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Key Facts: Maharashtra HSC Marathi (MSBSHSE) Exam
Code 02
Official HSC subject code for Marathi language (not Literature 23)
MSBSHSE HSC general subject codes (mahahsscboard.org/hscsub.htm)
~3 hours
Typical theory duration for HSC language papers (confirm date sheet)
MSBSHSE HSC exam-pattern reporting for modern Indian languages
~80 + ~20
Common theory + oral/internal mark split for language subjects (total 100)
Maharashtra HSC language paper-pattern secondary reporting (confirm circular)
~35%
Commonly reported overall pass threshold (confirm circular)
MSBSHSE HSC pass criteria reporting
Marathi (mr)
Official assessment language is Marathi (Devanagari)
MSBSHSE HSC Marathi language subject design
English MCQ adaptation
This free local bank is not the official mixed written/oral paper format
OpenExamPrep practice policy
MSBSHSE HSC Marathi (code 02) is a Class 12 board language subject with a mixed Marathi written paper lasting about 3 hours (~80 theory) plus oral/internal (~20), total 100. Pass is commonly ~35% overall as notified. Fees are paid through colleges. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation retaining Marathi terms — not an official paper or oral simulation.
Sample Maharashtra HSC Marathi (MSBSHSE) Practice Questions
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1In Marathi sandhi analysis, the correct sandhi-vigraha (संधि-विग्रह) of 'सज्जन' is:
2Which sandhi type is illustrated by देव + आलय = देवालय?
3The sandhi result of सूर्य + उदय is most correctly written as:
4Identify the correct sandhi-vigraha of 'नमस्कार':
5Which compound type (समास) is best illustrated by 'राजपुत्र' (son of a king)?
6The compound 'त्रिभुवन' (the three worlds) is best classified as:
7In Marathi grammar, the term विभक्ती (vibhakti) primarily refers to:
8Which vibhakti is typically used for the direct object of a transitive verb in school Marathi/Sanskrit-influenced analysis?
9The compound 'रामलक्ष्मण' (Rama and Lakshmana) best illustrates which samas?
10Which of the following is the best example of बहुव्रीहि समास?
About the Maharashtra HSC Marathi (MSBSHSE) Exam
Maharashtra HSC Marathi is the Class 12 Higher Secondary Certificate public examination Marathi language paper under the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE), subject code 02 on the board’s HSC general subject list (distinct from Marathi Literature, code 23). It assesses Marathi language skills aligned to the Balbharati Class 12 Marathi syllabus: prose and poetry from the prescribed reader, grammar (व्याकरण — sandhi, samas, pratyay, vibhakti), vocabulary and idioms/proverbs, literary appreciation, reading comprehension, and composition (letter, essay, application, and related writing). The official assessment is a mixed written paper in Marathi (Devanagari), commonly about 3 hours for theory, with mark schemes often discussed as ~80 theory + ~20 oral/internal (total 100). Fees and exact patterns are notified by MSBSHSE (mahahsscboard.org). Pass marks are commonly described near ~35% overall. The 100 questions on this page are a free English-language multiple-choice study adaptation with English explanations and Marathi terms retained where the skill is tested; they are not a full simulation of the official mixed Marathi written paper, oral test, or an official translation.
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Assessment
Official MSBSHSE HSC Marathi language (subject code 02 — not Marathi Literature code 23) is assessed as a mixed written paper in Marathi lasting about 3 hours for theory, commonly reported as about 80 theory marks plus about 20 oral/internal marks (total 100). Content spans Balbharati Class 12 Marathi prose and poetry, grammar (sandhi, samas, pratyay, vibhakti, linga, vachana, prayog, kal), vocabulary and idioms/proverbs, literary appreciation, and composition (letter, essay, application, and related writing). Exact section splits and attempt rules are as published for the year — confirm on mahahsscboard.org (H02 syllabus PDF). This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for Marathi concept fluency — it does not simulate official handwriting tasks, long-answer marking, or the oral component.
Time Limit
About 3 hours (theory language paper; confirm current date sheet / activity-sheet instructions)
Passing Score
Commonly reported as about 35% overall in the subject (with theory floors as notified for 80-mark theory papers); verify the current pass criteria for your examination year and candidate category.
