Maharashtra HSC exam dates 2027 announced: theory exams from February 8

In short

The Maharashtra HSC Board Exam 2027 will be conducted from February 8 to March 16, 2027.
Practical, graded, oral, and internal evaluations for HSC students are scheduled from January 20 to February 6, 2027.
The detailed subject-wise timetable for HSC exams is expected to be released in November 2026 on mahahsscboard.in.
Maharashtra SSC written examinations will take place from February 15 to March 11, 2027, with practicals from January 28 to February 13, 2027.
Admit cards for regular HSC students are expected in January 2027 and will be distributed through schools and junior colleges.

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) announced the examination dates for the Maharashtra Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams for 2027 on September 17, 2026. This announcement provides a preliminary schedule to assist schools, junior colleges, and students in planning their academic activities and preparing for the upcoming examinations.

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The provisional schedule for the 2027 examinations was released in September, a departure from the usual July or August announcement. The 2027 examination calendar begins slightly earlier than the 2026 schedule, which saw theory exams conducted from February 10 to March 11, 2026, following a timetable released on November 1, 2025.

Maharashtra HSC and SSC Exam Schedule 2027

The Maharashtra HSC Board Exam 2027 is scheduled to commence on February 8, 2027, and conclude on March 16, 2027. Prior to the written examinations, practical, graded, oral, and internal evaluations for HSC students will be conducted from January 20 to February 6, 2027. The examinations will be held in offline, pen-and-paper mode.

For Class 10 students, the Maharashtra SSC written examinations are slated to take place from February 15 to March 11, 2027. Their practical, graded, oral, and internal evaluation examinations are scheduled from January 28 to February 13, 2027. Students must secure at least 33% marks in each subject to pass.

Particular	HSC (Class 12)	SSC (Class 10)
Practical, grade, oral, internal assessment	January 20 to February 6, 2027	January 28 to February 13, 2027
Written examinations	February 8 to March 16, 2027	February 15 to March 11, 2027

Detailed Timetable and Admit Card Information

While the overall exam dates have been announced, the detailed subject-wise timetable for the HSC exams is yet to be released. This complete timetable is expected to be published as a single common PDF on the official website, mahahsscboard.in, in November 2026. It will include stream-wise and subject-wise exam schedules along with specific exam timings.

The Maharashtra HSC admit card is anticipated to be issued in January 2027. These admit cards will be distributed through schools and junior colleges for regular students. Private candidates are advised to follow separate instructions, which will be provided by the MSBSHSE, for obtaining their admit cards. Students are advised to carefully verify all details on their admit cards upon receipt and contact their respective institutions for any discrepancies.

Particulars	Expected / Announced Dates
Exam date announcement	September 17, 2026
Detailed time table PDF release	November 2026 (expected)
Practical & internal assessment	January 20 to February 6, 2027
HSC admit card	January 2027 (expected)
Theory examination	February 8 to March 16, 2027
Result declaration	May 2027 (expected)

Divisional Boards and Examination Conduct

The final Class 10 and Class 12 examinations will be conducted under the state’s nine divisional boards. These divisional boards are Pune, Nagpur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Mumbai, Kolhapur, Amravati, Nashik, Latur, and Konkan. The MSBSHSE oversees these boards to ensure the smooth and standardized conduct of examinations across Maharashtra.

Students are encouraged to use the announced dates to plan their revision cycles and complete their syllabus in a timely manner. They should confirm their practical dates directly with their schools or junior colleges and ensure that all journals and record books are submitted well before the practical examination period begins on January 20, 2027. Continuous monitoring of the official website for the detailed subject-wise timetable is recommended before finalizing revision schedules.

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