Board exams can be stressful, and many students experience anxiety, self-doubt, or emotional pressure during this crucial period. To help students manage exam-related stress, the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has set up a state-level counselling helpline for Std. 10 and 12 Board exam students in Maharashtra.
The MSBSHSE had earlier announced the schedule for the HSC (Std. 12) and SSC (Std. 10) examinations for 2026. The HSC exams will be held from 10 February, 2026 to 18 March, 2026, while the SSC exams are scheduled from 20 February, 2026 to 18 March, 2026. Students across all divisional Boards i.e. Pune, Nagpur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Mumbai, Kolhapur, Amravati, Nashik, Latur, and Konkan will appear for these exams during this period.
Official Notice on Free Online Counselling for SSC and HSC Exam 2026 Students
Why Free Online Counselling for SSC and HSC Board Exam 2026 Students?
For many students, exams are not just about preparation and performance. They also bring stress, self-doubt, and anxiety. Understanding the emotional pressure students face during Board exams, the State Board has made a thoughtful provision by appointing trained counsellors at the state level to offer free online and telephonic counselling.
Students who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally low can reach out to the counsellors using the helpline numbers below:
- 9960644411
- 7972573742
- 9834084593
- 9359978315
- 8169202214
- 9371661255
- 7208429381
- 7709156068
- 8421150528
- 9404783996
The counselling support will be available before the written examinations and throughout the exam period, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and is completely free of cost.
Students and parents are kindly requested to note that this helpline is meant only for emotional and mental well-being support. Queries related to exam centres, seating arrangements, question papers, or other exam logistics should not be directed to the counsellors.
Board exams are important, but mental well-being matters just as much. Students are encouraged to seek help whenever they feel the need. Support is just a phone call away.
Source
Official Notice by MSHSBSE, 30 January, 2026: click here to read.
Kindly note that any and all information is subject to change as per MSBSHSE, Education Ministry, and Government of India.
