Maharashtra SSC Board 2026 LIVE: Class 10 Maths Part 1 exam begins; paper analysis, exam guidelines, timings
Aatif Ammad | March 6, 2026 | 11:41 AM IST | 6 mins read
The Algebra paper carries 40 marks and covers key chapters including quadratic equations, arithmetic progression, probability and statistics. Check details on paper analysis, key topics, marks distribution, grace marks and guidelines.
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Download NowMaharashtra SSC Maths Paper 2026: The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has started the SSC Class 10 Maths Part 1 (Algebra) examination today, March 6. The exam timings for the morning session are 11 am to 1 pm.
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To clear the Maharashtra SSC board exam, students must secure at least 35% marks in each subject. The board follows a combined evaluation system for mathematics, meaning candidates are not required to pass part 1 and part 2 separately. Instead, the final result is calculated by adding marks obtained in Maths Part 1, Maths Part 2, and the internal assessment.
Students who fall short by 2–3 marks may be granted grace marks to help them meet the minimum passing requirement of 35 percent.
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Maharashtra SSC Class 10 Maths 2026: Algebra chapters
The maths part 1 paper carries 40 marks and focuses entirely on the Algebra portion of the syllabus. The class 10 Algebra syllabus includes the following chapters:
- Linear Equations in Two Variables: Graphical solutions and Cramer’s Rule.
- Quadratic Equations: Methods such as factorisation, completing the square, and quadratic formula.
- Arithmetic Progression: Calculating the nth term and the sum of the first n terms.
- Financial Planning: Basic understanding of GST and shares.
- Probability: Fundamental concepts, events, and sample space.
- Statistics: Measures such as mean, median, mode, along with histograms and pie charts.
Maharashtra SSC Class 10 Maths 2026: Marks Distribution
The overall 100 marks for Mathematics are divided into three components:
- Mathematics Part 1 (Theory – Algebra): 40 marks
- Mathematics Part 2 (Theory – Geometry): 40 marks
- Internal Assessment: 20 marks
MSBSHSE Class 10 Maths Part 1: Key Guidelines
Candidates appearing for the Maharashtra SSC Maths Part 1 Exam 2026 are advised to carefully follow the instructions issued by the MSBSHSE board to ensure smooth entry and avoid any inconvenience on the exam day.
- Reporting Time: Candidates should reach the examination centre at least 30 minutes before the exam begins (for example, by 10:30 am for an 11 am exam).
- Required Documents: Students must bring their SSC hall ticket 2026 along with a valid school identity card. Entry to the examination hall will not be permitted without these documents.
- Banned Items: Electronic devices such as mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth gadgets, or any printed or written material are not allowed inside the examination hall.
- Stationery Rules: Students should write the exam using blue or black ballpoint pens only, and any necessary stationery or geometry tools must be kept in a transparent pouch.
Maharashtra SSC Maths paper 1 exam analysis, answer key
Updates on the Maharashtra SSC Class 10 maths paper 1 exam will be shared here after the conclusion of the papers. As per the media reports, the ongoing SSC exams across the state have so far been conducted smoothly, with no major issues reported at examination centres.
The Maharashtra state board does not publish official answer keys for SSC board papers. However, after the exam, several coaching institutes and subject experts may release unofficial answer keys and detailed paper analyses to help students gauge their expected scores.
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March 6, 2026 | 11:41 AM IST
Maharashtra SSC 2026: Shift timings
The Maharashtra SSC 2026 examinations first shift will be conducted from 11:00 am to either 1:00 pm or 2:00 pm, depending on the subject scheduled for the day.
March 6, 2026 | 10:25 AM IST
Maharashtra SSC Exams 2026: Time table
The Class 10th examinations 2026 will be conducted from February 20 to March 18 in two shifts by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education.
March 6, 2026 | 09:26 AM IST
Maharashtra SSC Board Exam 2026: Marks distribution
According to the Maharashtra Board Class 10 marking pattern 2026, the final written examination consists of 80% of the total marks, while 20% is allotted to internal assessment components such as class tests, assignments, and project work.
March 6, 2026 | 08:41 AM IST
Maharashtra SSC board exam passing marks
Students are required to score at least 33% marks in aggregate to pass the Maharashtra Class 10 board examination.
March 6, 2026 | 08:21 AM IST
Maharashtra SSC Board Exam 2026; grading system
Check the grading system for the Maharashtra board is as follows.
- A: 80-100
- B: 60-70
- C: 45-59
- D: 33-44
- E*: Less Than 33
March 6, 2026 | 07:47 AM IST
Maharashtra SSC Maths paper today
The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary (MSBSHS) will conduct the Maha Maths part 1 (Algebra) exam today from 11 am to 1 pm.
