MSBSHSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Secretarial Practice (Secretarial Practice 2026 (Marathi))

What this page gives you

This page is a single starting point for Secretarial Practice (Secretarial Practice 2026, Marathi medium) exam practice. Everything here is in Marathi medium, so the question wording matches what you will see in the actual paper.

• Download links: Secretarial Practice 2026 sample papers and previous year question papers, all marked as Marathi medium.
• Answer keys and marking scheme: separate PDFs for each paper so you can see how marks are awarded, not just the final answer.
• Paper blueprint: section-wise question types, marks, and how much time to give each section.
• Chapter-wise weightage: which chapters carry more marks, so you know what to revise first.
• Three-hour attempt plan: a step-by-step order for solving a full paper with a timer.
• Common mistakes list: definitions, legal terms, and letter/report formats, with the fix for each.
• FAQ: download, pattern, and practice questions answered in short.

For chapter-level reading before you attempt papers, use our chapter-wise solutions for Secretarial Practice Class 12 in Marathi.

Download Secretarial Practice 2026 sample papers (Marathi medium)

All the files in the table below are Marathi medium versions, so the question wording matches your textbook and your answer script. Each row has two separate PDFs: the question paper and the answer key. Open the answer key only after you have finished writing the paper under a timer, otherwise you lose the practice benefit.

March 2026 sample paper

The March 2026 sample paper follows the same blueprint as the board paper: objective questions first, then short answers, long answers and case-based questions [verify]. If the file is not yet on the page, the row says "Coming soon" and points you to the March 2025 paper. That older paper is still useful because the chapter weightage and question style change only slightly from year to year [verify].

June 2026 sample paper

The June session paper is meant for repeaters and for students whose result depends on the July re-examination window [verify]. Treat it as a second full-length mock. Do not solve March and June back to back on the same day; keep at least a week between them so you can revise the chapters where you lost marks.

Previous year papers (2023–2025)

These are actual board question papers, not model papers. Use them to spot repeated questions. For example, a question asking you to draft a notice for a company meeting, or to state the legal provisions on depository receipts, tends to reappear in some form [verify]. While checking, compare your answer with the answer key and note the exact points the examiner expects. A 4-mark answer usually needs a definition, two or three explanatory points and one example; if you wrote only the definition, you will see the gap in the marking scheme.

Before you start, skim the Maharashtra Board Class 12 Commerce syllabus overview to confirm which chapters are in the 2026 syllabus, since questions from deleted portions will not appear. If you need to revise a chapter first, read our chapter-wise solutions for Secretarial Practice Class 12 in Marathi and then attempt the paper.

Secretarial Practice paper blueprint: question types and marks

The Secretarial Practice paper carries 80 marks for the written exam and 20 marks for internal assessment, so the subject total is 100 [verify]. Your final grade depends on both, but everything on this page concerns the 80-mark written paper. That written paper is usually split into four sections: objective (20 marks), short answer (20 marks), long answer (24 marks) and case-based (16 marks) [verify].

Section-wise distribution

Check this split against the blueprint printed on your sample paper before you rely on it, because the board can adjust the internal marks distribution from year to year [verify].

Objective questions

This section is pure recall and speed. A multiple choice question gives four options and only one is correct; a fill in the blank asks for a single term such as "quorum" or "proxy"; true/false tests whether you know a provision exactly; match the pairs links a term to its meaning, for example "Depository" to "holds shares in electronic form". Do not spend more than 20 minutes here. If an MCQ confuses you, tick the option that matches your textbook definition and move on.

Short answer questions

These are 2 to 3 mark questions on definitions and concepts. A typical question: "Define quorum. State any two points about quorum for a company meeting." The marking scheme usually gives one mark for the definition and one mark for each correct point. Write the definition in the textbook's words, then two short points. Do not write a paragraph when two lines will earn full marks.

