The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) conducted the SSC Class 10 Science Part 1 examination on 11 March 2026 across multiple exam centres in the state. The exam was held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with students appearing for the Physics and Chemistry sections of the subject. The Science Part 1 paper forms an important component of the Maharashtra SSC examination and evaluates students’ conceptual understanding through objective questions, short answers, and numerical problems.
Maharashtra SSC Science Part 1 2026 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
The Science subject in the Maharashtra SSC board examination is assessed through two theory papers and internal assessment. The Science Part 1 paper carries 40 theory marks, focusing mainly on Physics and Chemistry concepts. The exam typically follows a structured format with different types of questions to assess conceptual clarity and application of scientific principles. The question paper generally includes the following sections:
- Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
- Very short answer questions
- Short descriptive questions
- Numerical and application-based problems
This structure allows examiners to evaluate both theoretical understanding and problem-solving ability among students
Important Topics Asked in SSC Science Part 1 Exam
The Class 10 Science Part 1 syllabus focuses on important concepts from Physics and Chemistry. Experts noted that the exam generally includes questions from core chapters prescribed in the Maharashtra board curriculum. Key topics expected in the paper include:
- Electricity and electric circuits
- Reflection and refraction of light
- Chemical reactions and equations
- Carbon compounds
- Periodic classification of elements
These chapters often carry significant weightage and are commonly featured in the board examination.
Maharashtra SSC 2026 Board Examination Schedule
The Maharashtra SSC board examinations 2026 began on 20 February 2026 and will continue until 18 March 2026 as per the official timetable released by MSBSHSE. Lakhs of students from schools across Maharashtra are appearing for the Class 10 board examination this year. After each paper concludes, subject experts and coaching institutes release unofficial answer keys and exam analysis to help students estimate their probable scores