The Tamil Nadu School Education Department has extended the quarterly examination holiday for all schools, with classes resuming on October 7th instead of October 3rd. This extension aims to provide students with additional time to prepare and recharge. The quarterly exams for grades 6 to 12 began on September 20th, with a break scheduled from September 28th to October 6th. The decision applies to all government, government-aided, and private schools in the state.