Goa SSC Exam Pattern 2026: Check Goa SSC Pattern & Marking Scheme Here

Goa Board Secondary School Certificate Examination 10th 2026 ( Goa SSC )

Salviya Antony
Updated on Oct 10, 2025 13:48 IST

By Salviya Antony, Senior Executive - Content

Goa SSC Exam Pattern 2026: The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) will release the Goa SSC Pattern 2026 on the official website -gbshse.gov.in. Students should go through the Goa SSC exam pattern 2026 for Goa SSC board exams. The Goa SSC exam pattern 2026 gives an idea about the type of questions asked and the marking scheme. They must also go through the entire Goa SSC Syllabus and finish the same on time. 

Students who are going to appear in the GBSHSE SSC exams 2026 should carefully go through the new Goa board 10th syllabus and start with their exam preparation. The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) released Goa Board 10th exam timetable 2026 on the official website. The Goa 10th board exam 2026 will be conducted from March 3 to March 27, 2026

Table of content
  • Goa Board SSC Exam Pattern 2026: Download PDF
  • Goa Board SSC Exam Pattern for History & Political Science
  • Goa Board SSC Exam Pattern for Science
  • Goa Board SSC Exam Pattern for Mathematics
  • FAQs on Goa Board SSC Exam Pattern
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Goa Board SSC Exam Pattern 2026: Download PDF

Goa Board SSC Pattern of Assessment 2026

Once released, we will upload the Goa Board SSC Assessment Scheme 2026 here. Click to download Goa SSC exam Pattern 2024.

For Non practical subjects:

  • Board paper will be of 80 marks
  • Time duration is 180 minutes

For practical subjects:

  • Board paper will be of 70 marks
  • Time duration is 180 minutes
  • Board practical will be of 20 marks
  • Time duration is 60 minutes
Goa SSC Pattern 2024

The question paper consists of 40 multiple choice objective type questions. All questions are compulsory. Every question has four choices for its answers (A), (B), (C), (D) and only one of them is correct. Select the appropriate from among the four choices. Each correct answer will carry one mark. There will be no negative marking for the wrong answer

First Term Exam: 40 marks: MCQ

Mks

Second Term Exam: 40 marks: No MCQ

Mks

SECTION A: (Comprehension):

1.  Narrative Passage

2.  Descriptive Passage

 

(4)

(4)

SECTION A: (Comprehension):

1.  Narrative passage

2.  Tree diagram

 

(4)

(4)

SECTION B:

PROSE:

1.  1. A Letter to God

2.  Nelson Mandela: A Long Walk to Freedom

3.  Two Stories about Flying:

a)  His First Flight

b)  The Black Aeroplane

4.  From the Diary of Anne Frank

 

(11)

SECTION B: PROSE:

1.  Glimpses of India:

a)  Baker from Goa

b)  Coorg

c)  Tea from Assam

2.  Madam rides the Bus

3.  The Sermon at Benares

 

(11)

POEMS:

1.  Dust of Snow

2.  Fire and Ice

3.  A Tiger in the Zoo

4.  The Ball Poem

5.  Amanda

(4)

POEMS:

1.  Animals

2.  The Trees.

3.  Fog

4.  Tale of Custard the Dragon

5.  For Anne Gregory

(4)

SUPPLEMENTARY READER:

1.  A Triumph of Surgery

2.  The Thief’s Story

3.  The Midnight Visitor

4.  A Question of Trust

(3)

SUPPLEMENTARY READER:

1.  Footprints without Feet

2.  The Necklace

3.  The Hack Driver

4.  Bholi

(3)

 

 

 

 

SECTION C:

1.  Gap Filling: Pronouns/ Articles/ Conjunctions/ Degrees of Comparison/ Adverbs/ Determiners / Relative Pronouns/ Prepositions/ Compound words (anybody, somebody, everyone)

2.  Modals

3.  Verb Forms: Tenses to be tested: Present/Past:

(Simple, Continuous and Perfect)

4.  Active/Passive Voice: Present/Past:

(Simple, Continuous and Perfect)

 

(2)

SECTION C:

1.  Reported Speech

2.  Do as directed:

i)  As soon as/ No sooner -than/ Hardly - when

ii)  Too/ so-that

iii)  Complete with a Conditional Clause

iv)  Question Tags

v)  Join sentences with/ without Connector

vi)  Combine by nominalizing the verb

vii)  Degrees of Comparison

viii)  In spite of / Although

 

(3)

(5)

 

(2)

 

(2)

 

 

(2)

 

SECTION D:

 

SECTION D:

 

1. Pie Chart

(3)

1. Picture description

(3)

2. Notice Writing

(3)

2. Report Writing

(3)

NB: Prose:

Hundred Dresses I & II and Mijbil, the Otter (not for testing but could be used for reading and assignment.)

