Maharashtra Board 2026 HSC Exams LIVE: Class 12 language papers first half concluded; Urdu starts
Vaishnavi Shukla | February 12, 2026 | 10:30 PM IST | 8 mins read
MSBSHSE HSC exams 2026 Class 12, 13 language papers were scheduled today, with Marathi and other languages concluded in first half, Urdu and three other languages begin in the second half. Updates on admit card, marking scheme, paper pattern, exam guidelines, and other important details.
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Download NowThe Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is conducting the HSC Class 12 board exams 2026. Today, 13 language papers are being held, with Marathi concluded in the first half and Urdu and three other languages underway in the second half. Over 15 lakh students are appearing for the HSC examinations across science, arts, commerce, vocational, and TechSci streams.
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Students appearing for the exam can download the Maharashtra HSC admit card 2026 on the official website, mahahsscboard.in.
Maharashtra Class 10 board exams 2026 will be conducted from February 20 to March 18, and HSC Class 12 exams will be held from February 10 to March 11.
The Maharashtra HSC board exams 2026 will be held in two shifts; the first session will take place from 11 am to 2 pm, and the second session from 3 pm to 6 pm.
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Maharashtra HSC Exams 2026: Passing marks
To pass a subject in the Maharashtra HSC exam 2026 , students must secure a minimum of 35% of the total maximum marks prescribed for the subject. In subjects with two papers or with both theory and practical components, the marks from all components will be added to determine whether the student has qualified or achieved a distinction.
As per the MSBSHSE press release, a total of 3,50,015 students will appear from various districts in the state, of which 3,22,832 are fresh, 10,081 are repeaters, 13,780 are private, and 401 belong to ISO and 2,921 to CSI students.
Furthermore, the board has constituted a state-level vigilance committee to oversee the conduct of Maharashtra Class 12 board exams 2026 and prevent any malpractices. A committee has been formed to ensure coordination, monitoring, and control at all exam centres.
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February 12, 2026 | 10:30 PM IST
Maharashtra HSC Marathi syllabus
The HSC Maharashtra Marathi syllabus 2026 consists of Grammar, Conversation Skills, Writing Skills, Reading Skills, Summary Writing, Creative Writing, Analysing, Letter writing, and more.
February 12, 2026 | 08:02 PM IST
Maharashtra HSC Sociology syllabus 2026
The Maharashtra HSC syllabus 2026 for Sociology include topics such as Introduction to Indian Societies, Social Institutions, Major Social Problems in India, National Integration, Social Reformers in India, and more.
February 12, 2026 | 05:59 PM IST
Maharashtra HSC Class 12 syllabus for Environmental Science
Students can check the Maharashtra HSC Class 12 syllabus for Environmental Science below:
- Exosphere
- Biosphere
- Energy, Material, and Information Flows
February 12, 2026 | 04:46 PM IST
Difficulty level of MSBSHSE HSC 2026 Marathi Paper
The MSBSHSE HSC 2026 Marathi Paper's difficulty level was easy to moderate. The Marathi exam was conducted in the morning shift (11 am to 2 pm) along with other language exams such as Gujarati, Kannada, Sindhi (Arabic/Devnagri), Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi, and Bengali.
February 12, 2026 | 03:14 PM IST
Are rough sheets provided in HSC Board Maharashtra Exam 2026?
Rough work must be done in the answer booklet only. Separate sheets are usually not allowed. Students should strike off rough work properly.
February 12, 2026 | 02:45 PM IST
Is it mandatory to wear school uniform in Maharashtra HSC Board Exam 2026?
Yes, students must wear the school uniform as per Maharashtra HSC board rules. Failure to follow the dress code may lead to denial of entry. Uniform must be neat and appropriate.
February 12, 2026 | 02:20 PM IST
What if a student is caught using the internet in HSC Board Maharashtra Exam 2026?
If a student is caught using the internet in HSC Board Maharashtra Exam 2026, he/she may face strict disciplinary action. This could include cancellation of the exam paper.
February 12, 2026 | 02:00 PM IST
Are smartwatches allowed in HSC Board Maharashtra Exam 2026?
No, smartwatches or digital watches are not allowed. Only simple analog watches may be permitted, if specified.
February 12, 2026 | 01:45 PM IST
HSC Board Maharashtra Exam 2026: Additional time
Yes, students will receive an additional 10 minutes after the exam duration to complete their answers.
February 12, 2026 | 12:57 PM IST
Are electronic gadgets allowed in HSC Board Maharashtra Exam 2026?
