Over 14 lakh students appeared for the state board exams; Konkan emerges as top-performing division, while Arts stream sees the lowest pass rate.
Maharashtra Board Announces Class 12 Results with 91.88% Overall Pass Rate
Mumbai, May 5, 2025 The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) officially declared the Class 12 (HSC) results for 2025, reporting a commendable overall pass percentage of 91.88%. The announcement was made by Board Chairman Sharad Gosavi during a press briefing on Monday, highlighting the consistent academic performance across streams and divisions despite a slight dip compared to last year.

A total of 14,17,969 students appeared for the HSC board exams held earlier this year, with 13,02,873 students successfully passing, marking one of the state’s most stable academic years. The exams were conducted across nine divisions: Pune, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nashik, Amravati, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Latur, Kolhapur, and Konkan.
Stream-Wise Performance: Science Maintains Lead
The Science stream retained its position as the most successful academic discipline, with a near-perfect pass percentage of 97.35%. The Commerce stream followed closely with 92.38%, while Arts recorded a pass percentage of 80.52%. Vocational and ITI streams also posted stable results at 83.26% and 83.03%, respectively.
Pass Percentage by Stream:
Stream | Pass Percentage |
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Science | 97.35% |
Commerce | 92.38% |
Arts | 80.52% |
Vocational | 83.26% |
ITI | 83.03% |
The strong performance in the Science and Commerce streams signals sustained academic rigor in Maharashtra’s STEM and business education tracks.
Division-Wise Results: Konkan Tops, Latur Struggles
Among the nine divisions, Konkan emerged as the top performer with a pass percentage of 96.74%, maintaining its record of academic excellence. Pune and Mumbai followed as consistent high-performing regions.
In contrast, the Latur division reported the lowest pass percentage at 89.46%, prompting education officials to consider enhanced academic support and infrastructure improvements in the region.
Division-Wise Highlights:
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Highest Pass %: Konkan 96.74%
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Lowest Pass %: Latur 89.46%
Gender-Wise Performance: Girls Continue to Outshine Boys
Once again, girls outperformed boys across all streams, continuing a long-standing trend of gender-based academic success in Maharashtra.
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Pass percentage (Girls): 94.58%
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Pass percentage (Boys): 89.51%
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Performance gap: 5.07% in favor of girls
The results reflect ongoing efforts in the state to empower female students through better access to education, mentorship, and learning resources.
Subject-Wise Achievements: 37 Subjects See 100% Pass Rate
Of the 154 subjects offered, a notable 37 subjects achieved a 100% pass rate, highlighting significant academic proficiency in specific disciplines. This also underscores the effectiveness of targeted teaching methodologies and the quality of instruction delivered by schools and educators statewide.
Category-Wise Performance Breakdown
The MSBSHSE also released data on non-regular candidates, including:
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Private Candidates
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Repeaters
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Differently-Abled Students
Eligible students were awarded grace marks as per standard policy, enabling more equitable outcomes for those facing academic or physical challenges.
How to Check Maharashtra HSC Result 2025 Online
Students can check their Class 12 results through the official board portals. Here’s how:
Steps to Access the Result:
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Visit the official result website: https://hscresult.mahahsscboard.in
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Click on “HSC Examination Result March 2025”
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Enter your roll number and mother’s first name as per your admit card
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Click ‘Submit’ to view your result
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Download and print the provisional mark sheet for future reference
Note: The official hard copy of the mark sheet will be distributed by respective schools in the coming days.
Key Statistics for Maharashtra HSC 2025
Category | Figures |
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Registered Students | 14,27,085 |
Appeared for Exams | 14,17,969 |
Passed | 13,02,873 |
Overall Pass Percentage | 91.88% |
Subjects with 100% Pass | 37 out of 154 |
Highest Performing Division | Konkan (96.74%) |
Gender Gap | Girls lead by 5.07% |
Re-evaluation and Supplementary Exams
Students who are unsatisfied with their marks can apply for rechecking, revaluation, or obtain photocopies of answer sheets between May 6 and May 20, 2025.
Details on the supplementary examination schedule will be released by the board shortly, offering another opportunity for students who failed in one or more subjects.
What’s Next for Students?
With results now declared, students can begin applying for undergraduate admissions in Maharashtra and across India. Popular options include:
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Engineering and Medical entrance exams (JEE, NEET)
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University entrance tests (CUET)
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State-level CETs for professional courses
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Foundation programs in Arts, Science, and Commerce
Education counselors are encouraging students to review their results carefully, identify their interests, and make informed decisions about their future academic paths.
Final Word: Stable Outcomes, Areas for Improvement
The Maharashtra HSC Result 2025 reaffirms the resilience of the state’s education system. While high-performing regions and streams continue to excel, the results also spotlight the need for interventions in lower-performing zones like Latur and renewed efforts in the Arts stream, which continues to trail in pass rates.
As the state focuses on inclusive, quality education, the sustained improvement of girls’ results and science stream outcomes serves as a positive benchmark for future reforms and academic investments.
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