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Where can I get the Goa SSC pattern 2026?
A: 

The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) will release the Goa SSC Pattern 2026 on the official website - gbshse.in. Students preparing for the Goa Board 10th class examinations must know the Goa SSC exam pattern 2026 for Goa SSC board exams. This helps to get an idea about the type of questions asked and the marking scheme. 

Q:   Will there be out of syllabus questions in the Goa 10th board exam question papers?
A: 

Chances are less for out of syllabus questions in Goa 10th board exam question papers. Goa SSC board exams will be based on 100% Goa 10th syllabus. If any questions are out of syllabus, students will be awarded the marks for it. 

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Goa Board SSC Exam Pattern for History & Political Science

Chapterwise weightage for Goa Board SSC First Term

Chapter No.

Topics

Marks

H.1.

Early trade Activities

3

H.2.

The Age of Industrialisation

3

H.3.

Post -Industrialisation Age

2

H.4

The American War of Independence

3

H.5.

The French Revolution

2

P.S.10

Union Legislature

3

P.S. 11

Union Executive

2

P.S. 12.

Judiciary

2

 

Total

20

Chapterwise weightage for the Second Term

Chapter No.

Topics

Marks

H.6.

Unification of Germany

2

H.7.

Unification of Italy

2

H.8.

Emergence of Nationalism in India

4

H.9.

Goa’s Struggle for Freedom

4

P.S.13.

State Legislature

2

P.S. 14.

State Executive

2

P.S. 15.

Urban Local Government

2

P.S. 16.

Panchayat Raj System in India

2

 

Total

20

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the passing criteria of Goa SSC result 2026?
A: 

To clear the Goa Board SSC exam 2026, students need to score overall grade from A to G per subject. A student should score a minimum of H grade in the theory and practical exams separately. They must submit assignments and projects as an application of theory whenever required, in order to pass the exam. Those who did not clear the Goa SSC exam 2026 can apply for supplementary exam. Goa SSC Supplementary exam will be held in June/July 2026.

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Goa Board SSC Exam Pattern for Science

  • The question paper consist of 40 multiple choice objective type questions.
  • All questions are compulsory
  • Every question has four choices for its answers ( A ), ( B) (C ) and (D ) and Only one of them is correct answer.
  • Select the one that you consider to be the most appropriate answer among the four choices.
  • Each correct answer will carry one mark.
  • There will be no negative marking for the wrong answer.

Weightage to Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Marks

Percentage of Marks

Knowledge

12

30%

Understanding

16

40%

Application

12

30%

Total

40

100%

Weightage to Content/Subject Units

Ch. No.

Units

Marks

Deletions

1

Chemical Reactions and Equations

4

No Deletions

2

Acids, Bases and Salts

5

No Deletions

3

Metals and Non-Metals

4

No Deletions

7

Control and Coordination

6

No Deletions

8

How do Organisms Reproduce?

7

No Deletions

12

Electricity

6

No Deletions

13

Magnetic Effects of Electric

Current

5

No Deletions

14

Sources of Energy

3

No Deletions

 

Total

40

 

Weightage to Difficulty level of questions

Estimated difficulty level of question

Percentage

Easy

30%

Average

60%

Difficult

10%

Goa Board 10th Exam Pattern for Science (2nd Term)

Weightage to Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Marks

Percentage of Marks

Knowledge

9

30%

Understanding

12

40%

Application

7

23%

Skill

2

7%

Total

30

100%

Weightage to Content/Subject Units

Ch. No.

Units

Marks

Deletions

1

Carbon and its Compounds

5

No Deletions

2

Periodic Classification of

Elements

4

No Deletions

3

Life Processes

5

No Deletions

7

Heredity and Evolution

3

No Deletions

8

Light : Reflection and

Refraction

5

No Deletions

12

Human Eye and Colorful World

4

No Deletions

13

Our Environment

2

No Deletions

14

Management of natural

resources

2

No Deletions

 

Total

30

 

Weightage to Forms of Questions

Form of Questions

Marks for each question

Number of questions

Total Marks

Long Answer Type (LA)

4

03

12

Short Answer Type (SA-I)

3

03

09

Short Answer Type (SA-II)

2

03

06

Very Short Answer Type (VSA)

1

03

03

Total

 

12

30

 The expected time for different types of question would be as follows:

Form of Questions

Approx. time for each Question in mins (t)

Number of questions (n)

Approx. time for each form of Questions in mins (n x t)

Long Answer Type (LA)

12

03

36

Short Answer Type (SA-I)

05

03

15

Short Answer Type (SA-II)

06

03

18

Very Short Answer Type (VSA)

02

03

06

Total

 

 

75

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the pattern of Goa SSC exam?
A: 

The GOA SSC exam pattern is given below.

For practical subjects:

  • Board paper will be of 70 marks
  • Time duration is 180 minutes
  • Board practical will be of 20 marks
  • Time duration is 60 minutes

For Non practical subjects:

  • Board paper will be of 80 marks
  • Time duration is 180 minutes
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Goa Board SSC Exam Pattern for Mathematics

Ch.no.

