Maharashtra Board 2027: Datesheets for Class 10 and 12 released; exams to begin in February..
The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has released the timetable for the 10th and 12th-grade board examinations to be held in 2027. According to the schedule issued by the Board, the 12th-grade examinations will commence on February 8, 2027, and conclude on March 11, 2027. Meanwhile, the 10th-grade examinations will begin on February 15, 2027, and end on March 15, 2027. Students of both grades should now begin their exam preparations based on their respective subjects.
When will the examinations for each grade take place?
The Maharashtra Board’s 12th-grade examinations will begin before the 10th-grade examinations. The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)—i.e., 12th-grade—theory examinations will be conducted from February 8 to March 11, 2027. The Secondary School Certificate (SSC)—i.e., 10th-grade—examinations will be held from February 15 to March 15, 2027. The Board has also included the examination schedules for general, vocational, and bifocal courses in the 12th-grade date sheet. Students should carefully check the date and time of their examinations according to their specific subjects.
Grade
Exam Start Date
Exam End Date
12th (HSC)
February 8, 2027
March 11, 2027
10th (SSC)
February 15, 2027
March 15, 2027
In how many shifts will the examinations be conducted?
The Maharashtra Board’s 10th and 12th-grade examinations will be held in two shifts. The first shift will take place from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, while the second shift will run from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Students must verify which shift their specific paper is scheduled for by referring to their subject-wise date sheet. It is also essential to arrive at the examination center on time. Therefore, students should carefully note the examination date, as well as the start and end times for each paper.
Shift Examination Timing
First Shift 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Second Shif 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Which courses are included in the date sheet?
The board has also provided the examination schedule for general, vocational, and bifocal courses in the Class 12 date sheet. This means that students enrolled in these courses can also check the examination dates for their respective subjects in the released timetable. Students are advised not to base their preparation solely on the overall start and end dates of the examinations; instead, they should carefully review the specific date and shift assigned to each subject. This will help avoid any confusion regarding the date or timing of any particular paper. Maharashtra Board 12th Examination Time Table 2027
Date
First Shift (Session 1)
Second Shift (Session 2)
8 February 2027
English
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9 February 2027
Hindi
German, Japanese, Chinese, Persian
10 February 2027
Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Sindhi, Arabic, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali
Urdu, French, Spanish, Pali
11 February 2027
Marathi, Prakrit, Sanskrit
Ardhamagadhi, Russian, Arabic
12 February 2027
Logic, Physics
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13 February 2027
Organization of Commerce and Management
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15 February 2027
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Secretarial Practice, Home Management, Education
16 February 2027
Chemistry
Political Science
17 February 2027
Economics
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18 February 2027
Child Development, Agricultural Science and Technology, Animal Science and Technology
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20 February 2027
Mathematics and Statistics (A/S/C), Mathematics and Statistics (B/S/C)
Percussion Instruments (A)
22 February 2027
Geology
Cooperation
23 February 2027
Biology, History and Development of Indian Music
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24 February 2027
Food Science and Technology
Philosophy, History and Appreciation of Art, Sanskrit Shastra and Arts (Architecture)
25 February 2027
Bookkeeping and Accountancy
Textiles
26 February 2027
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Defence Studies
27 February 2027
Psychology
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2 March 2027
Vocational Subjects
Vocational ...and papers for Bifocal courses
3 March 2027
Geography
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4 March 2027
Vocational Guidance, Library and Information Science
Papers for Vocational and Bifocal courses
5 March 2027
History
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8 March 2027
Bifocal Course Paper-1
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9 March 2027
Sociology
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11 March 2027
Bifocal Course Paper-2
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Note: The subject names have been translated into Hindi based on the original English-language timetable.
How to download the timetable?
Students of classes 10 and 12 can view and download the complete timetable by visiting the official website of the Maharashtra Board. To do this, first go to the website mahahsscboard.in. Locate and open the link for the Class 10 or Class 12 date sheet. Then, check the subject-wise examination schedule for your respective class. Students may also download the timetable and take a printout. Keep this schedule handy while preparing for your exams to ensure you do not miss the date for any subject's examination.
Maharashtra Board 10th Examination Time Table 2027
Date First Shift (Session 1) Second Shift (Session 2)
15 February 2027 First Language – Marathi, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Sindhi, Bengali, Punjabi Second or Third Language – German, French
16 February 2027 Vocational and Special Subjects – Multi-Skill Assistant Technician, Four-Wheeler Service Assistant, Store Operations Assistant, Assistant Beauty Therapist, Tourism and Hospitality, Agriculture, Mechanical Technology, Electrical Technology, Electronics Technology, IT-ITES, Physical Education, Apparel, and BFSI —
18 February 2027 Second or Third Language – Marathi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Sindhi, Bengali, Punjabi —
20 February 2027 Second or Third Language – Urdu, Gujarati, Sanskrit, Pali, Ardhamagadhi, Persian, Arabic, Avestan, Pahlavi, Russian —
22 February 2027 First Language – English; Third Language – English —
24 February 2027 Second or Third Language – Hindi —
February 26, 2027 Second or Third Language (Composite Course) – Urdu, Sanskrit, Pali, Ardhamagadhi, Arabic, Persian, French, German, Russian, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Sindhi, Punjabi, Bengali, Gujarati —
March 2, 2027 Mathematics Part-1 – Algebra —
March 4, 2027 Mathematics Part-2 – Geometry —
March 8, 2027
Science and Technology Part-1
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March 11, 2027 Science and Technology Part-2 —
March 13, 2027 Social Sciences Paper-1 – History and Political Science —
March 15, 2027 Social Sciences Paper-2 – Geography —
What should students keep in mind?
Students should verify their examination dates according to their class and subjects. It is particularly important to understand the distinction between the timings for the first and second shifts. Class 12 students should check the exam dates specific to their respective streams—General, Vocational, or Bifocal courses. Meanwhile, Class 10 students should prepare according to the subject-wise SSC date sheet. Please rely solely on the timetable published on the board's website, and continue to monitor the official website for any updates or new instructions.
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