Maharashtra HSC Board Defence Studies Model Papers 2026: Download Previous Year PDFs

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Updated on Aug 21, 2025 17:18 IST
Maharashtra HSC Board Defence Studies Model Papers PDFs for previous years are available here. Download Maharashtra class 12th board Defence Studies sample papers for previous years here. Students taking the Maharashtra HSC Defence Studies exam 2025-2026 must practice previous year question papers to score well in the exam.

Maharashtra HSC Board Defence Studies Model Papers PDF for previous years are available here. Download Maharashtra class 12th board Defence Studies sample papers for previous years here. Students taking the Maharashtra HSC Defence Studies exam 2026 must practice previous year question papers to score well in the exam.

Maharashtra HSC Board Defence Studies Question Paper 2026: The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is all set to conduct Maharashtra HSC Board Exams 2026 in February- March 2026. The board will announce the Maharashtra 12th Board Defence Studies Exam date 2026 soon. Students willing to appear for the Maha Board Defence Studies 2026 exam must practice Maharashtra 12th Board Defence Studies Model Papers to score well in the exam.   

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Students can access the Maharashtra HSC Board Defence Studies Model Papers PDFs in the article below. Students can check the link to download Maha Board HSC sample paper 2026 for Defence Studies and improve their preparation level much better for the examination. The MSBSHSE will announce the Maharashtra HSC timetable 2026 soon. As per the previous years' trends, Maharashtra HSC Board Exams 2026 will be conducted between February and March 2026, in pen and paper mode.   

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  • Maharashtra HSC Board Defence Studies Model Papers 2026 – Previous Year Sample Paper PDF
  • Maharashtra 12th HSC Board Defence Studies
  • Why Solving Maharashtra HSC Model Sample Papers Important?

Maharashtra HSC Board Defence Studies Model Papers 2026 – Previous Year Sample Paper PDF  

Students can download the Maharashtra 12th Board Defence Studies Model Papers for the previous years from the table below:   

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Defence Studies Question Paper Maharashtra HSC Board 2023  

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Maharashtra HSC Board Defence Studies Model Paper 2022

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Q:   How many Maharashtra Board 12th Mathematics question papers should I practice?
A:

Students must ensure to solve atleast one previous year Maharashtra 12th Mathematics question paper every day to efficiently prepare for the Maharashtra 12th Mathematics board exam. Make sure to practice the question papers during the last month of the preparation. 

Q:   Where can I get the Maharashtra HSC sample question papers?
A:

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:   Is downloading of Maharashtra HSC previous years' question papers free of cost?
A:

Yes, downloading the Maharashtra HSC question papers of previous years' is free of cost. However, you might be asked to sign up using the required credentials. Students can click the link given here to download them. It can be downloaded in PDF format for free. Students can use the previous years' Maharashtra 12th question papers and sample papers for revision. 

Maharashtra 12th HSC Board Defence Studies

Students can check the Maharashtra Board HSC Defence Studies practice questions below.  


Why Solving Maharashtra HSC Model Sample Papers Important?   

Solving Maharashtra HSC previous year question papers helps students to understand the exam pattern, difficulty level, and the importance of different topics based on past trends. They also make you familiar with new types of questions introduced in recent years.

  • Once you have covered the Maharashtra HSC syllabus, you can check your understanding of various topics by practising the previous years’ question papers.   
  • If you observe the Maharashtra HSC exam pattern, you will realise that the difficulty level varies from year to year in an exam. You will get the overall idea about the difficulty level, and you can prepare accordingly.  
  • When you practice previous year question papers, you come across various questions that are repeatedly asked in previous years’ exams. This can help students gain guaranteed marks in an exam.  
  • When you are done with your preparation, you can solve these questions. You can evaluate your own performance and work on your shortcomings. When you work on your weaker sections, you perform better in exams. 
  • Students must also ensure that while solving sample papers, they also note the time taken for each question. 
Q:   What is the question paper pattern of HSC 2026 exams?
A:

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:   Where and when can I get the Maharashtra HSC question papers of previous years?
A:

Shiksha.com releases Maharashtra 12th question papers after the conduct of the examinations of major subjects. Students can click on Maharashtra 12th question papers to download and start practising them. 

The Board will likely release the Maharashtra 12th question papers for all subjects on the official website. Students will be able to download them from the link provided above.

Q:   Will I get enough time to finish my Maharashtra HSC board exam Mathematics question paper?
A:

It is actually different for everyone since everyone has their own speed. It also depends on the paper- if its lengthy or not. There is a Cool-off time of 15 minutes in addition to the writing time. Use the 'Cool-off time' to get familiar with questions and to plan your answers. Read questions carefully before answering. Read the instructions carefully and you can analyze your entire question paper no matter which subject is it, and mentally set time for each sections. Since there are mcqs too, you can solve them in the 15 mins cool off time and thus save you a lot of time.

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