No, electronic devices, written notes, and unauthorized materials are strictly prohibited in HSC Board Maharashtra Exam 2026
February 12, 2026 | 12:30 PM IST
Is the admit card mandatory for HSC Board Maharashtra Exam 2026?
Yes, carrying the Maharashtra HSC admit card is compulsory, and entry will not be allowed without it.
February 12, 2026 | 12:07 PM IST
HSC Board Maharashtra Exam 2026: Stationeries allowed
In HSC Board Maharashtra Exam students are allowed to carry blue and black pens, pencil, eraser, sharpener, and a scale to the exam centre.
February 12, 2026 | 11:39 AM IST
HSC Board Maharashtra Exam 2026: Entry time
Morning session candidates for HSC board Maharashtra exam must be inside the hall by 10:30 AM, while afternoon session candidates should report by 2:30 PM.
February 12, 2026 | 11:07 AM IST
What is the reporting time for HSC Board Maharashtra Exam 2026?
Students must reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start of the paper to avoid last-minute issues.
February 12, 2026 | 10:35 AM IST
Maharashtra HSC Board: Stream-wise student enrollment
The Maharashtra HSC Board 2026 examinations have seen significant enrollment across various academic streams. The stream-wise distribution of registered students is as follows:
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Science: 7,99,773 students
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Arts: 3,80,692 students
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Commerce: 3,20,152 students
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Vocational: 27,378 students
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ITI (Industrial Training Institutes): 4,492 students
February 12, 2026 | 09:41 AM IST
HSC Board Maharashtra: Gender wise candidates
The Maharashtra HSC Class 12 board exams 2026 have witnessed participation from over 15 lakh students across the state. The gender-wise distribution of candidates this year is as follows:
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Male Candidates: 8,20,229
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Female Candidates: 7,12,240
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Transgender Candidates: 18
February 12, 2026 | 09:37 AM IST
Maharashtra HSC Exam 2026: Total candidates
A total of 1,532,487 candidates registered for the Maharashtra HSC Exam 2026.
February 12, 2026 | 09:07 AM IST
Maharashtra HSC Exam 2026: Second shift papers
The Maharashtra HSC Class 12 board examinations 2026 are currently in progress, with the second half taking place from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The following language subjects are being held in the second half today:
- Urdu
- French
- Spanish
- Pali
February 12, 2026 | 08:39 AM IST
Maharashtra HSC Exam 2026: First shift papers
The Maharashtra HSC Class 12 board exams 2026 are underway, with the first shift scheduled from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The following language papers are being conducted in the first session today:
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Marathi (02)
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Gujarati (03)
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Kannada (60)
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Sindhi (Arabic/Devanagari) (07)
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Malayalam (08)
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Tamil (09)
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Telugu (10)
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Punjabi (11)
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Bengali
Students appearing in the morning session are advised to follow all exam guidelines and reach their centres well in advance.
February 12, 2026 | 08:09 AM IST
Maharashtra HSC Exam 2026: Total shifts
The Maharashtra HSC Class 12 board exams 2026 will be conducted today in two shifts. The first shift is scheduled from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, while the second shift will be held from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
February 11, 2026 | 09:34 PM IST
Maharashtra HSC Exam 2026: How was English paper?
The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education conducted the Maharashtra HSC Class 10 board exams 2026 on February 10 and Hindi paper today. The Maharashtra HSC board exam 2026 for English paper included questions on tenses, types of sentences, clauses, reported speech, prepositions, word formation, gerunds and participles, linking words, discourse markers. As per media reports, the English paper difficulty level was moderate.
February 11, 2026 | 09:12 PM IST
Maharashtra Board Exams 2026 date; admit card details
The Maharashtra board of secondary education will conduct the Maharashtra HSC board exam or Class 12 board exams 2026 from February 10 to March 11.
Students can download the Maharashtra HSC admit card 2026 on the official website, mahahsscboard.in, using their login credentials.
February 10, 2026 | 10:59 PM IST
Is the HSC syllabus going to change in 2026?
Yes, the Maharashtra State Board (MSBSHSE) has reduced the HSC syllabus by 25% for 2026 to help lower student stress in the 2025-26 academic year.
February 10, 2026 | 09:49 PM IST
Time table 10th class 2026 Maharashtra board
The Maharashtra HSC exam 2026 is being conducted in two shifts. According to the schedule, the HSC board Maharashtra exam is being held from February 10 to March 11.
