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

Maharashtra School Leaving Certificate Examination 2026 ( Maharashtra SSC )

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

Jasleen Taneja
Updated on Oct 23, 2025 02:08 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?
A: 

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

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?
A: 

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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