The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) conducted the Maharashtra HSC Class 12th English exam today, February 10, 2026. The morning shift exam ran from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. English is a compulsory subject for all streams: Science, Commerce, and Arts.
The exam is worth 100 marks. The theory paper accounts for 80 marks, with 20 marks for internal assessments. Students need at least 35% overall to pass. This means securing 28 out of 80 marks on the theory paper is required.
Students can now check unofficial answer keys and question paper analyses to assess their performance. These resources help estimate scores before official results are released.
Maharashtra HSC 2026 English Exam Structure
The 2026 English theory paper included four sections. These sections tested different aspects of the subject. Students could evaluate their answers across these parts.
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Section I: Prose | 34 |
| Section II: Poetry | 14 |
| Section III: Writing Skills | 16 |
| Section IV: Novel | 16 |
Unofficial Answer Key and Analysis
Unofficial answer keys and question paper analyses are available. Private coaching institutes usually release these. They help students gauge their probable scores.
Students can use these unofficial resources to check their answers. This allows for an early estimate of their performance. The answer keys cover both objective and descriptive questions.
Question Paper Difficulty
Information on the overall difficulty level of the 2026 English exam is being compiled. Analyses will break down the difficulty by section. This includes Prose, Poetry, Writing Skills, and the Novel section.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Overall Difficulty Level | TBA |
| Section I (Prose) Difficulty Level | TBA |
| Section II (Poetry) Difficulty Level | TBA |
| Section III (Writing Skills) Difficulty Level | TBA |
| Section IV (Novel) Difficulty Level | TBA |
It is important to remember that these are unofficial keys. The official answer key will be released by MSBSHSE later. Students should use these unofficial analyses for estimation purposes only.
For updates on other exams, students who appeared for JEE Main 2026 January Session can check the latest information on the JEE Main 2026 Result Link Session 1: Marks vs Percentile Analysis and JEE Advanced Cutoff.