Download the 9th Tamil Quarterly Question Paper 2025 PDF free, along with the 2023 and 2022 papers. The 2025 paper is for 100 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes, 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 9 Quarterly Exam Question Paper 2025 Tamil | View PDF |
| 2023 | TN Class 9 Quarterly Exam Question Paper 2023 Tamil | View PDF |
| 2022 | TN Class 9 Quarterly Exam Question Paper 2022 Tamil | View PDF |
9th Tamil Quarterly Question Paper 2025 – Quick Facts
| Board | Tamil Nadu State Board (Samacheer Kalvi) |
| Class | Class 9 |
| 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, 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Answers | Not included |
| Medium | Tamil |
9th Tamil Quarterly Question Paper 2025 – Read Online
9th 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 | 15 × 1 = 15 |
| Part 2 | Short answers (two sections, with choice) | 4 × 2 = 8 and 5 × 2 = 10 |
| Part 3 | Short answers, any 2 from each of three sections | 3 × (2 × 3) = 18 |
| Part 4 | Medium-length answers | 5 × 5 = 25 |
| Part 5 | Long answers with choice | 3 × 8 = 24 |
Chapters Asked in the 2025 Paper
- Tamil poems from the textbook (passage-based questions)
- Thirukkural couplets and figures of speech
- Tamil grammar (word types, compound words, noun types)
- Letter or report writing
- Translation of English quotes into Tamil
- Essays on Tamil's uniqueness and mother-tongue day
How to Score Well – Tips from the 2025 Paper
- Part 4 has 5 compulsory questions of 5 marks, while Parts 2 and 3 ask for only the stated number of answers.
- Part 5 carries 8 marks each and every question has an 'or' choice.
- Question 40 asks you to write a poem from a picture, so practise image-based writing.
- 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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9th Tamil Quarterly Question Paper – FAQs
Is the 9th 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 9th 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 9th Tamil Quarterly Question Paper in?
The 2025 paper is in Tamil.
How many marks is the 9th Tamil Quarterly Question Paper?
The 2025 paper is for 100 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes, 45 questions – Part 1: 15 × 1 = 15; Part 2: 4 × 2 = 8 and 5 × 2 = 10; Part 3: 3 × (2 × 3) = 18; Part 4: 5 × 5 = 25; Part 5: 3 × 8 = 24.
Which chapters come in the 9th Tamil Quarterly exam?
In the 2025 paper: Tamil poems from the textbook; Thirukkural couplets and figures of speech; Tamil grammar; Letter or report writing; Translation of English quotes into Tamil.
Where can I download the 9th Tamil Quarterly Question Paper PDF?
From the table on this page – every paper is a free PDF you can read online or download.