Tamil Nadu 12th Toppers List 2026: Check District Wise Toppers Name, Passing Marks and More

Pratyasha Chaturvedi
Last Updated: May 8, 2026, 12:04 IST

Tamil Nadu Directorate of Government Examinations has officially released the Class 12 HSE results for 2026. With a significant overall pass percentage, the state continues to showcase academic excellence, highlighting top-performing districts like Airuyalur and Erode and thousands of Students securing perfect scores in core subjects.

Tamil Nadu 12th Toppers List 2026: Check District Wise Toppers Name, Passing Marks and More
Tamil Nadu 12th Toppers List 2026: Check District Wise Toppers Name, Passing Marks and More

Tamil Nadu Directorate of Government Examinations, TNDGE, announced the much-awaited Class 12, HSE results today, May 8, 2026. Students who appeared for the Plus Two exams can now access their marksheet via the official websites, tnresults.nic.in. This year’s results reflect a steady climb in academic standards, with a high concentration of students achieving perfect scores in Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics. This year marks a significant milestone as the overall pass percentage has climbed to 95.20%, showcasing a steady improvement in the state's secondary education performance.

TN 12th Result 2026: Girls Outperform Boys and Erode Takes the Lead

The 2026 results highlight a familiar trend of excellence among female candidates. Once again, girls have outperformed boys by a significant margin, maintaining their stronghold on the state’s academic success.

District-Wise Performance

In a shift in the leaderboard, Erode has emerged as the top-performing district in Tamil Nadu for 2026. Known for its strong educational infrastructure, Erode secured the highest pass percentage, followed closely by districts like Tiruppur and Coimbatore.

  • Statewide Pass Percentage was 95.20%
  • The top district in TN HSE+2 Result 2026 was Erode
  • Girls recorded a higher pass percentage compared to boys, continuing a multi-year streak of academic dominance.

Passing Marks and Grading System of Tamil Nadu HSE+2 

To clear the TN HSE +2 exams, students must secure a minimum of 35 marks out of 100  in every subject. For subjects with practicals, students must pass both the theory and practical components. The grading follows a scale where A1 (91-100) represents the highest tier, while those scoring below 35 are placed in the E1 (Fail) category and are eligible for supplementary exams.

Students can download their provisional marksheets using their registration number and date of birth. Original certificates will be distributed through respective schools at a later date.


Pratyasha Chaturvedi
Pratyasha Chaturvedi

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    Pratyasha is a content writer for Jagran Josh's college section, creating educational articles for students. She holds a B.A. Honours in Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology from Banaras Hindu University. She enjoys mythology, fantasy books, and travelling. She can be contacted at pratyasha.chaturvedi@jagrannewmedia.com.

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    First Published: May 8, 2026, 12:04 IST
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