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Maharashtra HSC Question Papers 2026: The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) releases the subject-wise Maharashtra HSC sample question papers 2026. We have provided Maharashtra HSC Question Papers on this page in PDF format. Practicing the Maharashtra HSC sample questions and previous year question papers helps students to be familiar with the exam pattern, marking scheme, duration of exam, types of questions asked in the exam and more. Students can download the Maharashtra Higher Secondary Certificate (Class 12) subject-wise question bank on the official website for the upcoming Maharashtra HSC board examination. Students preparing to appear for the Maharashtra 12th exams 2026 can visit the official website at maa.ac.in to download the subject-wise question bank and prepare for the exams.

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  • Steps to download Maharashtra HSC Question Papers
  • Maharashtra HSC Question papers 2025
  • Maharashtra HSC Question papers 2024
  • Maharashtra HSC Question papers 2020
  • Maharashtra HSC Questions Papers 2023
  • Maharashtra HSC Question papers 2022
  • Uses of Maharashtra HSC Question Papers
  • Maharashtra HSC Question Papers - Important Topics
  • Tips to solve Maharashtra 12th Question Papers
  • FAQs on Maharashtra HSC Sample Papers 2026
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Steps to download Maharashtra HSC Question Papers

Students need to provide a few basic details such as email id and phone number to download the Maha HSC question papers. They can follow the steps below:

    • Click on the given Maharashtra 12th question papers links below or visit maa.ac.in
    • Enter the credentials in the provided blanks
    • Click on the Download
    • The Maharashtra Class 12th Question Papers pdf will be downloaded on the computer/ mobile phone.
    • Open the download folder to check the pdf file

Maharashtra HSC 2026 exam will be conducted between February 10 and March 18, 2026 in pen and paper mode. The board released the Mah HSC question bank for English, Marathi, and Urdu Medium Arts, Science, and Commerce students. The subjects for which the question bank has been released include English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, History, Computer Science, Political Science, Secretarial Practice, Economics, and Psychology. Students can solve the previous years' Maharashtra 12th question papers to check the examination pattern and marking scheme. Maharashtra HSC question papers 2026 will be uploaded on this page after the declaration of Maharashtra HSC results. They must solve the Maharashtra 12th question papers within the stipulated time to get the maximum benefit. Download the previous year question papers from the links provided below.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Are Maharashtra HSC sample papers and previous year question papers really helpful to get through board exams?
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If you need any idea about the type of questions that can come in the exam, you must go through the Maharashtra 12th sample papers and Maharashtra HSC previous year question papers. In addition, you can also understand the most important questions and those that get repeated. Hence, students are advised to practice the previous years' Maharashtra 12th question papers and sample papers for better preparation. 

Q:   Where can I get Maharashtra HSC English question paper?
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You can find Maharashtra HSC English question papers on websites like Shiksha.com or others.

These platforms offer previous years' question papers and solutions, which can be downloaded as PDFs. 

 

Q:   When should I start solving Maharashtra HSC sample papers and previous year question papers?
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Once you finish learning with the Maharashtra HSc syllabus, you can start solving the Maharashtra Class 12 sample papers and previous year question papers. You can solve the question papers and understand your weaknesses. Thus you can concentrate more on the topics on which you are weak.

Download previous year Maharashtra HSC question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download Maharashtra HSC previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.

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Uses of Maharashtra HSC Question Papers

  • Students must finish the syllabus at least a month before the beginning of board exams and solve the Maharashtra 12th question papers. These question papers can be used as sample papers.
  • Solve one sample paper or question paper at a time to review preparation. This will assist in figuring out the strong and weak areas on which students have to work harder
  • Students are suggested solving the previous years Maharashtra HSC question papers within the exam duration i.e. 3 hours. Practicing the same will make students ready for the final board examinations
  • Maharashtra HSC question papers provide the details of the marking scheme and important topics. The more one solves, the better the understanding of high-weightage topics.
  • Solving them also assists in knowing the difficulty level and type of questions asked in board exams
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I know if the answers to my questions in Maharashtra 12th sample papers will fetch me full marks?
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You can share your solved Maharashtra 12th sample paper with your teacher who shall help you know if the answers to the questions are correct and will fetch you full marks. You can thereby start practising writing such questions and take care of not missing any step so as to not lose any mark. 

Q:   Are Maharashtra HSC sample papers and previous year question papers really helpful to get through board exams?
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If you need any idea about the type of questions that can come in the exam, you must go through the Maharashtra 12th sample papers and Maharashtra Class 12 previous year question papers. In addition, you can also understand the most important questions and those that get repeated. Hence, students are advised to practice the previous years' Maharashtra 12th question papers and sample papers for better preparation. 

