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

Updated on Apr 21, 2026 17:42 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

Overview

Maharashtra SSC Exam Pattern 2026 is prescribed by the Maharashtra Board. It highlights the overall structure of the exam. The test carries five compulsory subjects. Minimum percentage of marks required to clear Maharashtra SSC exam is 35. Maths and Science subjects carry 150 marks and students need to secure 52 marks in each subject. Total marks allotted to remaining subjects are 100. Students need to secure 35 marks to clear the exam. Read below for more details on Maharashtra SSC board exam pattern 2026.

Table of contents

Maharashtra SSC pattern 2026
Subject-Wise Maharashtra SSC Exam Pattern 2026
Maharashtra SSC Exam Pattern 2026 FAQs

Maharashtra SSC pattern 2026

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.

Commonly asked questions

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

According to the NEP 2020, Board exams is being held twice a year from the academic session. Students are not allowed to retain their best scores. However, the Maharashtra board is yet to release any official notification in this regard.

Subject-Wise Maharashtra SSC Exam Pattern 2026

The tables below share the Maharashtra SSC exam pattern 2026 for different subjects. Students can refer to them and plan their preparation:

Subjects	Marks in theory	Marks for practicals	Total marks	Passing marks
English	80	20	100	35
Hindi	80	20	100	35
Science	80	20	100	35
Social Studies	80	20	100	35
Maths	80	20	100	35

Commonly asked questions

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 I get enough time to finish my Maharashtra SSC board exam Mathematics question paper?

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.

Maharashtra SSC Exam Pattern 2026 FAQs

Students can check below the FAQs related to Maharashtra SSC exam.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Does MSBSHSE do fair marking?

Marking done by Maharashtra Board is fair and lenient. After the evaluators are done with the checking, the answer sheet goes for another round of random checking by the supervisor, to ensure it's fairness.

Thus, students must not worry about the strict/lenient checking by the evaluators and focus on completing their syllabus and ensuring that their preparataion strategy is on point so that they do not have to worry about the checking.

Q: Can I finish all preparation for the Maharashtra SSC examination if I start now?

You must go through the Maharashtra 10th syllabus and exam pattern for all subjects. Segregate the chapter and plan your days ahead for covering each topic thoroughly. Get all your doubts cleared by your teachers and peers. Solve Maharashtra sample papers 2026 to know the kind of questions that have a good chance to get repeated.

Q: I have not yet completed Maharashtra SSC syllabus even once but my friends have revised the entire syllabus 2-3 times. What should I do?

Everyone has their own way and speed of studying. Do not compare yourself with others. However, this does not mean that not completing Mah 10th syllabus is okay. It isn't!

Plan your day, make study schedule that you can follow comfortably. Allocate hours to different subjects and stick to them. Take small, regular breaks, go for a walk, sit and talk to family/friends and then get back to studying.

Q: Can I go to washroom during Maharashtra SSC board exam?

When appearing for the Maharashtra 10th 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 the invigilator can frisk them anytime during the exam duration. So, it is recommended to use washroom only when needed.