Maharashtra SSC Exam Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Exam On - 20 Feb '26 - 18 Mar '26

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 18:16 IST

By Jasleen Taneja

Maharashtra SSC Exam Pattern 2026: The Maharashtra Board 10th Exams 2026 include 5 compulsory subjects:

English
Hindi
Social Studies
Maths
Science

Another language paper is available in different languages, including Marathi.

The minimum percentage of marks required to clear exams is 35.

In Maths and Science, total marks are 150 each, and students need to secure at least 52 marks in each subject.

The exams of remaining subjects are of 100 marks each, and students need at least 35 marks to clear the subject.

The Maharashtra 10th exams 2026 will be conducted between February 20 and March 18, 2026 in pen and paper format.

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Q: Has MSBSHSE released any Maharashtra SSC sample papers for the academic year 2026?

No, Maharashtra board has not yet released the Maharashtra SSC sample papers 2026. Once released, students will be able to download and practice them by clicking on the link - Maharashtra SSC saple papers.

It is advised that students practice the Maharashtra Class 10 question papers 2026 for better preperation of the examinations. They make one familiar with the exam pattern, marking scheme, different types of questions asked in the exam and more.

Q: How will Maharashtra SSC sample papers 2026 help me prepare better for the exam?

You are advised to download and practice solving the Maharashtra SSC sample papers 2026 to prepare well for your exams. These will help you get familiar with the exam pattern, marking scheme, and with the types of questions that are frequently asked. Students are suggested to solve the complete question paper within the stipulated time as this will help them learn time management. The Mah SSC question papers can be downloaded from the link below.

Maharashtra SSC Sample Papers

Q: How many students appear for Maharashtra 10th exams every year?

MSBSHSE conducts Maharashtra board 10th exams every year in February-March. Over 17 lakh students appear for their Class 10 exams from the state.

Last year, the board began the Maharashtra SSC exams 2025 on February 21, 2025. These concluded on March 17, 2025. The examinations are held in pen and paper format.

Q: Will Maharashtra board SSC exams 2026 be held twice a year?

According to the NEP 2020, Board exams will be held twice a year from the academic session. Students will be allowed to retain their best scores. However, the Maharashtra board is yet to release any official notification in this regard.

Maharashtra SSC exams 2026 will be held between February 20 and March 18, 2026 in pen and paper format. Students must go through the Maharashtra SSC syllabus and exam pattern 2026 to prepare better for the exams. They must also solve and practice the Maharashtra SSC sample papers and previous years' papers to know exam pattern and marking scheme well.

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Maharashtra SSC pattern 2026 - Types of Questions Asked
Subject-Wise Maharashtra SSC Exam Pattern 2026

Maharashtra SSC pattern 2026 - Types of Questions Asked

In Maharashtra SSC exams 2026, each subject carries a total of 100 marks, which are distributed between theory and practical exams.
The Maharashtra 10th question paper includes different kinds of question, including multiple-choice questions (MCQs), short-answer questions, and long-answer questions.
To provide flexibility, internal choices are offered within subjective-type questions
To clear Maharashtra 10th exam, students need to secure a minimum of 35 percent marks overall.
For all subjects, total marks are 100, and at least 35 marks are required to clear exams.