Maharashtra Board SSC (Class 10): Exam Guide

Maharashtra Board SSC (Class 10) is one of the largest school-leaving examinations in India, with over 16 lakh students appearing every year. The exam is conducted by MSBSHSE across nine divisional boards (Pune, Mumbai, Aurangabad, Nashik, Kolhapur, Amravati, Latur, Nagpur, Konkan). Theory exams are held in February–March; practical and oral exams run in the weeks just before.

Passing SSC opens the door to FYJC (Class 11 / Junior College) admissions through the CAP round. Your percentage, subject combination, and preferred college all matter in that process, so understanding both the exam and the result carefully is worth the time.

SSC exam at a glance

Item	Details
Class	10 (Secondary School Certificate)
Theory exams	February–March (2026: from 20 February)
Practicals / orals	February (2026: 2–18 February)
Result	May (2026: ~4 May); seat number + mother's first name required
Pass mark	35% in each subject (confirm on official portal — rules can change)
Divisional boards	Pune, Mumbai, Aurangabad, Nashik, Kolhapur, Amravati, Latur, Nagpur, Konkan
Medium of instruction	10 mediums including Marathi, English, Hindi, Urdu and others

Confirm current dates, pass rules, and fees on the official board portal before acting.

How SSC works: from exam to next steps

Check the timetable when it is released (November–December) — The official timetable for the February–March exams is released on mahahsscboard.in in November or December. Download it and mark every subject date.
Download the hall ticket (January) — Hall tickets are released on the board site in January. Check your name, exam centre, and subject list carefully before the exam.
Attend practicals and theory exams — Practical and oral exams run in early February; theory exams follow from late February to mid-March. Both sets of marks contribute to your final result.
Check the result and secure your marksheet — Results are declared in May on mahresult.nic.in, sscresult.mkcl.org, DigiLocker, and UMANG. Save a copy and keep your seat number handy.
Apply for verification or photocopy if needed — The verification and photocopy window opens roughly two weeks after results on verification.mh-ssc.ac.in. Photocopy is required before revaluation.

After SSC: FYJC admissions (Class 11): SSC results are used directly in FYJC (Junior College) admissions through the Maharashtra CAP process. Check the current admission authority's website for the round-wise schedule — URLs can change between years, so verify the current host before the season begins.

Frequently asked questions

SSC mein kitne subjects hote hain aur kitne pass karne padte hain?

The standard SSC pattern includes six main subject groups. You need to pass each subject individually. If you fail one or two subjects, you may be eligible for the July supplementary exam. Confirm the exact current pass-criteria on the official board portal.

What is the grace marks rule for SSC?

Maharashtra Board has grace-mark provisions that can help borderline students pass, but the exact rules and eligibility conditions are set by the board and can change each year. Check the official board notifications or your school for the current grace-mark policy.

SSC percentage kaise calculate karein? (How to calculate the SSC percentage?)

Divide your total marks obtained by the maximum marks possible across all subjects, then multiply by 100. Maharashtra Board uses a best-of-subjects calculation for your official percentage — confirm the exact formula from the official result document or the board portal.