Maharashtra HSC Passing Marks & Grace Marks 2025: Updated Rules for Class 12 by MSBSHSE
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Maharashtra HSC Board Application Date:01 Aug' 25 - 31 Oct' 25
The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) conducts the Maha HSC examination. Students can check out the information related to the Maharashtra Board HSC passing marks and grace marks on the official website, mahahsscboard.in. The MSBSHSE declared the Maharashtra HSC board results on May 5, 2025 after 11 am. Any student who could not score 35% or failed the examination by 2 or 3 marks will receive the benefit of Maha board HSC grace marks. Read further to learn more about the Maharashtra board Class 12 passing marks and grace marks.
This Story also Contains
- Maha Board HSC Subject-Wise Passing Marks
- MSBSHSE Grace Marks for HSC Students
- Maharashtra Board HSC Grading System
Maha Board HSC Subject-Wise Passing Marks
Subject | Theory Marks | Practical/Internal Assessment | Total Marks | Passing Marks |
History | 80 | 20 | 100 | 35 |
Mathematics | 80 | 20 | 100 | 35 |
Chemistry | 70 | 30 | 100 | 35 |
Biology | 70 | 30 | 100 | 35 |
Physics | 70 | 30 | 100 | 35 |
Economics | 80 | 20 | 100 | 35 |
Accountancy | 80 | 20 | 100 | 35 |
Geography | 80 | 20 | 100 | 35 |
English | 80 | 20 | 100 | 35 |
MSBSHSE Grace Marks for HSC Students
To pass the MSBSHSE HSC examination, students must score a minimum of 35% marks in all subjects.
For subjects with two papers or one paper and one practical, the marks will be added together for a pass, credit or distinction.
A deficiency of up to 15 marks in total will be condoned to students if they fail in one or more subjects. However, they must take the examination in one sitting. The grace mark is limited to a maximum of three subjects only.
Students who appear with exemptions will be granted a condonation of a maximum of 8 marks based on the number of subjects they failed.
Check out the automatic condonation for exempted students below:
Maha Board HSC Condonation of Marks
Number of subjects | Condonation of marks |
1 subject | 3 marks |
2 subjects | 5 marks |
3 subjects | 8 marks |
Maha Board Special Grace Marks for Sports Participation
Any candidate who has participated in any sports or games in India or abroad on state, national level, or international level in the same academic year will get a condonation of 10 marks which can be extended to 15 marks.
However, the request for an extension of grace marks must be made by the student concerned through the respective head of the Junior college.
The application for extension of condonation of marks must be submitted to the Divisional Secretary of the respective board within one month of the result declaration.
Along with the application, they must submit a certificate from the District Sports Officer.
Maharashtra Board HSC Grading System
Students can check out the Maharashtra board grading system for class 12 below. It will help them understand how the grading system works at the Maharashtra board.
Marks | Grade |
75% and above | Distinction |
60% and above | First Division |
45% to 59% | Second Division |
35% to 44% | Pass Grade |
Below 35% | Failed |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: When will the Maharashtra Board HSC results be announced?
A:
The MSBSHSE board announced the Maharashtra HSC results on May 5, 2025.
Q: Is there any provision for grace marks for sports participation?
A:
Yes, students who have participated in sports at the state, national or international level in the same academic year can receive a condonation of 10 marks which can be extended to 15 marks.
Q: What is the maximum limit of grace marks for a single subject?
A:
Students will receive grace marks for a maximum of 3 marks per subject.
Q: What is the maximum passing marks required to pass the MSBSHSE HSC exam?
A:
To pass the Maha board HSC examination, students must score 35% marks in each subject.
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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.
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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.
Know more:
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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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