TNDGE Result 2026: Out on 8 May at dge.tn.gov.in, Revaluation, Pass Percentage and Toppers List

The TNDGE Result 2026 for the Class 12 (HSC / +2) public exam is out. The Directorate of Government Examinations, Tamil Nadu (DGE), declared the result on May 8, 2026 at 9:30 AM on the official website dge.tn.gov.in and tnresults.nic.in. This year 95.20% of students passed, with more than 7.53 lakh students clearing the exam.

You can check your result using your registration number and date of birth. The same login works on the website, DigiLocker, and SMS. The window to apply for revaluation and retotalling closes today, June 8, 2026, so read the post-result steps below before the day ends.

• The TN 12th result decides your eligibility for college admission and counselling, including TNEA engineering admissions.
• Your marksheet shows subject-wise marks, the grade for each subject, total marks out of 600, and your pass status.
• You need 35 out of 100 in each subject to pass. There is no overall aggregate cut-off.
• Girls did better again with a 97% pass rate, while boys recorded 93.19%.
• If you are not happy with your marks, you can apply for a scanned copy, revaluation, retotalling, or the supplementary exam.

The Directorate of Government Examinations, Tamil Nadu, prepares and publishes the result. The online marksheet is provisional; the school issues the original marksheet later.

In 2026, 7,53,694 students passed out of 7,91,654 who appeared, taking the overall pass percentage to 95.20% — the highest in recent years.
Source: Directorate of Government Examinations, Tamil Nadu

TNDGE Result Previous Year Statistics

The TN 12th pass percentage has climbed a little every year for the last five years. Girls have stayed ahead of boys throughout. The table below shows the year-wise picture so you can see where 2026 stands.

The trend table below tracks just the overall pass percentage so the year-on-year movement is easy to read.

The pass percentage has gone up by about 1.4 points in five years, from 93.76% in 2022 to 95.20% in 2026. The rise is small but steady, so the exam has stayed at roughly the same level of difficulty year after year. Girls have led the result in every year where the split is available.

How to Check TN 12th HSC Result 2026

You can check your TN 12th result in three ways: the official website, DigiLocker, and SMS. All three need your registration number, which is printed on your hall ticket. Keep it ready before you start.

Method 1 — Official Website

• Go to tnresults.nic.in or dge.tn.gov.in.
• Click the link that says "HSE (+2) Examination Results March 2026".
• Enter your registration number and date of birth.
• Click submit. Your result appears on the screen.
• Download it and take a printout for your records.

Method 2 — DigiLocker

• Open the DigiLocker app or website and sign in with your mobile number.
• Search for "Tamil Nadu Directorate of Government Examinations".
• Select the HSC / Class 12 marksheet for 2026.
• Enter your details to pull and save the digital marksheet.

Method 3 — SMS

• Open the messaging app on your phone.
• Type the message in the format the board shares (usually TNHSE12 <registration number>).
• Send it to the number announced by the DGE.
• You get your marks back as a reply. This helps when the website is busy.

TN 12th Result 2026: Details on the Marksheet

When you open your result, check every detail carefully. A small spelling mistake in your name or a wrong date of birth can cause problems during admission. If you spot any error, report it to your school right away.

Your TN 12th marksheet shows the following details:

• Your name and your parents’ names
• Registration number and roll number
• Date of birth
• Name of your school
• Subject-wise marks (theory and practical)
• Grade for each subject
• Total marks out of 600
• Your overall result status (Pass / RA)

"RA" next to a subject means "Reappearance". It means you did not clear that subject and can take it again in the supplementary exam. The board no longer prints "Fail" on the marksheet.

TNDGE Result 2026: Grading System

The Tamil Nadu board uses an eight-point grading system for Class 12. Each subject is marked out of 100. Along with your marks, you get a letter grade that shows the band your score falls into. A1 is the highest grade and E is the lowest.

A score below 35 means you have not passed that subject and need to reappear. The same grading scale applies to every subject, so it is easy to compare your performance across papers.

TN 12th Result 2026: Passing Marks and Grace Marks

To pass the TN 12th exam, you need at least 35 out of 100 in every subject. There is no overall aggregate condition. If you clear all your subjects with 35 each, you pass.

Each subject of 100 marks is split into theory and practical/internal parts. For most subjects, the theory paper carries 70 marks and the practical plus internal assessment carries 30 marks. You need to reach the minimum total of 35 when both parts are added together.

The board may add a small number of grace marks in a borderline case to help a student clear a subject. Grace marks are limited and are applied by the board itself. You do not need to apply for them.

TN 12th Result 2026: Revaluation, Retotalling and Scanned Copy

If you think your marks do not match your effort, the board gives you a fair way to check. You can ask for a scanned copy of your answer script, get it retotalled, or get it revalued. Today, June 8, 2026, is the last date to apply for revaluation and retotalling, so act now if you want either.

Here is what each option means and what it costs:

The normal order is simple. First you apply for the scanned copy and study it (that window ran from May 12 to May 16). If you find an unmarked answer or a totalling slip, you then apply for revaluation or retotalling. The application for revaluation and retotalling opened on June 5 and closes today.

How to apply (do it before the portal closes today):

• Go to dge.tn.gov.in or tnresults.nic.in.
• Open the revaluation / retotalling application link.
• Enter your registration number and select the subjects you want checked.
• Pay the fee online for each subject.
• Save the confirmation and note your application number.

Once revaluation is done, your marks can go up, stay the same, or in rare cases go down. The board updates your result with the revised marks. Keep checking the official website for the revaluation result after you apply.

TN 12th 2026 Supplementary (Compartment) Exam

If you did not clear one or more subjects, you do not lose the year. The Tamil Nadu board holds a supplementary exam soon after the result so you can clear those subjects and move ahead with your batch.

The TN 12th supplementary exam 2026 runs from June 29 to July 7, 2026. Registration was open from May 18 to June 2. The hall ticket is expected in the third week of June, and the supplementary result should come out in the last week of July.

You can take the supplementary exam in the subjects you did not clear. Clearing them lets you complete your HSC and apply for admission in the same year. Prepare well, as the syllabus stays the same as the main exam.

What After TN 12th Result 2026?

Your result is the first step toward college. What you do next depends on whether you passed and what you want to study. Here is a simple guide.

• If you passed: Start your college applications. For engineering, register for TNEA counselling. For arts, science, and other courses, apply to colleges and universities that use your +2 marks.
• If you want better marks: Apply for retotalling or revaluation today, June 8, 2026, before the window closes.
• If you have an RA in a subject: Get ready for the supplementary exam from June 29 to July 7, 2026.
• For competitive courses: Many students appear for entrance exams such as NEET or JEE alongside their board result. Your +2 marks still matter for eligibility.

Take a little time to plan your stream and course. Your TN 12th marks open doors to engineering, medical, arts, science, commerce, and many professional courses across Tamil Nadu and the rest of India.