Applicable in Maharashtra & across India
🔹 Applicable throughout India, including Maharashtra
🔹 Structured by NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training)
🔹 Two-year curriculum: Class 11 (XI) and Class 12 (XII)
English Core
Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics
Biology
Computer Science / Informatics Practices
Engineering Graphics
Psychology / Physical Education / Home Science (as per availability)
💡 Students can choose between PCMB, PCM + CS, or PCB based on career goals.
Subject Category Subjects Available
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Language English Core / English Elective / Hindi Core
Science Core Physics, Chemistry
Optional 1 Biology / Mathematics / Computer Science / IP
Optional 2 Mathematics / Psychology / Biotechnology / PE
6th Subject Any additional from CBSE optional subjects list
Internal Subjects Work Experience, Physical Education, General Studies
✅ Popular Subject Combinations
Stream Goal Subjects
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Engineering Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, Computer Science/IP
Medical Physics, Chemistry,
Event Class 11 Class 12
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Academic Year Begins June–July June–July
Mid-Term Exams Sept–Oct Sept–Oct
Final Exams Feb–March Feb–March (CBSE Boards)
Practical Exams Conducted in Jan Jan–Feb
Results Declaration March–April May (Board Results)
PCM: Engineering (JEE), Architecture (NATA), NDA, Data Science, BSc (Maths/Physics)
PCB: MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BAMS, Nursing, BSc (Biotech, Microbiology), NEET
PCMB: Research, Biomedical Engineering, Flexible degree choices
CS/IP: BCA, BSc IT, Computer Engineering, AI/ML, Cybersecurity
✅ Duration:
11th Standard (FYJC) – First Year Junior College
12th Standard (SYJC) – Second Year Junior College
Academic year typically runs from June to March.
🎓 Subject Structure
✅ Compulsory Subjects (Both 11th & 12th)
English
Environmental Education (EVS) (Only in 11th)
Health and Physical Education
✅ Core Science Subjects
Students choose subjects depending on their career goals (medical, engineering, etc.):
Subject Area Options
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Physics Compulsory for all science students
Chemistry Compulsory for all science students
Biology For medical, pharmacy, life sciences
Mathematics & Statistics For engineering, architecture, etc.
Optional Subjects Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Electronics, Agriculture, Geology, Vocational Subjects
Stream Type Subjects
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Engineering (Group A) English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, IT/CS
Medical (Group B) English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, IT
General Science (Group C) English, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology (PCMB)
🔹 11th Standard (FYJC)
Internal college-level exams
EVS project (graded but not counted in final HSC)
Marks help determine eligibility for 12th board
🔹 12th Standard (SYJC – HSC Board Exam)
Subject Theory Marks Practical/Internal Total
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English 80 20 (Orals) 100
Physics 70 30 (Practicals) 100
Chemistry 70 30 (Practicals) 100
Biology 70 30 (Practicals) 100
Mathematics 80 20 (Internal) 100
IT/CS 80 20 (Practicals) 100
Event Timeline
Academic Year Begins June
First Unit Test July/August
Half-Yearly Exam September
Final Exam (11th) February/March
HSC Practical Exams January (12th Std)
HSC Board Exams (Theory) February–March
Results Declaration May
Maharashtra State Board – Commerce Stream (11th & 12th Standard)
✅ Duration:
11th Standard (FYJC) – First Year Junior College
12th Standard (SYJC) – Second Year Junior College
Academic Year: June to March
🎓 Subject Structure (Commerce Stream)
✅ Compulsory Subjects (Both 11th & 12th)
English
Economics
Book-Keeping and Accountancy
Organization of Commerce and Management (OCM)
Mathematics and Statistics or Secretarial Practice (SP) (student chooses one)
Environmental Studies (EVS) – (only in 11th)
Health and Physical Education
Subject Description
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English Language proficiency, communication skills
Economics Basic economic concepts, Indian economy, micro & macro aspects
Book-Keeping & Accountancy Principles of accounting, journal entries, ledgers, trial balance, etc.
Organization of Commerce (OCM) Basics of business, trade, e-commerce, management principles
Mathematics & Statistics (optional) Commercial maths, statistics, and basic finance concepts
Secretarial Practice (SP) (optional) Office administration, company correspondence, and procedures
Environmental Studies (EVS) Environmental awareness, projects (only in 11th)
Physical Education Health, fitness, and internal activities
✅ Assessment & Examination Structure
🔹 11th Standard (FYJC)
College-level assessments only
EVS project and Physical Education included (graded internally)
Final FYJC exam held in Feb/March
Marks used for promotion to 12th standard
🔹 12th Standard (SYJC – HSC Board Exams)
Subject Theory Marks Internal/Oral/Practical Total Marks
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English 80 20 (Oral) 100
Economics 80 20 (Project/Oral) 100
Book-Keeping & Accountancy 80 20 (Project/Oral) 100
OCM 80 20 (Project/Oral) 100
Mathematics & Statistics / SP 80 20 (Project/Oral) 100
Event Timeline
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Academic Year Begins June
Unit Tests July–August
Half-Yearly Exam September
Final Exam (11th) Feb–March
Board Practicals/Orals Jan (12th)
HSC Board Exams Feb–March
Results Declaration May
📌 Career Paths after 12th Commerce (Maharashtra Board)
With Maths: B.Com, BBA, BMS, CA, CS, CMA, B.Sc. Statistics, Data Analytics
Without Maths: B.Com, BAF, BBI, BMM, BMS, Hotel Management, Law (5-year LLB)