at the examination centres.

School authorities were present at the centres to oversee the examination process and ensure that all guidelines were properly followed.

Students were seen entering the examination hall with confidence and determination as they began this crucial phase of their academic journey.

Meanwhile, in a significant shift in evaluation methodology, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided to reintroduce On-Screen Marking (OSM) for Class 12 Board examinations beginning 2026, aiming to enhance efficiency, transparency and accuracy in the assessment process.OSM is a digital system in which scanned answer sheets are evaluated by teachers on computers, with marks calculated automatically by software.

In a circular dated February 9 addressed to principals and heads of all CBSE-affiliated schools, the Board said that while Class 12 answer books will be evaluated through the digital system from 2026, Class 10 answer books will continue to be evaluated in physical mode for now.

CBSE is conducting the Secondary and Senior Secondary Board Examinations 2026 for the students of more than 31,000 schools affiliated to it in India and 26 countries abroad from February 17 to April 10.

About 46 lakh students are appearing for these examinations at more than 8074 centres across the country and abroad.

- ANI

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Rajesh Q
Good to see the arrangements in place. But the real pressure is immense. The entire future seems to depend on these few weeks. The system needs to find a way to reduce this stress on young minds.
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Aman W
The CBSE move to On-Screen Marking from 2026 is a welcome step. Should reduce human error and make evaluation faster. Hope state boards like Tamil Nadu also consider adopting such tech for fairness.
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Sarah B
As an expat, it's fascinating to see the scale of these exams in India. Over 8 lakh students in one state alone! The logistics must be a nightmare. Wishing all the students the very best from overseas.
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Karthik V
Seeing the photos of parents waiting outside the exam centre brings back memories. That support system is everything. All the best to the next generation! Ace your Tamil paper first.
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Nikhil C
While digital evaluation is good, I hope CBSE ensures proper training for teachers. The transition from physical to on-screen checking can be tricky. The intent is good, but execution is key.

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