HP Board Announces 2026 Exam Dates: Class 10 and 12 Students Gear Up for March Start
The countdown has officially begun for thousands of students in Himachal Pradesh, as the state board has released the timetable for the 2026 Class 10 and Class 12 board exams. According to the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE), both sets of exams will kick off on March 3, 2026.
Class 10 students will face their papers between March 3 and March 28, while Class 12 candidates will continue until April 1, 2026. The detailed schedule is now available on the board’s official website, giving students plenty of time to plan their preparation.
Practical exams will come first, scheduled from February 20 to 28, 2026, for both regular and State Open School (SOS) candidates. Schools have been instructed to share subject-wise practical timetables with students by February 18, ensuring everyone knows what to expect.
All theory exams will follow a uniform morning session from 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., covering Science, Arts, and Commerce streams alike. This consistency, the board says, is meant to make the process smoother for students across the state.
With the dates now set, the focus shifts to preparation, as students, teachers, and parents begin the final stretch toward one of the most important milestones in the academic calendar.
