The Maharashtra State Board has released an official notice regarding the submission dates for Std. 12 February–March Board exam application forms 2026. Let us dive into the key details about the final dates of submissions for the different categories of students appearing for the 2026 HSC Board exam.
Official notice for HSC Class 12 applications
Application Forms Pertaining to Different Categories of Students
- The application forms of regular students appearing for the upcoming 2026 Maharashtra Board exams must be filled by the college principals of the respective junior colleges. The forms can be filled only through online mode using the PEN-ID from the UDISE+ system.
- Students falling under various categories, such as those from the vocational stream, repeaters, private candidates with an Enrollment Certificate, and those under the 'class improvement scheme,' are required to fill out their application forms. The application forms for these students, as well as those appearing for isolated subjects and credit transfer students from ITIs, must be completed by the principals of their respective junior colleges using the prescribed method.
- All applications must be submitted through the official website of the Maharashtra State Board.
Final Date of Submission of Application Forms for Std. 12 HSC Exams
All applicants, that is, the regular students (all streams), vocational stream students, repeaters, private students, students from the ‘Class Improvement Scheme’, isolated subject students, and ITI transfer of credit students must fill their application forms from 8 September, 2025 (Monday) to 30 September, 2025 (Tuesday).
Important Instructions for Std. 12 Board Exams 2026 Application Forms
- The dates for colleges to submit the list of students along with the RTGS/NEFT payment receipt will be announced later.
- Before filling out the application forms, all junior colleges must ensure that their college profile, including details about the college, institution, recognised subjects, and teachers, is correctly filled out and submitted to the State Board.
- After submitting the application forms, colleges will receive a pre-list from their login. They must take a printout of the list and cross-verify all the information of students against their general register to ensure accuracy.
- Students must sign the pre-list to confirm that their information is correct. The principal of the college must also sign and stamp each page of the pre-list after accurate verification.
- Since the application process is online, students must submit their applications through their higher secondary schools or junior colleges only.
- If a regular student's information is not present in the UDISE+ system, their application can still be submitted by filling in all the required details.
Remember, filling the application form is one of the first steps in your journey. Consistent preparation comes next. Choosing the right Std. 12 Board exam preparation material can ensure that you stay exam-ready and avoid last-minute stress.
Final Word
The Maharashtra State Board has provided all the important guidelines regarding the final submission dates of the application forms for HSC Board exam 2026 in order to smoothen the exam process for all students and prevent last minute issues.
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Source
Official Notice by Maharashtra State Board, 04 September, 2025: click here to read.
Kindly note that any and all information is subject to change as per the Maharashtra School Education and Sports Department, Education Ministry, and Government of India.