Maharashtra HSC Syllabus 2024-25: Download Stream Wise Syllabus PDF

Sushmita Sundas
Sushmita Sundas

Updated on - Oct 9, 2024

The Maharashtra HSC syllabus 2024-25 is available for all the subjects on the official website. The board conducts the Maharashtra HSC exam based on the completed HSC syllabus. Moreover, all the essential topics are included in the Maharashtra class 12 syllabus, along with the marking scheme for all the subjects. 

The Maharashtra HSC exams are conducted using pen and paper. Furthermore, students can take the help of the Maharashtra HSC 2024-25 syllabus and make a better strategy for the upcoming board exams. 

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Below are the direct links to download the HSC syllabus PDF files. In addition, candidates can download the Maharashtra HSC syllabus 2024-25 PDFs for reference and practice purposes.

Maharashtra HSC Syllabus Download Links
Subjects Links
English Download
Marathi Download
Gujarati Download
Hindi Download
Urdu Download
Kannada Download
Sindhi Download
Malayalam Download
Tamil Download
History Download
Geography Download
Maths and Statistics Download

How to Download Maharashtra HSC Syllabus 2024-25 PDF Files?

Students can acquire the syllabus of Class 12 Maharashtra Board 2024-25 online from the official website and practice a month before the board exams. Here are the steps to download the Maharashtra HSC syllabus 2024-25 from the board's official website:

  • Step 1: Visit the official website of Maharashtra HSC board - mahahsscboard.in.
  • Step 2: Click on the section "Subjects & Syllabus" from the primary menu tab on the Home page.

Maharashtra HSC Syllabus

  • Step 3: Select "HSC General Subject Codes and Syllabus" from the dropdown menu.
  • Step 4: Selecting the HSC General syllabus option will redirect you to the HSC syllabus page.

Maharashtra HSC Syllabus

  • Step 5: Select the subject to download and save it for future reference.

Maharashtra HSC 2024-25 Syllabus: Details

The reduced syllabus of class 12 Maharashtra board includes some of the compulsory subjects such as english, environmental education, health and physical education. Mentioned below are some of the details provided about the new Maharashtra HSC syllabus 2024-25 that the student needs to follow. 

Chapters Page Numbers
(A) Compulsory Subjects
1. English  01
2. Environmental Education  07
3. Health and Physical Education  10
Modern Indian Languages
1. Marathi 16
2. Hindi 17
3. Gujarati 19
4. Urdu 22
5. Kannada 25
6. Tamil 27
7. Telugu 29
8. Malayalam 31
9. Sindhi 33
10. Bengali 35
11. Punjabi 38
Modern Foreign Languages
12. German 44
13. French 46
14. Russian 48
15. Japanese 50
Classical Languages
16. Sanskrit  56
17. Pali 58
18. Ardhamagadhi 60
19. Persian 63
20. Arabic 64
21. Avesta Pahlavi 66
(B) Elective Subjects
1. A Modern Indian Language  
2. A Modern Foreign Language  
3. A Classical Language  
4. Marathi Literature 68
5. Hindi Applied 70
6. English Literature 71
7. History 74
8. Geography 76
9. Mathematics and Statistics (For Arts and Science) 79
10. Mathematics and Statistics (For Commerce) 88
11. Geology 92
12. Political Science 98
13. Home Management 100
14. Food Science 102
15. Child Development 106
16. Textiles 109
17. Sociology 111
18. Logic 115
19. Philosophy 118
20. Psychology 120
21. Economics 124
22. Book Keeping and Accountancy 127
23. Organization of Commerce & Accountancy 135
24. Secretarial Practice 140
25. Co-operation 145
26. Physics 149
27. Chemistry 156
28. Biology 166
29. Drawing 175
30. Design and Color 177
31. Pictorial Composition 181
32. History of Art and Appreciation 183
33. History and Development of Indian Music 186
34. Vocal Light Music 190
35. Vocal Classical Music 195
36. Instrumental Music 200
37. Percussion Instruments 205
38. Agricultural Science 209
39. Animal Science 213
40. Defense Studies 219
41. Education 226
42. Occupational Orientation 229
43. Information Technology (Science) 237
46. Information Technology (Arts) 242
47. Information Technology (Commerce) 246
48. General Knowledge 250

Maharashtra HSC Syllabus 2024-25: Stream-wise Details

Students appearing for Maharashtra board 12th exams 2024 must go through the syllabus to know the topics and chapters to be covered. Maharashtra HSC syllabus 2024-25 consists of different subjects under three main streams - Science, Commerce, and Arts which is tabulated below. 

