Are you starting to feel the buzz about your SSC Board Maharashtra exams for 2026–27? Before the real grind begins, it’s super important to know exactly what you need to study.
In this blog, we’ll walk you through what the SSC Board Maharashtra exam is, why it’s important, who conducts it, and most importantly, the Maharashtra Board Std. 10th syllabus. Also, some tips for you to prepare effectively for your Board exams.
Let’s get started!
Maharashtra Board Class 10 Subject Highlights
SSC Board Maharashtra Exams and it’s Importance
The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) conducts the SSC Maharashtra Board exams for lakhs of students every year in Maharashtra. The exam is usually conducted in March, marking the end of the secondary school education and opening the door to higher secondary education. The successful passing in the examination is a stepping stone for your higher secondary education and it also influences the career you want to pursue in your life.
SSC Board Maharashtra Exam Structure: Overview
Each subject in 10th Maharashtra Board is for 100 marks. The division for the same is as follows:
- Total Marks: 100 marks for each subject paper.
- Theory Exam: 80 marks with a duration of 3 hours per subject.
- Internal Assessment: 20 marks conducted by the respective schools.
- Type of Questions: The theory exam consists of a mix of objective, subjective, short, and long form of question-answers.
Note: Negative marking is not applicable to any type of questions.
Passing Criteria for SSC Board Maharashtra Exams
You must score a minimum of 35% marks in each subject in order to pass your Maharashtra SSC Board exam.
However, don’t just aim for 35%. We know you can do it. So, aim for 90 and beyond. Worry not. We’ve got you. Here’s a guide to refer to: Score 97% and beyond in your SSC Maharashtra Board exams 2026-27 and unlock the path to your dream future.
Maharashtra 10th SSC Board Syllabus
The core subjects for 10 std SSC Board syllabus are English, Hindi, Marathi, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science.
- Mathematics: Consists of 2 papers, Mathematics I (Algebra) and Mathematics II (Geometry), 40 marks each.
- Science: Consists of 2 papers, Science I and Science II, 40 marks each.
- Social Science: Divided into History and Political Science and Geography, 40 marks each.
Also, did you know about the ‘best of 5 rule’ that exists in SSC Maharashtra Board exams? Make sure you refine your preparation strategy keeping this in mind.
Below is a concise breakdown of each subject for 10th English medium syllabus for the year 2025–26. Let us understand in a simple manner about the chapters that each subject includes.
10th Std Maharashtra Board English Syllabus
Contents included in Std. 10 English Kumarbharati are as follows:
Unit one:
1.1 Where the Mind is Without Fear...
1.2 The Thief’s Story
1.3 On Wings of Courage
1.4 All the World’s a Stage
1.5 Joan of Arc
1.6 The Alchemy of Nature
Unit two:
2.1 Animals
2.2 Three Questions
2.3 Connecting the Dots
2.4 The Pulley
2.5 Let’s March
2.6 Science and Spirituality
Unit three:
3.1 Night of the Scorpion
3.2 The Night I Met Einstein
3.3 Stephen Hawking
3.4 The Will to Win
3.5 Unbeatable Super Mom-Mary Kom
3.6 The Concert
Unit four:
4.1 A Thing of Beauty is a Joy For Ever
4.2 The Luncheon
4.3 World Hertiage
4.4 The Height of the Ridiculous
4.5 The Old Man and The Sea : Book Review
4.6 The Gift of the Magi
10th Std Maharashtra Board Hindi Syllabus
Unit one:
- भारत महिमा - कविता
- लक्ष्मी - संवादात्मक कहानी
- वाह रे ! हमदर्द - हास्य-व्यंग्य निबंध
- मन (पूरक पठन)- हाइकु
- गोवा : जैसा मैंने देखा - यात्रा वर्णन
- गिरिधर नागर - पद
- खुला आकाश (पूरक पठन)- डायरी अंश
- गजल - गजल
- रीढ़ की हड्डी - एकांकी
- ठेस (पूरक पठन)- आंचलिक कहानी
- कृषक का गान -गीत
Unit two:
- बरषहिं जलद- महाकाव्य अंश
- दो लघुकथाएँ (पूरक पठन)- लघुकथा
- श्रम साधना - वैचारिक निबंध
- छापा - हास्य-व्यंग्य कविता
- ईमानदारी की प्रतिमूर्ति - संस्मरण
- हम इस धरती की संतति हैं (पूरक पठन)- कव्वाली
- महिला आश्रम -पत्र
- अपनी गंध नहीं बेचूँगा -गीत
- जब तक जिंदा रहूँ, लिखता रहूँ- साक्षात्कार
- बूढ़ी काकी (पूरक पठन)- वर्णनात्मक कहानी
- समता की ओर - नई कविता
- व्याकरण एवं रचना विभाग तथा भावार्थ
10th Std Maharashtra Board Marathi Syllabus
Unit one:
- तू बुद्धी दे (प्रार्थना)
- संतवाणी
- अंकिला मी दास तुझा-संत नामदेव
- योगी सर्वकाळ सुखदाता-संत एकनाथ
- शाल
- उपास
- मोठे होत असलेल्या मुलांनो... (स्थूलवाचन)
Unit two:
- दोन दिवस (कविता)
- चुडीवाला
- फूटप्रिन्टस
- ऊर्जाशक्तीचा जागर
- जाता अस्ताला (स्थूलवाचन)
Unit three:
- औक्षण (कविता)
- रंग साहित्याचे
- जंगल डायरी
- रंग मजेचे रंग उदयाचे (कविता)
- जगणं कॅक्टसचं (स्थूलवाचन)
Unit four:
- हिरवंगार झाडासारखं (कविता)
- बीज पेरले गेले
- खरा नागरिक
- स्वप्न करू साकार (कविता)
- व्युत्पत्ती कोश (स्थूलवाचन)
- उपयोजित लेखन
10th Std Mathematics Maharashtra Board Syllabus
- Equations in Two Variables
- Quadratic Equations
- Arithmetic Progression
- Financial Planning
- Probability
- Statistics
10th Std Science Maharashtra Board Syllabus
- Gravitation
- Periodic Classification of Element
- Chemical reactions and equations
- Effects of electric current
- Heat
- Refraction of light
- Lenses
- Metallurgy
- Carbon compounds
- Space Missions
10th Std History and Political Science Maharashtra Board Syllabus
- Historiography: Development in the West
- Historiography: Indian Tradition
- Applied History
- History of Indian Arts
- Mass Media and History
- Entertainment and History
- Sports and History
- Tourism and History
- Heritage Management
10th Std Geography Maharashtra Board Syllabus
- Field Visit- Practical Geography
- Location and Extent- General Geography
- Physiography and Drainage- Physical Geography
- Climate- Physical Geography
- Natural Vegetation and Wildlife- Physical Geography
- Population- Human Geography
- Human Settlements- Human Geography
- Economy and Occupations Human- Geography
- Tourism, Transport and Communication- Human Geography
10th Marathi medium has the same syllabus as English. However, the medium of instruction varies. Some of the languages due to the difference in first and second languages in such schools, have different syllabus.