February 10, 2026 | 08:46 PM IST
Difficulty level of the Hindi question paper Class 12 Maharashtra Board exam
Last year, the Maharashtra Board Hindi question paper for class 12 was moderately difficult. The reading and grammar sections were easy, while the essay and long-answer questions were a bit challenging. Overall, it was a balanced one for most students.
February 10, 2026 | 08:11 PM IST
How was the HSC English paper 2026?
The board held the English exam today from 11 am to 2 pm. The paper was of moderate difficulty. The HSC Maharashtra English exam tests a student’s reading, writing, and grammar skills. Questions came from topics like tenses, types of sentences, clauses, reported speech, prepositions, word formation, gerunds and participles, and linking words.
February 10, 2026 | 07:39 PM IST
Maharashtra Board 2026 HSC Exams: What exam will be conducted tomorrow?
The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education will conduct the Hindi paper in the first shift and German, Japanese, Chinese, and Persian exams in the second shift tomorrow, i.e., February 11, 2026.
February 10, 2026 | 06:55 PM IST
Candidates ask "How many marks do I need to secure in Maharashtra HSC 2025 English?"
Students need to secure 25% in the Maharashtra HSC 2025 for the English paper. Candidates will find the questions based on the syllabus only.
February 10, 2026 | 05:53 PM IST
Difficulty level of Maharashtra HSC 2026 English paper
The difficulty level of the Maharashtra HSC 2026 English paper was moderate, and the questions in the examination were based on the syllabus.
February 10, 2026 | 04:40 PM IST
Maharashtra 2026: Subject-wise marks for SSC
Students can check the Subject-wise Maharashtra SSC mark distribution and number of papers below:
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Name of subject |
Number of papers |
Duration |
Marks |
Total |
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Mathematics |
Algebra |
2.5 hours |
75 |
150 |
|
Geometry |
2.5 hours |
75 |
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Science |
Physics |
2 hours |
Theory + Practical = 40+10 |
150 |
|
Chemistry |
40+10 |
|||
|
Biology |
40+10 |
|||
|
Social Science |
History and Civics |
2.5 hours |
60 |
100 |
|
Geography |
2 hours |
40 |
||
|
First language |
Marathi, Hindi, English, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Sindhi, Bengali, and Punjabi |
3 hours |
- |
100 |
|
Second language |
Hindi Hindi (Composite with Marathi or Sanskrit or Urdu) Marathi Marathi (Composite with Hindi) Sanskrit (Composite with Hindi) Urdu (Composite with Hindi) English |
3 hours |
|
100 |
|
Third language |
Marathi, Hindi, English, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Sindhi, Punjabi, Bengali, Sanskrit, Hebrew, Pali, Ardhamagadhi, Persian, Arabic, Avesta, Pahlavi, German, and French. |
3 hours |
– |
100 marks |
February 10, 2026 | 03:50 PM IST
What details are mentioned in the Maharashtra 12th date sheet?
The Maharashtra HSC date sheet 2026 includes details related to the exam dates. The schedule was released as a PDF. The board has begun the Class 12th examination.
February 10, 2026 | 03:12 PM IST
When Maharashtra HSC admit card 2026 was released?
The Maharashtra HSC admit card 2026 was issued before the exam on January 12-13, 2026. Students had to collect the admit card for the Maharashtra board from their schools.
February 10, 2026 | 02:18 PM IST
Maharashtra Board 2026 HSC Exams: English paper ended
The Maharashtra Board of Secondary Education will conclude the Maharashtra Class 12 English exams 2026 at 2:00 PM. The Class 12 Hindi paper exam will be held tomorrow, i.e., February 11, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and the German, Japanese, Chinese, and Persian exams from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
February 10, 2026 | 01:40 PM IST
What is MSBSHSE HSC exams 2026 duration?
The Maharashtra Board 2026 HSC examination will be conducted for three hours in pen and paper mode.
February 10, 2026 | 12:53 PM IST
12th Maharashtra board exam date 2026
The Maharashtra Class 12 board exams 2026 will be conducted from February 10 to March 11 in two shifts. The board will conduct the English exam today, i.e., February 10, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
February 10, 2026 | 12:15 PM IST
Candidates ask "How many marks do I need to secure in the Maharashtra HSC 2026 Exam?"
Candidates need to secure 35% marks in each subject to pass the Maharashtra HSC exam 2026.
February 10, 2026 | 11:42 AM IST
Maharashtra Board 2026 HSC Exams: English paper ongoing
The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has begun the English paper for class 12th today, i.e., February 10, 2026. The examination will be concluded at 2:00 PM.