March 6, 2026 | 06:30 AM IST
Maharashtra SSC Exams 2026: Total candidates appearing
Around 16,15,489 candidates will appear for the Maharashtra SSC Board Examination 2026, out of which 8,65,740 are boys, 7,49,736 are girls, and 13 are transgender candidates.
March 6, 2026 | 05:30 AM IST
Pattern of Maharashtra SSC internal assessment 2026
The Maharashtra Class 10th Internal Assessment Pattern 2026 includes a total of 20 marks distributed across four components. The Periodic Test consists of 5 marks, the Multiple Assessment accounts for 5 marks, the Portfolio is allotted 5 marks, and the Subject Enrichment Activity also carries 5 marks.
March 6, 2026 | 04:30 AM IST
Maharashtra SSC Maths Exam 2026: Passing marks and exam centres
To pass the Maharashtra SSC 2026 examination, students must score a minimum of 35% marks in each subject as well as in aggregate. The class 10th exams are being conducted across more than 5,100 centres, with participation from 23,683 schools across the state.
March 6, 2026 | 03:30 AM IST
Maharashtra SSC 2026: Exam timings for shifts
The Maharashtra Class 10th examinations 2026 in the first shift will be conducted from 11:00 am to either 1:00 pm or 2:00 pm, depending on the subject scheduled for the day.
March 6, 2026 | 02:30 AM IST
Maharashtra SSC Exam 2026: Minimum passing criteria
To pass the Maharashtra SSC Board examination, students are required to secure at least 33 percent marks in aggregate, and obtaining a minimum of 33 percent in each individual subject is mandatory to qualify.
March 6, 2026 | 01:30 AM IST
Maharashtra Class 10th 2026: Grading system
Students can check the grading system for the Maharashtra board is as follows.
- A: 80-100
- B: 60-70
- C: 45-59
- D: 33-44
- E*: Less Than 33
March 6, 2026 | 12:30 AM IST
How many will appear for Maharashtra Board SSC Exams 2026?
A total of 16,15,489 students will appear for the Maharashtra SSC Class 10 Board Examination 2026. Of these, around 8,65,740 are boys, 7,49,736 are girls, and 13 are transgender candidates.
March 5, 2026 | 11:30 PM IST
Maharashtra Board SSC exam dates 2026
The MSBSHSE Board SSC exams 2026 will be administered from February 20 to March 18 in two shifts.
March 5, 2026 | 10:30 PM IST
Maharashtra Board Class 10 Marking Scheme 2026
According to the Maharashtra Board Class 10 marking pattern 2026, the final written examination consists of 80% of the total marks, while 20% is allotted to internal assessment components such as class tests, assignments, and project work.
March 5, 2026 | 09:22 PM IST
Maharashtra SSC Exam 2026: Grading system
Check the grading system for the Maharashtra board is as follows.
- A: 80-100
- B: 60-70
- C: 45-59
- D: 33-44
- E*: Less Than 33
March 5, 2026 | 08:35 PM IST
Maharashtra SSC Exam 2026: Schedule announced
The Class 10th examinations 2026 will be conducted from February 20 to March 18 in two shifts by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education.
March 5, 2026 | 07:48 PM IST
Maharashtra SSC Maths Exam 2026: Minimum passing marks
Students are required to score at least 33% marks in aggregate to pass the Maharashtra Class 10 board examination.
March 5, 2026 | 07:05 PM IST
Maharashtra SSC 2026: Exam timings for first shift
The Maharashtra SSC 2026 examinations first shift will be conducted from 11:00 am to either 1:00 pm or 2:00 pm, depending on the subject scheduled for the day.
March 5, 2026 | 05:00 PM IST
Maharashtra SSC Maths Paper 2026: Class 10 part 1 exam on March 6
The Maharashtra SSC Maths paper 2026 for Class 10 will be conducted on March 6. The Maths Part 1 (Algebra) exam will take place in the morning session from 11 am to 1 pm across Maharashtra. Students are advised to reach the exam centres at least 30 minutes before the start time and carry their SSC hall ticket and school ID for entry.
March 5, 2026 | 05:00 PM IST
Maharashtra SSC Maths Paper Analysis 2026: Answer key, solutions expected after exam
The Maharashtra SSC maths paper analysis 2026 and maha SSC maths answer key 2026 are expected after the exam concludes on March 6. While the state board does not release official answer keys, coaching institutes and subject experts may publish unofficial solutions and detailed paper reviews to help students estimate their scores.
March 5, 2026 | 05:00 PM IST
Maharashtra SSC Mathematics Question Paper 2026: Marks distribution
The Maharashtra SSC Mathematics question paper 2026 follows a 100-mark evaluation pattern.
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Maths Part 1 (Algebra theory): 40 marks
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Maths Part 2 (Geometry theory): 40 marks
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Internal Assessment: 20 marks
The final score is calculated by combining marks from both theory papers and internal assessment.
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