Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education is the state education board of Maharashtra. It was established in 1966. The board conducts two examinations each year:
- Secondary School Certificate (SSC) or Class 10 examinations
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or Class 12 examinations
The HSC examinations are conducted at the end of a two-year course after the SSC examination or equivalent, i.e., Class 10. The HSC examinations are held after Class 12.
MH Board Curriculum for Class 12 Physics
The curriculum of HSC Physics of the MH board is based on the NCERT. It is helpful for students preparing for different Indian competitive exams. Continuity in the curriculum of Class 11 and 12 are maintained in Maharashtra. The Physics curriculum emphasizes on:
- Building conceptual understanding and strengthening concepts studied at the secondary level
- Correct usage of units, terminology, and formulation as per international standards
- Logical sequencing of units and proper placement of topics for better understanding
- Reduction in curriculum load by eliminating overlapping of concepts
- Promotion of problem-solving, critical thinking, process skills, experimentation, investigation, observation, decision making, application of concepts, etc.
MH Board Old Syllabus for HSC Physics
- Circular Motion
- Gravitation
- Rotational Motion
- Oscillation
- Elasticity
- Surface Tension
- Wave Motion
- Stationary Waves
- Kinetic Theory of Gases and Radiation
- Wave Theory of Light
- Interference and Diffraction
- Electrostatic Gauss
- Electric Current
- Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
- Magnetism
- Electromagnetic Induction
- Electrons and Photons
- Atoms, Molecules, and Nuclei
- Semiconductors
- Communication Systems
New Syllabus of Class 12 Physics with weightage of marks
| Chapters with maximum weightage (7 marks) | Actual weightage without options | Chapters with medium weightage (6 marks) | Actual Weightage without options | Chapters with less weightage (5 marks) | Actual weightage without options |
| Rotational Dynamics | 5 | Superposition of Waves | 4 | Oscillation | 4 |
| Mechanical Properties of Fluids | 5 | Electrostatics | 4 | Magnetic Materials | 4 |
| Kinetic Theory of Gases & Radiation | 5 | Current Electricity | 4 | Dual Nature of Radiation & Matter | 4 |
| Thermodynamics | 5 | Magnetic Field due to Electric Current | 4 | Semiconductor Devices | 4 |
| Wave Optics | 5 | AC Circuit | 4 | ||
| Electromagnetic Induction | 5 | Structure of Atoms & Nuclei | 4 |
Medium of Instruction and Writing for MH Board HSC
- English
- Marathi
- Hindi
- Gujarati
- Urdu
- Sindhi (Devanagari & Arabic Script)
- Kannada
Physics Theory Paper of MH Board HSC
The Physics Theory paper consists of four sections, contributing together 31 questions for 70 marks. The time allowed is 3 hours.
| Section | Question No. | Type of Question | Number of Questions/ Sub-questions | Marks for each Question/ Sub-question | Total Marks |
| A | 1 (I to X) | Multiple Choice Question | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| A | 2 (I to VIII) | Very Short Answers | 8 | 1 | 8 |
| B | 3 to 14 | Short Answers | 12 (Any 8) | 2 | 16 |
| C | 15 to 26 | Short Answers | 12 (Any 8) | 3 | 24 |
| D | 27 to 31 | Long Answers | 5 (Any 3) | 4 | 12 |
The distribution of theory and numerical questions are as follows:
| Section | Question No. | Number of Total Questions | Number of Theory Questions | Number of Numerical Questions |
| A | 1 (I to X) | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| A | 2 (I to VIII) | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| B | 3 to 14 | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| C | 15 to 26 | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| D | 27 to 31 | 5 | 5 (2 marks for theory) | 5 (2 marks for numericals) |
Some important points for MH-HSC Physics Theory Paper
- Calculators are not allowed
- Use of log tables is allowed
- The values of physical constants would be mentioned in the paper
- For MCQs, the correct answer should be written along with sub-question no./notation.
