Maharashtra Scholarship Std 8 (PSS)
Conducted by Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE), Pune
About this exam
Maharashtra Pre-Secondary Scholarship Examination (PSS) for Std 8, conducted by MSCE Pune. Two compulsory papers of 150 marks each (300 total): Paper 1 covers First Language (Marathi) and Mathematics; Paper 2 covers Third Language (English) and the Intelligence Test. 2 marks per question, no negative marking, offline OMR. A candidate must score at least 40% in each paper to qualify; scholarships are awarded on merit with district and category quotas.
Eligibility
Students studying in Std 8 in a recognised school in Maharashtra during the exam year. Applications are submitted through the school on the official portal. Confirm details against the current MSCE notification.
Important Dates
2026 exam held 22 February 2026. Next cycle (2027) expected around February 2027; applications open ~October-November of the prior year via schools on puppssmsce.in. Treat dates as tentative until the official notification.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Qs | Marks | Negative | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathi Language | 25 | 50 | - | 90 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 100 | - | 90 min |
| Total | 75 | 150 | 90 min |
One timer for the whole paper. No negative marking.
| Section | Qs | Marks | Negative | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 50 | - | 90 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 50 | 100 | - | 90 min |
| Total | 75 | 150 | 90 min |
One timer for the whole paper. No negative marking.
Pattern as configured for our mock tests. Always confirm against the official notification.
Exam Tiers
Available Test Series
Official Previous Papers
Real papers on the official source, with our topic analysis. Practise the pattern with our original PYQ-pattern mocks.
The 2023 Std 8 Paper 1 held 75 questions for 150 marks in 90 minutes: 25 Marathi (First Language) and 50 Mathematics, 2 marks each with no negative marking. Marathi was grammar and vocabulary led, with a short poetry comprehension cluster and about four literature and general-knowledge items. Mathematics leaned heavily on geometry and mensuration (roughly 12 and 7 questions), followed by algebra and number operations, with a small statistics and bar-graph set. About nine questions across the paper used the MSCE two-correct-options format.
The 2023 Std 8 Paper 2 held 75 questions for 150 marks in 90 minutes: 25 English (Third Language) and 50 Intelligence Test, 2 marks each with no negative marking. English was reading-comprehension heavy (about six to eight questions across passage clusters) plus vocabulary, word puzzles and standard grammar. The Intelligence Test was broad: analogy, classification, three kinds of series, coding, number riddles and a large non-verbal share (around fifteen figure-based items: mirror and water images, figure series, counting figures, paper folding). About eleven questions used the two-correct-options format.
The 2022 Std 8 Paper 1 followed the same 75-question, 150-mark, 90-minute shape: 25 Marathi and 50 Mathematics. Marathi carried two comprehension clusters (a prose and a poetry passage) plus wide grammar coverage and two literature GK items. Mathematics was again geometry and mensuration dominant (about 13 and 11 questions) with algebra, number operations, percentage and profit-loss, and a small statistics set using a table and a bar graph. About nine questions used the two-correct-options format.
The 2022 Std 8 Paper 2 kept the 25 English + 50 Intelligence Test structure. English opened with two reading passages (about nine comprehension questions in total), then word puzzles, grammar transformation and vocabulary, with several items built on visual stimuli (email, website, clock). The Intelligence Test spread across classification, series, analogy, coding, number riddles and a strong non-verbal block (about fifteen figure items). Around ten questions used the two-correct-options format.
Papers are hosted by the official source; linked, not copied. (MSCE Pune official (mscepune.in / puppssmsce.in), accessed via gsguruji.in mirror)
Maharashtra Scholarship Std 8 (PSS) guides and updates
Syllabus, cut-offs, salary and preparation strategy for Maharashtra Scholarship Std 8 (PSS), from our blog.
Frequently asked questions
No. Quiz4Exam is an independent practice platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any exam-conducting body. We use the Maharashtra Scholarship Std 8 (PSS) name only to identify the exam you are practicing for.
Yes. There is a free starter series for Maharashtra Scholarship Std 8 (PSS) with full mocks and sectional samples. Premium series, exam packages, and subscriptions unlock the full set.
Yes. Every test mirrors the real Maharashtra Scholarship Std 8 (PSS) pattern, timing, and marking scheme, including sectional time limits and negative marking where applicable.
Maharashtra Scholarship Std 8 (PSS) practice is available in English and Marathi. You can switch language any time during a test.
Yes. Scoring is instant, with section-wise analysis, an indicative All India Rank, and percentile.