The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has announced the schedule for students to fill out their online application forms for the upcoming **February-March 2026 SSC (Class 10)** and **HSC (Class 12)** board examinations. Students and schools must pay close attention to the deadlines to ensure applications are submitted on time.
All application forms and fees must be submitted online through the Board’s official portal. Schools will need to use their unique PEN ID and UDISE+ system to access this portal and complete the process for their students.
SSC Class 10 Exam Forms: Important Dates
For students appearing for the SSC (Class 10) examination in February-March 2026, the regular application period began in **October 2025**. If students or schools missed this initial window, there is now a chance to submit forms with a late fee.
| Event | Dates |
| Regular Application Period Started | October 2025 |
| Late Fee Application Period | November 11 to November 19, 2025 |
During the late fee application period, from **November 11 to November 19, 2025**, schools have important tasks to complete. These include:
- Uploading lists of all students appearing for the exam.
- Carefully checking and confirming the subject combinations chosen by each student.
- Making sure all exam fees are paid on time through online methods like RTGS (Real Time Gross Settlement) or NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer).
The Board has asked schools to finish these steps within this specific window. After online data and payment receipts are submitted, schools must verify the draft lists of students (called 'pre-lists'). These lists must then be confirmed by the respective divisional boards before the final hall tickets can be generated for students. It is important for headmasters to avoid uploading details at the last minute to prevent any technical problems during the verification process.
HSC Class 12 Exam Forms: Key Deadlines
For students taking the HSC (Class 12) examination in February-March 2026, the registration process for regular students began earlier, in **September 2025**. The initial deadline for submitting these forms was **September 30, 2025**.
The Maharashtra State Board has clearly stated that it will not accept any offline applications or fee payments that are submitted after the official deadlines. This means schools and students needed to ensure their HSC forms were completed by the initial September 30, 2025, deadline.
Important Instructions for Schools
The MSBSHSE has given strict instructions to all secondary and higher secondary schools to ensure a smooth application process for both SSC and HSC students. Accuracy in student data is very important to avoid any issues later.
- Check Student Details: Schools must carefully check all student information before final submission. This includes making sure subject codes are correct, language options are accurate, and names are spelled correctly.
- Online Submission: All forms and fees must be submitted through the Board's online portal using the assigned PEN ID and UDISE+ system.
- Payment Confirmation: Ensure that exam fee payments are completed correctly using RTGS/NEFT and that receipts are kept safe.
- Pre-list Verification: After submitting data and fees online, schools must verify the pre-lists of students. These lists are crucial and need to be confirmed by the Board's divisional offices. This step is necessary before the Board can create and release the hall tickets for the exams.
- Avoid Delays: The Board has advised school headmasters to complete all uploads and submissions well before the final deadline. This helps prevent technical errors that might occur if too many schools try to upload information at the very last moment.
By following these guidelines and respecting the deadlines, students and schools can ensure a hassle-free registration process for the February-March 2026 board examinations.
