7 Mar 2026: Maharashtra Board Class 12 question papers 2026 available. Download Here

Maharashtra HSC 2027 written exams are due to be held from February 8 to March 16, 2027. Practical, oral, grade and internal assessments are planned from January 20 to February 6. The board has announced these probable exam windows, while the subject-wise Class 12 timetable is still awaited.
The regular-fee window for the February-March 2027 exam form closes on October 31, 2026. Schools and junior colleges submit forms for regular students. Private candidates use the separate Form 17 process. Late-fee windows continue in November.
The Higher Secondary Certificate examination is the Maharashtra Class 12 board exam. The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education conducts it through nine divisional boards: Pune, Nagpur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Mumbai, Kolhapur, Amravati, Nashik, Latur and Konkan.
Science, Commerce, Arts and vocational students take the papers fixed for their subject group. The final result combines written papers with practical, oral, project or internal marks where these form part of the subject. The assessment is not identical across all subjects.
The February-March 2027 exam window is available. These are probable dates announced in advance by the board. The detailed timetable will give the date, shift and duration for each subject.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Practical, oral, grade and internal assessments | January 20 to February 6, 2027 | Probable exam window announced |
| Written examinations | February 8 to March 16, 2027 | Probable exam window announced |
| Subject-wise timetable | Not released | Awaited |
| Hall ticket | Date not announced | Awaited |
| HSC result | Date not announced | Awaited |
The dates are the board's probable windows for 2027. The detailed paper schedule may place each subject on a date within this period.
Regular Class 12 students submit the HSC exam form through their school or junior college. The institution checks the student's details and sends the form through the board system. Private candidates first complete Form 17 registration and then follow the exam-form instructions issued for their category.
| Fee period | Dates | What changes |
|---|---|---|
| Regular fee | August 14 to October 31, 2026 | Normal exam fee applies |
| Late fee | November 1 to 15, 2026 | Late fee applies |
| Very late fee | November 16 to 30, 2026 | Higher late fee applies |
Students should check the name, date of birth, subject combination, medium and photograph before the school submits the form. These details are used for the admission card and result record.
Regular candidates study in the second year of junior college at an institution linked to the Maharashtra board and complete the required Class 12 course work. Their school confirms enrolment, subjects and internal or practical work before submitting the exam form.
Private candidates follow Form 17 rules. The board provides a separate booklet for this category because the documents and registration process are different from those for regular students. Passing Class 11 alone does not replace the HSC registration and subject requirements.
Maharashtra HSC papers are held offline. The marks, duration and question types depend on the subject. A language paper does not use the same format as Physics, Mathematics or a vocational paper. The final paper pattern should therefore be checked subject by subject.
Science subjects commonly divide the total between a written paper and practical work. Other subjects may use oral, project or internal marks. The official sample-paper page separates papers by subject code and medium. For example, Mathematics & Statistics is shown under code 40, Physics under 54, Chemistry under 55 and Biology under 56.
| Subject | Board subject code | Available sample-paper media |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics & Statistics | 40 | English, Marathi and Hindi |
| Physics | 54 | English, Marathi and Hindi |
| Chemistry | 55 | English, Marathi and Hindi |
| Biology | 56 | English, Marathi and Hindi |
The HSC syllabus follows the subjects chosen in Science, Commerce, Arts or a vocational group. Science commonly includes Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and language papers. Commerce includes subjects such as Book-Keeping and Accountancy, Economics, Organisation of Commerce and Management, Secretarial Practice and Mathematics & Statistics. Arts includes languages and subjects such as History, Geography, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology.
The subject name and code on the exam form must match the student's registered combination. This matters because Mathematics & Statistics for Science and Commerce can appear under different subject codes. Vocational courses also have their own papers and practical requirements.
The HSC hall-ticket date has not been announced. The board issues admission cards through schools and junior colleges. Students collect the signed card from their institution and carry it on every exam day.
The admission card shows the seat number, exam centre and registered subjects. The board regulations require candidates to produce it at the examination centre. Any error in the name, subject or photograph should be reported to the school before the first paper.
Maharashtra HSC question papers are available by year and subject. The 2026 Class 12 question papers cover major Science, Commerce, Arts and vocational subjects. The 2025 question papers and the year-wise question-paper collection provide earlier papers.
Paper codes matter when more than one booklet or subject version exists. The official sample-paper page also separates downloads by subject code and medium. Students should match the subject, year, medium and printed code before using a paper.
The Maharashtra HSC 2027 result date is not out. The online result normally shows the student's subject-wise marks and overall result. The original marksheet is issued through the school or junior college.
A candidate needs at least 35% of the maximum marks in each subject. When a subject has two papers, or one paper and one practical test, those marks are added for the pass decision. Students who do not pass a subject can appear again under the board's supplementary or repeat-exam rules.
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| 2027 notices and exam circulars | Board notifications |
| Subject-wise sample papers | HSC sample question papers |
| Student services and Form 17 | Student corner |
Written exams are planned from February 8 to March 16, 2027. Practical, oral, grade and internal assessments are planned from January 20 to February 6.
No. The board has announced the probable overall exam window. The detailed timetable for individual subjects is still awaited.
The regular-fee window closes on October 31, 2026. A late fee applies from November 1 to 15, and a higher late fee applies from November 16 to 30.
Regular students submit their details and fee through their school or junior college. Private candidates follow the separate Form 17 process.
A student needs at least 35% in each subject. For a subject with two papers, or one paper and one practical test, the marks are added for the pass decision.
The year-wise question-paper collection includes 2026, 2025 and earlier papers. Match the subject, medium and paper code before downloading a file.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.