The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) conducted the HSC Marathi paper on 12 February 2026 from 11 AM to 2 PM as part of the Class 12 board exam schedule. After the paper concluded, educators and coaching experts quickly prepared and published an unofficial answer key and detailed analysis to help students estimate their performance and understand the exam pattern.
Unofficial Answer Key Released for Marathi Paper
As the exam finished, experienced subject specialists compiled and released an unofficial answer key covering objectively answerable questions from the Marathi paper. Though not issued by the board officially, this key allows students to cross-check their responses and calculate approximate marks before the board’s evaluation process begins. The Maharashtra board generally does not publish an official public answer key immediately after the exam. Instead, model answers are used internally by examiners during evaluation and moderation.
Student Feedback & Paper Difficulty
Based on student reactions and expert insights:
- Many students described the Marathi paper as balanced and manageable, with most questions directly linked to textbook content.
- The grammar section was reportedly easier, while some aspirants found sections like Applied Marathi slightly more challenging.
- Several candidates noted that classroom preparation aligned well with the questions asked, suggesting that textbook-based study paid off.
These reviews provide helpful context for students ahead of formal results.
What Students Should Do Next?
Students appearing for the HSC Marathi paper should:
- Download and use the unofficial answer key to cross-verify their answers.
- Wait for the board’s official evaluation and result announcement, expected after all exams conclude in March 2026.
- Track performance in other subjects to plan the final revision before the evaluation cycle begins.
The HSC board is conducting exams across streams through 11 March 2026, with results likely to be declared several weeks after completion.