Students have to study 5 compulsory subjects for Maharashtra SSC Exams 2024. The subjects include English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science. The exam pattern provides students the detailed marks distribution for each subject.
- Each exam in Maharashtra SSC Board is held in offline mode for a duration of three hours.
- The total marks for SSC exam for each subject are 100.
- Theory paper is conducted for a total of 80 marks and 20 marks are for the internal assessment.
Students must score at least 33% marks in each subject as well as in aggregate to pass Maharashtra SSC Exams 2024.
Check Maharashtra SSC Syllabus 2023-24
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Maharashtra SSC Exam 2023-24: Highlights
Students can refer to the below table to know important highlights about Maharashtra SSC Exams 2024:
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | Maharashtra Board SSC Exam |
| Exam Conducting Body | Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) |
| Category | Maharashtra Board SSC Exam Pattern |
| Duration of Exam | 3 Hours |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Examination Dates | March 2024 (Tentative) |
| Official Website | mahahsscboard.in |
Maharashtra SSC Exam Pattern 2023-24
Candidates who are going to appear for Maharashtra Board SSC Exam must be aware of the latest exam pattern of each subject before starting with the preparation. Exam pattern will help students to prepare for SSC exams in a strategic manner. The detailed subject-wise exam pattern is mentioned below.
English Exam Pattern
Maharashtra Board SSC English exam will be conducted for a total of 100 marks. The theory exam will be of 80 marks and the remaining 20 marks will be allotted to internal assessment/oral tests. Detailed marks distribution is mentioned in the table below:
| Paper | Category | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Theory Paper | Reading Skills (Textual) | 20 Marks |
| Reading Skills (Non-textual) | 20 Marks | |
| Grammar | 15 Marks | |
| Writing Skills | 25 Marks | |
| Practical / VIVA / Internal Assessment | Oral Tests | 20 Marks |
| Total Marks | 100 Marks |
Mathematics Exam Pattern
Maharashtra Board SSC Mathematics exam is divided into two sections i.e. Section 1 - Algebra and Section 2 - Geometry.
- The exam will be conducted for a total of 100 marks.
- The theory paper will carry 80 Marks and 20 marks will be evaluated on the basis of internal assessment.
The exam pattern of both section1 and section 2 is the same. Type of questions asked in the examination and marks allotted to the questions for both the papers is mentioned in the table below:
| Type of Questions | Number of Questions | Total Marks Allotted |
|---|---|---|
| One Mark Questions | 5 | 5 |
| Two Marks Questions | 4 | 8 |
| Three Marks Questions | 3 | 9 |
| Four Marks Questions | 2 | 8 |
| Five Marks Questions | 2 | 10 |
Science Exam Pattern
Maharashtra Board SSC Science Exam will be held for a total of 100 marks. The question paper will be of 80 marks and the remaining 20 marks will be allotted for practical/viva/projects. Theory exam of Science will be divided into two parts – Part-1 and Part-2. Both the papers will be of 40 marks each.
Both paper 1 and paper 2 will consist of 4 types of questions. Paper pattern of both the papers is as follows:
| Type of Questions | Number of Questions | Total Marks Allotted |
|---|---|---|
| One Mark Questions | 10 | 10 |
| Two Marks Questions | 5 | 10 |
| Three Marks Questions | 5 | 15 |
| Five Marks Questions | 1 | 5 |
Social Science Exam Pattern
Social Science paper is conducted for a total of 100 marks which is divided into 80 marks for theory paper and 20 marks for Practical/Viva/Projects. There will be two papers of Social Science subject as the syllabus is divided into two parts of four subjects –
- Part A: History and Political Science
- Part B: Geography and Economics
The theory exam for both Part A and Part B will be of 40 marks each. There will be a practical/viva/project of 10 marks each for Part A and Part B. Check the below table for detailed distribution of marks:
| Papers | Subjects | Marks Allotted |
|---|---|---|
| Part A | History | 28 |
| Political Science | 12 | |
| Total | 40 Marks | |
| Part B | Geography | 28 |
| Economics | 12 | |
| Total | 40 Marks | |
| Combined | 4 Subjects | 80 Marks |
Optional Language Exam Pattern
Students can opt for any two languages as their optional language subject. Students can choose the languages from the list Modern Indian Languages, Classical Languages and Modern Foreign Languages. The language paper will be of total 100 marks.
- The total weightage of the theory exam for the language paper will be of 80 marks.
- The remaining 20 marks will be allotted to oral test.
- List of all the optional languages, their syllabus and exam pattern is available on the official website of the board.
Maharashtra Board SSC Internal Assessment
The internal assessment for each subject in Maharashtra SSC Board carries 20 marks. The distribution of marks is tabulated below:
| Category | Marks |
|---|---|
| Periodic Test | 5 Marks |
| Multiple Assessment | 5 Marks |
| Portfolio | 5 Marks |
| Subject Activity | 5 Marks |
| Total | 20 Marks |
Maharashtra SSC Exam Preparation Tips
Candidates who are going to appear for Maharashtra Board SSC Exam can follow the tips given below for better preparation of board exams:
- Students are advised to go through the Maharashtra SSC Syllabus 2023-24 and exam pattern to get a detailed understanding about the paper pattern and topic-wise marks weightage.
- For better preparation, students should make proper notes of important chapters while studying. Try to make separate notes for important formulas and key points for quick revision.
- Students should be regular in classes be it online or offline. It will help them to understand the syllabus of the exams and students can also easily clear their doubts by interacting with their teachers.
- Students are advised to practice and solve sample papers to identify different types of questions and which portion needs extra attention.
- Students should also go through last years’ question papers and appear for mock tests for better preparation of exams.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. How difficult is the Maharashtra Board SSC exam?
Ans. The difficulty level of Maharashtra Board class 10 exam is easy to moderate. Students should understand that difficulty level also depends on your preparation for the exams.
Ques. What are the main subjects for Maharashtra SSC Exam 2024?
Ans. The main subjects for Maharashtra SSC Exam are:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Science
Apart from these students can opt any two languages as their optional language subject.
Ques. How should one prepare for Maharashtra SSC Exam 2024?
Ans. The best way to prepare for board exams is doing practice regularly and solving sample question papers. Students should clear all their doubts before the examination. They are advised to complete their syllabus at least one month before the board exams. This will provide good time for revision.
Ques. Is there any change in the passing marks as per the revised exam pattern?
Ans. There shall be no change in the minimum passing marks in any subject for any class. The passing marks are 33% in each subject and in aggregate.
Ques. What are the total marks for a subject in Maharashtra SSC Exam 2024?
Ans. The total marks for a subject in Maharashtra Board class 10 are 100. The theory paper carries 80 marks while 20 marks are allotted to the internal assessment.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) uses listening and oratory abilities as part of its internal evaluation for English in Classes 9 and 10.
20% of the total marks for the Maharashtra Board 10th test pattern are allotted to internal assessments, while the remaining 80% are for the final written test. To pass the exam, students must receive at least 33% in each subject and overall.