February 10, 2026 | 10:43 AM IST
Maharashtra Class 12 exam for English paper starts soon
The Maharashtra Board of Secondary Education will begin the Maharashtra Class 12 board exams 2026 soon. The Class 12 English paper exam will be held from 11 am to 2 pm.
February 10, 2026 | 10:26 AM IST
Maharashtra 12th exam date 2026; shift 2 from 3 pm to 6 pm
The Maharashtra Board of Secondary Education will conduct the Maharashtra Class 12 board exams 2026 from February 10 to March 11 in dual shifts. The morning shift will be held from 11 am to 2 pm, whereas the forenoon shift will be held from 3 to 6 pm.
February 10, 2026 | 09:56 AM IST
Maharashtra Class 12 Board Exams 2026: Reach before 10:30 am for morning shift
Students who will be appearing in the Maharashtra Class 12 board exams 2026 today for English paper must reach the exam hall centre before 10:30 am. The Maha Board of Secondary Education will conduct the Maha HSB Exam 2026 from 11 am to 2 pm.
February 10, 2026 | 09:37 AM IST
Maharashtra Board Exams 2026: What if a student unable to qualify?
Maharashtra HSC Board Exams 2026: If a student fails in one or more subjects, a shortfall of up to 15 marks in aggregate, subject to a maximum of 15 marks overall and not exceeding the subject-wise limit, may be condoned. This concession is restricted to a maximum of three subjects.
Candidates appearing with exemptions will be eligible for automatic condonation of up to eight marks, proportionate to the number of failed subjects, but not exceeding three marks in any single subject, the board said.
February 10, 2026 | 09:26 AM IST
Maharashtra Class 12 board exams from 11 am today; check guidelines
The Maharashtra Board of Secondary Education (BSE) will conduct the Maharashtra Class 12 board exams from 11 to 2 pm. Here are the guidelines for students to follow during the board exams.
- Students must reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the commencement of the examination.
- They must carry their Maha HSC admit card while appearing for their respective exams. A student will not be allowed to write the exam without a hall ticket.
- No electronic gadgets are allowed inside the examination hall.
- Candidates must bring their own stationery items to write the exam.
- They must listen to the invigilator’s instructions carefully.
February 10, 2026 | 09:02 AM IST
Maharashtra Class 12 Board Exams 2026: Which paper today?
The Maharashtra Board of Secondary Education (MBSE) will conduct the Maharashtra Class 12 or HSC board exam for English paper today from 11 am to 2 pm.
February 10, 2026 | 08:37 AM IST
Maharashtra 12 board exam date 2026
The Maharashtra board of secondary education will conduct the Maharashtra HSC board exam or Class 12 board exams 2026 from February 10 to March 11.
Students can download the Maharashtra HSC admit card 2026 on the official website, mahahsscboard.in, using their login credentials.
February 10, 2026 | 08:20 AM IST
Maharashtra Board Exams 2026: State-level vigilance to prevent unfair practices
The Maharashtra board of Secondary Education has constituted a state-level vigilance committee to oversee the conduct of Maharashtra Class 12 board exams 2026 and prevent any malpractices. A committee has been formed to ensure coordination, monitoring, and control at all exam centres.
February 10, 2026 | 07:51 AM IST
Maharashtra Class 10 Board Exams 2026: Minimum passing marks
Students appearing for Maharashtra HSC exam 2026 must secure at least 35% marks in the board exams to be declared pass.
February 10, 2026 | 07:41 AM IST
Maharashtra HSC Board Exam 2026: How many are appearing?
More than 15 lakh candidates will appear for the Maharashtra HSC Board Exam 2026, scheduled to be held from February 10 to March 11. The Maha board Class 12 board exam day 1 shift 1 will begin at 11 am today.
February 10, 2026 | 07:17 AM IST
Maharashtra Class 12 board exams 2026 dates
Maharashtra Class 12 board exams 2026 will be held from February 10 to March 11 in two shifts.
February 10, 2026 | 07:11 AM IST
Maharashtra HSC admit card 2026
Students can download the Maharashtra HSC admit card 2026 on the official website, mahahsscboard.in, using their login credentials.
February 10, 2026 | 07:11 AM IST
Maharashtra HSC 2026 exam timings
The Maharashtra HSC board exams 2026 will be conducted in two shifts, the first session will be held from 11 am to 2 pm, and the second session from 3 pm to 6 pm.
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