Maharashtra HSC English Marks Distribution 2026 Section-Wise

The marks distribution of Maharashtra HSC English 2026 across all units and sections is provided here. Check the with and without options official weightage along with the paper pattern here.

Maharashtra HSC English Marks Distribution 2026 Section-Wise: The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) will conduct the English exam for the 2026 HSC board on February 10, 2026. Ahead of the exam, students can go through the detailed Maharashtra HSC English section-wise weightage for 2026 given here. Reviewing this breakdown allows candidates to gauge the expected distribution of questions across different sections. Typically, prose sections carrying a substantial 34 marks tend to generate a larger share of questions in the paper.

Based on the exam analysis, the paper will include questions totaling 112 marks, including optional items. Out of this, 80 marks are allotted to the written theory exam, while the remaining 20 marks come from internal assessment. By carefully examining the section-wise weightage, students can structure their study strategy more efficiently, focus on high-weightage areas, and ultimately improve their chances of scoring well.

Maharashtra HSC English Marks Distribution 2026

Sr No.	Name of the Section	Marks	Marks with Option
1	Prose	34	34
2	Poetry	14	14
3	Writing Skills	16	48
4	Novel/Genre	16	16
Total		80	112

Maharashtra HSC English Marks Distribution 2026 Section-Wise: Important Topics

Section No.	Section Name	Topics
1	Prose	Activities based on a Textual and non-Texual Global Understanding Complex factual Interference/ Interpretation/Analysis Personal response Language study Vocabutary Do as directed Spot the error/s Summary writing Mind mapping
2	Poetry (Poetry Comprehension and Appreciation)	Global understanding Interference/Interpretation/ Analysis/ Personal response Poetic Device Creativity (Compose 2-4 lines) Appreciation of a textual from a poem
3	Writing Skills	Drafting Virtual Messages/Group Discussion/Statement of Purpose Email/ Report Writing/ Interview Speech/ Compering/Expansion of ideas Review/Blog/Appeal
4	Novel/Genre	Activities on History of English Novel Describe/ Explain/Compare/ Contrast/Name/Discuss Illustrate/Interpret/Nate/ Justify/ Find/ Identify

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