The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) will soon release the Maharashtra SSC (Class 10) and HSC (Class 12) Time Table 2026. Students can expect the official date sheet to be available on the board’s website,mahahsscboard.in. The board exams for both classes are provisionally scheduled to occur between February and March 2026.
Time Table Release Timeline
While an exact release date is pending, the MSBSHSE typically publishes the time table in November. For the 2025 board exams, the schedule was released on November 25. An earlier release for 2026 is possible, influenced by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) releasing its datesheets earlier this year.
Expected Examination Dates
Based on previous years’ patterns, the Maharashtra SSC and HSC board exams for 2026 are anticipated to run from early February to mid-March. Last year, the Class 10 exams were held from February 21 to March 17, 2025 . Class 12 exams took place from February 11 to March 11, 2025 . Practical examinations for HSC are expected to be conducted in January or February 2026 .
Exam Schedule and Shifts
The Maharashtra board exams for both classes are projected to be held in two shifts. The morning shift will likely run from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM (or 2:10 PM) . The afternoon shift is expected from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (or 6:10 PM) . The board plans to conduct the exams in a single phase, unlike some other boards.
HSC Exam Form Deadline
The deadline for submitting Maharashtra HSC exam forms for 2026 has been extended. Students must submit their forms through their respective junior colleges by October 20, 2025 . This applies to regular, vocational, repeater, and private candidates.
Downloading the Time Table
Once released, students can download the Maharashtra SSC and HSC Time Table 2026 PDF by following these steps:
- Visit the official website:mahahsscboard.in
- On the homepage, click on “Timetable for HSC 2026” or “Timetable for SSC 2026.”
- A PDF file containing the datesheet will open.
- Download and save the PDF for future reference.
Information Provided in the Datesheet
The official time table will be released in PDF format. It will contain essential details for students, including:
- Exam date for each subject
- Day of the exam
- Subject names and codes
- Exam timings (morning/afternoon shift)
- Exam centre details
- Important exam day guidelines
Minimum Passing Criteria and Key Subjects
Students must secure a minimum of 35% marks to pass the Maharashtra SSC and HSC examinations. For subjects like Mathematics and Science, a score of at least 52 marks in each subject is required. The Maharashtra SSC curriculum includes five compulsory subjects: English, Hindi, Social Science, Mathematics, and Science.
Exam Hall Regulations
Students must adhere to strict regulations inside the examination hall. Prohibited items include mobile phones, earphones, pagers, Bluetooth devices, any printed, blank, or handwritten paper, and writing pads. Admit cards will be issued three to four days before the exams and must be collected from respective schools.