Maharashtra Board Exam 2026: HSC (Class 12) Exams to Begin from February 20
The Maharashtra State Board has released a tentative schedule for the upcoming Secondary School Certificate (SSC – Class 10) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC – Class 12) board examinations for the year 2026. According to the official circular, the HSC exams are set to commence on February 10, 2026, and will conclude on March 18, 2026.
This early announcement helps junior colleges and students plan their academic calendar, including preliminary exams and practical assessments. The detailed, subject-wise timetable is expected to be released in December.
Maharashtra Board Exam 2026: Tentative Dates
When will the Final HSC Timetable be Released?
While the start and end dates have been announced, the final subject-wise date sheet is yet to be published. Based on previous years’ trends, the MSBSHSE typically releases the detailed timetable in December. The final schedule will contain the specific dates and timings for all papers across the Science, Commerce, and Arts streams. Students are advised to wait for the final timetable before creating their detailed study plan.
The practical examinations and internal assessments for Class 12 will be conducted in schools and junior colleges before the theory exams, likely between late January and early February 2026.
How to Download the Date Sheet (Once Released)
Once the detailed timetable is published, students can download it by following these steps:
- Visit the official MSBSHSE website: mahahsscboard. In.
- On the homepage, look for the “Latest Notifications” section.
- Click on the link for “HSC February-March 2026 Timetable”.
- A PDF file of the complete date sheet will open.
- Download and save the file for your reference.
With the start date now confirmed, students have a clear timeline to prepare and revise their syllabus for the upcoming board examinations.