About Maharashtra Board:

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary Education, Pune came into existence on 1st January, 1966, as per the Maharashtra Act No.XLI of 1965 (called as Maharashtra Secondary Boards Act 1965) to regulate certain matters pertaining to secondary education in the State of Maharashtra. The Act was amended in 1977 and the nomenclature of the Board has been changed to "The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education."

As a State level organisation, the Board substantially contributes towards upgrading educational standards and introducing innovations in the field of secondary and higher secondary education. The Board is diverse, mass participative education system with a broader base of access that provides the benefits of uniformity and diversity. Over a period of 3 decades, the Board has grown tremendously in terms of schools and number of students.

Exams Conducted by Maharashtra Board:

• Class Xth Examination
• Class XIIth Examination

Main Functions:

• Ensuring a uniform pattern of Secondary or Higher Secondary Education.
• Maintenance of uniform standard of education in Secondary Schools and Junior Colleges.
• Co-ordination between National policies and State policies in Secondary or Higher Secondary Education.
• Co-ordination between Secondary or Higher Secondary education, university education and primary education.

Contact Details:

• Address:
  Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
  Shivajinagar
  Pune - 411 010
• Phone Number: 91-20-5536236 / 5536379
• Fax: 91-20-5536405
• Website: http://www.mah.nic.in/msec

Important Links:

• Result
• Board Structure
• Special Features

Courtesy: Mah.nic.in