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Key Facts: Maharashtra HSC Electrical Technology (Vocational) Exam

FA / FB / FC

Official MSBSHSE vocational subject codes for Electrical Technology papers 1–3

MSBSHSE HSC vocational subject lists and exam schedules

3 papers

Electrical Wiring (FA), Electrical Appliances (FB), Electrical Machines (FC)

MSBSHSE HSC Vocational Electrical Technology scheme (VOCA_VOL_1)

80 + 80

Common theory + practical marks per paper before term work/project/IV/OJT (confirm year)

MSBSHSE HSC Vocational Subjects Volume I scheme of examination

~200 marks

Historical total per paper including internal components

MSBSHSE HSC Vocational Electrical Technology examination scheme

35%

Common minimum passing floor per HSC subject under MSBSHSE

Maharashtra HSC pass-mark practice (~35% each subject)

Not A1

Distinct from bifocal Electrical Maintenance (subject code A1)

MSBSHSE bifocal vs vocational subject code lists

3 hours

Typical theory duration per vocational Electrical Technology paper

MSBSHSE HSC Vocational scheme of examination (theory 3 hrs)

English MCQ adaptation

This free local bank is not the official Higher Secondary paper format

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Maharashtra MSBSHSE HSC Vocational Electrical Technology (FA Wiring / FB Appliances / FC Machines) is a Class 12 three-paper vocational course with heavy practical weight (commonly ~80 theory + 80 practical per paper) and ~35% pass floor — not a pure MCQ board paper and distinct from bifocal A1 Electrical Maintenance. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for concepts, safety, and calculation fluency.

