MSBSHSE - The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education

MSBSHSE Examinations – Details, Resources And Notifications

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education or MSBSHSE (Marathi: महाराष्ट्र राज्य माध्यमिक आणि उच्च माध्यमिक शिक्षण मंडळ), is an autonomous and statutory body, established in 1965. The board was amended in the year 1977 under the provisions of the Maharashtra Act No. 41 of 1965.

Table of Contents

• MSBSHSE Latest Updates
• MSBSHSE Highlights
• History of MSBSHSE
• Functions of Maharashtra State Board
• MSBSHSE Exam Resources
• MSBSHSE Exams and Results Statistics
• Frequently Asked Questions on Maharashtra State Board

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is also known as the Maharashtra Board or the State Board of Maharashtra. The board conducts HSC (12th) and SSC (10th) Exams in the state of Maharashtra.

MSBSHSE Latest Updates:

• MSBSHSE releases notification waiving off late fees for both SSC and HSC examinations. The last date for filling and submitting the examination form has been extended to one day before the examination commences.
• MSBSHSE releases dates for the examination of the vocational subjects for SSC Exam of March 2022. Explore MSBSHSE SSC Board Time Table to know more.
• MSBSHSE releases the time table for SSC March-April 2022 Exam. The exam will begin on 15th March 2022, and will continue upto 4th April 2022. Explore MSBSHSE SSC Board Time Table to know more.
• MSBSHSE releases the time table for HSC March-April 2022 Exam (HSC VOCATIONAL). The exam will begin on 4th March 2022, and will continue upto 30th March 2022. Explore MSBSHSE HSC Board Time Table to know more.
• MSBSHSE releases the time table for HSC March-April 2022 Exam (General & Bifocal). The exam will begin on 4th March 2022, and will continue upto 30th March 2022. Explore MSBSHSE HSC Board Time Table to know more.
• MSBSHSE releases a notification regarding the extension of time for online submission of applications for SSC 10th examination, 2022.
• MSBSHSE releases a notification regarding the extension of time for online submission of applications for HSC examination, 2022.

MSBSHSE Highlights

Check out details of MSBSHSE highlights from the given tables below:

History of MSBSHSE

The State Board of Maharashtra was established on 1st January 1966 as Maharashtra State Secondary Education Boards, to manage certain events concerning secondary education in Maharashtra. The act was revised in 1976. This act changed the name of the Maharashtra Board to its current name, which is Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education.

Functions of Maharashtra State Board

The function of MSBSHSE is the implementation and the formation of specific rules and regulations, according to the management, which is set by Maharashtra and also the Central Board. The board is also in charge of implementing and forming the curriculum and syllabus of all the Maharashtra Board Books, exam timetables, etc. MSBSHSE also takes responsibility for conducting exams fairly, creating textbooks, etc. The MSBSHSE seeks to improve the quality of education in Maharashtra.

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education conducts the exam twice every year. Around 14 lakh students appear for HSC and 17 lakh appear for the Maharashtra SSC Board exam conducted by MSBSHSE every year. The exams are conducted in Maharashtra by its 9 Divisional Boards located at Aurangabad, Pune, Mumbai, Kolhapur, Nasik, Latur, Amravati Ratnagiri, and Nagpur.

MSBSHSE Exam Resources

Maharashtra State Board Textbooks

Maharashtra State Board Syllabus

The Maharashtra Board Syllabus helps students learn about the chapter-wise topics and lessons included in the curriculum for Class 6 to Class 12.

Maharashtra State Board Question Papers

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education or MSBSHSE conducts exams twice a year for students from Class 6 through Class 12. Maharashtra offers an SSC (Secondary School Certificate) and an HSC (Higher Secondary School Certificate) exam. Here is a list of Maharashtra State Board solved question papers on various subjects for SSC examinations from 2015-2019. The list also includes sample question papers for students in Class 6 to Class 12. Referring to previously solved question papers helps students in many ways. It helps them analyse the pattern of the question paper, understand the key topics to focus on and solve the paper within the given timeframe.

2019 Board Papers

2018 Board Papers

2017 Board Papers

2016 Board Papers

2015 Board Papers

Maharashtra 2020-21 NTSE Stage 1 Question Paper With Solutions

Every State Board conducts its own NTSE stage 1 examination. Click the link below to access the Maharashtra NTSE stage 1 examination 2020-21 Question paper with answers.

• Maharashtra 2020-21 NTSE Stage 1 Question Paper With Solutions

For the students studying under the Maharashtra State Board, exams are conducted twice a year. It is imperative for students to practise sample papers before taking the board exam to practice solving the question paper within the given timeframe. These sample papers are created based on the syllabus and previous years’ questions to help students understand the pattern of the question paper. It also helps them understand key topics to focus on in the syllabus to prepare for the exam. Check out the sample papers for Class 6 to Class 12 and solutions for Class 8 to Class 10 here.

• Maharashtra State Board Class 6 Sample Papers
• Maharashtra State Board Class 7 Sample Papers
• Maharashtra State Board Class 8 Sample Papers
• Maharashtra State Board Class 9 Sample Papers
• Maharashtra State Board Class 10 Sample Papers
• Maharashtra State Board Class 11 Sample Papers
• Maharashtra State Board Class 12 Sample Papers

Maharashtra State Board Solutions:

• Maharashtra State Board SSC (Class 10) Solutions
• Maharashtra State Board Class 9 Solutions
• Maharashtra State Board Class 8 Solutions

MSBSHSE Exams and Results Statistics

Maharashtra State Board conducts the board exams for Classes 10 and 12. The exams are usually held in the months of March and October, every year. The results of the examinations are announced in June and January, respectively. There are about 7000 HSC schools and 21000 SSC schools in Maharashtra..

MSBSHSE SSC Exam Overall Pass Percentage

Students of Maharashtra SSC have fared well in the examination and obtained good passing marks. The pass percentage of the students who appeared for the SSC examination in the year 2018 was 89.41%. The total pass percentage of students who appeared in the year 2021 is slightly increased at 99.95%. Check the table and graph below for year-wise results.

MSBSHSE HSC Exam Overall Pass Percentage

The passing percent of the Maharashtra State HSC exam saw a decline of 1.09% for the year 2019, when compared to the pass percentage of 2018. However, the pass percentage in the 2021 exams has increased, when compared to the previous year.