Physics Practical Paper of MH Board HSC
The duration for practicals is 3 hours, and it consists of the following components:
| Components | Duration | Marks |
| Long Experiment | 1 Hour 30 Minutes | 10 |
| Short Experiment | 45 Minutes | 5 |
| Activity | 30 Minutes | 5 |
| Viva | 15 Minutes | 5 |
| Certified Journal | NA | 5 |
| Practicals | 3 Hours | 30 Marks |
Further break-up of components and distribution of marks:
- Long Experiment
- Circuit/Ray/Experimental Diagram (1 mark)
- Setting up apparatus/Circuit connection (1 mark)
- Formula/Law with explanation (1 mark)
- Performance with proper recording of observations (3 marks)
- Graph/Calculations (2 marks)
- Result with reasonable unit/Conclusion (2 marks)
- Short Experiment
- Circuit/Ray/Experimental Diagram (1 mark)
- Performance with proper recording of observations (2 marks)
- Graph/Calculation (1 mark)
- Result with reasonable unit/Conclusion (1 mark)
- Activity
- Performance of activity with proper recording of observations (3 marks)
- Write-up of activity (1 mark)
- Result with proper unit/Conclusion (1 mark)
Physics HSC Deleted Portions for the 2020-2021 Session
The following portions have been deleted from 15 of the 16 chapters for the 2020-21 session due to the loss of classes owing to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
| Chapter No. | Chapter Name | Portions |
| 1 | Rotational Dynamics | Sphere of DeathVehicle at the top of a convex over a bridge rolling motion |
| 2 | Mechanical Properties of Fluids | PressureEquation of ContinuityBernoulli Equation |
| 3 | Kinetic Theory of Gases and Radiation | The behaviour of an Ideal gas and Real gas Mean Free PathLaw Equipartition of Energy |
| 4 | Thermodynamics | Heat EnginesRefrigerators and Heat PumpsSecond Law of ThermodynamicsCarnot Cycle and Carnot EngineStirling Cycle |
| 5 | Oscillation | Reference Circle MethodGraphical Representation of SHMDamped OscillationFree Oscillation, Forced Oscillation, and Resonance |
| 6 | Superposition of Waves | Reflection of WavesCharacteristics of SoundMusical Instruments |
| 7 | Wave Optics | Corpuscular NatureRefraction of Light at a Plane BoundaryPolarizationResolving Power |
| 8 | Electrostatics | Equipotential SurfacesConductors & Insulators; Free Charges & Bound ChargesDisplacement CurrentVan de Graff Generator |
| 10 | Magnetic Field due to Electric Current | Cyclotron MotionHelical Motion |
| 11 | Magnetic Materials | Torque acting on a Magnetic Dipole in a Uniform Magnetic FieldMagnetic Properties of MaterialsHysteresisPermanent Magnet & ElectromagnetMagnetic Shielding |
| 12 | Electromagnetic Induction | Induced emf in a Stationary Coil in a Changing Magnetic FieldGeneratorsBack emf and Back TorqueEnergy Density of a Magnetic Field |
| 13 | AC Circuit | AC GeneratorPower in AC CircuitsSharpness of Resonance: Q FactorChoke Coil |
| 14 | Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter | Summary of analysis of observationPhotocellsDavison & Gerner Experiment |
| 15 | Structure of Atom and Nuclei | Geiger Marsden ExperimentAtomic NucleusNuclear Binding EnergyRadioactive DecayNuclear Energy |
| 16 | Semiconductor Devices | Zener Code |
FAQs OF MAHARASHTRA BOARD HSC PHYSICS
1. What is the schedule for the HSC examination for the 2021-22 session?
For the 2021-22 session, the HSC examinations were scheduled between 23 March 2022 and 21 April 2022. But the board revised the schedule. It will be conducted between 23 April 2022 to 21 May 2022.
2. When is the Physics examination scheduled?
Physics Theory paper was scheduled on 3rd April 2022 in the morning shift. The revised subject-wise timetable is yet to be announced.
3. Do the portions deleted for the 2020-21 session stand deleted for the 2021-22 session?
Yes, the deleted portions of 2020-21 need to be followed for the 2021-22 session also.
4. What are the passing marks in HSC Physics?
The pass percentage in HSC examinations is 35 percent in aggregate and 35 percent separately in each subject. In Physics, students need to obtain 24 marks in Theory and 11 marks in Practicals separately to be qualified as passed.
5. Will the HSC examinations be conducted online for the 2021-22 session?
No, the examinations will be conducted offline.