Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE)

The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) is the official state board responsible for conducting school-level examinations in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Established in 1969 and headquartered in Dharamshala, the board governs over 8,000 af

The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) is the official state board responsible for conducting school-level examinations in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Established in 1969 and headquartered in Dharamshala, the board governs over 8,000 affiliated schools and conducts exams for more than 500,000 students annually.

HPBOSE is known for its consistent efforts to maintain academic integrity, introduce digital learning reforms, and support both urban and rural learners across the state.

 

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What's New in HPBOSE 2025?

1. Class 10 Board Exams: Record-Breaking Performance

The Class 10 board exams were conducted from March 4 to March 22, 2025. This year, the overall pass percentage saw a sharp rise to 79.8%, reflecting improved academic support and performance.

• Topper Achievement: Saina Thakur secured the top position with 696 out of 700 marks, achieving an outstanding 99.43%.
  

   

• Gender Trend: Female students outperformed male students in overall pass percentage, continuing a positive trend from previous years.
  

   

2. Class 12 Board Exams: Reforms and Re-Evaluation

The Class 12 exams faced a major shake-up when the English paper, initially scheduled for March 8, had to be rescheduled to March 29 due to security concerns. This was part of a broader push to enhance the fairness and transparency of the exam process.

• Initial Pass Rate: 83.16%
  

   

• After Re-evaluation: Following a correction in the answer key, the board raised the final pass percentage to 88.64%, allowing over 5,700 more students to pass.
  

   

Topper Insight: Mehak from Una district topped the state with a score of 97.2%.