Tamil NaduThursday, 8 October 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Tamil Nadu Class 12 higher education entry: Trichy tops with 98%, Tiruvarur last
In 2026, Trichy district led Tamil Nadu in higher education enrolment among government school Class 12 students with 98%.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In 2026, Tamil Nadu’s Class 12 public examination saw 8,27,475 registrations, 7,91,654 students wrote the exam and 7,53,694 passed, while Trichy district topped the state in higher education enrolment among government school Class 12 students with 98%.
Key specifics
- Tamil Nadu’s overall Class 12 pass percentage was 95.20% in 2026.
- Government school pass percentage was 92.16%.
- Trichy district had 10,875 Class 12 candidates in 108 government higher secondary schools.
- Of the 10,552 government school students who passed in Trichy, 10,357 had joined colleges by September 25, 2026.
- Tiruvarur district was last with 83% and 4,955 students in higher education.
Exam lens
Education and Tamil Nadu current affairs question type: district ranking, pass percentage and enrolment data. TNPSC may ask which district topped government school higher education entry in 2026 and the key percentages.