Long answer questions

Long answers carry 4 to 6 marks and need structure: an introduction, the main points in numbered form, and a short conclusion. For example, "Explain the procedure for issuing share certificates" needs the steps in order, with the time limit mentioned. A common mistake is writing everything you know about shares instead of answering the specific question. The fix: underline the key word in the question ("procedure", "distinguish", "explain") and answer only that.

Case-based questions

A case-based question gives a short company situation and asks you to apply a concept. For instance, a case may describe a company that called a meeting without proper notice, and ask which provision was violated. Answer in three moves: name the concept, apply it to the facts given, and state the conclusion. Every point must refer back to the scenario, not to general theory. If you are still shaky on a chapter, revise it from our chapter-wise solutions for Secretarial Practice Class 12 in Marathi before your next timed attempt.

Chapter-wise weightage for Secretarial Practice

Not every chapter earns the same marks. If you know which chapters the paper leans on, you can decide where to spend your revision hours instead of treating all chapters as equally important. The table below maps each chapter to the approximate marks it has carried in recent papers [verify].

Treat these numbers as a guide, not a rule. The board can shift a few marks between chapters from one year to the next, and a single long answer question can move a chapter up or down by four marks on its own [verify]. The bands matter more than the exact figures.

High-weightage chapters. Company Meetings, Share Capital, Depository System and Secretarial Audit together usually account for roughly half the paper. These chapters supply long answer questions and case-based questions, so they need more than reading. For Company Meetings, be ready to explain types of meetings, notice period, quorum, proxy and resolutions. For Share Capital, know the classes of shares, the procedure for allotment and the rules on share certificates. For Depository System, understand dematerialisation, the role of NSDL and CDSL, and the difference between a depository and a depository participant. For Secretarial Audit, know who must appoint a secretarial auditor, the form and contents of the report, and the penalties for non-compliance.

Medium-weightage chapters. Dividend, Debentures and Correspondence with Members mostly appear as short answer and case-based questions. In Dividend, focus on the rules for declaring dividend and the transfer to reserves. In Debentures, learn the types and the difference between shares and debentures, a favourite "distinguish between" question. In Correspondence with Members, practise the letter formats: allotment letter, regret letter, dividend warrant covering letter. These chapters are quick to score because the questions repeat in form.

Low-weightage chapters. Introduction to Secretarial Practice and Business Communication carry fewer marks, mostly in the objective and short answer sections. Do not skip them, because objective marks are easy to collect. Read them once, memorise the definitions and key terms, and move on.

A practical way to use this table: in the first round of revision, give the four high-weightage chapters about half your study time. In the second round, cover the medium chapters and finish the low ones. Then attempt a full paper and check which chapters actually cost you marks. If a "low-weightage" chapter keeps appearing in your mistakes, it deserves extra time for you personally, whatever the table says. If you have not yet read the full subject structure, the Maharashtra Board Class 12 Commerce syllabus overview lists every chapter so you can tick them off one by one.

How to attempt a Secretarial Practice sample paper in 3 hours

The written paper gives you three hours for 80 marks [verify]. That works out to roughly two minutes per mark, which sounds comfortable until you spend 12 minutes on a four-mark question and run out of time for the case study. The steps below split the three hours into blocks so that every section gets its share. Use a clock or a kitchen timer when you practise, not a phone you can pick up.

Step 1: Read the paper (10 minutes)

Do not start writing the moment you get the paper. Read every question once, front to back. As you read, put a tick beside questions you can answer immediately and a question mark beside the ones that need thought. Start with the ticked questions. This protects you from the worst exam situation: spending 15 minutes stuck on one question and discovering at the end that three easy questions were left blank.

Step 2: Attempt objective section (20 minutes)

The objective section rewards speed. Answer multiple choice questions by elimination: strike out the two options that are clearly wrong, then choose between the remaining two. For "fill in the blanks", read the whole sentence before writing, because the blank often depends on a word later in the line. For "match the pairs", draw the pairs on rough work first and copy them into the answer sheet only after checking. If a question takes more than a minute, leave it and return later. Never leave an objective question blank; there is no negative marking in state board papers [verify].

