Maharashtra HSC Geology Question Paper with Answer Key 2026: PDF Download, Exam Analysis

Maharashtra HSC Geology Answer Key 2026 will be updated on Feb 27, 2026, after 2:00 PM once the exam is concluded. The Geology question paper will include objective-type questions, very short-answer-type questions, short-answer-type questions, and long-answer-type questions. With the help of the unofficial answer key, you can check the correct answers and estimate their expected scores. Maharashtra HSC Passing Marks 2026 for Geology are 35%, which must be secured separately in both the theory and practical/internal assessment. Referring to the unofficial answer key, you can easily check whether they meet the qualifying criteria. To know more about the Maharashtra HSC Geology Answer Key 2026, scroll down.

Maharashtra HSC Unofficial Geology Answer Key 2026

After the HSC Geology exam concludes on Feb 27, 2026, we will update the unofficial answer key. The answer key provided here will be prepared based on answers shared by subject matter experts.

Section A

Question No.	Question Type	Answer Key
1.	Select and write the correct answers	TBU
2.	Answer the following Questions	TBU

Section B

Question No.	Question	Answer Key
3.	TBU	TBU
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Section C

Question No.	Question	Answer Key
15	TBU	TBU
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Section D

Question No.	Question	Answer Key
27.	TBU	TBU
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Maharashtra HSC Geology Paper Pattern 2026

The HSC Geology paper consists of four different types of questions. You can check the updated paper pattern below:

Section	Question No.	Question Type	Total Questions	Marks per question	How Many to Attempt	Notes
Section A	Q.No.1	Multiple Choice	10	One mark each	All	Only the first attempt will be considered
Section A	Q.No.2	Very Short Answer	8	One mark each	All	-
Section B	Q.No.3	Short Answer	12	Two marks each	Attempt any eight	-
Section C	Q.No.4	Short Answer	12	Three marks each	Attempt any eight	-
Section D	Q.No.5	Long Answer	5	Four marks each	Attempt any three	-

Maharashtra HSC Passing Marks 2026

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education conducts the Maharashtra HSC (Higher Secondary School Certificate) Class 12 examinations every year. For 2026, students must secure a minimum of 35% marks separately in both theory and practical components to pass. The board also follows a condonation policy that allows the award of grace marks and classifies results based on an overall percentage division system. Students appearing for the Maharashtra HSC 2026 examinations are required to score at least 35% in each subject to qualify for higher education. Most subjects carry a total of 100 marks, although a few subjects are evaluated out of 150 marks. The overall passing criteria, previously set at 650 aggregate marks, have been revised to 600. The Maharashtra HSC 2026 results are expected to be declared in May 2026 (tentative).

Maharashtra HSC Grading System

The Grading System of Maharashtra HSC exam is designed in such a way that it reflects the student’s performance throughout the year. Rather than relying on individual scores, it measures the overall performance, and grades are declared according to the marks range. The Maharashtra State Board of Higher Secondary Education follows the Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) method.

Marks	Division
≥ 75%	Distinction Grade
60% - 74%	First Division
45% - 59%	Second Division
35% - 44%	Pass Grade
Less than 35%	Failed

The Maharashtra HSC Geology Answer Key 2026 will help students verify their responses and estimate their scores before the official Maharashtra HSC Result 2026 is declared. By referring to the unofficial answer key, candidates can get a fair idea of their performance and prepare accordingly for the next steps. The Maharashtra HSC Result 2026 is expected to be released in April or May 2026.