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The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education conducted the Maharashtra 12th English exam 2026 on February 10, 2026. Students can check the Maharashtra 12th HSC Board English Question Paper 2025 and the previous year’s Maharashtra class 12 English Question Paper PDF here.

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education conducted the Maharashtra 12th English exam 2026 on February 10, 2026. Students can check the Maharashtra 12th HSC Board English Question Paper 2025 and the previous year’s Maharashtra class 12 English Question Paper PDF here.

Maharashtra 12th HSC Board English Question Paper 2025: The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) conducted the Maharashtra 12th Board English Exam 2026 on February 10, 2026, in the first shift. Students can find the option to download the HSC Board English Question Paper 2025, 2026 and the previous year's Maharashtra English paper on this page. Students preparing for the HSC English exam must download and solve the Maharashtra HSC English Question Papers 2025 and the previous year's class 12th English question papers. The students can also find the Maharashtra 12th HSC Board English Question Paper for 2026 on this page.

Also Read: Maharashtra HSC English Question Paper 2026 PDF Download: Check Section-Wise Important Topics

The students are suggested to practice the Maharashtra Board English Question Paper 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2020 for a better understanding of the English paper exam pattern. Solving the Maharashtra 12th Board English Question Paper will also give students an idea about the type of questions asked in the exam, the total number of questions asked, the number of sections, the level of questions, and more.

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education released the Maharashtra HSC time table 2026. As per the announced exam daye, Maharashtra HSC Board Exams 2025 will be conducted between February 10 and March 11, 2026, in pen and paper mode.

Also Read: Maharashtra 12th HSC Board Maths & Statistics Question Paper 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020 PDF Download

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  • Maharashtra HSC Board English Question Paper 2025 – Download PDF
  • HSC Board English Question Paper 2025
  • Benefits of practicing the Maharashtra 12th Board English Question Paper 2025
  • Maharashtra HSC English Question Paper 2025– General instructions

Maharashtra HSC Board English Question Paper 2025 – Download PDF

The table below includes separate links to download the Maharashtra 12th Board English Question Paper 2025 and the previous year’s HSC Board English Question Paper:

Maharashtra 12th HSC Board English Question Paper 2020-26

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Maharashtra Board HSC English Question Paper 2026

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Maharashtra Board HSC English Question Paper 2025

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Maharashtra Board HSC English Question Paper 2024

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English Question Paper Maharashtra HSC Board 2023

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Maharashtra 12th Board English Question Paper 2022

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Maharashtra HSC English Question Paper 2020

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Q:   Where can I get the Maharashtra HSC sample question papers?
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Students can check previous year Maharashtra HSC question papers on this page. Those who are preparing for upcoming board exams are advised to download and practice Maharashtra HSC sample question papers. 

Q:   How many papers are there in the Maharashtra HSC exam?
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Maharashtra HSC exam carries 5 compulsory subjects including English. Candidates have the option to choose 6th additional subject in Class 12. The total marks allotted to the test are 500 or 600 depending upon the number of subjects. Minimum 35% marks are required to be scored by candidates in the exam.

 

 

Q:   How many sample papers should I solve for Maharashtra HSC exam?
A: 

Students can solve 5 to 10 sample papers for Maharashtra HSC exam. Solving these papers helps to increased speed and accuracy. It also boosts confidence of candidates. 

HSC Board English Question Paper 2025

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Benefits of practicing the Maharashtra 12th Board English Question Paper 2025

The following are the benefits of solving the Maharashtra 12th HSC Board English Question Paper 2025:

  • Solving the Maharashtra 12th Board English Question Paper will give students an overview of the actual exam pattern such as the type of questions, the total number of questions, the level of questions, and more.
  • It helps students know the marking scheme of the English paper exam.
  • Solving the Maharashtra HSC English Question Paper 2025 and previous years' question papers regularly helps students improve their accuracy.
  • Practicing the English Question Paper Maharashtra HSC Board 2025 also helps students improve their time management skills so that they can complete the exam within the given time.

Also Read: Maharashtra 12th HSC Board Chemistry Question Paper 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020 PDF Download

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Q:   What is the question paper pattern of HSC 2026 exams?
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The question paper pattern of HSC 2026 is different for all exams. The exam is held in the offline mode and students have to answer in one word, very short, long and essay type questions. The questions are asked from the syllabus which is available on Maharashtra board official site.

Q:   Are the sample question papers for Maharashtra HSC available in offline mode?
A: 

Maharashtra HSC question papers and question banks are also available in offline mode. They can be purchased from local bookstores. 

 

 

Q:   What is the format of the Maharashtra HSC question paper?
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The question paper pattern of Maharashtra HSC is given below.

