Maharashtra SSC 2026 Paper LIVE: 10th Science Part 2 exam 'easy, well-structured'; answer key, passing marks

Maharashtra SSC Science Paper 2026: The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) conducted the SSC Class 10 Science Part 2 (Biology) exam from 11 am to 1 pm today. According to several subject experts, the SSC Class 10 Science Part 2 paper was "easy and well-structured." The MCQs tested students' conceptual clarity and ability to recall scientific facts.

Maharashtra SSC Science Paper 2 analysis, answer key

As per a senior Science paper teacher from Anjuman-i-Islam Allana English High School, Mumbai, the Maharashtra SSC Science Paper 2 was "thoughtfully framed" and encouraged students to apply their understanding rather than rely solely on rote memorisation.

Additionally, the paper was "easy" and provided a fair opportunity for "well-prepared" students to ace the exam, while also promoting "scientific reasoning and conceptual learning."

To clear the Maharashtra SSC board examination, students must secure at least 35% marks in each subject. In certain cases, students who miss the passing mark by two or three marks may receive grace marks, enabling them to achieve the minimum 35% qualifying requirement.

Maharashtra SSC Class 10 Science Paper 2026: Section-wise marks

The overall 100 marks for Science subject are divided into three components:

• Science Part 1: 40 marks
• Science Part 2: 40 marks
• Internal Assessment: 20 marks

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Maharashtra SSC Science Paper 2: How to evaluate

Students can evaluate their performance in the Maharashtra SSC Science Paper 2 (Biology) by referring to unofficial answer keys, the board’s marking pattern, and basic self-evaluation methods.

• Check answers with unofficial keys: After the exam, several education portals release unofficial answer keys for objective questions such as MCQs and one-sentence answers. Students can use these to verify responses to Question 1(A) and 1(B).
• Follow the first-attempt rule: For MCQs, the board generally evaluates only the first marked answer, so any corrections made later may not be considered during assessment.
• Understand the marking scheme: Science Paper 1 carries 40 marks for the theory section, and students can estimate their likely score based on the typical evaluation pattern followed by the board.
• Step-wise marking in numericals: In numerical questions, marks are often awarded for writing the given data and the formula, even if the final calculation is incorrect.
• Answer structure for descriptive questions: For 2-mark questions, students should write at least two clear points, while 3-mark questions usually require three points or two points along with a suitable diagram.
• Importance of diagrams and equations: Marks are given only for scientifically accurate and properly labelled diagrams. In chemistry questions, writing a balanced chemical equation along with the explanation is often necessary to secure full marks.