Are you appearing for the Maharashtra SSC or HSC Board Exams in February–March 2027? Here is an important update!
The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE), Pune, has announced an extension of the application form submission deadline for the February–March 2027 SSC (Std. 10) and HSC (Std. 12) examinations.
The extension applies to regular students, repeaters, and other eligible categories. Considering the prevailing drought situation, the Board has also decided to accept all applications at the regular examination fee, without charging late or extra-late fees.
Here is everything students and schools need to know about the latest Maharashtra Board examination application form update.
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Maharashtra SSC and HSC Exam 2027: Extended Application Form Dates
Eligible students can submit their application forms online through the official website. Note down the official dates for timely submission of application forms:
| Particulars | Dates |
| Online application form submission (regular fee) | 1 November to 30 November, 2026 |
| Last date for school/college fee payment | 30 November, 2026 |
| Submission of fee receipts and student pre-lists to the Divisional Board | 7 December, 2026 |
Who Can Apply for the Maharashtra Board Exams 2027?
The extended application form submission facility is available for the following student categories:
- Regular students appearing for Std. 10 and Std. 12 examinations.
- Repeaters appearing for the examinations again.
- Private students who have received their enrolment certificates.
- Students applying under the Class Improvement Scheme.
- Students appearing for selected subjects.
- ITI students applying through the Transfer of Credit facility.
All eligible students must submit their application forms online through the official website within the deadline.
Important Instructions for Schools and Junior Colleges
The Board has also issued important instructions for secondary schools, higher secondary schools, and junior colleges regarding the application process.
Before filling in student application forms, institutions must:
- Update their College/School Profile with accurate details about the institution, recognised subjects, and teachers.
- Submit the updated profile information to the Board.
- After submitting student application forms, download the Pre-List available through the College/School Login.
- Verify all student details in the Pre-List against the General Register to ensure accuracy.
- Obtain the concerned students' signatures as confirmation that their details have been checked.
- Ensure that the school head or principal signs and stamps every page of the verified Pre-List.
Note: Schools and junior colleges must also submit the fee receipts and students' Pre-Lists to their respective Divisional Boards by 7 December, 2026.
No Late Fee for Maharashtra SSC and HSC Exams 2027
Considering the prevailing drought situation, the Maharashtra State Board has decided to accept all application forms at the regular examination fee.
This means:
- No late fee will be charged.
- No extra-late fee will be charged.
- All applications will be accepted at the regular fee.
Note: However, the Board has clearly stated that there will be no further extension of the application form submission deadline.
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Final Words
With the application deadline extended, SSC and HSC students have additional time to complete their examination registration. Make sure to submit your application form through the official website within the given deadline.
Schools and junior colleges should also complete the verification and submission formalities on time to avoid last-minute complications.
Source
Official Notice by MSBSHSE, 30 October, 2026: click here to read.
Kindly note that any and all information is subject to change as per the MSBSHSE, Education Ministry, and Government of India.







