The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has officially released the datesheet for the Maharashtra HSC (Class 12) Exams 2026. The written examinations for the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) will be conducted from February 10, 2026 to March 11, 2026, across the state. The practical exams and internal assessments are scheduled between January 23, 2026 to February 9, 2026. These exams will be held in pen-and-paper mode and in two shifts—morning and evening—allowing students to appear for their respective subjects accordingly.
The Maharashtra class 12 exam 2026 timetable is crucial for HSC aspirants in Science, Commerce, Arts, and vocational streams, providing the complete schedule to plan their preparation and revision efficiently. The official MSBSHSE HSC datesheet is available for download on the board’s website mahahsscboard.in. Students are advised to download the official PDF and keep a copy handy for reference during their exam preparation. The MSBSHSE has ensured proper arrangements and guidelines for the smooth conduct of the exams, keeping in mind the health and safety of all students amid ongoing concerns. It is mandatory for students to follow all rules and regulations specified by the board, including carrying their admit cards to the exam center.
Maharashtra HSC Datesheet 2026: Steps to Download
Candidates can follow the given steps to download the Maharashtra Board class 12 datesheet:
Step 1: Visit the official MSBSHSE website at mahahsscboard.in
Step 2: On the homepage, look for the “Exam Time Table” section.
Step 3: Click on the link for ‘Maharashtra HSC (Class 12)’ Time Table 2026.
Step 4: The timetable will be open as a pdf file on the screen
Step 5: Download the time table and save it for future reference
Maharashtra Class 12 (HSC) Detailed Exam Schedule
Candidates can check the detailed exam schedule for Maharashtra HSC in the table given below:
| Dates | First Half (11 am to 2 pm) | Second Half (3 pm to 6 pm) |
| February 10, 2026 | English | – |
| February 11, 2026 | Hindi | German Japanese Chinese Persian |
| February 12, 2026 | Marathi Gujarati Kannada Sindhi (Arabic/Devnagri) Malayalam Tamil Telugu Punjabi Bengali | Urdu French Spanish Pali |
| February 13, 2026 | Maharashtri Prakrut Sanskrit | Ardhamagadhi Russian Arabic |
| February 14, 2026 | Organization of Commerce & Management (A/S/C) | – |
| February 16, 2026 | Logic (A/S/C) Physics (S) | – |
| February 17, 2026 | Secreterial Practice (C) Home Management (A/S) | – |
| February 18, 2026 | Chemistry (S) | Political Science (A/C) |
| February 21, 2026 | Mathematics & Statistics (A/S) Mathematics & Statistics (C) | Percussion Instruments (A) |
| February 23, 2026 | Child Development (A/S) Agriculture Science and Technology (A/S/C) Animal Science and Technology (A/S/C) | – |
| February 24, 2026 | Economics (A/S/C) | – |
| February 25, 2026 | Biology (S) History and Development of Indian Music (A) | – |
| February 26, 2026 | Book Keeping & Accountancy (A/S/C) | Textiles (A/S) |
| February 27, 2026 | Geology (S) | Co-operation (A/C) |
| February 28, 2026 | Food Science and Technology (A/S) | Philosophy (A/S/C) History of Art and Appreciation (A) (Painting, sculpture and architecture) |
| March 2, 2026 | Defence Studies (A/S/C) | – |
| March 4, 2026 | – | Psychology (A/S/C) |
| March 6, 2026 | Bifocal Courses Paper 1 Technical Group Paper 1 Electrical Maintenance (A/S/C) Mechanical Maintenance (A/S/C) Scooter and Motor Cycle Servicing (A/S/C) General Civil Engineering (A/S/C) Electronics (A/S/C) Computer Science (A/S/C) Commerce Group Paper 1 Agriculture Group Paper 1 Fishery Group Paper 1 | Education (A) Multi Skill Technician (electrical) Multi Skill Technician (food processing) Electronics-Field technicial wireman control panel (OLD Course) Field Technicial Other Home Appliances (Revised Course) Power – Distribution Lineman Specialized Sewing Machine Operator Pumber – General II Advance Plumbing Technician Automotive service technician Four wheeler service technician Retail Sales Associate Healthcare – General Duty Assistant Beauty therapist Physical education (Sport) – Fitness trainer Agriculture Microirrigation Technician Tourism and Hospitality Customer Service Executive |
| March 7, 2026 | – | Geography (A/S/C) |
| March 9, 2026 | – | History (A/S/C) |
| March 10, 2026 | Bifocal Courses Paper II Technical Group Paper II Commerce Group Paper II Agriculture Group Paper II Fishery Group Paper II | Occupational Orientation |
| March 11, 2026 | – | Sociology (A/S/C) |
Maharashtra HSC Timetable 2026 : FAQs
1. When will the Maharashtra HSC 2026 exams be conducted?
The exams will be held from February 10, 2026 to March 11, 2026, with practicals from January 23, 2026 to February 9, 2026.
2. Where can I download the official Maharashtra HSC 2026 timetable?
The timetable is available on the official Maharashtra board website, mahahsscboard.in.
3. What exam mode will be followed for Maharashtra HSC 2026?
The exams will be conducted offline in pen-and-paper mode.
4. Are there different shifts for the Maharashtra HSC exams?
Yes, exams will be conducted in two shifts—morning and evening.
5. What streams’ exams are included in the Maharashtra HSC 2026 timetable?
Exams for Science, Commerce, Arts, and vocational courses are included.