Maharashtra HSC Science Subjects List

The list of subjects under the Maharashtra HSC Science stream are tabulated below for the student's reference. 

Maharashtra HSC Science Stream Subjects
Compulsory Subjects Elective Subjects
Modern Indian Language or Modern Foreign Language or Classical Language Mathematics and Statistics, Geology, Child Development, Textile, Psychology, Economics, Geography, Defence-Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture Science and Technology, Animal Science and Technology, Sociology, Sanskrit, Education, Information Technology, English literature.
Health and Physical Education Elective Subjects
Environment Education
English

Maharashtra HSC Commerce Subjects List

The list of subjects under the Maharashtra HSC Commerce stream are tabulated below:

Maharashtra HSC Commerce Stream Subjects
Compulsory Subjects Elective Subjects
Modern Indian Language or Modern Foreign Language or Classical Language Mathematics and statistics, Economics, Geography, Book-keeping and Accountancy, Organization of Commerce and Management, Mathematics and Statistics, Secretarial Practice, Co-operation, Occupational Orientation, Defense Studies, English Literature, Information Technology
Environment Education
Health and Physical Education Elective Subjects
English

Maharashtra HSC Arts Subjects List

The list of subjects under the Maharashtra HSC Arts stream is given below:

Maharashtra HSC Arts Stream Subjects
Compulsory Subjects Elective Subjects
Modern Indian Language or Modern Foreign Language or Classical Language A Modern Indian Language, A Modern Foreign Language, Sanskrit, Ardhamagadhi, Pali, Arabic, Persian, Avesta-Pahlavi, History, Geography, Mathematics and Statistics, Political Science, Child Development, Textile, Sociology, Philosophy, Logic, Psychology, Economics,Defense Studies, Drawing, Design and Colour, Composition, History of Art & Appreciation, History and Development of Indian Music, Vocal Light Music (Practical I), Vocal Classical Music (Practical II), Instrumental Music (Practical III) or, Percussion, European Music, Historical Development of Indian Classical Dance, Book-Keeping & Accountancy, Co-operation, Information Technology, English Literature
Environment Education
Health and Physical Education Elective Subjects
English

Maharashtra HSC 2024-25 Syllabus: Subjects under the Science Stream

The Maharashtra HSC science stream consists of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Mentioned below are some of the details and chapters for each stream which students can refer. 

Maharashtra HSC Syllabus 2024-25 for Mathematics

The Mathematics HSC syllabus 2024-25 PDF consists of two parts. Topics in the first part include Mathematics logic, Matrics, Circles, Conics, Vectors, etc. Topics in the second part include Differentiation, Application of Definite Integral, Probability Distribution, Statistics, etc. The detailed Maharashtra HSC syllabus for Mathematics is mentioned in the table below:

Maharashtra HSC Mathematics Syllabus
S.No Topic Name
Part I
1 Mathematics Logic
2 Matrics
3 Trigonometric Function
4 Pair of a straight line
5 Circle
6 Conics
7 Vectors
8 Three-dimensional geometry
9 Line
10 Plane
11 Linear Programming Problems
       Part-II
1 Continuity
2 Differentiation
3 Application of Derivatives
4 Integration
5 Application of Definite Integral
6 Differential Equation
7 Statistics
8 Probability Distribution
9 Bernoulli trials and Binomial distribution

2. Maharashtra HSC Syllabus 2024-25 for Physics

Topics in the physics reduced syllabus class 12 HSC include Circular Motion, Gravitation, Rotational Motion, Oscillations, Elasticity, etc. Maharashtra HSC syllabus for Physics consists of 20 units as mentioned below:

Maharashtra Board New Syllabus of 12th Science - Physics
S.No Topic Name Subtopic
1 Circular motion Angular displacement, Angular velocity and angular acceleration, Relation between linear velocity and angular velocity, Uniform circular motion, Radial acceleration, Centripetal and centrifugal forces, Banking of roads, Vertical circular motion due to earth’s gravitation, Equation for velocity and energy at different positions of vertical circular motion. Kinematical equations for circular motion in analogy with linear motion.
2 Gravitation Newton’s law of gravitation, Projection of a satellite, Periodic time, Statement of Kepler’s laws of motion, Binding energy and escape velocity of a satellite, Weightlessness condition in orbit, Variation of ‘g’ due to altitude, latitude, depth and motion, Communication satellite and its uses.
3 Rotational Motion Definition of M.I., K.E. of the rotating body, Rolling motion, Physical significance of M.I., Radius of gyration, Torque, Principle of parallel and perpendicular axes, M.I. of some regular shaped bodies about specific axes, Angular momentum and its conservation.
4 Oscillations Explanation of periodic motion, S.H.M., Differential equation of linear S.H.M. Projection of U.C.M. on any diameter, Phase of S.H.M., K.E. and P.E. in S.H.M., Composition of two S.H.M.’s having same period and along same line, Simple pendulum, Damped S.H.M.
5 Elasticity General explanation of elastic property, Plasticity, Deformation, Definition of stress and strain, Hooke’s law, Poisson’s ratio, Elastic energy, Elastic constants and their relation, Determination of ‘Y’, Behaviour of metal wire under increasing load, Applications of elastic behaviour of materials.
6 Surface Tension Surface tension on the basis of molecular theory, Surface energy, Surface tension, Angle of contact, Capillarity and capillary action, Effect of impurity and temperature on surface tension.
7 Wave Motion Simple harmonic progressive waves, Reflection of transverse and longitudinal waves, Change of phase, Superposition of waves, Formation of beats, Doppler effect in sound.
8 Stationary waves Study of vibrations in a finite medium, Formation of stationary waves on string, Study of vibrations of air columns, Free and Forced vibrations, Resonance.
9 Kinetic theory Concept of an ideal gas, Assumptions of kinetic theory, Mean free path, Derivation for pressure of a gas, Degrees of freedom, Derivation of Boyle’s law, Thermodynamics- Thermal equilibrium and definition of temperature, 1st law of thermodynamics, 2nd law of thermodynamics, Heat engines and refrigerators, Qualitative idea of black body radiation,Wein’s displacement law, Green house effect, Stefan’s law, Maxwell distribution, Law of equipartition of energy and application to Specific heat capacities of gases.
10 Wave theory Wave theory of light, Huygens’ Principle, Construction of plane and spherical wave front, Wave front and wave normal, Reflection at plane surface, Refraction at plane surface, Polarisation, Polaroids, Plane polarised light, Brewster’s law, Doppler effect in light.
11 Interference and diffraction Interference of light, Conditions for producing steady interference pattern, Young’s experiment, Analytical treatment of interference bands, Measurement of wavelength by biprism experiment, Diffraction due to single slit, Rayleigh’s criterion, Resolving power of a microscope and telescope, Difference between interference and diffraction.
12 Electrostatics Gauss’ theorem proof and applications, Mechanical force on unit area of a charged conductor, Energy density of a medium, Dielectrics and electric polarisation, Concept of condenser, Capacity of parallel plate condenser, Effect of dielectric on capacity, Energy of charged condenser, Condensers in series and parallel, van-deGraaff generator.
13 Current electricity Kirchhoff’s law, Wheatstone’s bridge, Meter bridge, Potentiometer.
14 Magnetic effects of electric current Ampere’s law and its applications, Moving coil galvanometer, Ammeter, Voltmeter, Sensitivity of moving coil galvanometer, Cyclotron.
15 Magnetism Circular current loop as a magnetic dipole, Magnetic dipole moment of revolving electron, Magnetisation and magnetic intensity, Diamagnetism, Paramagnetism, Ferromagnetism on the basis of domain theory, Curie temperature.
16 Electromagnetic inductions Laws of electromagnetic induction, proof of, e = – dØ/dt Eddy currents, Self induction and mutual induction, Need for displacement current, Transformer, Coil rotating in uniform magnetic induction, Alternating currents, Reactance and impedance, LC oscillations (qualitative treatment only) Power in a.c circuit with resistance, inductance and capacitance, Resonant circuit, Wattless current, AC generator.
17 Electromagnetic inductions Photoelectric effect, Hertz and Lenard’s observations, Einstein’s equation, Particle nature of light.
18 Atoms, Molecules, and Nuclei Alpha particle scattering experiment, Rutherford’s model of atom. Bohr’s model, Hydrogen spectrum, Composition and size of nucleus, Radioactivity, Decay law, massenergy relation, mass defect, B.E. per nucleon and its variation with mass number, Nuclear fission and fusion, de Broglie hypothesis, Matter waves – wave nature of particles, Wavelength of an electron, Davisson and Germer experiment, Continuous and characteristics X-rays.
19 Semiconductors Energy bands in solids, Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, P-type and Ntype semiconductor, P-N junction diode, I-V characteristics in forward and reverse bias, Rectifiers, Zener diode as a voltage regulator, Photodiode, Solar cell, I-V characteristics of LED, Transistor action and its characteristics, Transistor as an amplifier (CE mode), Transistor as a switch, Oscillators and Logic gates (OR, AND, NOT, NAND, NOR).
20 Communication systems Elements of communication system, the bandwidth of signals, the bandwidth of transmission medium, Need for modulation, Production and detection of amplitude modulated wave, space communication, Propagation of electromagnetic waves in the atmosphere.

