Updated 6 August 2026·15 chapters

Maharashtra Board Class 12 Biology — Syllabus 2026-27

Maharashtra Board Class 12 Biology syllabus for 2026-27: all 15 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the MSBSHSE syllabus.

About this syllabus

The Maharashtra Board Class 12 Biology course for 2026-27 has 15 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

Maharashtra Board Class 12 Biology — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Reproduction in Lower and Higher Plants	Asexual Reproduction in Plants · Vegetative Reproduction · Sexual Reproduction and Flower Structure
2	Reproduction in Lower and Higher Animals	Asexual Reproduction in Animals · Sexual Reproduction and Human Reproduction · Male Reproductive System
3	Inheritance and Variation	Mendel's Laws and Basic Genetics · Mendel's Three Laws · Deviations from Mendelian Inheritance
4	Molecular Basis of Inheritance	Discovery and Structure of DNA · DNA as Genetic Material - Experimental Proofs · DNA Packaging
5	Origin and Evolution of Life	Origin of Life (Protobiogenesis) · Chemical Evolution of Life · Organic Evolution and Darwinism
6	Plant Water Relation	Properties of Water and Its Biological Significance · Root Structure and Water Absorption · Water Absorption Mechanisms
7	Plant Growth and Mineral Nutrition	Plant Growth - Definition and Characteristics · Phases of Growth · Growth Rate and Types of Growth
8	Respiration and Circulation	Introduction to Respiration · Human Respiratory System · Mechanism of Respiration
9	Control and Co-ordination	Evolution of Nervous System · Neural Tissue and Neurons · Synapse and Nerve Impulse Transmission
10	Human Health and Diseases	Immunity and Immune System · Antibody Structure and Function · Blood Groups and Compatibility
11	Enhancement of Food Production	Plant Breeding and Crop Improvement · Tissue Culture and Micropropagation · Single Cell Protein (SCP) and Biofortification
12	Biotechnology	Introduction to Biotechnology · Principles and Processes of Biotechnology · Tools and Techniques for Gene Cloning
13	Organisms and Populations	Ecological Hierarchy and Basic Concepts · Major Abiotic Factors · Adaptations to Environmental Variations
14	Ecosystems and Energy Flow	1 Ecosystem Structure and Function · 2 Energy Flow in Ecosystems · 3 Ecological Pyramids
15	Biodiversity, Conservation and Environmental Issues	Biodiversity and Its Levels · Patterns of Biodiversity · Current Biodiversity Scenario and Loss

Preparation Strategy

Finish the textbook first — the prescribed textbook is the main source for school and board exams.
Keep a formula and definitions list — it makes last-week revision much faster.
Practise past papers — they show you the pattern questions follow.
Time your practice — attempt some papers under exam conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find Maharashtra Board Class 12 Biology Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 15 chapters of Maharashtra Board Class 12 Biology for the board exams 2027. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for Maharashtra Board Class 12 Biology board exams?

Go through the syllabus first, then work chapter by chapter: learn the ideas, practise questions, and revise with notes and flashcards. Leave time at the end to revise every chapter once more under timed conditions.

Has the Maharashtra Board Class 12 Biology syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current Maharashtra Board Class 12 Biology course. Boards revise syllabi from time to time, so check the board's official website for the latest notified syllabus.

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