Download the 10th Tamil Quarterly Question Paper 2025 PDF free, along with the 2023 and 2022 papers. The 2025 paper is for 100 marks, 3 hours, 45 questions, without answers. Common quarterly papers are given to state board schools; each paper covers the lessons taught from June to September.
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| Year | Paper | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | TN Class 10 Quarterly Exam Question Paper 2025 Tamil | View PDF |
| 2023 | TN Class 10 Quarterly Exam Question Paper 2023 Tamil | View PDF |
| 2022 | TN Class 10 Quarterly Exam Question Paper 2022 Tamil | View PDF |
10th Tamil Quarterly Question Paper 2025 – Quick Facts
| Board | Tamil Nadu State Board (Samacheer Kalvi) |
| Class | Class 10 |
| Exam | Quarterly exam (first term summative assessment) – September, before the quarterly holidays |
| Subject | Tamil |
| Papers on this page | 2025, 2023, 2022 |
| Marks and time | 100 marks, 3 hours |
| Answers | Not included |
| Medium | Tamil |
10th Tamil Quarterly Question Paper 2025 – Read Online
10th Tamil Quarterly Question Paper 2025 – Paper Pattern
How the 2025 paper is set (read from the paper itself):
| Section | What is asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Multiple choice questions on Tamil textbook | 15 × 1 = 15 |
| Part 2, Section 1 | Short answers, any 4 (Q21 compulsory) | 4 × 2 = 8 |
| Part 2, Section 2 | Short answers on grammar and words, any 5 | 5 × 2 = 10 |
| Part 3 | Short answers, any 2 in each of three sections | 3 × (2 × 3) = 18 |
| Part 4 | Long answers with choice | 5 × 5 = 25 |
| Part 5 | Essay-type answers with choice | 3 × 8 = 24 |
Chapters Asked in the 2025 Paper
- Tamil poems from the textbook
- Tamil prose lessons
- Tamil grammar (compound words, word splitting, numerals)
- Coining Tamil words for English terms
- Translation passage
How to Score Well – Tips from the 2025 Paper
- In Part 2, Section 1 the instructions say question 21 is compulsory.
- Parts 2 and 3 ask you to answer only the stated number of questions, so do not attempt extra ones.
- A translation passage from English to Tamil is included in Part 4.
- Solve the 2025 paper in one sitting with a timer, then the older papers, and revise the chapters where you lose marks.
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10th Tamil Quarterly Question Paper – FAQs
Is the 10th Tamil Quarterly Question Paper 2026 available?
Not yet. We add it here as soon as we get it; the 2025 paper is the latest one on this page.
Does the 10th Tamil Quarterly Question Paper have answers?
No, it has only the questions. Check your answers with your textbook and the study material linked above.
Which medium is the 10th Tamil Quarterly Question Paper in?
The 2025 paper is in Tamil.
How many marks is the 10th Tamil Quarterly Question Paper?
The 2025 paper is for 100 marks, 3 hours, 45 questions – Part 1: 15 × 1 = 15; Part 2, Section 1: 4 × 2 = 8; Part 2, Section 2: 5 × 2 = 10; Part 3: 3 × (2 × 3) = 18; Part 4: 5 × 5 = 25.
Which chapters come in the 10th Tamil Quarterly exam?
In the 2025 paper: Tamil poems from the textbook; Tamil prose lessons; Tamil grammar; Coining Tamil words for English terms; Translation passage.
Where can I download the 10th Tamil Quarterly Question Paper PDF?
From the table on this page – every paper is a free PDF you can read online or download.