Step 3: Short answer questions (50 minutes)

Short answers carry two or three marks each. Write the definition in one or two precise sentences, then add two or three supporting points. For example, if asked to define a proxy, write what a proxy is, who can appoint one, and the rule that a proxy cannot speak at the meeting. That is enough for full marks. Over-writing wastes time and rarely earns extra marks. If a question says "state any two", write exactly two; writing five gives the examiner more chances to find an error.

Step 4: Long answer questions (60 minutes)

Long answers need structure, not length. Open with a one-line introduction that names the concept, give the main points as numbered sub-headings, and close with a short concluding line. Wherever possible, attach an example: for a question on types of company meetings, name the meeting, state who calls it, and mention the notice period. Examples show the examiner you understand the provision, not just the heading. Before writing, jot a two-line outline in the margin so your points stay in order.

Step 5: Case-based questions (30 minutes)

A case-based question gives you a small company situation and asks you to apply a concept. Work in three moves. First, identify the concept the case is testing and name it in your first sentence. Second, apply it to the facts given: quote the detail from the case that matters, such as the number of days of notice given or the type of resolution passed. Third, conclude with what should have been done or what the outcome is. A general answer that ignores the case facts loses marks even if the theory is correct.

Step 6: Final revision (10 minutes)

Use the last ten minutes to check three things: that every question number has an answer, that no answer is half-finished, and that technical terms are spelled correctly. If a question is still blank, write whatever you know, even two correct points. An attempted answer can earn partial marks; a blank one earns nothing. After the paper, compare your answers with the answer key and note which section took the longest. If the case-based section always runs over, practise that section alone with a 30-minute timer before your next full paper.

Common mistakes to avoid in Secretarial Practice answers

Most marks lost in this paper are not lost because the student did not study. They are lost because the answer was written loosely: a short form left unexplained, a legal term shortened, a letter missing its subject line. Each of those costs one or two marks, and across a full paper that adds up to a grade. The three habits below are worth fixing before your next practice paper.

Definitions and legal terms

Write the full form of every abbreviation the first time it appears, then use the short form afterwards. "The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)" is correct; a bare "SEBI" in the first line assumes the examiner will connect it for you. The same applies to ROC (Registrar of Companies), and to any other short form you use.

Use the complete legal name of a document, not a convenient shortening. Write "memorandum of association", not "memorandum"; write "articles of association", not "articles". A one-word answer like "memorandum" is ambiguous in Secretarial Practice because several documents share that word, and an examiner marking strictly may not award the mark.

Avoid vague sentences such as "The company must follow the rules" or "Proper procedure should be followed". Replace them with the actual provision: state which document, which authority, which time limit. Where you remember the provision, name it, for example a requirement under the Companies Act, 2013 [verify]. If you are unsure of the exact section number, describe the rule correctly rather than inventing a number.

Spell technical terms correctly: "debenture", "prospectus", "quorum", "dividend". A misspelt technical term can cost a mark even when the meaning is clear.

Letter and report formats

Format marks are the easiest marks in the paper, and the easiest to lose. A formal letter to a member must carry, in this order: sender's address, date, receiver's address, subject line, salutation, body, complimentary close, and signature. Skip the subject line or the complimentary close and you lose format marks even if the body is perfect.

A report needs its own fixed skeleton: title, date, author, introduction, findings, conclusion, and recommendations. Write these as separate labelled parts rather than one long paragraph, so the examiner can see each element at a glance.

Case-based answers

The commonest error here is writing a general essay on the topic and ignoring the case. If the case says a company gave 14 days' notice for a general meeting, your answer must mention those 14 days and state whether that is sufficient. Link every point back to the facts given. A correct definition with no application to the scenario earns only part of the mark.

After each practice paper, check these three areas against the answer key before moving to a new paper.

