Quick answer: the Maharashtra State Board has published the timetables for the February to March 2027 exams. HSC (Class 12) written exams start on Monday 8 February 2027 and the last written paper is on 11 March. SSC (Class 10) written exams start on Monday 15 February 2027 and end on 15 March. Most papers run from 11:00 am. Some language and optional subjects are in a 3:00 pm session.
Maharashtra State Board website | SSC timetable (PDF) | HSC General and Bifocal timetable (PDF)
This guide lists the main papers from the board’s published timetables. The board says the printed timetable your school gives you before the exams is final, and that timetables printed from other sources should not be relied on. Check your own subjects and codes against it. This guide is independent and is not affiliated with the board. Last checked: 7 November 2026.
HSC (Class 12) main papers, February to March 2027
| Date | Paper | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 8 February | English | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| Tuesday 9 February | Hindi | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| Wednesday 10 February | Marathi and other first languages | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| Friday 12 February | Physics and Logic | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| Saturday 13 February | Organization of Commerce and Management | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| Tuesday 16 February | Chemistry | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| Tuesday 16 February | Political Science | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
| Wednesday 17 February | Economics | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| Saturday 20 February | Mathematics and Statistics | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| Tuesday 23 February | Biology | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| Thursday 25 February | Book Keeping and Accountancy | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| Saturday 27 February | Psychology | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| Wednesday 3 March | Geography | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| Friday 5 March | History | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| Tuesday 9 March | Sociology | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| Thursday 11 March | Last written papers (NSQF bifocal courses, Paper II) | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
The Information Technology online exam is on 12, 13 and 15 March 2027, and the General Knowledge online exam is on 16, 17 and 18 March 2027, each in a morning or afternoon session, according to the note under the timetable. For the other subjects, the vocational and bifocal courses and the exact sessions, see the HSC General and Bifocal timetable and the HSC vocational timetable. The vocational timetable starts on the same day, Monday 8 February 2027, and its last page lists the final papers on 9 March 2027.
SSC (Class 10) main papers, February to March 2027
| Date | Paper | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 15 February | First language papers. German and French (second or third language) are in the 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm session | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| Thursday 18 February | Second or third language: Marathi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Sindhi, Bengali, Punjabi | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| Saturday 20 February | Second or third language: Urdu, Gujarati, Sanskrit and others | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| Monday 22 February | English (first language and third language) | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| Wednesday 24 February | Hindi (second or third language) | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| Tuesday 2 March | Mathematics Part I (Algebra) | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
| Thursday 4 March | Mathematics Part II (Geometry) | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
| Monday 8 March | Science and Technology Part I | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
| Thursday 11 March | Science and Technology Part II | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
| Saturday 13 March | Social Sciences Paper I (History and Political Science) | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
| Monday 15 March | Social Sciences Paper II (Geography) | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Vocational subjects are on Tuesday 16 February, and the composite courses are on Friday 26 February, both from 11:00 am. The timetable also lists separate papers for eligible Divyang candidates. See the SSC timetable for every subject and index number.
Practical and oral exams
Press reports of the board’s note of 17 September 2026 say practical, oral and internal assessments run from 20 January to 6 February 2027 for HSC and from 28 January to 13 February 2027 for SSC, before the written papers (see CareerIndia). Your school will give you your own date.
Exam form deadlines
- The board has extended the last date for filling the online forms for the February to March 2027 SSC and HSC exams at the regular fee to 30 November 2026.
- Private candidates (Form 17) can still register with a late fee until 18 November 2026, according to the board’s notice.
- Both dates are from the notices on the board’s website. Check the notice or ask your school before you pay.
Planning ahead
- For CBSE students, see the CBSE board exam 2027 date sheet. CBSE exams start on 16 February.
- After SSC, see the FYJC admission guide for the admission process, documents and cut-offs in Navi Mumbai.
- After HSC, see the engineering colleges guide, the nursing colleges guide and the law colleges guide.
- If you may need a caste certificate for admission, start early: see the caste validity certificate guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do the Maharashtra HSC exams 2027 start?
The HSC (Class 12) written exams start on Monday 8 February 2027 with English, according to the board’s timetable. The last written papers are on 11 March, followed by the online Information Technology and General Knowledge exams from 12 to 18 March.
When do the Maharashtra SSC exams 2027 start?
The SSC (Class 10) written exams start on Monday 15 February 2027 with the first language papers and end with Social Sciences Paper II on Monday 15 March 2027.
What time are the papers?
Most papers start at 11:00 am. HSC papers run to 2:00 pm. SSC Mathematics, Science and Social Sciences run from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Some language and optional subjects are in a 3:00 pm session.
Is this timetable final?
The board says the printed timetable your school gives you before the exams is final, so check your school copy.
What is the last date for the exam form?
The board has extended the online form deadline at the regular fee to 30 November 2026, and private candidates can register with a late fee until 18 November 2026.
Where can I see the full timetable?
On the Maharashtra State Board website, mahahsscboard.in, where the SSC and HSC timetables are listed as PDFs.
Sources
| Point | Source |
|---|---|
| SSC timetable | Maharashtra State Board, SSC timetable PDF |
| HSC General and Bifocal timetable | Maharashtra State Board, HSC timetable PDF |
| HSC vocational timetable | Maharashtra State Board, HSC vocational timetable PDF |
| Form deadlines | Maharashtra State Board notices |
| Practical and oral windows | CareerIndia |
Last checked 7 November 2026. This page will be updated if the board revises the timetable.
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