SubjectTotal marksDuration
(A) Compulsory Subjects
1. English
2. Environment Education
3. Health and Physical Education
Modern Indian Languages
1. Marathi
2. Hindi
3. Gujarati
4. Urdu
5. Kannada
6. Tamil
7. Telugu
8. Malayalam
9. Sindhi
10. Bengali
11. Punjabi
Modern Foreign Languages
12. German
13. French
14. Russian
15. Japanese
Classical Languages
16. Sanskrit
17. Pali
18. Ardhamagadhi
19. Persian
20. Arabic
21. Avesta-Pahlavi
(B)Elective Subjects
1. A Modern Indian Language
2. A Modern Foreign Language
3. A Classical Language
4. Marathi Literature
5. Hindi (Applied)
6. English Literature
7. History
8. Geography
9. Mathematics and Statistics
(For Arts and Science)
10. Mathematics and Statistics (For Commerce)
11. Geology
12. Political Science
13. Home Management (For Std. XI only)
14. Food Science (For Std. XI only)
15. Child Development (For Std. XII only)
16. Textiles
17. Sociology
18. Logic
19. Philosophy
20. Psychology
21. Economics
22. Book-keeping and Accountancy
23. Organization of Commerce and Management
24. Secretarial Practice
25. Cooperation
26. Physics
27. Chemistry
28. Biology
29. Drawing
30. Design and Colour
31. Pictorial Composition
32. History of Art and Appreciation
33. History and Development of Indian Music
34. Vocal Light Music
35. Vocal Classical Music
36. Instrumental Music
37. Percussion Instruments
38. Agriculture Science & Technology
39. Animal Science & Technology
40. Defense Studies
41. Education
42. Occupational Orientation
i) Library and Information Science
ii) Stenography: English, Marathi
43. Information Technology (Science)
44. Information Technology (Arts)
45. Information Technology (Commerce)
46. General Knowledge (for Military schools)
1003 hours
Health and Physical Education501.5 hours
Percussion
Information Technology
1002.5 hours

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Maharashtra HSC English Question Paper 2025– General instructions

The Maharashtra Class 12 English Sample Question Paper includes the following general instructions that should be followed by the student.

  • Students will be provided 10 minutes extra time to read the question paper
  • The Question Paper contains a total of four sections. 
  • Students are required to read the instructions given for each section and then attempt questions accordingly.

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Answered 6 days ago

Maharashtra HSC result 2026 will be announced soon. It will be made available online. Students can check their results by logging with the required details.

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Sumridhi Singh

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 6 days ago

Maharashtra HSC passing marks for Arts are given below.

SubjectTheory MarksTheory Passing Marks (35%)Practical MarksPractical Passing Marks (35%)
History8028207
Political Science8028207
Sociology8028207
Philosophy8028207
Geography8028207
Defence Studies8028207
Home Management8028207

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Indrani Thakur

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Answered 6 days ago

Maharashtra HSC passing marks for Commerce are given below.

SubjectTheory MarksTheory Passing Marks (35%)Practical MarksPractical Passing Marks (35%)
Bookkeeping & Accountancy8028207
Secretarial Practice8028207
Economics8028207
Organization of Commerce8028207

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Ishita Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 6 days ago

Maharashtra HSC passing marks for Science Stream is given below.

SubjectTheory MarksTheory Passing Marks (35%)Practical MarksPractical Passing Marks (35%)
Physics7024.53010.5
Chemistry7024.53010.5
Biology7024.53010.5
Mathematics8028207
Information Technology5017.55017.5
Environmental Education5017.5--
Psychology7024.53010.5

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Bhumika Arora

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a month ago

Maharashtra HSC admit card was released by the board to the school authorities. Students were required to collect their admit cards from school.

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Jasleen Harsha

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a month ago

Maharashtra HSC sample papers are released by the examination authority. Students can download the same from this page. They can download it for free.

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Chanchal Jain

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a month ago

The question paper pattern of Maharashtra HSC is given below.

SubjectTotal marksDuration
(A) Compulsory Subjects
1. English
2. Environment Education
3. Health and Physical Education
Modern Indian Languages
1. Marathi
2. Hindi
3. Gujarati
4. Urdu
5. Kannada
6. Tamil
7. Telugu
8. Malayalam
9. Sindhi
10. Bengali
11. Punjabi
Modern Foreign Languages
12. German
13. French
14. Russian
15. Japanese
Classical Languages
16. Sanskrit
17. Pali
18. Ardhamagadhi
19. Persian
20. Arabic
21. Avesta-Pahlavi
(B)Elective Subjects
1. A Modern Indian Language
2. A Modern Foreign Language
3. A Classical Language
4. Marathi Literature
5. Hindi (Applied)
6. English Literature
7. History
8. Geography
9. Mathematics and Statistics
(For Arts and Science)
10. Mathematics and Statistics (For Commerce)
11. Geology
12. Political Science
13. Home Management (For Std. XI only)
14. Food Science (For Std. XI only)
15. Child Development (For Std. XII only)
16. Textiles
17. Sociology
18. Logic
19. Philosophy
20. Psychology
21. Economics
22. Book-keeping and Accountancy
23. Organization of Commerce and Management
24. Secretarial Practice
25. Cooperation
26. Physics
27. Chemistry
28. Biology
29. Drawing
30. Design and Colour
31. Pictorial Composition
32. History of Art and Appreciation
33. History and Development of Indian Music
34. Vocal Light Music
35. Vocal Classical Music
36. Instrumental Music
37. Percussion Instruments
38. Agriculture Science & Technology
39. Animal Science & Technology
40. Defense Studies
41. Education
42. Occupational Orientation
i) Library and Information Science
ii) Stenography: English, Marathi
43. Information Technology (Science)
44. Information Technology (Arts)
45. Information Technology (Commerce)
46. General Knowledge (for Military schools)
1003 hours
Health and Physical Education501.5 hours
Percussion
Information Technology
1002.5 hours

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Jasleen Harsha

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Answered a month ago

Maharashtra HSC question papers and question banks are also available in offline mode. They can be purchased from local bookstores. 

 

 

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The Maharashtra HSC exam consists of mix of objective (MCQs), very short answer, short answer and long answer questions. 25 per cent questions are MCQs while remaining 75 per cent covers subjective, analytical and descriptive type questions.

 

 

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Sumridhi Singh

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Answered a month ago

The SSC Board Maharashtra exam is generally considered to have moderate level difficulty. Students can prepare for the exam by going through the previous years' question papers. They should be thorough with the syllabus.

 

 

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Raushan Pradhan

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