Let’s take a closer look at the 10th syllabus Marathi medium for these two subjects.
10th Std Marathi Maharashtra Board Syllabus (Marathi Medium)
Unit one:
- जय जय हे भारत देशा (गीत)
- बोलतो मराठी...
- आजी : कुटुंबाचं आगळ
- उत्तमलक्षण (संतकाव्य)
- वसंतहृदय चैत्र
- बालसाहित्यिका : गिरिजा कीर (स्थूलवाचन)
Unit two:
- वस्तू (कविता)
- गवताचे पाते
- वाट पाहताना
- आश्वासक चित्र (कविता)
- आप्पांचे पत्र
- मनक्या पेरेन लागा (स्थूलवाचन)
Unit three:
- गोष्ट अरुणिमाची
- भरतवाक्य (कविता)
- कर्ते सुधारक कर्वे
- काळे केस
- खोद आणखी थोडेसे (कविता)
- वीरांगना (स्थूलवाचन)
Unit four:
- आकाशी झेप घे रे (कविता)
- सोनाली
- निर्णय
- तू झालास मूक समाजाचा नायक (कविता)
- सर्वविश्वचि व्हावे सुखी
- व्युत्पत्ती कोश (स्थूलवाचन)
- उपयोजित लेखन
10th Std Maharashtra Board English Syllabus (Marathi Medium)
Unit one:
1.1 A Teenager’s Prayer
1.2 An Encounter of a Special Kind
1.3 Basketful of Moonlight
1.4 Be SMART...!
1.5 His First Flight
Unit two:
2.1 You Start Dying Slowly
2.2 The Boy who Broke The Bank
2.3 The Twins
2.4 An Epitome of Courage Stephen Hawking
2.5 Book Review - Swami and Friends
2.6 World Heritage
Unit three:
3.1 If
3.2 A Lesson in Life from a Beggar
3.3 Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
3.4 Let’s March!
3.5 The Alchemy of Nature
Unit four:
4.1 The World is Mine
4.2 Bholi
4.3 O Captain! My Captain!
4.4 Unbeatable Super Mom - Mary Kom
4.5 Joan of Arc
4.6 A Brave Heart Dedicated to Science and Humanity
To access the online official textbooks for Maharashtra SSC syllabus for free, visit the official ebalbharti website.
Tips for Students Preparing for SSC Maharashtra Board Syllabus
Studying hard for 10th Maharashtra Board subjects isn’t enough, you need to study smart in order to perform out of the box. Here are some tips to make your learning journey effective and easier:
- Thoroughly understand the syllabus: Start by dividing all chapters across months and create the best suited study plan for yourself.
- Use the right study resources: With hardwork, determination, and consistency you need to put in use the right study resources for successfully cracking the Maharashtra SSC Board exams.
- Practice and test: Solve Previous Years’ Question Papers and take as many mock tests as you can. This familiarises you with exam style, helps with time management, and reveals recurring questions.
- Strategically revise: Revise everything by prioritising chapters and topics based on their weightage. For long-term retention and efficient revision use video lectures.
- Give importance to internal assessments: The internal assessment marks contribute significantly to your overall SSC Board result. Prepare well and try scoring full marks.
- Maintain a healthy routine: Good sleep, proper nutrition, and ample exercises will all contribute to a well-balanced study routine.
Conclusion
The Maharashtra Board SSC exam is a turning point in your academic journey. With clarity about the full std 10 syllabus, plus a smart preparation strategy, you can approach the 2026–27 SSC exam with confidence.
You can always come back here, whenever the syllabus creates confusion for you!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What are the main subjects in the SSC 10th syllabus Maharashtra Board?
Ans: The core subjects for SSC 10th syllabus Maharashtra Board are English, Hindi, Marathi, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science.
2. Has the Maharashtra 10th syllabus changed for 2026?
Ans: No, the Maharashtra 10th syllabus for 2026 has not changed.
3. Is the Maharashtra 10th syllabus the same for English medium and Marathi medium?
Ans: The Maharashtra 10th syllabus for English and Marathi medium is the same except for the subjects English and Marathi.
4. When will the Maharashtra SSC Board Exams start?
Ans: The Maharashtra SSC Board Exams tentatively begin in the first week of March and end roughly by the end of the month.
