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Campus Talk: Submit sports category marks for Maharashtra SSC, HSC exams by April 15; results expected by May 15

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education has a policy that allows students to earn up to 15 additional marks in their overall score if they demonstrate excellence in extracurricular activities in either the sports or arts category.

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In an important update for students appearing for the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams conducted by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE), students seeking additional marks under the sports category must ensure that their applications are submitted by April 15. This deadline is earlier than usual due to the Board’s plan to declare both HSC and SSC results by May 15.

In a circular, the Board noted, “It is important to note that both HSC and SSC exams started 10-15 days earlier this year with the same objective of declaring early results. Thus, schools and junior colleges have to ensure that applications seeking extra marks under the sports category are sent by April 15.”

The Board offers a policy that allows students to earn up to 15 extra marks in their overall score if they have demonstrated excellence in extracurricular activities under either the sports or arts category. For the arts category, students can earn additional marks based on their performance in elementary and intermediate drawing exams.

Meanwhile, for the sports category, students can receive additional marks for participating in recognised sports and activities with the National Cadet Corps (NCC) and Scouts and Guides. The number of extra marks awarded ranges from a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 15, depending on the level of excellence demonstrated.

An official from the Board said, “For the arts category, students only need to submit their elementary and intermediate drawing exam results. However, for the sports category, students must upload their applications to the government portal, where the state’s sports department must approve them before they are forwarded to the Board. Students must be mindful of the earlier deadline this year to ensure they don’t miss out on these additional marks.”

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