Maharashtra Board Grading System 2026: SSC & HSC Passing Marks & Important Updates
The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE), Pune, releases the grading system for the Maharashtra SSC (Secondary School Certificate) and HSC (Higher Secondary Certificate) for the year 2026. The Maharashtra Board Grading System 2026 outlines how student performance is categorised based on their percentage scores. To pass the Maharashtra SSC exams and Maha HSC exams, students must secure at least 35% in each main and optional subject.
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The Maharashtra board exams 10th subject marks 2026 are shown in the table below
Subjects | Theory Marks | Internal Assessment/ Practical Marks | Total Marks | Passing Marks |
English | 80 | 20 | 100 | 35 |
Hindi | 80 | 20 | 100 | 35 |
Science | 80 | 20 | 100 | 35 |
Social Science | 80 | 20 | 100 | 35 |
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- Maharashtra Board SSC Grading System 2026
- Maharashtra HSC Grading System 2026
- Maharashtra Board Passing Marks Requirements
For the academic year 2026, the board will conduct Maharashtra SSC board exams from February 20 to March 18, 2026, while the HSC Maharashtra Board exams will be held from February 10 to March 11, 2026. Students must score the passing marks in both theory and practical exams separately. For a detailed explanation of the grading system used by the Maharashtra board, read the full article.
Maharashtra Board SSC Grading System 2026
The Maharashtra SSC Grading System for 2026 features five grades, ranging from A to D. Students receive grades based on their academic performance. The breakdown of the Maha board grading system 2026 is as follows:
| Grade | Percentage Range |
| A | 60% and above marks |
| B | 45% - 59% |
| C | 35% - 44% |
| D | below 35% |
| E | Exempted |
| H | Handicapped |
Maharashtra HSC Grading System 2026
| Percentage Range | Grade |
| 75% and above | Distinction |
| 60% - 74% | First Division |
| 45% - 59% | Second Division |
| 35% - 44% | Pass |
Maharashtra Board Passing Marks Requirements
Students appearing in the exam can check out the specific passing marks criteria that students are required to score in Maharashtra SSC results and Maharashtra HSC results below.
Optional Technical Subjects: Minimum of 35% marks.
Social Science and Language Subjects: Minimum of 35 marks.
Mathematics and Science: Students must score at least 52 marks out of a total of 150 marks.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What are the passing marks for Maharashtra SSC / HSC exams in 2026?
A:
Students must score at least 35% in each subject, including both theory and practical exams.
Q: When will the Maharashtra board results 2026 be announced?
A:
The Maha HSC board exam results will be released in May 2026, on the official website at hscresult.mahahsscboard.in.
Q: When will the Maha board conduct the SSC and HSC exams 2026?
A:
The board will conduct the Maharashtra board SSC and HSC exams from February 20 to March 18, 2026, and February 10 to March 11, 2026, respectively.
Q: What is distinction in HSC?
A:
In the Maharashtra HSC (Higher Secondary Certificate) exams, a distinction is awarded to students who achieve a high percentage of marks. if a candidate scores 75% or above in their MH HSC exams, they are considered to have passed with distinction.
Q: What is the condonation policy for the Maharashtra board grading system?
A:
If a student is short by 2 or 3 marks to pass, the condonation policy allows these marks to be automatically added to their score to help them pass.
Q: Can students who opt for exemptions in Science or Mathematics receive grace marks?
A:
No, students who opt for exemptions in these subjects will not be eligible for grace marks in combined subjects.
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If you are a student of Maharashtra SSC Board , then you can apply for the Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) to avail scholarship for your education. You can find the MSCE Pune 2026 scholarship question paper given below.
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The Maharashtra SSC board prepares question papers based on the prescribed syllabus and guidelines. In the question papers, subjects will include Mathematics, Science, Social Science, English, Marathi/ Hindi, and other optional subjects.
Please check: Maharashtra SSC Question Paper 2026 PDF (All Subjects), Download MSBSHSE Class 10 Exam Solution
To download the MSCE Pune Scholarship 2025 question papers (for Class 5 PUP and Class 8 PSS), you can follow these official steps.
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Visit the official MSCE Pune Scholarship website: mscepune.in or mscepuppss.in
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Look for a section of ‘Question Paper’ on the left side of the homepage
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