Exam / Certification Fees
As notified by MSBSHSE / divisional boards and paid through junior colleges for regular HSC sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Grammar (व्याकरण)
Sandhi and sandhi-vigraha, samas types, pratyay, vibhakti/postpositions, linga, vachana, prayog, kal, agreement, parts of speech, and pure writing awareness.
Literature concepts & literary forms
Prose/poetry genres, theme and title justification, rasa/bhava, character and tone skills, device recognition, and long-answer literature strategies.
Vocabulary & idioms
Synonyms, antonyms, word meaning, idioms and proverbs with English explanations and Devanagari retention.
Reading & writing formats
Comprehension strategies, letter/essay/application/report formats, paragraph unity, register, and time management.
Language history & literary periods
Marathi’s Maharashtri Prakrit roots, Bhakti and modern period awareness, and Class 12-level literary-history concepts.
Preparing for the Maharashtra HSC Marathi (MSBSHSE) Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Commonly reported as about 35% overall in the subject (with theory floors as notified for 80-mark theory papers); verify the current pass criteria for your examination year and candidate category.
- Assessment: Official MSBSHSE HSC Marathi language (subject code 02 — not Marathi Literature code 23) is assessed as a mixed written paper in Marathi lasting about 3 hours for theory, commonly reported as about 80 theory marks plus about 20 oral/internal marks (total 100). Content spans Balbharati Class 12 Marathi prose and poetry, grammar (sandhi, samas, pratyay, vibhakti, linga, vachana, prayog, kal), vocabulary and idioms/proverbs, literary appreciation, and composition (letter, essay, application, and related writing). Exact section splits and attempt rules are as published for the year — confirm on mahahsscboard.org (H02 syllabus PDF). This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for Marathi concept fluency — it does not simulate official handwriting tasks, long-answer marking, or the oral component.
- Time limit: About 3 hours (theory language paper; confirm current date sheet / activity-sheet instructions)
- Exam / certification fees: As notified by MSBSHSE / divisional boards and paid through junior colleges for regular HSC sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources
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Maharashtra HSC Marathi (MSBSHSE): Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the official MSBSHSE HSC Marathi exam pure multiple-choice?
No. Official HSC Marathi (code 02) is a mixed written language paper in Marathi with oral/internal assessment. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concepts only — not an official paper simulation, writing/oral simulation, or board translation.
What is subject code 02, and how does it differ from code 23?
On mahahsscboard.org HSC general subject codes, 02 is Marathi (the language paper). Code 23 is Marathi Literature (an elective literature paper). This practice page targets language paper code 02 only.
How long is the paper and what is the mark structure?
Language theory papers are commonly about 3 hours. Secondary reporting often describes about 80 theory marks plus about 20 oral/internal marks for regular candidates (total 100). Always verify the current MSBSHSE circular and paper-pattern instructions for code 02.
What is the passing score for Maharashtra HSC Marathi?
HSC-consistent reporting commonly describes about 35% overall in the subject, with theory floors as notified. Always verify the current pass criteria for your examination year and candidate category.
In which language is HSC Marathi offered?
The official paper is assessed in Marathi (Devanagari script; officialLanguages mr). This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation that retains Marathi words, phrases, and literary terms where the skill is tested, with English explanations.
How much does the HSC Marathi exam cost?
Marathi is not sold as a separate marketplace product. Fees are notified by MSBSHSE / divisional boards and paid through junior colleges for regular candidates. Check mahahsscboard.org for the current fee circular.
What textbook should I use?
Use the current Balbharati Class 12 Marathi (Yuvakbharati) prescribed textbook and the official H02 syllabus PDF from mahahsscboard.org. Annual unit lists can shift slightly — follow your college’s prescribed edition for the examination year.
Where can I find official syllabus and notices?
Use http://mahahsscboard.org/hscsub.htm for HSC subject codes and the Marathi (H02) syllabus link, and https://www.ebalbharati.in/ for Balbharati textbooks. Pair MCQ revision with timed handwritten Marathi practice and oral rehearsal.