10 February,2026 08:32 AM IST | Mumbai | Archana Dahiwal
Std XII students revise hours before appearing for the HSC exam on February 11, 2025, at SIES College, Sion
The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE), Pune, has announced the schedule and key arrangements for the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination, which will be conducted across the state from Tuesday, February 10, to Wednesday, March 18. The examination will be held through the Board's nine divisional boards - Pune, Nagpur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Mumbai, Kolhapur, Amravati, Nashik, Latur, and Konkan.
A total of 15,32,487 students have registered for the HSC examination this year. This includes 8,20,229 male, 7,12,240 female, and 18 transgender candidates. Registrations have been received from 10,664 junior colleges, and examinations will be conducted at 3387 main examination centres across Maharashtra.
Speaking at the press conference on Monday, Dr Dipak Mali, secretary, MSBSHSE, Pune, said, "To reduce exam-related stress, the Board has designed the timetable by providing gaps between most major subject papers. Students and parents have been advised to rely only on the official timetable published by the Board, as timetables from other websites or agencies will not be considered valid.
The State Board has appointed 10 counsellors at the state level. Additionally, two counsellors per district have been appointed at the divisional board level to guide students and resolve queries. Schools and junior colleges have been instructed to ensure that students reach the examination centre at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time.
To curb malpractice, the Board has deployed 271 flying squads across the state. District collectors, who also head the district vigilance committees, have been authorised to make necessary arrangements to ensure the transparent and fair conduct of the Std X and XII examinations. The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (ST) has been instructed to operate buses regularly and on time for students.
Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Chairman Trigun Kulkarni told mid-day that board examinations are often the first major competitive experience for many students, which can naturally cause anxiety.
Trigun Kulkarni, chairman, Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education. PIC/MSBSHSE
"State board exams are significant and can lead to a certain amount of stress for some students. The counselling facility is a regular support system provided by the Maharashtra State Board to help students deal with exam-related pressure," he said.
Kulkarni added that, to curb misinformation and ensure direct communication, the Maharashtra State Board has launched its official social media platforms, including a verified YouTube channel, and expanded its presence on X, formerly Twitter, and Instagram.
"All important updates related to examinations, results and academic matters will now be shared only through the board's verified platforms," Kulkarni said.
Students who are unable to appear for practical, oral, graded or internal assessment examinations due to medical or unavoidable reasons within the prescribed period will be given another opportunity. These examinations will be conducted out of turn from March 12 to March 14, 2026, after the written examinations. The marks for practical, oral and internal assessments will be submitted online, and detailed instructions have been provided to schools and junior colleges through divisional boards.
'Counsellors' mobile numbers
9960644411, 7972573742, 9834084593, 9359978315, 8169202214, 9371661255, 7208429381, 7709156068, 8421150528, 9404783996
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No of main examination centres in state
