Maharashtra HSC

The Maharashtra HSC exam consists of mix of objective (MCQs), very short answer, short answer and long answer questions. 25 per cent questions are MCQs while remaining 75 per cent covers subjective, analytical and descriptive type questions.

The SSC Board Maharashtra exam is generally considered to have moderate level difficulty. Students can prepare for the exam by going through the previous years' question papers. They should be thorough with the syllabus.

Students can solve 5 to 10 sample papers for Maharashtra HSC exam. Solving these papers helps to increased speed and accuracy. It also boosts confidence of candidates. 

Maharashtra HSC passing marks are decided by board. It is 35 per cent in each subject. Those securing this are declared qualified in exam.

Maharashtra HSC exam carries 5 compulsory subjects including English. Candidates have the option to choose 6th additional subject in Class 12. The total marks allotted to the test are 500 or 600 depending upon the number of subjects. Minimum 35% marks are required to be scored by candidates in the exam.

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.

Maharashtra HSC 2026 was conducted from February 10 to March 11, 2026. The exam was conducted in two shifts. The Morning shift was held from 11 am to 2 PM. The evening shift exam was held from 3 PM to 6 PM.

Maharashtra HSC exam is conducted offline in pen and paper mode. More than 15 Lacs students appear for the exam. To clear the exam, candidates need to prepare well.

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.

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.