Maharashtra State Board Syllabus Class 12 Science 2027
If you are preparing for Maharashtra HSC Class 12 Science (appearing in 2027), it is important to know the latest syllabus. The syllabus for the 2026-27 academic year continues with the 25% reduced syllabus introduced in 2025-26.
A major NEP-based syllabus revision is expected only from the 2028-29 academic year.
Total Subjects & Marks (Science Stream)
- Total Marks: 600 (6 subjects × 100 marks each)
- Compulsory Subjects:
- English
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics / Biology (depending on PCM / PCB / PCMB)
- Second Language (Marathi / Hindi / others)
- Optional Subject (IT, Geography, etc.)
Subject-wise Syllabus Overview (2026-27)
1. Physics
Important Units:
- Rotational Dynamics
- Gravitation
- Oscillations
- Wave Motion
- Electrostatics
- Current Electricity
- Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
- Electromagnetic Induction
- Electrons and Photons
- Atoms, Molecules and Nuclei
- Semiconductors
Focus Areas: Numericals, derivations, and diagrams.
2. Chemistry
Important Units:
- Solid State
- Solutions and Colligative Properties
- Chemical Thermodynamics
- Electrochemistry
- Chemical Kinetics
- General Principles of Isolation of Elements
- p-Block Elements
- d and f Block Elements
- Coordination Compounds
- Halogen Derivatives
- Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
- Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
- Biomolecules
Focus Areas: Named reactions, mechanisms, and numericals.
3. Mathematics (for PCM / PCMB)
Important Chapters:
- Mathematical Logic
- Matrices
- Trigonometric Functions
- Pair of Straight Lines
- Vectors
- Three Dimensional Geometry
- Line and Plane
- Linear Programming
- Differentiation
- Applications of Derivatives
- Integration
- Applications of Definite Integrals
- Differential Equations
- Probability
- Statistics
4. Biology (for PCB / PCMB)
Important Units:
- Reproduction in Lower and Higher Plants
- Reproduction in Lower and Higher Animals
- Inheritance and Variation
- Molecular Basis of Inheritance
- Origin and Evolution of Life
- Plant Water Relation
- Plant Growth and Mineral Nutrition
- Respiration and Circulation
- Control and Coordination
- Human Health and Diseases
- Biotechnology
- Organisms and Environment
Focus Areas: Diagrams, labelling, and point-wise answers.
Key Highlights of the Syllabus (2026-27)
- The syllabus remains reduced by approximately 25%.
- Emphasis on conceptual understanding rather than rote learning.
- Practical exams carry 20–30 marks per subject (very important for scoring).
- Environmental Education is compulsory but graded separately.
How to Download Official Syllabus PDF
- Visit the official website: mahahsscboard.in
- Go to Student & Syllabus → HSC General Subject Codes & Syllabus
- Download subject-wise PDFs (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths, etc.)
Alternative reliable sources: Selfstudys, Target Publications, or Shaalaa.
Smart Preparation Tips for 2027
- Start with high-weightage chapters first.
- Use Active Recall + Spaced Repetition.
- Complete practical journal work on time.
- Solve previous 5–7 years’ board papers.
- Aim for strong performance in practicals (easy scoring area).
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Class 12