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Maharashtra SSC 2026 Science Paper 2 Answer Key 2026 LIVE(OUT): Paper Solving Ends; Exam Review

Our GMU correspondents have collected reviews and responses from students who appeared for Mah SSC Science Paper 2 exam today. Here are some reviews:

• Saini said the questions were moderate
• Anik found the diagram-based questions a bit time consuming
• Ankita said that the objective questions were direct and easy

With the completion of one hour, most students have completed all the objective-type questions and are presently attempting the long-answer question, as those are time-consuming. 

It's been 30 minutes since the exam started, and as per initial reports from the invigilators, the Biology paper has been divided among varied question types, including objective-type, short-answer, and long-answer. 

As per the latest updates, students are currently reading the paper carefully and have started chalking out a strategy to divide time among various sections. We advise students to begin with the objective-type questions and shift to long-answer questions. 

Maharashtra SSC 2026 Science Paper 2 exam commenced across all the exam centres at 11 AM. As the reading time is over, students can begin writing their paper.

As students occupy their respective seats in the exam hall, the invigilators have begin distrbuting the question papers and answer scripts to the students. Students must utilise 15 minutes of reading time. 

Tense and anxious students staging at the exam centre are now checking their seat numbers and moving towards their respective rooms as only 30 minutes are left for the exam to begin.

Across all the designated exam centers for Mah SSC Paper 2 Science exam 2026, security officials at the exam center are verifying the admit card before offering entry inside the hall.

As updated by one of our GMU correspondents, students are gradually reaching various exam centres. The gates are likely to be opened by 10:15 AM onwards. 

• Do not hurry to answer questions before reading
• Do not overwrite
• Don’t spend too much time on any question
• Never leave any diagram without proper labelling

Student can complete their paper by following these time management tips:

• Read the questions carefully and mark the one you find easy
• Complete the MCQs and objective questions within 15 to 20 minutes
• Leave the difficult questions for later
• Keep 15 minutes for revision

As per updates, traffic in Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur seems normal. Students preparing to reach the exam center are advised to leave early to avoid any congestion. 

Students must adhere to dress code rules:

• Regular students must wear only the school uniform
• Private students can choose any decent formal clothes
• Watches, jewelery or any ring will not be allowed

Here is a list of items that students can carry inside the exam centre:

• Admit card
• School ID card
• Stationary items
• Transparent water bottle

As per the qualifying criteria determined by the Maharashtra board, students must score atleast 35% in the exam to pass the board exam. Students need to qualify in both theory and practical papers. 

• Why are some fruits and vegetables called “genetically modified”?
• Give a reason for the mandatory banning of plastic bag usage.
• Distinguish between Mitosis and Meiosis.
• Discuss some of the important objectives of first aid.

• Keep handwriting legible
• Make a balance of paragraphs and bullet points
• Draw and label diagrams properly
• Try writing concise answers and avoid storytelling

i) Which of the following is known as a vestigial organ in the human body?

a)Heart

b)Lungs

c) Kidneys

d) Appendix

ii) Choose the reproduction type where the parent cell divides into two equal daughter cells

a) Budding

b) Fragmentation

c) Regeneration

d) Binary Fission

iii) Find the odd one out

a) Wind energy

b) Natural Gas energy

c) Thermal energy

d) Nuclear energy

iv) Which protein is present in the skin of humans?

a) Ossein

b) Insulin

c) Melanin

d) Hemoglobin

v) In which stage of mitosis do the chromosomes align at the equatorial plane of the cell?

a) Telophase

b) Metaphase

c) Prophase

d) Anaphase

Students must adhere to the following guidelines for the exam day:

• It is suggested to arrive at the exam centre 40 to 45 minutes early
• Students must bring their admit card to the exam centre
• Students should not carry a mobile phone, tablet, or any other electronic device inside the exam centre.
• Anybody caught resorting to unfair means will be disqualified from taking the exam

Students can refer to Maharashtra SSC 2026 Science paper 2 marking criteria here:

Students can revise these high-weightage topics:

• Life Processes in Living Organisms
• Environmental Management
• Towards Green Energy
• Heredity and Evolution
• Animal Clasisfication

Students should not forget to carry the following documents to the exam centre:

• School ID card
• Admit card
• Passport-size photo

The Maharashtra SSC Science exam 2026 paper 2 will be conducted in the morning shift. We recommend that students plan their travel early. They must report to the exam centre by 10 AM.

Good Morning Students! Today, March 13, 2026 Maharahstra 10th Board exam for paper 2 science will be held between 11 AM and 2 PM. Students can stay informed regarding exam difficulty level and analyse their responses with the help of our answer keys. Keep checking out the LIVE blog!