How many TNPSC Group 2/2A papers does this analysis cover?

This analysis covers 16 TNPSC Group 2/2A previous year prelims and 3,190 questions, sourced from official TNPSC papers. Each question is tagged by subject and sub-topic, then aggregated to compute weightage and trend lines you can see on this page.

Which subjects carry the highest weightage in TNPSC Group 2/2A?

The weightage chart above ranks every subject by how many marks it contributed across all analysed papers. The top 5 subjects typically account for 70–80% of the paper. Focus your preparation here first, these subjects repeat year after year and reward depth over breadth.

How recent is this paper analysis?

We re-run the analysis after every new TNPSC paper is conducted. Trend charts use the last 5 years of papers so you see how the syllabus is shifting, not just a static snapshot. The page rebuilds automatically when new papers are added to the question bank.

Can I see sub-topic breakdowns and sample questions?

Yes. Click any paper card in the "Paper by paper" section to drill into the full sub-topic breakdown, sample questions, and an AI-generated revision sheet for that specific prelim.

TNPSC Group 2/2A · 2013 – 2025

The pattern, read in full.

We ran every previous-year prelim through our analyser - 16 papers, 3,190 questions, 15 subjects. Here is where the marks actually live - and how the syllabus has quietly shifted under aspirants' feet.

Papers analysed

Questions parsed

3,190

Subjects covered

Years tracked

13 yrs

Where the marks actually live

Subjects grouped into tiers, what is worth your next study hour.

Tier 1, High priority

3 subjects · 1858 Qs · 58% · ≥ 12% of questions

General English

771·24%

General Tamil (Pothu Tamil)

695·22%

Aptitude & Mental Ability

392·12%

Tier 2, Medium priority

5 subjects · 1054 Qs · 33% · 6 – 11% of questions

Science & Technology

233·7%

Tamil Nadu History & Administration

226·7%

Indian History & Culture

218·7%

Indian Polity & Constitution

190·6%

Current Affairs

187·6%

Tier 3, Lower weightage

2 subjects · 243 Qs · 8% · 2 – 5% of questions

Indian Economy

135·4%

Geography & Environment

108·3%

Tier 4, Negligible

5 subjects · 35 Qs · 1% · < 2% of questions

Unknown

20·1%

General Knowledge

12·0%

General Science & Technology

1·0%

Indian Society

1·0%

Indian Geography & Environment

1·0%

Three things worth knowing

What the data says before you crack open another textbook.

01, Focus

Five subjects carry 72% of every paper.

English, Tamil, Aptitude, Science, TN History together account for 72% of all classified questions. Master these and the rest is upside.

02, Shift

Tamil has risen sharply.

Share moved from ~18% in the earliest paper to ~27% in the latest, a +9pt swing. Don’t sleep on it.

03, Volatility

Tamil spiked in 2025.

From a steady ~21% baseline, Tamil jumped to 27% in 2025. Treat as a wildcard, revise the fundamentals, not just trends.

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