Self-evaluation checklist after solving a paper

Solving a paper is only half the work. The marks you gain come from what you fix after checking it. Set aside 30 to 40 minutes after every paper and go through the questions below honestly. Write your answers down; a mental review is too easy to skip.

Coverage and content

• Did I attempt all questions? Count the questions you left blank. Even a partly correct attempt can earn one mark; a blank earns nothing.
• Did I write definitions exactly as per the textbook? Open your textbook and compare word by word. If you wrote "shares are parts of capital" where the book defines share capital differently, mark it wrong and rewrite it correctly.
• Did I use legal terminology correctly? Check every abbreviation for its full form at first use, and every document name for its complete form, such as "articles of association" rather than "articles".
• Did I follow the format for letters and reports? Tick each element: sender's address, date, receiver's address, subject, salutation, body, complimentary close, signature for letters; title, date, author, introduction, findings, conclusion, recommendations for reports. Note every missing element.
• Did I link case-based answers to the facts given? If your answer could have been written without reading the case, it was too general.

Time and strategy

• Which section took the longest? Note the actual minutes spent. If objective questions took 35 minutes instead of 20, that is the habit to correct in the next paper.
• Where did I get stuck? A question you abandoned after five minutes costs time you could have used elsewhere.

Comparing with the answer key

Mark your paper strictly against the answer key, awarding marks the way an examiner would, not the way you would like. List every topic where you lost marks and sort them into two groups: topics you did not know, and topics you knew but presented badly. The second group is easier to fix and usually larger.

Revise the weak topics from your textbook and chapter-wise solutions in Marathi before you start the next paper. Attempting paper after paper without this revision repeats the same mistakes. If time management was your main problem, plan your next attempt using the exam preparation plan.

Sample paper vs previous year question paper: what's the difference?

A sample paper is a model paper released by the board to show you the exam pattern: how many questions, what types, how marks are divided. It is built to look like the real paper, but it was never an actual exam. Because of this, an official answer key may not be published for every sample paper. If you find one, check whether it comes from the board or from a private publisher.

A previous year question paper is the actual paper that was set and solved in a board exam. These are more reliable for judging difficulty, and answer keys are often available. When you solve the March 2024 paper, you are working at the real level the examiner expects, not at an approximation of it.

Both have a place in your revision, but they do different jobs:

• Sample paper: shows the expected structure. Use it for timed practice, especially the first time you attempt a full 3-hour paper, so you get used to the section order and mark split.
• Previous year paper: shows actual difficulty and repeated topics. Read three or four years of papers side by side and you will notice the same chapters and question types returning, for example definitions from Company Meetings or a case-based question on share capital.

A practical plan: solve at least 2 sample papers and 3 previous year papers before the exam. Do the first sample paper early, when there is still time to change your writing habits. Keep the previous year papers for the middle and final weeks, and use them to spot repeated questions. Cross-check the chapters that keep appearing against the Class 12 Commerce syllabus so you know nothing is left out.

When a previous year question repeats almost word for word, treat it as a strong hint, not a guarantee. Prepare the concept fully and revise it from the chapter-wise solutions in Marathi rather than memorising one answer.

Marathi medium resources: where to find more

The sample papers on this page are only one part of your preparation. You also need the textbook content in Marathi, worked answers, and explanations of topics that are hard to visualise from text alone. Here is where to find each.

• Chapter-wise textbook solutions in Marathi: every exercise question from the textbook, answered in Marathi with the legal terms kept in English where the textbook uses them. Use these when a sample paper answer does not match what you wrote. Start with chapter-wise solutions for Secretarial Practice Class 12 in Marathi.
• Chapter-wise notes and important questions in Marathi: short notes for revision, plus the questions that repeat across years. Useful in the last two weeks when you cannot re-read the full textbook.
• Video explanations in Marathi: best for topics that need a sequence explained, such as how a depository works, the steps in calling a company meeting, or the difference between a rights issue and a bonus issue. Watch one video, then immediately write the answer in your own words.
• The Marathi medium study material hub: all subjects and all downloads for Class 12 in one place, so you do not search for each subject separately.

