Important: The board has announced the probable dates of the February–March 2027 exams. The subject-wise detailed timetable (official timetable) has not been announced yet – the press note says it will be published separately on the board's website. We checked the notices on mahahsscboard.in on 28 October 2026.
Probable dates of the 2027 exams (as per the official press note)
| Exam | What | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| HSC (Class 12) | Practical, grade, oral and internal assessment | 20 January – 6 February 2027 |
| HSC (Class 12) | Written exam | 8 February – 16 March 2027 |
| SSC (Class 10) | Practical, grade, oral and internal assessment | 28 January – 13 February 2027 |
| SSC (Class 10) | Written exam | 15 February – 11 March 2027 |
- Source: press note of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Pune, dated 17 September 2026 (posted on the board's website on 22 September 2026). The PDF link is under "Official sources" below.
- The exams will be conducted by the nine divisional boards: Pune, Nagpur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Mumbai, Kolhapur, Amravati, Nashik, Latur and Konkan.
- The dates were announced early so that schools and students can plan their studies. Which paper is on which day will be known only when the official timetable is released – do not trust unofficial "timetables" on social media.
What to do now (a 100-day plan)
- November – build the base: finish the full syllabus of every subject once. List your difficult chapters.
- December – revise and practise writing: make short notes (1–2 pages per chapter). Write at least one answer every day.
- January – practise papers: solve previous years' papers in 3 hours with a clock. Prepare for practicals and orals this month.
- Last 15 days before the exam: don't start anything new; only revise notes, formulas, diagrams and maps.
10 useful study tips
- Make a daily timetable – hard subjects in the morning, revision in the evening. Take a 5–10 minute break every 45–50 minutes.
- The textbook is your main base. Board questions are built on textbook concepts – solve the exercises after every lesson properly.
- Study by writing. Reading alone feels like you remember, but in the exam your writing speed and presentation matter.
- Maths and Science: keep a separate notebook of formulas. Practise neat, labelled diagrams.
- Languages (Marathi, Hindi, English): practise essays, letters, summaries and expansion of ideas regularly – these sections earn marks.
- History and Geography: list important dates and definitions; practise map reading.
- Previous papers are the best practice – you learn the question pattern and the marks split.
- Sleep and food: sleep 7–8 hours a day. Avoid late nights; eat light, healthy food.
- Limit your phone – turn off notifications during study time.
- If you feel stressed, talk to your parents, teachers or friends. One exam is not your whole life – stay consistent.
On exam day
- Keep your hall ticket, ID, 2–3 pens, pencil, eraser, ruler and compass box ready the night before.
- Reach the exam centre early and follow the centre's instructions.
- Read the whole question paper first; answer the questions you know first.
- Write question numbers clearly; keep the last 10 minutes to check your answer sheet.
- Stay away from malpractice – copying can lead to strict action.
Useful study material on PadhaiNotes
- Class 10 and Class 12 previous question papers and the Daily MCQ test – see "Question Papers" and "Daily MCQ" in the menu above.
- Marathi essays and letter writing – "Marathi Nibandh & Patra" in the menu.