Sample Maharashtra HSC Electrical Technology (Vocational) Practice Questions

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1While working in an electrical workshop under the MSBSHSE Vocational Electrical Technology syllabus, the first action after a person receives an electric shock and remains in contact with a live conductor should be to:
A.Pull the victim away with bare hands immediately
B.Isolate the supply or separate the victim using a dry insulating object, then begin first aid
C.Splash water on the victim to cool the burns
D.Wait for the circuit breaker to trip on its own
Explanation: Standard electrical first-aid practice is to remove the hazard safely: switch off the supply if possible, or separate the victim with a dry non-conducting object (dry wood, rubber gloves, insulated tools). Touching the victim with bare hands while still energised can electrocute the rescuer. Only after isolation do you check breathing/circulation and apply artificial respiration as needed.
2Which portable instrument is most commonly used by wiremen to quickly check whether a terminal is live before working on it?
A.Earth resistance tester only
B.Neon tester (line tester)
C.Hydrometer
D.Tachometer
Explanation: A neon tester (line tester) indicates the presence of AC mains voltage on a conductor and is a standard first check tool in domestic and industrial wiring practice. It does not replace proper isolation and testing procedures, but it is the common live-presence indicator taught in Electrical Technology tool kits.
3For an electrical fire involving energised equipment, the preferred extinguishing approach taught in vocational safety units is to:
A.Use water jets as the first response
B.Isolate the electrical supply if safe, then use a suitable extinguisher (e.g., CO₂ or dry powder) rated for electrical fires
C.Throw sand only after pouring oil on the flames
D.Cover the fire with a metal sheet while equipment remains live
Explanation: Electrical fires require de-energising the circuit when safe, then using extinguishers appropriate for Class C / electrical fires (CO₂, dry chemical). Water can conduct electricity and cause shock if applied to live equipment. Vocational syllabi emphasise fire extinguishers and electric-fire precautions alongside shop discipline.
4In standard electrical drawing practice, the symbol of a normally open push-button typically represents a control device that:
A.Remains closed until manually forced open permanently
B.Closes its contacts only while the button is pressed, then reopens
C.Measures earth resistance continuously
D.Steps voltage up by turns ratio
Explanation: A normally open (NO) push-button has open contacts at rest; pressing it momentarily closes the circuit for start/stop control schemes. Reading electrical symbols and drawings is an explicit FA Electrical Wiring learning outcome.
5Which tool combination is correctly matched for common electrical workshop tasks?
A.Hacksaw — measuring insulation resistance
B.Combination pliers — gripping, bending, and cutting conductors as appropriate
C.Plumb bob — measuring line current
D.Tenon saw — checking phase sequence
Explanation: Combination pliers are multi-purpose hand tools for gripping, bending, and cutting wires in wiring and appliance work. Insulation resistance needs a megger; current needs ammeters/clip-on meters; phase sequence needs a phase-sequence indicator.
6Artificial respiration is indicated in electrical accident first aid primarily when the casualty:
A.Has only a small superficial burn but is fully conscious and breathing normally
B.Is not breathing adequately after the supply has been isolated and the airway is checked
C.Complains of mild tingling after a static discharge from clothing
D.Has a fully intact circuit still energised and must not be touched under any circumstances without isolation — wait indefinitely without acting
Explanation: After safe isolation, if breathing has stopped or is inadequate, artificial respiration methods taught in vocational safety modules (and general first aid) are used while awaiting medical help. Conscious, normally breathing casualties need monitoring and burn care, not forced artificial respiration.
7A series test lamp is used in wiring work mainly to:
A.Measure earth electrode resistance in ohms to one decimal place
B.Indicate continuity or presence of supply and help locate open circuits in a practical way
C.Rewind transformer primary coils automatically
D.Set the torque of a three-phase induction motor
Explanation: Series test lamps (and related test-lamp methods) are traditional practical tools for checking supply presence and continuity/fault location in installation work. Precise resistance measurements need ohmmeters/meggers; motor torque is not set with a test lamp.
8Shop discipline in an electrical laboratory requires that metallic tool handles and uninsulated pliers should:
A.Always be preferred for live 230 V terminal work without isolation
B.Never be used on energised circuits; work only after isolation and verification
C.Be dipped in water before use to improve grip
D.Replace personal protective equipment for high-voltage substation entry
Explanation: Uninsulated or damaged tools must not be used on live equipment. Vocational safety practice is lock/isolate, verify dead, then work. Water worsens shock risk; PPE never replaces isolation discipline.
9Ohm’s law states that for a metallic conductor at constant temperature, the current I is:
A.Inversely proportional to voltage V and proportional to resistance R
B.Directly proportional to voltage V and inversely proportional to resistance R (I = V/R)
C.Equal to V × R in all cases including open circuits
D.Independent of both V and R
Explanation: Ohm’s law: V = IR, so I = V/R when temperature (and thus R for many conductors) is constant. Current rises with voltage and falls with resistance. This is a foundation unit in FA Electrical Wiring / current electricity.
10A resistor of 12 Ω carries a current of 2 A. The voltage across it is:
A.6 V
B.10 V
C.24 V
D.48 V
Explanation: From Ohm’s law, V = IR = 12 Ω × 2 A = 24 V.

About the Maharashtra HSC Electrical Technology (Vocational) Exam

Maharashtra HSC Vocational Electrical Technology under MSBSHSE (subject codes FA, FB, FC) is a Class 12 three-paper Engineering & Technology course covering electrical wiring, domestic appliances, and electrical machines. FA themes include safety and first aid, electrical tools and symbols, DC/AC circuit fundamentals, fuses/MCB/MCCB/ELCB, domestic and industrial/commercial wiring, earthing, illumination, generation and transmission ideas, HT/LT substations, and estimation/costing. FB themes include testing instruments and control gear plus construction, testing, and repair of heat convectors, power tools, mixers, vacuum cleaners, fans, refrigerators, washing machines, room coolers, air conditioners, UPS, stabilizers, inverters, and related equipment. FC themes include measuring instruments, electromagnetism, DC motors, single- and three-phase transformers, single- and three-phase AC motors, winding and rewinding, control circuits, electric pumps, and motor starters with relay settings. Assessment is typically three papers with heavy practical weight (commonly about 80 theory + 80 practical plus internals per paper) and about 35% required to pass. This free local bank provides English four-option MCQs for concept, safety, and calculation revision; pair it with workshop practice, estimation sheets, written short answers, and official papers via mahahsscboard.in. Do not confuse with bifocal Electrical Maintenance (A1).