Name of the chapter

Marks

1

Real Numbers

5

2

Polynomials

5

3

Pair of Linear equations in two variables

7

15

Probability

3

8

Introduction to Trigonometry

7

7

Co-ordinate Geometry

5

10

Circles

3

12

Areas related to Circles

5

 

Total

40

SECOND TERM EXAM (Subjective)  (LEVEL 1 and LEVEL 2)

Ch.no.

Name of the chapter

Marks

4

Quadratic Equations

8

5

Arithmetic Progressions

5

14

Statistics

7

6

Triangles

5

9

Some Applications of Trigonometry

3

11

Constructions

6

13

Surface Areas and Volumes

6

 

Total

40

 

 
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Does Goa board cut marks for exceeding the word limit?
A: 

No, Goa SSC board does not deduct marks for exceeding the word limit in the board exams. However, marks may be deducted for spelling mistakes and other errors in language papers. 

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FAQs on Goa Board SSC Exam Pattern

Check FAQs on Goa SSC pattern 2025.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   If a student fails in Goa SSC model exam, does that mean one cannot appear in the Goa SSC Board examination?
A: 

Even if a student fails in Goa SSC model exam, he or she can appear for the Goa SSC board exam. Model exams help students to know how well they are prepared for the Board exam. A student cannot be detained from appearing in the Goa Class 10 Board exam, if failed in pre board exam. Hence students need not worry, if they fail in pre board. They are advised to prepare well within the remaining time and appear for the board exam. 

Q:   What is the pattern of Goa SSC exam?
A: 

The GOA SSC exam pattern is given below.

For practical subjects:

  • Board paper will be of 70 marks
  • Time duration is 180 minutes
  • Board practical will be of 20 marks
  • Time duration is 60 minutes

For Non practical subjects:

  • Board paper will be of 80 marks
  • Time duration is 180 minutes
Q:   Are there choices in Goa SSC question paper?
A: 

Yes, there are choices in Goa SSC question paper. Students will get choice in a few sections. They are advised to read the question paper carefully and select the questions wisely. 

Q:   Will the pre board examinations marks be considered in the Goa SSC Class 10 board examinations?
A: 

No, the pre board exam marks will not be considered in the Goa SSC Class 10 Board examination marks. Pre-Board exams are conducted to make students familiar with the Goa Class 10 board exam. This will help students to understand the pattern of exam, time management etc. It also help them to know how well they are prepared for the Goa SSC Board examination.

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Answered 2 months ago

When you're appearing for boards exam you are generally advised to stick to the word limit specially in english or any other language subjects but Goa board does not cut marks for exceeding the word limit.

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Dipa Mandal

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Answered 2 months ago

If you're interested in Science and engineering field you can choose PCM with computer Science subject after completing your 10th by 12th it may help you to figure out which engineering field you really want to pursue further.

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Dipa Mandal

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Answered 2 months ago

Yes, you can definitely use GOA 10th sample papers to prepare without coaching or tuition 

You can take help of Textbooks, youtube videos to understand the basic concepts and then keep practicing the sample papers .

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Dipa Mandal

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Answered 2 months ago

The student has to appear in the syllabus prescribed for the year in which he or she plans to appear for the Goa Class 10 exam. Students are advised to go through the syllabus of the Goa SSC board for that academic year. They can check the Goa Class 10 syllabus on the official website of the Goa boa

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Salviya Antony

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Yes, students can pursue higher studies in another state after passing the Goa SSC exam. They can pursue higher studies or senior secondary studies from a different Board within Goa. Goa SSC 10th Certificate is valid for any senior secondary studies in India. Students have to apply for a migration C

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Salviya Antony

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While solving the Goa SSC Sample papers and previous year papers, it is important to start familiarising yourself with the structure and pattern of the Goa SSC exam. Go through the entire question paper carefully and understand the type of questions and marks for each question. Ensure you manage the

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Salviya Antony

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Even though practicing Goa SSC previous year question papers helps in improving your scores, you should not depend only on the  previous year question papers. You should learn the concepts from the prescribed textbooks. Also you should learn to draw diagrams, graphs, properly. 

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Salviya Antony

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Goa SSC previous year question papers helps students to know the exam pattern and marking scheme. It also helps to know the difficulty level and important questions. Hence students are advised to solve previous year question papers.

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Salviya Antony

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Answered 2 months ago

When appearing for the Goa SSC board exams, you must feel relaxed and comfortable. Yes, you will be allowed to go to the washroom during the examination but only once and with an invigilator. Students often use washroom for using unfair means and cheat in board exams, however, they must know that th

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Salviya Antony

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Sometimes, questions from model papers or similar type come for Goa SSC board exams. These papers are made by experienced teachers and follow the board guidelines. Even though exact questions are not repeated, the format and topics will be similar to the real exam. Practicing them increases your cha

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