Maharashtra HSC (12th) Paper Pattern 2023 for Chemistry: Blueprint, Marking Scheme

Maharashtra HSC Blueprint 2023: The total weightage of the chemistry subject is divided as 70 marks for the theory paper and 30 marks for the practical exam. As per the guidelines given by the Maharashtra board, the weightage given to numerical questions in the Chemistry paper must be between the maximum limit of 12 to 15 marks. However, it is divided such that each section has at least one numerical.

There are a total of 4 sections from A to D, assigned as per the marks of the questions. Section A contains 1 mark MCQ and VSA questions; Section B and Section C contain 2 marks and 3 marks SA questions respectively, and Section D has LA questions of 4 marks.

Do note that log tables and the values of important physical consonants will be provided. For MCQs, only the first attempt in serial order will be evaluated. The answer to MCQs must be written only as option number and option description. The question must not be repeated.

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Maharashtra HSC (12th) Paper Pattern 2023 for Chemistry

The following table details Maharashtra 12th Chemistry blueprint 2023:

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Maharashtra HSC (12th) Chemistry 2023 Question Paper Format

The question paper format as per the sections is detailed below:

1. Section A

• Q.No.1 Select and write the correct answer.

• Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

• Sub-questions: (i) to (x) for one mark each

• There will be eight theory questions and two numerical questions

• Marks with options: 10 marks

• Marks without options: 10 marks

• Q.No.2 Answer the following.

• Type: Very Short Answer (VSA)

• There will be seven theory questions and one numerical question

• Sub-questions: (i) to (viii) for one mark each

• Marks with options: 8 marks

• Marks without options: 8 marks

2. Section B

• Attempt any EIGHT out of the following questions.

• Type: Short Answer-I (SA-I)

• There will be ten theory questions and two numerical questions

• Questions: Q.No.3 to Q.No.14 for two marks each

• Marks with options: 24 marks

• Marks without options: 16 marks

3. Section C

• Attempt any EIGHT out of the following questions.

• Type: Short Answer-II (SA-II)

• There will be ten theory questions and two numerical questions

• Questions: Q.No.15 to Q.No.26 for three marks each

• Marks with options: 36 marks

• Marks without options: 24 marks

4. Section D

• Attempt any THREE out of the following questions.

• Type: Long Answer (LA)

• There will be one numerical question of two marks as a sub-question in all LA questions

• Questions: Q.No.27 to Q.No. 31 for four marks each

• Marks with options: 20 marks

• Marks without options: 12 marks

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