Maharashtra HSC Exams 2026 Live: Paper Analysis, Dates, Guidelines

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is conducting the Maharashtra HSC 2026 examinations from February 10 to March 11, 2026, under strict guidelines at 3,387 examination centres.Over 13 lakh students are appearing for the Class 12 board exams this year.Today, February 13, the examination for Maharashtra Prakrut and Sanskrit is being conducted from 11 am to 2 pm, while the second shift (3 pm to 6 pm) includes Ardhamagadhi, Russian, and Arabic.

Maharashtra HSC Question Paper Analysis 2026

As the exams progress, subject-wise paper analysis is being shared based on student feedback.

Marathi Paper Analysis

The Marathi paper included questions from grammar, writing skills, and conversational skills. Students reported the overall difficulty level as easy to moderate.

English Paper Analysis

The English paper assessed reading comprehension, writing skills, and grammar concepts such as tenses, clauses, reported speech, prepositions, word formation, gerunds, participles, and discourse markers. The overall difficulty level was reported as moderate.

Maharashtra HSC Time Table 2026

The HSC exams are being conducted in two shifts:

• Morning Shift: 11 am to 2 pm
• Afternoon Shift: 3 pm to 6 pm

Key upcoming examination dates include:

• February 14: Organisation of Commerce and Management
• February 16: Logic, Physics
• February 18: Chemistry (Morning), Political Science (Afternoon)
• February 21: Mathematics and Statistics
• February 24: Economics
• February 25: Biology
• February 26: Book Keeping and Accountancy
• March 6: Commerce Group Paper-1
• March 10: Commerce Group Paper-2
• March 11: Sociology

The Maharashtra HSC 2026 examinations will conclude on March 11, 2026.

Maharashtra HSC 2026 Exam Day Guidelines

Students appearing for the exam must follow these important instructions:

• Reach the examination centre at least 30 minutes before the reporting time
• Late entry will not be permitted
• Carry a hard copy of the HSC admit card
• Wear proper school uniform and carry a valid school ID card
• Bring required stationery such as pens, pencils, and other permitted items
• Extra reading time will be provided before writing begins

Students are advised to strictly adhere to board guidelines to avoid any inconvenience during the examination process.