The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is conducting the Class 10 (SSC) board examinations 2026, with second and third language papers being held today, February 23. Students appeared for subjects including Marathi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Sindhi, Bengali, and Punjabi as part of Day 3 of the Maharashtra SSC exams. The examinations are being conducted smoothly across major divisions such as Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Kolhapur, Amravati, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and Latur. According to board data, over 16.15 lakh students are appearing for the Maharashtra SSC exams this year.
Maharashtra SSC Marathi Question Paper Analysis 2026
Based on initial student reactions from exam centres, the Marathi language paper was rated easy to moderate in overall difficulty.
- Grammar-based questions were mostly straightforward
- Essay topics were predictable and aligned with the syllabus
- Unseen passage was easy to comprehend
- A few literature-based questions required detailed, descriptive answers
Students reported that those who prepared textbook chapters thoroughly were able to attempt the paper comfortably within the allotted time.
Maharashtra SSC Board Exam 2026: Shift Timings
The MSBSHSE Class 10 examinations are being conducted in two shifts:
Students were instructed to reach their exam centres at least 30 minutes before the commencement of the paper.
Maharashtra SSC Exam Time Table 2026 (Key Dates)
Maharashtra SSC Exam Day Guidelines for Students
The board has issued strict instructions to ensure fair conduct of exams:
- Carry SSC hall ticket and school ID card
- Follow seating arrangements displayed at the centre
- Electronic devices such as mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, and Bluetooth gadgets are strictly prohibited
- Use only blue or black ink pens
- Read the question paper carefully during the reading time
- Any malpractice will invite strict disciplinary action as per MSBSHSE rules