The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) conducted the Class 10th English Board Exam on February 27, 2026 . The exam took place from 11 AM to 2 PM across the state. Students can now review unofficial answer keys and question paper analysis to assess their performance.
Unofficial Answer Key Available
An unofficial Maharashtra SSC English Answer Key 2026 is now available. Subject experts have prepared this key to help students estimate their scores. The answer key can be used to cross-check answers after the exam concluded at 2 PM.
Question Paper Analysis
A detailed analysis of the Maharashtra SSC English Question Paper 2026 is also being compiled. This analysis examines the difficulty of different sections and the overall paper. It incorporates feedback from students and insights from subject matter experts. The analysis aims to provide a comprehensive review of the exam’s structure and content.
Exam Structure and Marking
The Maharashtra Class 10th English Theory exam is worth 80 marks and lasts for 3 hours. The paper is divided into six sections:
- Language Study: 10 marks
- Textual Passages: 20 marks
- Poetry: 10 marks
- Non-Textual Passages: 15 marks
- Writing Skills and Creative Writing: 25 marks
An additional 20 marks are allocated for oral tests and school-based assignments, making the total paper 100 marks.
Passing Criteria
The MSBSHSE uses a combined passing rule. Students need a total of at least 35 out of 100 marks across theory and internal assessments. Separate passing marks for theory and internal tests are not required.
Important Note
The unofficial answer key is for reference purposes only. Official results will be announced by the MSBSHSE at a later date. Students are advised to use the unofficial key for preliminary score estimation.
Related Information
Students who have yet to evaluate their Marathi exam performance can refer to the Maharashtra SSC Marathi Exam 2026 Answer Key.