Biology is a fundamental subject for students pursuing careers in the fields of medicine, biotechnology, pharmacy, agriculture, or the environmental sciences. Students from the Maharashtra HSC should diligently study the MSBSHSE Class 12 Biology Syllabus and Exam Pattern for 2026 to do well on the board exam as well as the competitive entrance tests.
This guide has everything you need from a thorough discussion of the Syllabus, the confirmed exam date, and the official blueprint, to effective methods of preparation to ensure you do well on the Biology exam.
The Maharashtra State Board (MSBSHSE) has formally published the exam date for HSC Science stream. The Biology exam has been in the middle of the timetable so that students will have enough time for revision. Students must finish their relaxation by full-length revision by mid-February as well as taking the last week to go over questions from past years, to practice drawing diagrams, and to reinforce concepts.
The HSC Biology syllabus is divided into two core parts:
Botany (Plant Biology)
Zoology (Animal Biology)
A total of 15 chapters form the official MSBSHSE syllabus.
Master these first during revision. These chapters frequently appear in SA-II and LA questions:
Biology is evaluated for 100 marks, divided into:
Students must clear combined components.
The official blueprint includes 47 questions, of which 37 must be attempted.
Ample internal choices in B, C, D
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