Maharashtra Board 2026 HSC & SSC Exam Dates, Paper Analysis

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has officially released the Maharashtra Board Exam 2026 schedule for both HSC (Class 12) and SSC (Class 10) examinations. The board exams are slated to begin in February 2026, with detailed dates and updates now available for students appearing across the state.

MSBSHSE HSC & SSC Exam Dates 2026

The board has confirmed the timeline for written and practical assessments for Class 12 and Class 10 students. Practical, internal, and viva examinations for many subjects will be conducted before the main written board exams

HSC (Class 12) Dates:

• Practical/Internal/Viva Assessments: 23 January – 9 February 2026
• Written Exams: 10 February – 18 March 2026

SSC (Class 10) Dates:

• Practical/Internal/Viva Assessments: 2 February – 18 February 2026
• Written Exams: 20 February – 18 March 2026

Students and guardians are advised to download the official Maharashtra Board time table PDF from the board’s portal to view the subject-wise schedule and shift timings once published.

Paper Timings and Shifts

For the HSC board exams, papers are generally scheduled in two shifts — a morning session and an afternoon session. Candidates should reach their respective exam centres well ahead of reporting time and must carry valid admit cards to appear in the examinations.

Question Paper Analysis & Answer Keys

As the Maharashtra Board exams progress, students and educators are sharing insights and analysis of question paper patterns for language and core subjects. Preliminary answer keys for specific papers — such as English and Marathi — are being made available through educational portals soon after each exam concludes. These answer keys are helpful for students to cross-check responses and analyse performance.

Exam-Day and Preparation Guidelines

Candidates must ensure they have downloaded their Maharashtra Board admit card 2026 and are aware of exam-day instructions issued by MSBSHSE. It is crucial to follow the board’s guidelines to prevent any inconvenience on exam days. Over 15 lakh students are appearing for the HSC examination this year across the science, arts, commerce and vocational streams.

Results and Passing Criteria

The Maharashtra Board HSC and SSC results for 2026 are expected to be declared in May 2026 on the official result portal mahresult.nic.in after evaluation of answer sheets. Students will be able to check results using their seat number and other credentials once results are live. Stay tuned for further updates on detailed subject-wise timetables, answer key PDFs and performance analysis as the Maharashtra Board exams continue through March 2026.