Maharashtra Board Class 12 · English

Maharashtra Board HSC Class 12 English Syllabus 2026-27

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Updated 23 Sept 2026

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Updated for 2026-27: according to board announcements reported in the press, MSBSHSE continues the current SSC and HSC syllabus for 2026-27, with the new syllabus and exam pattern applying from 2027-28. Board exams are provisionally scheduled for February and March 2027; the subject-wise timetable is expected later.

English at HSC level is designed to enhance communication, appreciation of literature, and writing ability of the students. Maharashtra Board HSC Class 12 English syllabus for 2025–26 contains prose, poetry, grammar, and composition to have an integrated view of the language and literature. It guides the students towards success in academic as well as effective expression in diverse situations.

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Here is the entire syllabus with chapters and comprehensive subtopics:

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Unit No.Unit NameChapters and Subtopics

1

Prose

  1. The Last Lesson – Alphonse Daudet
  2. Lost Spring – Anees Jung
  3. Deep Water – William Douglas
  4. The Enemy – Pearl S. Buck
  5. The Rattrap – Selma Lagerlöf

2

Poetry

  1. My Mother at Sixty-six – Kamala Das
  2. An Elementary School Classroom in a Slum – Stephen Spender
  3. Keeping Quiet – Pablo Neruda
  4. A Thing of Beauty – John Keats
  5. Aunt Jennifer's Tigers – Adrienne Rich

3

Grammar

Tenses, Active and Passive Voice, Reported Speech, Clauses (Conditional, Adjective, Noun, Adverb), Modals, Prepositions, Conjunctions

4

Writing Skills

Letter Writing (Formal and Informal), Report Writing, Article Writing, Essay Writing (Descriptive, Narrative, Argumentative), Precis Writing

5

Reading Comprehension

Unseen passages, poems, and prose for detail and inferential comprehension

This syllabus enables students to read critically, express themselves concisely in words and writing, and learn good vocabulary and grammar. Practice routinely, read various works of literature, and attempt previous years' question papers to excel in examinations and beyond. English at this level is essential for higher studies, competitive exams, and good communication in college and professional life.

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