One habit saves marks: before you open any PDF, check that it says Marathi medium on the cover or in the file name. A Marathi medium paper and an English medium paper follow the same pattern, but the wording of questions differs, and practising in the language you will write the exam in is what builds speed. If a download link does not state the medium, treat it as unconfirmed and check before you print it.

For the full subject list and paper pattern, keep the Class 12 Commerce syllabus overview open while you revise, so you can tick off chapters as you finish them.

How many papers should you solve before the exam?

There is no prize for the student who finishes the most PDFs. What counts is how many answers you can write correctly on exam day, and that depends on how carefully you reviewed each paper you solved. Five papers solved with a proper review will teach you more than ten papers solved in a rush and never looked at again.

A workable plan for Secretarial Practice:

• Two sample papers. Solve the first one early, soon after you finish the first round of revision, so you find out which chapters you actually understand. Solve the second one in the last three weeks, when your preparation is closer to exam level.
• Three previous year papers. These show you the real difficulty level and the questions that repeat. Pick papers from different years rather than three from the same year.

After each paper, spend roughly the same time reviewing as you spent writing. Take the answer key, mark your paper the way an examiner would, and list every question where you lost marks. For each one, note whether the loss was due to a forgotten definition, wrong legal term, missing format, or unfinished answer. Then revise that topic from the textbook before you start the next paper. If a definition or a letter format keeps tripping you up, the chapter-wise solutions in Marathi show you the exact wording expected.

In the final month, move to one paper every three days. Keep the high-weightage chapters (Company Meetings, Share Capital, Depository System, Secretarial Audit) as your first priority, but make sure every chapter has been covered at least once before the last paper.

Fix your paper dates against your revision plan using the exam time table and preparation plan, so practice does not pile up in the last week.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I download the Secretarial Practice 2026 question paper in Marathi medium?

The 2026 March and June papers are not released yet, so this page marks them as coming soon. Till then, download the 2025 March and June Marathi medium papers from the table above and practise those under a timer. The wording and format of the 2025 papers are the closest match to what the 2026 paper will look like.

Is a sample paper the same as a previous year question paper?

No. A previous year paper is the actual paper set for that exam session, so it shows the real difficulty level. A sample paper is a practice paper built on the same blueprint. Use previous year papers to judge the real standard, and sample papers for extra practice on the same section-wise pattern. Both are useful, but do not treat them as identical.

How many marks is the Secretarial Practice paper for, and how are they split?

The paper is out of 80 marks for the written exam, with 20 marks of internal assessment, taking the total to 100 [verify]. The written paper is usually split into objective questions carrying 1 mark each and longer answers of 2, 3 and 4 marks. Check the blueprint PDF on this page for the exact section-wise split before you plan your revision.

Are answer keys available for the Secretarial Practice 2026 paper?

Not yet, since the 2026 papers are not out. Answer keys for the 2025, 2024 and 2023 March and June Marathi medium papers are available as separate PDFs in the table. Each key also shows the marking scheme, so you can see where step marks are given in long answers. Open the key only after finishing the paper under a timer.

Which chapters of Secretarial Practice carry the most marks?

Weightage changes slightly every year, so do not fix your revision order on one paper. Read the chapter-wise weightage table on this page, then check the last two years' papers to see which chapters repeat in the long-answer sections. Chapters on company meetings, share capital and dividends usually appear in the higher-mark questions [verify], so prepare those definitions and formats first.

How much time should I spend on objective questions in the Secretarial Practice paper?

Keep the objective section to about 20 to 25 minutes of the three hours. These are 1-mark questions, so answer them straight away and move on, without spending time on any single item. That leaves you close to two and a half hours for the 2, 3 and 4 mark answers, where writing full definitions and formats earns the marks.