Maharashtra HSC Board Application Date:01 Aug' 25 - 31 Oct' 25
Maharashtra HSC biology exam was conducted on February 27, 2025 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Students who have appeared in the Maharashtra HSC biology exam can check their estimated marks by matching our Maha HSC biology answer key 2025 and solution. The exam is successfully concluded, students can download Maha HSC biology question paper PDF 2025 and Maharashtra board class 12 biology answer key of all sets from this page.
Maharashtra class 12 Biology paper had a moderate level of difficulty as compared to the last year of similar types of difficulty. The detailed analysis of Maha HSC question paper PDF and Maha HSC bio answer key is provided on this page, check the answer key solution and analysis of the maha HSC biology paper 2025.
In the table below Maha HSC bio exam pattern and some exam highlights are given.
| Aspect | Details |
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Subject |
Biology |
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Exam Components |
Theory (80 marks) + Practical/Internal Assessment (20 marks) |
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Total Marks per Subject |
100 (80 for theory, 20 for practical/internal assessment where applicable) |
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Theory Exam Pattern |
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Exam Duration |
3 hours per theory paper (practical duration varies by subject) |
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Grading System |
7-point scale: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, D, E |
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Passing Criteria |
Minimum 35% in each subject |
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Internal Assessment |
- 20 marks for practicals/projects (where applicable) - No internal assessment for theory-only subjects |
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Key Changes (if any) |
Focus on question bank, possible adjustments in MCQ weightage |
Students can download the 12th HSC biology question paper PDF from here, The Maha HSC biology question paper PDF 2025 link will be activated soon.
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12th HSC Biology Question Paper 2025 |
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(i) The aquatic plant $\qquad$ is known as "Terror of Bengal."
(a) Lotus
(b) Pistia
(c) Eichhornia
(d) Vallisneria
(ii) A flower shows dull colour, strong fragrance and edible pollen grains. The type of pollination in such flowers is $\qquad$ .
(a) Anemophily
(b) Chiropterophily
(c) Ornithophily
(d) Entomophily
(iii) Part of the sperm containing enzymes for penetration of corona radiata is $\qquad$
(a) tail
(b) middle part
(c) neck
(d) head
(iv) In bird population of newly formed volcanic island, a rare allele of a gene was noted to be much more prevalent than the populations of same species on the mainland. This is known as $\qquad$ effect.
(a) Founder
(b) Bohr
(c) Bottle neck
(d) Haldane
(v) In a plant, deficiency symptom called 'Die-back of shoots' was observed. This can be rectified by this element -
(a) zinc
(b) sulphur
(c) iron
(d) copper
(vi) Insect resistant proper'ty in cotton crop is developed by introducing a gene from $\qquad$
(a) Bacillus thuringiensis
(b) Bacillus subtilis
(c) Bacillus polymyara
(d) Escherichia coli
(vii) The type of interspecific interaction in which one species is harmed and other is not affected is termed as $\qquad$ .
(a) commensalism
(b) parasitism
(c) amensalism
(d) mutualism
(viii) The small pores present on woody stem surface with bark and which carry out gaseous exchange are $\qquad$
(a) stomata
(b) hydathode
(c) ventricles
(d) lenticels
(ix) In the given food chain, if plants absorb 1000 Joules of light energy, then how much energy is available for Lion?
$\underset{\text { (Producer) }}{\text { Plants }} \rightarrow \underset{\text { (Herbivore) }}{\text { Dion }}$ (Carnivore)
(a) 10 Joules
(b) 100 Joules
(c) 1000 Joules
(d) 0.1 Joule
(x) Glucagon is secreted by $\qquad$ cells of pancreas.
(a) PP
(b) alpha
(c) delta
(d) beta
The 12th HSC biology answer key is provided here with a detailed solution. Students can check the Maharashtra HSC biology answer key 2025 to match their correct answers and predict the marks.
| Question number | Answer Key | Question number | Answer Key |
| 1 | C | 6 | A |
| 2 | B | 7 | C |
| 3 | D | 8 | D |
| 4 | A | 9 | A |
| 5 | D | 10 | B |
Maharashtra HSC biology exam paper level was easy this year and difficult as compared to the previous year which was moderately level. Some questions were difficult from the 3-4 marks section in last year but this paper was balanced and section A MCQs were easy. No questions were present from out of the syllabus.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
While no major changes have been announced, the board may introduce more competency-based questions or adjust the weightage of MCQs. Students should regularly check the official website for updates.
The results are usually declared in May/June 2025. Students can check their results on the official MSBSHSE website by entering their seat number.
The Maharashtra HSC Exam follows a 7-point grading system:
A1 (90-100%), A2 (80-89%), B1 (70-79%), B2 (60-69%), C1 (50-59%), C2 (40-49%), D (35-39%), E (Below 35%).
The theory papers consist of:
The exam duration is 3 hours for each theory paper.
Students must score a minimum of 35% in each subject to pass the Maharashtra HSC Exam. This applies to both theory and practical/internal assessment components.
On Question asked by student community
Hello,
Yes, you can change your subject as an HSC repeater in Maharashtra Board. But it depends on the subject you want to change. If it is a compulsory subject, you cannot change it.
For optional or elective subjects, you can apply for a change through your junior college at the time of filling the exam form. It is better to confirm with your college and board office before applying.
Hope it helps !
Hi dear candidate,
If you were absent in your Class XII HSC exam in Maharashtra state due to any reason then, you have two options to reappear:
1) To enroll in the same school again and attend the classes as usual on regular basis and give exam again at the end.
2) You can also appear as a private candidate, register during when the window opens in Oct or Nov month. Register yourself at www.mahahsscboard.in (//www.mahahsscboard.in) with important documents like previous year admit card/ hall ticket, Adhaar card etc.
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Yes, preparing for the 12th MHT-CET syllabus will also cover your board syllabus, since both are the same. For boards, focus more on textbook theory, diagrams and writing practice. For CET, practice MCQs and speed-based solving. Solving previous years’ board papers will boost your score. With proper balance, you can easily aim for 90%+ in boards while preparing for CET.
If you have qualified for the board examination from the Maharashtra Board with 86%, you can take admission in ML Dahanukar College . The students need to fulfil the eligibility criteria and clear the cut-off marks released by the college. Last year, in 2024-25, the cut-off marks for the commerce stream were 75%.
Dear aspirant,
The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education will conduct the Class 10 SSC exams in 2025. The Mathematics Geometry exam will be part of the exam schedule. The 2025 SSC exams are scheduled to begin on February 21, 2025, and conclude on March 17,2025. So until then you will not be able to access the question paper. You can practice from previous years question papers to know the question pattern and marks divisions.
To get last five year's question papers kindly visit this link given below.
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