Maharashtra HSC Exams 2026 Live Updates: Paper Analysis, Exam Day Instruction & Other details

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is conducting the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Class 12 Board Exams 2026 in offline (pen-and-paper) mode. Exams run from February 10 to March 11, 2026. Over 15 lakh students are appearing across streams: Science, Commerce, Arts, Vocational, etc., at thousands of centres with strict monitoring.

Today's Exam (February 13, 2026)

• Morning Shift (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM): Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Sindhi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi, Bengali (First/Second Languages).
• Evening Shift (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM): Urdu, French, Spanish, Pali (and related modern foreign languages).

As of now (February 13, 2026, around midday IST), the morning language papers (primarily Marathi and others) have concluded or are ongoing. No major reports of irregularities or paper leaks. Student feedback on morning papers indicates easy to moderate difficulty, focusing on grammar, writing skills, comprehension, and literature-based questions aligned with the syllabus.

Live Question Paper Analysis (February 13):

• Marathi/Regional Languages (Morning): Questions covered grammar (Vyakaran), unseen passages, essay/letter writing, poetry/prose comprehension. Overall: Easy-Moderate; scoring potential high for prepared students. Direct from textbook; no surprises in pattern.
• Evening Shift Languages: Expected similar balanced structure; analysis will update post-exam.
• Unofficial answer keys and detailed solutions are emerging on educational platforms/YouTube. Official keys not released by board; use for reference only.

For previous days:

• February 10: English.
• February 11/12: Hindi/Other languages.

Full Maharashtra HSC 2026 Time Table (Key Dates – General & Bifocal Courses)

Official timetable released in November 2025 on mahahsscboard.in. Exams in two shifts daily (except select days). Here's a summarized key schedule (tentative/confirmed from official patterns):

• Feb 10: English (All streams)
• Feb 11: Hindi / German / Japanese / Chinese / Persian
• Feb 12: Various modern Indian/foreign languages (if not Feb 13)
• Feb 13: Marathi & group languages (Morning); Urdu/French/Spanish/Pali (Evening)
• Feb 14: Maharashtri Prakrit / Sanskrit / Ardhamagadhi / Russian / Arabic
• Feb 15: Organisation of Commerce and Management
• Feb 17: Logic / Physics
• Feb 18: Secretarial Practice / Home Management
• Feb 20: Chemistry / Political Science
• Feb 22: Mathematics & Statistics (Arts/Commerce/Science) / Percussion Instruments
• Feb 24: Child Development / Agriculture Science & Tech / Animal Science & Tech
• Feb 25: Cooperation
• Feb 27: Biology / History & Development of Indian Music
• Feb 28: Textiles / Bookkeeping & Accountancy
• March 1: Geology / Economics
• March 3: Food Science & Technology / Philosophy / History of Art & Appreciation
• March 4–6: Vocational/Commerce/Agriculture/Fishery Group Papers / Psychology / Occupational Orientation

Practical exams were held earlier (January 23 – February 9, 2026). Vocational bifocal courses have separate slots.

Exam Day Instructions & Guidelines

• Reporting Time: Arrive 30 - 45 minutes early; gates close strictly.
• Admit Card (Hall Ticket): Mandatory; carry printed online hall ticket + valid ID (Aadhaar recommended).
• Items Allowed: Black/blue ballpoint pen only, admit card, transparent water bottle (no labels), required stationery. No electronic devices, calculators, notes, or bags inside.
• Prohibited: Mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices.
• Seating: Follow centre instructions; maintain social distancing if applicable.
• Question Paper: Check for all pages/seals; report discrepancies immediately.
• Answering: Write neatly, follow word limits; attempt all sections as per pattern.

Important Notes

• Official website: mahahsscboard.in.
• Results expected in May 2026.
• Stay updated via official site only, avoid rumours.
• For queries: Contact your school or board helpline.