The Board exam for Class 12 Biology held by the MSBSHSE is significant paper for HSC Science students, especially students working towards medical and life science fields like MBBS, BSc Biology, BSc (Hons) Biology, Biotechnology, Agriculture, etc. To score well in the 2026 board exam, students need to link their study with previous year Biology question papers (PYQs).
Biology PYQs would help students in knowing question style, chapter-wise weightage of each unit, and the type of diagram-based questions, level of difficulty, and so on. Since the Maharashtra HSC Board Exams 2026 will be in the range of February 10, 2026, to March 11, 2026, early and timely reference to the PYQs will help students to better ascertain areas of weaknesses, to follow up with quick revisions, and build confidence to carry into exam-day.
This article will cover an overview of Biology PYQ, provide subject-wise links to the PDF Biology past papers, advantages of setting a practice of using past papers, as well as some expert's tips and some FAQs.
Solving Biology PYQs is essential because the HSC Biology paper includes a mix of:
Key topics include Reproduction, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Evolution, Human Physiology, Biotechnology, Ecology, and Environmental Biology.
Biology PYQs help you understand:
The structure of the Biology paper generally includes:
Practising past papers from 2025, 2024, 2023, and previous years helps students understand changing trends and expected question types.
These papers include all chapters from Botany and Zoology and follow the official MSBSHSE marking scheme.
Solving previous year Biology papers is one of the most effective ways to improve exam readiness. Here’s how PYQs help:
1. Enhances Concept Clarity
PYQs show how theoretical concepts—like protein synthesis, cell division, photosynthesis, and immunity—are tested in the real exam.
2. Familiarity with Question Types
Repeated practice helps identify:
3. Improves Speed & Time Management
Biology requires writing structured answers with neat diagrams. PYQs help students finish on time.
4. Identifies High-Weightage Topics
Frequently asked chapters include:
5. Self-Assessment & Mistake Correction
Students can compare answers with solutions to find and correct mistakes.
6. Builds Confidence
Solving real exam questions reduces anxiety and boosts confidence before the final exam.
Treat each PYQ paper like a real exam—this will dramatically improve your performance.
1. Solve each paper in 3 hours
Simulate the exam environment to build endurance and writing speed.
2. Analyse all mistakes
Identify frequently incorrect topics—these become your revision priority.
3. Maintain a diagram notebook
Practice important diagrams such as:
4. Combine PYQs with sample papers
This ensures complete exam practice.
5. Revise theory using NCERT/HSC textbooks
Especially for definitions, differences, cycles, and examples.
6. Check solutions or toppers’ approaches
Helps improve answer-style, flowcharts, and presentation.
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