How a Tamil Medium Student from Karur Scored 190 Out of 200 in 12th Maths
The Tamil Medium Disadvantage — Real or Perceived
There is a widespread perception that Tamil medium students cannot compete with English medium students in scoring high marks, especially in Mathematics. Rajesh (name changed), a Tamil medium student from a government higher secondary school in Karur, faced this bias throughout his school life. When he scored 168 out of 200 in his 11th standard Mathematics exam, relatives and neighbours suggested he should lower his expectations for the board exam. But Rajesh and his teacher had other plans.
Preparation Strategy — Om Muruga Tamil Medium Question Bank
Rajesh's teacher introduced Om Muruga Publication's 12th Mathematics Question Bank in Tamil medium to the entire class at the beginning of the academic year. The teacher emphasised that Om Muruga's Tamil medium edition maintains the same quality and coverage as the English edition — covering approximately 84 out of 90 marks in each HSC paper. Rajesh committed to solving one full chapter from the question bank every week, in addition to his regular schoolwork.
The Practice Regimen — Disciplined and Data-Driven
Rajesh maintained a notebook where he tracked his performance on every practice session. He recorded the chapter name, number of questions attempted, number solved correctly, types of errors made, and time taken. This data-driven approach allowed him to identify patterns — he was consistently strong in Algebra and Calculus but weaker in Probability and Analytical Geometry. He then allocated extra practice time to his weak chapters using Om Muruga's additional questions for those specific topics.
Mock Test Performance — Building Exam Stamina
Starting in December, Rajesh attempted one full-length mock paper every Sunday morning under strict exam conditions — 3 hours, no breaks, no reference materials. His mock test scores progressed from 152 in the first attempt to 178 by the fourth attempt. The improvement came primarily from better time management and reduced careless errors. Om Muruga's handwritten solution guides helped him refine his answer presentation to match exactly what examiners expect.
The Result — 190 Out of 200 in HSC Mathematics
Rajesh scored 95 out of 100 in Paper 1 and 95 out of 100 in Paper 2, totalling 190 out of 200 in HSC Mathematics. He was the highest scorer in his school and among the top scorers in Karur district. His achievement shattered the myth that Tamil medium students cannot score at the highest level. The 10 marks he lost were split between a complex integration problem and a probability distribution question — areas he identified as needing more practice.
Message for Tamil Medium Students
Rajesh's success proves that medium of instruction is not a barrier to excellence. What matters is the quality of study materials, consistency of practice, and strategic preparation. Om Muruga Publication is committed to providing equal-quality materials in both Tamil and English medium because every student deserves the best preparation tools regardless of their language preference. Order from om-murugapublication.in. Schools can place bulk orders at institutional pricing.
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