Students usually choose 5 or 6 subjects. A common "Arts" combination includes:
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Languages: Tamil, English, or Hindi (at least one is mandatory).
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Core Arts Subjects:
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History
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Geography
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Political Science
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Economics
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Sociology
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Psychology
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Vocational/Practical Arts:
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Home Science
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Painting
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Mass Communication
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Data Entry Operations
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Eligibility:
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For 10th: Minimum age 14; no formal previous qualification strictly required for some categories.
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For 12th: Must have passed 10th standard (SSLC) and have a minimum age of 15–16.
Tamil Nadu Open School Board EXAM (Class 12th)
For students appearing for HSC (12th) through the open schooling system:
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Mode of Exam: Offline/Online
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Duration: 3 Hours per paper.
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Format: Traditional pen-and-paper exams held at government-recognized school centers across Tamil Nadu.