3. Maharashtra HSC 2024-25 Syllabus for Chemistry

The Maharashtra HSC syllabus 2024-25 for Chemistry consists of 16 units, as mentioned below. Topics under those units include Solid State, Solutions and colligative properties, Chemical Thermodynamics and energetic, Electrochemistry, p-Block Elements, d and f Block Elements, Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers, etc. Find the detailed syllabus in the table below.

Maharashtra Board New Syllabus of 12th Science - Chemistry
Topic Name Subtopic
Solid State Classification of solids, unit cell in 2 & 3-dimensional lattices, calculation of density, voids, point defects, electrical and magnetic properties, Band theory of metals, conductors, semiconductors, insulators and n-p type semiconductors.
Solutions and colligative properties Types of solutions, concentration of solids in liquids, Raoult’s law elevation of boiling point, solubility of gases in liquids, solid solutions, colligative properties, depression of freezing point, osmotic pressure, determination of molecular masses using colligative properties, Van’t Hoff factor, etc
Chemical Thermodynamics and energetic Work, heat, energy, First law of thermodynamics, Hess’ law of constant heat summation, extensive and intensive properties, enthalpy of bond dissociation, Second and third law of thermodynamics, etc
Electrochemistry Kohlrausch’s Law, lead accumulator, dry cell –electrolytic and galvanic cells, EMF, fuel cells, Nernst equation
Chemical Kinetics Activation energy, rate law and specific rate constant, Arrhenius equation, concept of collision theory, etc
General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements Principles and methods of extraction, reduction electrolytic method and refining
p-Block Elements Group 15 elements, Group 16 elements, Classification of oxides, Group 17 elements, Group 18 elements, etc.
d and f Block Elements Lanthanoids, Actinoids, first row transition metals, interstitial compounds, alloy formation
Coordination Compounds IUPAC nomenclature, Werner’s theory, coordination number, magnetic properties, VBT, CFT. isomerism,
Halogen derivatives of alkanes (and arenas) Haloalkanes, Haloarenes, stability of carbocations, d-l and R-S configurations.
Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers Nomenclature, physical and chemical properties, and methods of preparation.
Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids Nomenclature, physical and chemical properties, and methods of preparation.
Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen Amines, Diazonium salts, Cyanides and isocyanides
Biomolecules Carbohydrates, Proteins, Vitamins, and Nucleic acids
Polymers Classification, methods of polymerization, copolymerization, polythene, bakelite, nylon, polyesters, and rubber, Biodegradable, and non-biodegradable polymers.
Chemistry in Everyday life  Chemicals in medicines, Chemicals in food, and Cleansing agents

4. Maharashtra HSC 2024-25 Syllabus for Biology

Maharashtra HSC syllabus 2024-25 for Biology consists of two sections - Botany and Zoology. There are 6 units in both sections. The units and the sub-topics under them are mentioned in the table below:

Maharashtra Board New Syllabus of 12th Science - Biology
S.No Topic Name
SECTION I - BOTANY
Unit 1- Genetics and Evolution
1 Genetic Basis of Inheritance 
2 Gene: its nature, expression, and regulation
Unit 2 - Biotechnology and its application
3 Biotechnology: Process and Application
Unit 3 - Biology and Human Welfare
4 Enhancement in Food Production
5 Microbes in Human Welfare
Unit 4 - Plant Physiology
6 Photosynthesis
7 Respiration
Unit 5 - Reproduction in Organisms
8 Reproduction in Plants
Unit 6 - Ecology and Environment
9 Organisms and Environment -I
SECTION II - Zoology
Unit 1 - Genetics and Evolution
10 Origin and the Evolution of Life
11 Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance
Unit 2 - Biotechnology and its application
12 Genetic Engineering and Genomics
Unit 3 - Biology and Human Welfare
13 Human Health and Diseases
14 Animal Husbandry
Unit 4 - Human Physiology 
15 Circulation
16 Excretion and osmoregulation
17 Control and Co-ordination
Unit 5 - Reproduction in Organisms 
18 Human Reproduction
Unit 6 - Ecology and Environment 
19 Organisms and Environment-II

Maharashtra HSC 2024-25 Syllabus for English 

Maharashtra HSC syllabus 2024-25 includes English and it is considered as a compulsory subject. The evaluation is done on student's reading, writing, and English grammar skills. The Grammar section comprises of given topics.

  • Tenses
  • Types of sentences
  • Clauses
  • Reported speech
  • Prepositions
  • Word formation
  • Infinitives
  • Gerunds and Participles
  • Linking words/discourse markers

Maharashtra HSC Subject-wise Weightage for English

The weightage of chapters in the 12th board HSC for English is mentioned below which comprises reading skills, grammar, writing skills, and oral tests. Students can refer to the given chart to know the weightage each section carries.

Sections Weightage
Reading Skills (Textual and non-textual) 40%
Grammar 15%
Writing Skills 25%
Orla test 20%

Maharashtra HSC Syllabus 2024-25: Subjects under the Arts Stream

The Maharashtra HSC syllabus consists of arts stream and mentioned below are some of the important details that the student needs to consider while preparing for the board exams. 

Maharashtra HSC 2024-25 Syllabus for Political Science

Some of the important Maharashtra HSC syllabus 2024-25 for Political Science are mentioned below for the student's reference. 

Maharashtra HSC Syllabus for Political Science
Sub-Topics Chapters Name
Part 1-Indian Constitution: Characteristics
  1. Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties.
  2. Legislature: Parliament. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, Lawmaking process, Amendment procedure State legislature: Vidhan Sabha, Vidhan Parishad
  3. Executive: President – Election, Power and Functions Vice President – Election, Power and Functions Prime Minister and Council of Ministers – Election.
Part 2- Politics in India Patterns of Party Competition
  1. One-party dominant system
  2. Towards multi-party system
Political and Social Movements
  1. Nature of social movement
  2. Role of movements in a democratic system
  3. Examples of movements, etc.

Maharashtra HSC Syllabus 2024-25 for Sociology

Some of the important chapters of sociology are given below. 

  1. Formation of Indian Society
  2. Segments of Indian Society
  3. Social Institutions in India
  4. Major Social Problems in India
  5. National Integration
  6. Social Change in India
  7. Social reformers in India
  8. Globalization and Mass Media

Maharashtra HSC 2024-25 Syllabus: Subjects under the Commerce Stream

The Maharashtra HSC syllabus 2024-25 details are mentioned below for the Commerce stream. It will assist the students in developing a more effective strategy for the upcoming board exams. 

Maharashtra HSC 2024-25 Syllabus for Accountancy

Students must check the details of course curriculum provided in these latest syllabus. The Maharashtra HSC syllabus 2024-25 for Accountancy is mentioned below for the student's reference.

  1. Introduction to Partnership
  2. Partnership Final Accounts
  3. Reconstitution of Partnership
  4. Dissolution of Partnership Firm
  5. Accounts of “Not for Profit” concerns
  6. Single entry system
  7. Bill of Exchange (Only Trade Bill)
  8. Company Accounts
  9. Analysis of financial statements
  10. Accounting for shares

Maharashtra HSC 2024-25 Syllabus for Economics

The Economics details for the Maharashtra HSC syllabus 2024-25 is displayed below for the students reference. 

  1. Introduction to Microeconomics
  2. Consumers behaviour
  3. Analysis of Supply
  4. Types of Market & Price determination
  5. Factors of Production
  6. Introduction to Macroeconomics
  7. National Income
  8. Determinants of Aggregates
  9. Money
  10. Commercial Bank
  11. Central Bank
  12. Public Economics

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