Maharashtra SSC Exam Pattern 2025-26: Check Subject Wise Pattern, Marking Scheme

Diksha Sharma

Updated On: June 05, 2025 04:54 PM

Maharashtra SSC Exam Pattern 2025-26 is set by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education. Go through the exam pattern to get familiar with the variety of questions and marks allotment. 

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About Maharashtra SSC Exam Pattern 2025-26

Maharashtra SSC Exam Pattern 2025-26 is set by the board for all subjects. In Maharashtra SSC, you have to study Mathematics, Science, Social Science, English and two other language subjects. All the exams will be conducted for a total of 100 marks. The English, Hindi, and Marathi theory exam will be of 80 marks. Mathematics will be divided into Algebra and Geometry, worth 40 marks each. Social Science will be divided into Geography and History. Each of them will contain questions worth 40 marks. The Science subject will also be divided into two parts including questions with 40 marks each. For more details about the Maharashtra SSC Exam Pattern 2025-26, continue reading the article.

Also Read - Maharashtra SSC Syllabus 2025-26

Maharashtra SSC Exam Pattern 2025-26: Overview

Given below are some important highlights related to the Maharashtra SSC Exam Pattern 2025-26 to be considered by the students when preparing for the exam:

Board Name Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education

Exam Mode

Offline

Medium

Hindi & English

Duration

3 Hours

Type of Questions

Multiple Choice, Long/Short Questions

Subjects

English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science and two optional language subjects

Total Marks

100

Negative Marking

No

Theory Exam

80

Internal Assessment

20

Passing Marks

33% Aggregate in Each Subject & Overall

Maharashtra Board SSC Subject-Wise Exam Pattern 2025-26

Even though the overall Maharashtra SSC Syllabus and marking scheme for Maharashtra 10th board remains the same, there are different patterns for different subjects too. The students can check in this section the subject-wise Maharashtra 10th Exam Pattern 2025-26:

Maharashtra SSC Mathematics Exam Pattern 2025-26

The MH SSC Mathematics is divided into Algebra and Geometry. Each of the parts include questions worth 40 marks each. The question paper includes multiple-choice, short-answer, and long-answer questions in exams. You will get three hours to complete questions worth 100 marks.

Type of Questions

Total Marks Weightage

Number of Questions

1 Mark Questions

5

5

2 Marks Questions

8

4

3 Marks Questions

9

3

4 Marks Questions

8

2

5 Marks Questions

10

2

Also Read - Maharashtra SSC Math Exam Pattern 2025-26

Maharashtra SSC English Exam Pattern 2025-26

The English exam will include a theory and internal assessment. The theory exam will be conducted for 80 marks and an oral test will be of 20 marks. Check out the exam pattern given below.

Type of Questions

Sections

Marks

Written Test

Reading skills (Textual)

20

Reading skills (Non-Textual) 20

Writing Skills 25

Grammar 15

Internal Assessment

Oral Test

20

Also Read - Maharashtra SSC English Exam Pattern 2025-26

Maharashtra SSC Science Exam Pattern 2025-26

The Science paper will be conducted for 80 marks. Given in the table below is the marks distribution as per the Maharashtra SSC Science Exam Pattern 2025-26 :

Type of Questions

Total Marks Weightage

Number of Questions

1 Mark Questions

10

10

2 Marks Questions

10

5

3 Marks Questions

15

5

5 Marks Questions

5

1

Also Read: Maharashtra SSC Science Previous Year Question Paper

Maharashtra SSC Social Science Exam Pattern 2025-26

Given in the table below is the marks distribution as per the Maharashtra SSC Social Science Exam Pattern 2025-26 :

Sections

Subjects

Marks Distribution

Part A

History

28

Political Science

12

Part B

Geography

28

Economics

12

Overall

80

Also Read: Maharashtra SSC Social Science Sample Paper 2025-26

Maharashtra SSC Exam Pattern 2025-26 for Internal Assessment

In all the papers, the internal assessment will be conducted for 20 marks. Students can refer to the exam pattern for the internal assessment from the table given below and prepare for the papers accordingly:

Internal Assessment

20 Marks

Periodic Test

5 Marks

Multiple Assessment

5 Marks

Portfolio

5 Marks

Subject Enrichment Activity

5 Marks

Also Check: Maharashtra SSC Preparation Tips 2025-26

Students need to understand the detailed Maharashtra SSC Exam Pattern 2025-26 to prepare for the board exams. Check the basic information given here to understand the type of questions that will appear in the board exams along with the other important subject-related information.

FAQs

How many long questions will I have to attempt in the Maharashtra SSC Science exam?

In the Maharashtra SSC Science exam 2025-26, you will have to attempt one long question. The choices will be provided in the question paper. The long question will be marked for 5 marks.

In Maharashtra SSC Social Science, questions for how many marks will appear in History and Geography?

In Maharashtra SSC Social Science, you will find questions of 28 marks each from both History and Geography. History questions will be included in Part A and Geography questions will be included in Part B.

What is the Maharashtra SSC Exam Pattern 2025-26?

As per the Maharashtra SSC Exam Pattern 2025-26, the theory exam will be conducted for 80 marks and 20 marks will be allotted for the practical exam. Students are required to get 35 marks out of the total marks to be qualified to go to the next class. 

 

Are there any changes in the Maharashtra SSC Exam Pattern 2025-26?

No new changes are recorded in the Maharashtra SSC Exam Pattern 2025-26 however students must still refer to the latest syllabus uploaded on the official website of Maharashtra Board.

What is the Maharashtra SSC Exam Pattern 2025-26 for practicals?

According to the Maharashtra SSC Exam Pattern 2025-26, all the practical papers will be conducted for 20 marks. Students will be judged based on assignments and viva.

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