PagineState Board Exams (SSC / SSLC and HSC / PUC): Format Guide & Practice Tests
State syllabus subjects in English or the state language. February–April; some boards (e.g. Karnataka SSLC) now offer a second exam in May.
- 15 practice tests
- Format explained
- Printable answer keys
At a glance
| Who takes it | Class 10, Class 12 |
|---|---|
| Subjects | State syllabus subjects in English or the state language |
| When | February–April; some boards (e.g. Karnataka SSLC) now offer a second exam in May |
| Format |
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| Does it count? | Required for Class 10 and 12 certificates in state board schools. |
| Official information | education.gov.in |
Practice tests in this format
🔢 Class 10 Mathematics
🔬 Class 10 Science
📖 Class 10 English
All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests.
Frequently asked questions
What is the State Board Exams (SSC / SSLC and HSC / PUC)?
State syllabus subjects in English or the state language. February–April; some boards (e.g. Karnataka SSLC) now offer a second exam in May. Required for Class 10 and 12 certificates in state board schools.
What is the format?
Examples: Maharashtra SSC and HSC (MSBSHSE), Uttar Pradesh High School and Intermediate (UPMSP), Karnataka SSLC and 2nd PUC (KSEAB), Tamil Nadu SSLC and HSC, Kerala SSLC, West Bengal Madhyamik. Mostly pen-and-paper exams with objective and descriptive questions.
How should students prepare?
Take one practice test to find strengths and gaps, review the skill breakdown, practise the weaker skills, then try another test a week later. Read every day and talk about what you read.
Are these the official exam papers?
All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests. Official information is linked on this page.