Exam sponsor: Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE), Pune. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Maharashtra Higher Secondary Vocational Electrical Technology is an HSC (Class 12) Engineering & Technology group course under MSBSHSE, Pune, with DVET support. Official subject codes are FA (Electrical Technology 1 — Electrical Wiring), FB (Electrical Technology 2 — Electrical Appliances), and FC (Electrical Technology 3 — Electrical Machines). Each paper’s published vocational scheme commonly describes written theory of 80 marks over about 3 hours, practical of 80 marks over about 3 hours, plus term work, project, industrial visit, and (in Std XII) OJT components totaling about 200 marks per paper. Qualifying typically requires about 35% with separate theory/practical floors as notified. Content follows the MSBSHSE HSC Vocational Electrical Technology syllabus (T4/T5/T6): safety, tools, DC/AC circuits, domestic/industrial/commercial wiring, protection and earthing, illumination, generation/transmission/HT–LT substations, appliances service, measuring instruments, transformers, single- and three-phase motors, starters, pumps, rewinding, and estimation/costing/billing. This stream is distinct from bifocal Electrical Maintenance (A1). English/Marathi medium materials are typical; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. Confirm current syllabus and circulars on mahahsscboard.in and dvet.gov.in.

Time Limit

3 hours theory per paper; 3 hours practical per paper (as notified)

Passing Score

35%

Exam / Certification Fees

As notified by MSBSHSE and paid through affiliated junior colleges for regular and private/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).

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~8% of this local bank

Safety, Tools and Symbols

Shock treatment, fire safety, tools, neon tester, electrical symbols.

~12% of this local bank

DC/AC Circuits and Fundamentals

Ohm’s law, series–parallel, power/energy, AC basics, power factor.

~12% of this local bank

Domestic, Industrial and Commercial Wiring

Wiring systems, IE rules, layouts, load balancing, megger testing.

~10% of this local bank

Protection, Switchgear and Earthing

Fuses, MCB/MCCB/ELCB, substation protection, earthing types.

~10% of this local bank

Illumination, Generation and Distribution

Lamps, generating stations, transmission, HT/LT substations.

~12% of this local bank

Electrical Appliances and Maintenance

Fans, mixers, fridge, washer, cooler, AC, UPS/inverter service.

~8% of this local bank

Measuring Instruments and Control Gear

Meters, megger, energy meter; thermostats, relays, timers.

~8% of this local bank

Transformers

Construction, turns ratio, 3-phase connections, testing.

~12% of this local bank

Motors, Starters and Rewinding

DC and AC motors, DOL/star–delta starters, pumps, winding.

~8% of this local bank

Estimation, Costing and Billing

Material/labour estimates, invoices, energy billing basics.

Preparing for the Maharashtra HSC Electrical Technology (Vocational) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 35%
  • Assessment: Maharashtra Higher Secondary Vocational Electrical Technology is an HSC (Class 12) Engineering & Technology group course under MSBSHSE, Pune, with DVET support. Official subject codes are FA (Electrical Technology 1 — Electrical Wiring), FB (Electrical Technology 2 — Electrical Appliances), and FC (Electrical Technology 3 — Electrical Machines). Each paper’s published vocational scheme commonly describes written theory of 80 marks over about 3 hours, practical of 80 marks over about 3 hours, plus term work, project, industrial visit, and (in Std XII) OJT components totaling about 200 marks per paper. Qualifying typically requires about 35% with separate theory/practical floors as notified. Content follows the MSBSHSE HSC Vocational Electrical Technology syllabus (T4/T5/T6): safety, tools, DC/AC circuits, domestic/industrial/commercial wiring, protection and earthing, illumination, generation/transmission/HT–LT substations, appliances service, measuring instruments, transformers, single- and three-phase motors, starters, pumps, rewinding, and estimation/costing/billing. This stream is distinct from bifocal Electrical Maintenance (A1). English/Marathi medium materials are typical; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. Confirm current syllabus and circulars on mahahsscboard.in and dvet.gov.in.
  • Time limit: 3 hours theory per paper; 3 hours practical per paper (as notified)
  • Exam / certification fees: As notified by MSBSHSE and paid through affiliated junior colleges for regular and private/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources

