The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is administering the Class 10 Mathematics Part 2 (Geometry) exam on March 9. The examination is scheduled for the morning session, running from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Exam Details and Passing Requirements
Students must achieve a minimum of 33% marks in each subject to pass the Maharashtra SSC board examinations. The final SSC Maths score combines marks from the 40-mark Algebra theory paper, the 40-mark Geometry theory paper, and 20 marks from internal assessments, totaling 100 marks.
The board may grant grace marks to students falling short by two to three marks. This assistance helps candidates reach the minimum passing threshold of 35 percent.
Geometry Syllabus and Marks Distribution
The Maharashtra Class 10 Geometry syllabus for 2026 comprises seven primary chapters. These include Similarity, Pythagoras Theorem, Circle, Geometric Constructions, Co-ordinate Geometry, Trigonometry, and Mensuration. These topics contribute 40 marks to the board exam.
The overall Maharashtra SSC Maths exam is scored out of 100 marks. This total is divided into 40 marks for Algebra (Part 1), 40 marks for Geometry (Part 2), and 20 marks for internal assessment. Each written paper lasts three hours and includes objective, short, and long-answer questions.
Exam Day Guidelines for Students
Students preparing for the Maharashtra Class 10 Maths Part 2 Exam 2026 should adhere to the following guidelines from the MSBSHSE:
- Arrive at the examination center at least 30 minutes before the exam commences.
- Bring your SSC hall ticket 2026 and a valid school identity card. Entry is prohibited without these documents.
- Electronic devices are forbidden in the examination hall. This includes mobile phones, smartwatches, and Bluetooth gadgets. Printed or written material is also not allowed.
- Carry your own blue or black ballpoint pens. Essential stationery and geometry tools must be kept in a transparent pouch.