STATE BOARD OF SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS (SEC.)

& BOARD OF HIGHER SECONDARY EXAMINATIONS

Administrative Setup

Administrative Setup

The Tamil Nadu State Board of School Examinations (SEC.) and the Board of Higher Secondary Examinations operate under the authority of the Government of Tamil Nadu. The Board is responsible for administering and regulating Secondary (Class X) and Higher Secondary (Class XII) examinations across the state.

The administrative headquarters of the Board is located in Tamil Nadu and functions under the supervision of senior government officials and educational administrators. The Board ensures the smooth conduct of examinations, evaluation of answer scripts, and timely publication of results for millions of students each year.

Key Administrative Functions

  • Formulation and revision of academic syllabus and curriculum
  • Conduct of Secondary (Class X) and Higher Secondary (Class XII) examinations
  • Evaluation and assessment of examination answer scripts
  • Publication of examination results and merit lists
  • Issuance of mark sheets, certificates, and migration documents
  • Affiliation and monitoring of schools under the State Board
  • Implementation of examination reforms and digital services

The Board works closely with the Department of School Education, Government of Tamil Nadu, to maintain transparency, fairness, and efficiency in the examination system.

District-Level Coordination

To ensure smooth administration of examinations across Tamil Nadu, the Board coordinates with district-level education offices and affiliated schools. District Education Officers and authorized officials supervise examination centers, manage logistics, and monitor examination procedures to maintain strict academic standards.

Examination centers are established in recognized schools across the state, where trained supervisors, invigilators, and officials oversee the conduct of examinations in accordance with Board guidelines.

Student Support & Examination Services

The Tamil Nadu State Board provides various online and offline services to support students, schools, and educational institutions. These include result checking, admit card downloads, enrollment verification, certificate issuance, and revaluation applications.

With more than 50 years of excellence, the Board continues to modernize its systems through digital initiatives to improve accessibility, transparency, and efficiency in delivering educational services to students across Tamil Nadu.