The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has released the examination schedule for the 2026 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and Secondary School Certificate (SSC) board examinations. These dates include both written tests and practical assessments for Class 10 and Class 12 students across Maharashtra.
HSC Class 12 written examinations will commence on February 10, 2026 , and conclude on March 18, 2026 . For Class 10 students, SSC written examinations are scheduled to run from February 20, 2026 , also ending on March 18, 2026 . Practical and internal assessments precede the main written exams.
HSC Class 12 Examination Schedule
The Class 12 board examinations for 2026 include both written papers and practical components. Practical and oral assessment exams for HSC students will take place from February 2, 2026 , to February 18, 2026 . This period covers various subjects, including specific practical examinations for Physiology, Health, and Home Science.
Written examinations for Class 12 students begin shortly after the practicals. These written tests, which include online examinations for subjects like Information Technology and General Knowledge, will be conducted over more than a month, from February 10, 2026 , to March 18, 2026 .
SSC Class 10 Examination Schedule
Class 10 students will undergo their practical and internal assessments before their main written exams. The practical, graded, oral, and internal assessment examinations for SSC students are scheduled from January 23, 2026 , to February 9, 2026 . This timeframe also includes practical examinations for National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) vocational studies, as well as specific practicals for Information Technology and General Knowledge subjects.
Following the practical assessments, SSC Class 10 written examinations will commence on February 20, 2026 . These written papers will continue until March 18, 2026 .
Official Timetable Release
The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education will publish a detailed timetable for both HSC and SSC board examinations 2026. Students should monitor the official MSBSHSE website for this comprehensive schedule. The detailed timetable will specify exact dates and times for individual subjects within the announced examination windows.
Summary of Examination Dates
The following table provides a quick overview of the key examination periods for both HSC and SSC boards in 2026:
| Exam Type | Class 12 (HSC) | Class 10 (SSC) |
|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | February 10 to March 18, 2026 (Includes online exams for Information Technology and General Knowledge subjects) |
February 20 to March 18, 2026 |
| Practical & Oral Assessment | February 2 to February 18, 2026 (Includes practical exams for Physiology, Health, and Home Science subjects) |
January 23 to February 9, 2026 (Includes practicals for Information Technology, General Knowledge, and NSQF vocational subjects) |
