Maharashtra HSC English Answer Key 2026 - Check Unofficial Answers, Download PDF

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Maharashtra HSC English Answer Key 2026 will help you predict your score. The HSC English exam will conclude at 2:00 p.m. We will update you all with the unofficial answer key as soon as possible to help you calculate your score. 
Maharashtra HSC English Answer Key 2026

Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education is all set to conduct the HSC English paper today, that is, on February 10, 2026. The exam will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The exam lasts 3 hours, with 15 minutes to read the question paper. Maharashtra HSC English Answer Key 2026 will be available here after the exam concludes. The Maharashtra HSC Passing Marks 2026 are 35%. Based on the unofficial answer key provided here, you can calculate your raw scores. Scroll down below to check the Maharashtra HSC English Answer Key 2026 for all four sections.

Maharashtra HSC Unofficial Answer Key 2026

Once the paper is concluded, we will update you with the unofficial answer key here. The answer key will be updated according to our analysis and online resources available right after the exam concludes.

Section I

Question Type

Question Number

Answer Key

Reading for Comprehension

Question 1 (A)

To be updated

Language Study (Non-Textual Grammar)

Question 1 (B)

To be updated

Reading for Comprehension

Question 2 (A)

To be updated

Summarising

Question 2 (B)

To be updated

Mind Mapping

Question 2 (C)

To be updated

Section II

Question Type

Question Number

Answer Key

Read the extract and complete the activities given below:

Question 3 (A)

To be updated

Appreciation

Question 3 (B)

To be updated

Section III

Question Type

Question Number

Answer Key

Virtual Message/Statement of Purpose/Group Discussion

Question A

To be updated

E-mail/Report Writing/Interview

Question B

To be updated

Speech/Compering/Expansion of Idea

Question C

To be updated

Review/Blog/Appeal

Question D

To be updated

Section IV

Question Type

Question Number

Answer Key

Literature

Question 5 (A)

To be updated

Literature

Question 5 (B)

To be updated

Literature

Question 5 (C)

To be updated

Literature

Question 5 (D)

To be updated

Maharashtra HSC Marking Scheme 2026

According to the latest model test papers released by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, the following questions and marks are allotted in the question paper.

Section

Questions

Description / Tasks

Marks

I – Prose

Reading Comprehension

Extract-based questions: sequence statements, web-diagram, supporting details

12

-

Personal Response

Opinion in ~50 words

2

-

Grammar

Tense/Complex Sentence, Vocabulary

~6

-

Second Extract (Prose)

Theme statements, flow chart, illustration, short response

12

-

Language tasks

Passive voice, modals, vocabulary match

~6

-

Summarising

Write a summary

3

-

Mind Mapping

Prepare a mind map

3

Total – SECTION I

Prose comprehension + grammar + summary + mind map

[16 + 18] = 34

II – Poetry

Extract Questions

Locate lines showing poetic ideas (e.g., independence, self-reliance)

6

-

Interpretation

Explanation in own words

~4

-

Figurative Language

Identify a figure of speech

2

-

Creative Writing

Write your own poetic lines

2

-

Appreciation

Read the second poem and write an appreciation

4

Total – SECTION II

Poetry understanding + appreciation

14

III – Writing Skills

Virtual Message / Statement of Purpose / Group Discussion (anyone)

Formal writing task

4

-

Email / Report Writing / Interview (anyone)

Formal writing task

4

-

Speech / Compering / Expansion (anyone)

Extended writing/speaking task

4

-

Review / Blog / Appeal (anyone)

Creative/Opinion writing

4

Total – SECTION III

Various writing formats

16

IV – Literary Genre – Novel

Odd one out / True-False

Literary element identification

4

-

Short notes / Plot questions

Short answers on novel characters/themes

8

-

Character sketch / Message

Descriptive answers

4

Total – SECTION IV

Novel-based comprehension & responses

16

Grand Total

All Sections Combined

80

Check and match your answers with the Maharashtra HSC English Answer Key 2026 once it is updated here. This will help you get a vague idea of your marks. Also Read Maharashtra HSC Result 2026 date and other important details here

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