Q:   What is the difference between Maharashtra HSC sample papers and Maharashtra HSC question paper?
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Sample papers is the question paper released by the Board at the beginning of the academic session. It shares the questions in a pattern similar to what you should expect in the main exam. They are provided to you to download and practice for better preparation.  However, Maharashtra 12th question paper is the question paper you receive on the day of the exam. You need to go through the questions and answer them in the answer sheet provided by the board. You cannot know or practice the questions on the Maharashtra Class 12 question paper prior to the exam.

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Maharashtra HSC Question Papers - Important Topics

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Maharashtra HSC Important Topics

History

Applied History in 21st Century
Historical Research
History Teacher and Teaching
Mass Media and History
Encyclopedia
Entertainment Media and History
Administrative Services
Tourism and History
Museums

Mathematics (Commerce)

Part 1
Mathematical logic
Continuity
Differentiation
Applications of Derivative
Matrices

Part 2
Ratio, Proportion and Partnership Commission
Bivariate Data and Correlation
Brokerage and Discount
Regression Analysis
Insurance and Annuity
Demography
Random Variable and Probability Distribution

Physics

Electrons and photons
Atoms, Molecules and Nuclei
Circular Motion
Rotation Motion
Oscillations
Elasticity
Surface Tension
Gravitation
Wave Motion
Stationary Waves
Kinetic theory of gases and Radiation
Wave theory of light
Electrostatics
Current electricity
Interference and diffraction
Magnetic effects of electric current
Magnetism
Electromagnetic inductions

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Will I get enough time to finish my Maharashtra HSC board exam Mathematics question paper?
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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.

Q:   How many Maharashtra Board 12th Mathematics question papers should I practice?
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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:   Is downloading of Maharashtra HSC previous years' question papers free of cost?
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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. 

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Tips to solve Maharashtra 12th Question Papers

  • Prepare all topics and chapters of the Maharashtra HSC syllabus before solving the Maharashtra HSC sample papers or question papers. Solving the papers before completing the syllabus decreases confidence level. Hence avoid doing the same
  • Solve the sample papers or last year Maharashtra HSC question papers in the specific exam time i.e. 3 hours without break. This process will create the actual exam environment and helps them to tackle the stress level in a better way
  • Ask teachers and experts to check the solved Maharashtra 12th question papers. Teachers/ Parents will follow the right marking scheme to provide the right score. With this practice, students can work more on the weak sections to improve the overall performance in the Maharashtra board result.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Are questions from previous year asked in Maharashtra HSC board exams?
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Not exactly the same, but, MSBSHSE can ask questions similar to what were asked in the previous years of Maharashtra HSC exams. Thus, you are advised to download and practice the previous years' question papers thoroughly for better preparation. 

Q:   Will there be 'out of syllabus' questions in the Maharashtra HSC board exam question papers?
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Chances are less for out of syllabus questions in Maharashtra 12th board exam question papers. Maharashtra HSC board exams will be based on Maharashtra HSC syllabus entirely. If any questions are out of syllabus, students will be awarded the marks for it. 

You are advised to go through the Maharashtra HSC 12th syllabus and study all the topics mentioned there.

Q:   Where can I find latest question papers of Maharashtra HSC?
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One can find the latest question papers for the Maharashtra HSC (Class 12) exams on the official website of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) at mahahsscboard.in.

 

Visit mahahsscboard.in. 

Look for a section for "Question Papers" or "Previous Year Papers". 

And be able to download PDFs of past question papers there.

 

Shiksha.com provides access to Maharashtra State Board 12th Standard Board Exam Question Papers. 

One can access both the question papers and answer PDFs. 

They also have unsolved question papers for practice.

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FAQs on Maharashtra HSC Sample Papers 2026

Students can check the FAQs on Maharashtra HSC sample question papers 2026 below:

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Q:   Where can I get the Maharashtra HSC question papers 2024?
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Students can check the Maharashtra HSC question papers 2024 on this page. Those who are preparing for the upcoming board exams are advised to download and practice the Maharashtra HSC question papers 2024.

Q:   Can we attempt questions in any sequence in Maharashtra board class 12 question paper?
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Yes, you can attempt questions in any sequence in Maharashtra board class 12. Just ensure that while attempting your Maharashtra board exam that you have attempted all the question with a question number written in such a way that examiner can see it properly. And in order to get good marks, it is important to make an impression which can be made by attempting those questions first that you know well. Thus, if you know question no. 12, then instead of 1, 2, attempt those question that you remember properly. 

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