The Tamil Nadu Class 10 (SSLC) result for 2026 is now live. The Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Tamil Nadu, has officially released the results on its portal. Students who appeared in the SSLC exam can now check and download their provisional marksheet online.
👉 Direct Link - TN SSLC Result 2026
The overall pass percentage has gone up this year. It rose by 0.51% — from 93.80% in 2025 to 94.31% in 2026. This marks a steady improvement in Tamil Nadu's Class 10 board exam results over the past few years.
Once again, girls have outperformed boys in the TN SSLC 2026 results. The pass percentage for girls stood at 96.47%, while boys recorded a pass percentage of 92.15%. The overall pass percentage remained at 94.31%.
TN SSLC Result 2026: Key Highlights at a Glance
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Candidates Appeared | 8,70,643 |
| No. of Candidates Passed | 8,21,105 |
| Overall Pass Percentage | 94.31% |
| Boys Appeared | 4,35,396 |
| Boys Passed | 4,01,214 |
| Boys Pass Percentage | 92.15% |
| Girls Appeared | 4,35,247 |
| Girls Passed | 4,19,891 |
| Girls Pass Percentage | 96.47% |
TN SSLC Result 2026: Pudukkottai Tops with 97.57%
Pudukkottai has emerged as the top-performing district in the TN SSLC Result 2026 with an impressive pass percentage of 97.57%. It's closely followed by Sivaganga, Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, and Kanniyakumari.
Districts with Highest Pass Percentage in TN SSLC 2026 Results
| Rank | District | Pass Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pudukkottai | 97.57% |
| 2 | Sivagangai | 97.54% |
| 3 | Thanjavur | 97.41% |
| 4 | Tiruchirappalli | 97.31% |
| 5 | Kanniyakumari | 97.30% |
TN SSLC Result 2026: Category-Wise Pass Percentage
The overall pass percentage stood at 94.31% for regular students. However, private candidates recorded a significantly lower pass percentage of just 35.91%. Interestingly, prison inmates achieved a pass percentage of 95.68%.
| Category | Pass Percentage |
|---|---|
| Overall Pass Percentage | 94.31% |
| Boys | 92.15% |
| Girls | 96.47% |
| Private Candidates | 35.91% |
| Prison Inmates | 95.68% |
TN SSLC Result 2026: Private Schools Record Highest Pass Percentage at 98.14%
Private self-financing schools topped the chart with a pass percentage of 98.14%. Government-aided schools recorded 94.34%, and government schools came in at 91.86%. Boys' schools reported the lowest pass percentage at 88.50%.
School Category-Wise Pass Percentage
| School Category | Pass Percentage |
|---|---|
| Government Schools | 91.86% |
| Government-Aided Schools | 94.34% |
| Private Self-Financing Schools | 98.14% |
| Co-educational Schools | 94.42% |
| Girls' Schools | 96.42% |
| Boys' Schools | 88.50% |
TN SSLC Results 2026: Exam Registrations See Gradual Decline Since 2022
Student registrations have been falling slightly over the past five years. The number dropped from 9.12 lakh in 2022 to 8.70 lakh in 2026. Despite the decline in registrations, the number of students passing the exam has remained fairly consistent.
Year-Wise Registration and Pass Comparison
| Category | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates Appeared | 9,12,620 | 9,14,320 | 8,94,264 | 8,71,239 | 8,70,643 |
| Candidates Passed | 8,21,994 | 8,35,614 | 8,18,743 | 8,17,261 | 8,21,105 |
TN SSLC Results 2026: Pass Percentage Rises to 94.31%
The overall pass percentage has shown a consistent upward trend over the last five years. There was a big jump in 2025 when it reached 93.80%. This year, it's climbed even further to 94.31%.
Year-Wise Pass Percentage Trend
| Year | Pass Percentage |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 90.07% |
| 2023 | 91.39% |
| 2024 | 91.55% |
| 2025 | 93.80% |
| 2026 | 94.31% |
How to Check TN SSLC Result 2026 Online?
Follow these simple steps to check your Tamil Nadu SSLC Result 2026:
- Visit the official website: tnresults.nic.in
- Click on the "Tamil Nadu SSLC Results 2026" link on the homepage.
- Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth.
- Click on the "Submit" button.
- Your TN SSLC 2026 result will appear on the screen.
- Download and save the provisional marksheet for future reference.
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