Published on November 01 , 2025
Delhi, India
The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has officially unveiled the much-anticipated exam timetables for the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Class 10 and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Class 12 board exams scheduled for 2026. Announced on October 31, 2025, these schedules provide students, parents, and educators with ample time to strategize preparation, covering written exams, practicals, and special provisions. Conducted in offline pen-and-paper mode, the exams emphasize a balanced approach to syllabus coverage, reducing last-minute stress while incorporating vocational and elective subjects from the updated curriculum.
Overview of the Release
- Timely Announcement for Better Planning: Released well in advance, the datesheets allow schools to align teaching calendars and students to create personalized study roadmaps, focusing on high-stakes subjects like languages, math, and sciences.
- Mode and Accessibility: All exams will be held offline at designated centers across Maharashtra; detailed PDFs are available for free download on the official MSBSHSE website (mahahsscboard.in) under the “Latest Notifications” section.
- Inclusivity Measures: Special timings and facilities for Divyang (differently-abled) students ensure equitable access, with most papers in morning slots to accommodate diverse needs.
SSC Class 10 Exam Schedule 2026
The SSC exams mark a crucial milestone for over 15 lakh students annually, testing foundational knowledge across core and elective subjects. This year’s timetable spaces out key papers to allow breathing room for revision.
- Written Exam Period: February 20 to March 18, 2026 – Kicks off with language papers on Day 1, followed by Mathematics (early March), Science & Technology, Social Sciences, and Hindi/English options.
- Practical, Oral, and Internal Assessments: February 2 to February 18, 2026 – Includes hands-on sessions for Science, Health Science, and Home Science; schools to coordinate locally.
- Timings and Shifts: Primarily morning sessions from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM or 2:00 PM, varying by subject; afternoon slots for select vocational papers.
- Key Preparation Tip: With closely scheduled math and science papers mid-exam, prioritize mock tests now to build speed and accuracy.
HSC Class 12 Exam Schedule 2026
Tailored for Arts, Commerce, Science, Bifocal, and Vocational streams, the HSC timetable supports stream-specific demands, from physics labs to economics case studies, helping students gear up for college admissions.
- Written Exam Period: February 10 to March 11, 2026 – Starts with English on February 10 across streams; progresses to Physics/Chemistry (mid-February for Science), Economics/Accountancy (March for Commerce), and History/Sociology (Arts).
- Practical, Viva, and Internal Assessments: January 23 to February 9, 2026 – Covers project work and lab sessions; NSQF vocational practicals integrated here.
- Timings and Shifts: Two daily slots – Morning (11:00 AM to 2:00 PM) for general subjects; Afternoon (3:00 PM to 6:00 PM) for electives and bifocals.
- Stream-Wise Highlights: Science sees clustered core subjects early; Commerce balances theory-heavy papers; Arts allows flexibility for languages and optionals.
