Maharashtra Board 2026 Exam Dates Out: Check Full Schedule of HSC and SSC Classes Here
Published On - Jan 23, 2026 02:54PM IST
MSBSHSE, the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, has made public the timings for the 2026 board examinations. HSC and Class 12 tests are going to start on the 10th of February, 2026. Whereas, the date for the Class 10 (SSC) exams is slated to be from the 20th of February 2026. Students will sit their examinations in a traditional pen-and-paper mode, with two shifts each day. The board has released detailed paper-wise timetables for all streams, including Science, Commerce, Arts, and Vocational subjects. Students are advised to download the official PDF from the official website for stream-specific schedules.
Key Highlights of the Maharashtra Board Exams 2026
Exam Component | Details |
HSC Written Exams | February 10 to March 18, 2026 |
SSC Written Exams | February 20 to March 18, 2026 |
HSC Practical/Oral Exams | January 23 to February 9, 2026 |
Exam Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper) |
Exam Shifts | Morning: 11 AM ā 2 PM Afternoon: 3 PM ā 6 PM |
Maharashtra Board HSC Exam Schedule 2026 (Class 12)
Below is a list of the HSC timetable for major subjects:
Exam Date | Morning Shift (11 AM ā 2 PM) | Afternoon Shift (3 PM ā 6 PM) |
10-Feb-2026 | English | ā |
11-Feb-2026 | Hindi, German, Japanese, Chinese, Persian | ā |
12-Feb-2026 | Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Sindhi (Arabic/Devanagari), Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi, Bengali | Urdu, French, Spanish, Pali |
16-Feb-2026 | Logic, Physics | ā |
18-Feb-2026 | Chemistry | Political Science |
21-Feb-2026 | Mathematics and Statistics | Percussion Instruments |
24-Feb-2026 | Economics | ā |
25-Feb-2026 | Biology, History and Development of Indian Music | ā |
26-Feb-2026 | Bookkeeping and Accountancy | Textiles |
27-Feb-2026 | Geology | Co-operation |
06-Mar-2026 | Commerce Group Paper-1, Banking, Office Management, Marketing and Salesmanship, Small Industries and Self-Employment, Agriculture, Fishery | Library and Information Science |
07-Mar-2026 | Geography | ā |
09-Mar-2026 | History | ā |
10-Mar-2026 | Commerce Group Paper-2, Banking, Office Management, Marketing and Salesmanship, Small Industries and Self-Employment, Agriculture, Fishery | ā |
11-Mar-2026 | ā | Sociology |
Maharashtra Board SSC Exam Schedule 2026 (Class 10)
Below is the SSC timetable for core subjects:
Date | Time | Subject(s) |
February 20, 2026 | 11 AM to 2 PM | First Language (Marathi, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Sindhi, Bengali, Punjabi) |
February 20, 2026 | 3 PM to 6 PM | Second or Third Language (German, French) |
March 4, 2026 | 11 AM to 1 PM | Second or Third Language Composite Course |
March 6, 2026 | 11 AM to 1 PM | Mathematics Part-I Algebra |
March 6, 2026 | 11 AM to 1 PM | Arithmetic (for eligible Divyang Candidates) |
March 9, 2026 | 11 AM to 1 PM | Mathematics Part-II Geometry |
March 11, 2026 | 11 AM to 1 PM | Science and Technology Part 1 |
March 11, 2026 | 11 AM to 1:30 PM | Physiology & Hygiene (for eligible Divyang Candidates) |
March 13, 2026 | 11 AM to 1 PM | Science and Technology Part 2 |
March 16, 2026 | 11 AM to 1 PM | Social Sciences Paper-I (History and Political Science) |
March 18, 2026 | 11 AM to 1 PM | Social Sciences Paper-II (Geography) |
Important Instructions for Students
Students have to bring their hall tickets along with a valid ID to the examination centre.
Get there at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled time.
If there is a requirement to do so, COVID-19 protocols should be observed during the time of the exams.
Differently-abled students are offered some special provisions such as the extension of time and separate seating which are included in their rights.
How to Download the Maharashtra Board 2026 Timetable
Step 1- Visit the Official Website: Head over to the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) website, Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education, Pune which is the official portal where all the board-related notifications, schedules, and circulars can be found.
Step 2- Navigate to āLatest Notificationsā: After landing on the homepage, the candidates will find a section named āLatest Notificationsā or āLatest Circularsā. This section is generally placed on the right side or in the middle of the homepage.
Step 3- Find the Timetable Notification: Among the list of notifications, identify a link that says Time table SSC/HSC Exam Schedule for February-March 2026 and click on that link to access the complete timetable file.
Step 4- Download the PDF: There will be a PDF file containing the date-wise division of subjects for the examination, along with different shifts and some instructions. Press the download button (which is normally located at the top right corner of the PDF viewer) or right-click on the file and choose the option āSave Asā to keep a copy of the file on your device.
What After the Release of the Time Table
As the examination days have been officially fixed, learners need to initiate their ultimate revision and preparation plans. It is anticipated that educational institutions will coordinate their internal assessments and practical exams in line with the announcement of the external exam sessions. The planned unveiling of the schedule ahead of time is a significant step in the alleviation of the tension that arises at the eleventh hour and is conducive to the efficient planning of students.
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