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Maharashtra HSC Electrical Technology (Vocational): Suggested Study Strategy

1Treat FA, FB, and FC as three linked papers: wiring safety feeds appliance fault diagnosis, which feeds machine and starter theory.
2Practise Ohm’s law, series–parallel equivalents, P=VI / P=I²R, energy in kWh, and transformer turns-ratio problems weekly — boards reward numerical fluency.
3Build a one-page map of MCB vs MCCB vs ELCB vs fuse, and plate/pipe/rod earthing, with when each is used.
4For FC, memorise DOL vs star–delta vs auto-transformer vs rotor-resistance starter selection by motor type and starting-current needs.
5Treat practical journal experiments (wiring boards, appliance dismantling, megger tests, motor starters, rewinding data sheets) as part of the majority practical score; after MCQs, write short answers under timed conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Maharashtra HSC Vocational Electrical Technology officially examined?

Electrical Technology is examined under the Maharashtra Higher Secondary Certificate Examination as a Class 12 HSC Vocational Engineering & Technology course with three papers: FA Electrical Wiring, FB Electrical Appliances, and FC Electrical Machines. Published vocational schemes commonly list Theory 80 marks / about 3 hours and Practical 80 marks / about 3 hours per paper, plus term work, project, industrial visit, and (Std XII) OJT components totaling about 200 marks per paper. Candidates generally need about 35% with separate theory/practical floors as notified. Confirm the year’s syllabus, timetable, and circulars on mahahsscboard.in and DVET Maharashtra notices.

Is this practice bank the same format as the official HSC Electrical Technology papers?

No. Official MSBSHSE Vocational Electrical Technology assessment mixes written theory with heavy practical skills (wiring boards, appliance repair, machine testing, rewinding, journal, viva, OJT). This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concepts, safety, and calculations only — not an official translation, blueprint replica, or full practical/written-paper simulation.

How is Vocational Electrical Technology different from Bifocal Electrical Maintenance?

Vocational Electrical Technology uses subject codes FA, FB, and FC (three papers: Wiring, Appliances, Machines) under the HSC Vocational stream. Bifocal Electrical Maintenance uses subject code A1 as a technical elective with a different two-paper structure. Related electrical content may overlap, but board registration, paper codes, and mark schemes differ — always follow your college’s registered subject codes on the admit card.

What syllabus does this bank follow?

It is aligned to Maharashtra HSC Vocational Electrical Technology (FA/FB/FC) themes in the MSBSHSE HSC Vocational Subjects Volume I syllabus (Electrical Technology T4/T5/T6): safety and tools; DC/AC circuits; domestic/industrial/commercial wiring; protection and earthing; illumination; generation/transmission/substations; appliances; instruments; transformers; motors and starters; pumps; rewinding; and estimation/costing/billing. Always confirm the current MSBSHSE/DVET circular for your year.

What is the pass mark for Maharashtra HSC Vocational Electrical Technology?

MSBSHSE commonly requires a minimum of about 35% in each subject/paper, often with separate floors for theory and practical under vocational patterns. Always verify the current Higher Secondary notification for your sitting.

What are the official subject codes for HSC Vocational Electrical Technology?

MSBSHSE vocational subject lists use FA for Electrical Technology 1 (Electrical Wiring), FB for Electrical Technology 2 (Electrical Appliances), and FC for Electrical Technology 3 (Electrical Machines). Confirm against your college subject registration and admit card.

Where should I check official syllabus, papers, and results?

Use the MSBSHSE site at mahahsscboard.in for circulars and question papers, mahahsscboard.org/VOCA_VOL_1.pdf for the Engineering & Technology vocational syllabi (including Electrical Technology), DVET Maharashtra (dvet.gov.in) for +2 vocational course information, and your divisional board portals for results and hall tickets.