What are Maharashtra HSC exam timings?

Maharashtra HSC exams are held in two shifts. The Morning Shift is conducted from 11 am to 2.10 pm. The evening shift is held from 3 pm to 6 .10 pm. Students need to reach the exam centre on time.

Will we get sufficient time to prepare for the Maharashtra 12th exams once they begin?

Yes, MSBSHSE provides sufficient preparation leaves for you to prepare for the exams. Students are advised to finish their syllabus and practice the sample papers well ahead in time so as to avoid any panic situation once exams begin.

Where can I find the Maharashtra HSC dates?

Maharashtra HSC dates are announced online by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education. The direct link to download is made available on this page. The date sheet PDF comprises the important date related to the exam.

Is Maharashtra HSC exam tough?

Maharashtra HSC exam is not tough to crack. Students need to prepare well. They need to thorough with the syllabus and pattern. Candidates need to solve the previous years question papers.

How many times in a year is Maharashtra HSC exam conducted?

Maharashtra HSC exam is conducted once in a year. It is held in pen and paper mode. The exam starts in February and continues till March.

What if I get late in reaching the Maharashtra HSC exam centre?

Students are advised to reach the Maharashtra HSC exam centre at least half an hour before the commencement of exams. The exam timings are mentioned in the maha HSC hall ticket. In case a student gets late in reaching the exam centre, he/she must understand that they will not be given any extra time to write the exam. Thus, it is advised that students leave for the exam centre early considering the traffic or any other deterrent.

How can I prepare for Maharashtra HSC exam?

Some tips to score high marks in Maharashtra board exams: Solve previous years' ques papers. Know detailed syllabus Maintain notes of imp points and formulae Eat healthy Exercise

What should I do if I am unable to pass the Maharashtra HSC exam?

MSBSHSE conducts the Maharashtra 12th supplementary exam for those who are unable to clear the Maharashtra HSC exam. Students will have to appear for the Supplementary exam which will be conducted by the Board in June/July. The details will be announced by the Board after the declaration of the Maharashtra 12th result. The students will have to apply and pay the requisite fee to appear for the Supplementary exams.

What shall I do after the Maharashtra HSC result is declared?

After the declaration of the result, students should decide their next step in terms of career. If their result is not satisfactory, they have to decide whether they would like to apply for re-evaluation or appear for the supplementary exams. For other students, it is time to apply to colleges or submit the mark sheet to the colleges they have already applied for. They should decide the subject they want to pursue. They should prepare for various entrance tests they have applied for and the interview rounds.

Maharashtra HSC Commerce Time Table 2026: Check Detailed Maharashtra HSC Exam Schedule Here

Updated on Aug 16, 2026 12:51 IST

By Jasleen Taneja

Maharashtra HSC Time Table 2027: MSBSHSE is expected to announce the Maharashtra HSC timetable in October or November. The theory exam will be conducted during February to March 2027. The practical exams will be conducted during January to February. Currently, the registration process is underway for the 2027 exam. Candidates appearing for Maharashtra HSC 2027 exam must download the timetable and start their preparation. Students need to be thorough with the timetable as it helps them to keep a track of all the exam dates. The exam timings of Mah Class 12th examinations 2027 are also mentioned in the time table. Read below for more details on the time table.

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How to Download Maharashtra 12th Time Table?
Maharashtra HSC Exam 2026 Important Dates
Maharashtra HSC Dates 2027
Maharashtra HSC Exam Day Instructions

How to Download Maharashtra 12th Time Table?

Maharashtra HSC Time Table is made available in PDF format. The process to download the time table is given below.

Visit the mahahsscboard.in
On the home page, check the notification section and click on the link of 12th board exam time table 2026 Maharashtra PDF download
Maharashtra HSC Time Table PDF opens
Click on the download option
Take a printout of Maharashtra Class 12 time table for future reference

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Maharashtra HSC Exam 2026 Important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of Maharashtra HSC 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Feb ' 27 - Mar ' 27	Maharshtra HSC Exam 2027 TENTATIVE

Dates	Past Exam Dates
16 Jun ' 26 - 08 Jul ' 26	Maharashtra HSC Supplementary exam date 2026
08 Jun ' 26	Maharashtra HSC Supplementary admit card 2026 20
02 May ' 26	Announcement of Maharashtra HSC Result 2026
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Maharashtra HSC Dates 2027

Maharashtra 12th time table 2027 will be released soon. Till then, students can check last year's exam dates below.

Morning shift (11 am to 2 pm)	Afternoon shift (3 pm to 6 pm)	Exam Date
English	-	10-Feb-2026
Hindi	German, Japanese, Chinese, Persian	11-Feb-2026
Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Sindhi (Arabic/Devnagri), Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi, Bengali	Urdu, French, Spanish, Pali	12-Feb-2026
Maharashtra Prakrut, Sanskrit	Ardhamagadhi, Russian, Arabic	13-Feb-2026
Organisation of commerce and management	-	14-Feb-2026
Logic, Physics	-	16-Feb-2026
Secretarial practice, Home management		17-Feb-2026
Chemistry	Political science	18-Feb-2026
Mathematics and statistics	Percussion instruments	21-Feb-2026
Child development, agricultural science and technology, animal science and technology	-	23-Feb-2026
Economics	-	24-Feb-2026
Biology, History and development of Indian music	-	25-Feb-2026
Book keeping and accountancy Geology	Textiles	26-Feb-2026
Geology	Co-operation	27-Feb-2026
Food science and technology	Philosophy, history of art and appreciation	28-Feb-2026
Defence studies	-	2-Mar-2026
-	Psychology	4-Mar-2026
Commerce group paper-1, banking, office management, marketing and salesmanship, small industries and self employment, agriculture, fishery	Librarianship and information science	6-Mar-2026
-	Geography	7-Mar-2026
-	History	9-Mar-2026
Commerce group paper-2, banking, office management, marketing and salesmanship, small industries and self employment, agriculture, fishery	-	10-Mar-2026
-	Sociology	11-Mar-2026

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Maharashtra HSC Exam Day Instructions

The exam day guidelines for Maharashtra HSC exam are given below.

Reach the examination hall at least half an hour before the reporting time
Take a printout of the Maharashtra HSC hall ticket, as the soft copy will not be allowed in the examination. Keep the admit card and other required documents safely
Use only blue or black ink pens for the examination
Do not use any unfair means during the exam
Using electronic devices such as mobile phones, calculators, etc is not allowed.

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