MAHA HSC Class 12 Exam Timetable 2027

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has published the timetable for its 2027 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations. The schedule is for Class 12 students in the General, Bifocal and Vocational streams across Maharashtra.

The written examinations are scheduled to begin on February 8, 2027, with English as the first listed paper. Students should check the timetable for their own subjects and course, note the assigned shift, and download the relevant official PDF before planning their revision.

Important Dates

Exam Schedule

The General-subject timetable includes papers for students across Science, Commerce and Arts. The table below brings together the published dates, subjects and shifts. Where a date has morning- and afternoon-shift options, students should confirm the applicable timing for their particular paper in the official timetable.

General timetable PDF: Download the General and Bifocal timetable.

Vocational, Bifocal and NSQF papers

Vocational Technology papers and the listed Bifocal and NSQF Bifocal papers are scheduled separately from the General-subject dates. Students taking these courses should use the relevant timetable and verify their specific paper details there.

Vocational timetable PDF: View the official Vocational timetable.

Exam shifts and arrival time

The board timetable uses two daily shifts: the first half generally runs from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and the second half from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Some papers may finish at 1:30 PM or 1:00 PM in the first shift, or at 5:30 PM or 5:00 PM in the second. Students are advised to reach their examination centre 30 to 45 minutes before their paper begins and to check the official timetable for the exact duration of each exam.

Schedule information for Divyang candidates

The notification also identifies these dates for Divyang (special needs) candidates: Economics on February 17; History of Art and Appreciation on February 24; Book Keeping and Accountancy on February 25; Psychology on February 27; Geography on March 3; and Sociology on March 9, 2027. The published information says the subjects and dates remain the same while the schedule is spread out. Candidates should consult the board PDF and their school for instructions relevant to their examination arrangements.

How to Download the Timetable

1. Go to the official MSBSHSE website at mahahsscboard.in.
2. Look on the homepage for the “Latest Updates” or “Notifications” section.
3. Open the notification titled “Time Table for HSC Examination February-March 2027.”
4. When the PDF opens, check that it covers your stream, subjects and examination shift.
5. Download and save the timetable, or print a copy for reference. Use the direct General and Vocational PDF links above where applicable.

Preparation and Exam-Day Reminders

Use the gaps between papers to plan subject-specific revision. For example, the listed Science papers fall on February 12 for Physics, February 16 for Chemistry and February 23 for Biology. Practising previous MSBSHSE question papers can help students become familiar with the paper pattern and marking scheme. The notification also recommends keeping study hours aligned with the examination shift and maintaining a consistent sleep routine.

Students should check with their school about HSC hall tickets; the notification advises that schools are expected to issue them about a month before the examinations. Confirm the centre details and arrive 30 to 45 minutes before the scheduled start time.

Class 12 students should download the official timetable for their stream and verify every subject date and shift against the board PDF. Keep a copy accessible while preparing and follow any further instructions from MSBSHSE or your school.