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    Maharashtra HSC 12th Chemistry Answer Key 2026 PDF (18 Feb)

    Maharashtra HSC 12th Chemistry Answer Key 2026 PDF (18 Feb)

    Garima SihagUpdated on 18 Feb 2026, 02:01 PM IST

    The Maharashtra HSC Chemistry exam 2026 was held on February 18, 2026. The Maharashtra Class 12 Chemistry exam was held from 11 AM to 2 PM. After the exam ended, major educational portals and coaching centres released video solutions for the MCQ and numerical sections. We have provided those Maha HSC Chemistry exam solutions here on this page. Over 20% of the Maharashtra HSC paper consists of numerical problems from the Physical Chemistry section. Students should have the formulas for Chemical Kinetics and solutions on their fingertips.
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    Maharashtra HSC 12th Chemistry Answer Key 2026 PDF (18 Feb)
    Maharashtra HSC 12th Chemistry Answer Key 2026 PDF (18 Feb)

    The Maharashtra State Board HSC answer key 2026 provides the correct answers to all questions asked in the Class 12 Chemistry board exam. It helps students check their scores before the Maharashtra results. The Maharashtra HSC Chemistry paper for Section A (Questions 1 and 2) includes multiple-choice questions and very short answer questions. The Maha Class 12 Chemistry answers for Sections B, C, and D are not included, as these sections consist of descriptive questions that will be evaluated by the board based on content and presentation.

    Maharashtra HSC Chemistry Answer Key 2026

    Maharashtra HSC Chemistry question 1 includes 10 multiple-choice questions of 1 mark each, while question 2 comprises eight very short answer questions carrying 1 mark each. The answer keys for the MCQs and very short answer questions are provided below for students’ reference.

    Maharashtra 12th Question 1 Section A: Multiple-Choice Questions

    Question 1 (Sub question number)

    Answers

    1


    2


    3


    4


    5


    6


    7


    8


    9


    10


    11


    12


    13


    14


    15


    Maharashtra HSC Question 2 Section A: Very Short Answer Questions

    Sub question numberAnswers

    1


    2


    3


    4


    5


    6


    7


    8


    Types of Questions in Maharashtra HSC Chemistry Exam

    The Maharashtra HSC examination contains a range of question types to evaluate different levels of student understanding, including multiple-choice questions (MCQs), very short answer questions (VSAQs), short answer questions (SAQs), long answer questions (LAQs), numerical problems, and diagram-based questions. In the Maharashtra Board Class 12 Chemistry exam, log tables are permitted, while the use of calculators is strictly prohibited. The Maha 12th Chemistry question paper is divided into four sections, as outlined below.

    SectionQuestion TypeNumber of QuestionsQuestions That Need to be AttemptedMarks per Question

    A

    MCQs and very short answer-type questions

    2 questions with 18 subparts

    18

    1 x 18 = 18

    B

    Short answer-type questions

    12

    8

    2 x 8 = 16

    C

    Short answer-type questions

    12

    8

    3 x 8 = 24

    D

    Long answer-type questions

    5

    3

    4 x 3 = 12

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Does the Maharashtra State Board release an official Chemistry answer key?
    A:

    No, the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) does not release any official answer key for HSC Chemistry or other subjects.

    Q: Can students use the answer key to predict their final HSC Chemistry score?
    A:

    Maharashtra HSC Chemistry answer keys can help students get an approximate idea of their performance, especially for MCQs and very short answer questions, but they do not guarantee final marks.

    Q: Can students challenge their HSC Chemistry marks after results are declared?
    A:

    Yes, students can apply for a photocopy of answer sheets and re-evaluation or verification of marks after the Maharashtra HSC results are announced, as per board guidelines.

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