HPBOSE 12th Syllabus 2026: Download HP Board 12th Syllabus PDF!

Q: When should I start solving HPBOSE 12th sample papers and previous year question papers?

Once you finish learning according to HPBOSE 12th syllabus , you can start solving the HPBOSE 12th sample papers and previous year question papers. You can solve the question papers and understand your weaknesses. Thus you can concentrate more on the topics on which you are weak.

Exam On - 3 Mar '26 - 1 Apr '26

Updated on Dec 3, 2025 11:30 IST

By Jasleen Taneja

HP Board 12th Syllabus 2026: HP Board released the HPBOSE 12th syllabus 2026 in May 2025. The HPBOSE Class 12 syllabus 2026 mentions the chapters and units that are to be covered while preparing for the board exams. The HP Board 12th exams will be held in pen and paper format between March 3 and April 1, 2026. Students can find the subject-wise HPBOSE 12th syllabus 2026 download PDF below. The HP Board 12th Syllabus 2026 helps understand the exam pattern and topics.

The Himachal Pradesh Board of Secondary Education follows NCERT books for its curriculum. Students can find below the NCERT Solutions for Class 11, 12 Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics for all chapters. The HPBOSE 12th syllabus 2026 has been released for all the subjects of Science, Commerce, and Arts streams.

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HP Board 12th Syllabus 2026 - Download PDF of All Subjects
HP Board 12th Syllabus 2026 for Chemistry
HP Board 12th Syllabus 2026 for Physics
HP Board 12th Syllabus 2026 for Maths
HP Board 12th Syllabus 2026 for English
HP Board 12th Syllabus 2026 for Biology
HP Board 12th Syllabus 2026 for Computer science
HP Board 12th Syllabus 2026 for History
HP Board 12th Syllabus 2026 for Geography
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HP Board 12th Syllabus 2026 - Download PDF of All Subjects

Students should download their HP Board 12th syllabus 2026:

Visit the Board's website - hpbose.org.
Click on the ‘downloads’ button, appearing on the top of the home screen.
Now click on ‘Syllabus for plus two class’.
HPBOSE 12th syllabus 2026 will now appear on the screen.
Now click on the download button to download the syllabus in PDF format.

Alternatively, students can click on the links below to download the HPBOSE 12th syllabus 2026 directly

Accountancy	Geography	Political Science
Biology	Hindi	Psychology
Business Studies	History	Public Administration
Chemistry	Mathematics	Sanskrit
Computer science	Music Vocal	Sociology
Economics	Physical Education	Urdu
English	Physics	Yoga

HPBOSE 12th Paper Pattern 2026

The HP board class 12th syllabus for all three streams is given on this page. Students must check the HPBOSE 12th syllabus and pattern 2026 before preparing for the HP board examination.

The exam will be held in offline mode.
The HPBOSE 12th question paper will be of 100 marks for each subject.
The exam duration for each paper will be 3 hours.

How to Prepare for HP Board 12th Exams 2026?

The HP Board class 12th syllabus 2026 will help students in understanding the basic outline of the course circular. It gives complete information about the course structure.
While reading the complete HPBOSE 12th syllabus 2026, students must check the units that carry maximum weightage. Students need to focus more on those units while preparing for the examination.
Make handwritten notes and practice through diagrams and flowcharts wherever necessary.
Once the HPBOSE 12th syllabus 2026 has been completed, download and practice with the HP Board 12th model paper.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: What is HPBOSE 12th English syllabus?

The chapters in HPBOSE 12th English syllabus 2026 Literature includes-

Flamingo Textbook
1. The Last Lesson (Aplhonse Daudet)
2. Lost Spring (Anees Jung)
3. Deep Water (William Douglas)
4. The Rattrap (Selma Lagerlof)
5. Indigo (Louis Fischer)
6. Poets and Pancakes (Asokamitran)
7. The Interview
Part I (Christopher Silvester)
Part II (An Interview with Umberto Eco)
8. Going Places (A.R. Barton)
Poetry
1. My Mother At Sixty-Six (Kamala Das)
2. Keeping Quiet (Pablo Neruda)
3. A Thing of Beauty (John Keats)
4. A Roadside Stand (Robert Frost)
5. Aunt Jennifer's Tigers (Adrienne Rich)
Vistas (Supplementary Reader)
1. The Third Level (Jack Finney)
2. The Tiger King (Kalki)
3. Journey to the end of the Earth (Tishani Doshi)
4. The Enemy (Pearl S. Buck)
5. On the Face of It (Susan Hill)
6. Memories of Childhood
? The cutting of My Long Hair (Zitkala-Sa)
? We Too are Human Beings (Bama)

Click on the link to check the detailed HP Board 12th English syllabus 2026

Q: How many HPBOSE 12th Mathematics question papers should I practice?

Students must ensure to solve atleast one previous year HPBOSE 12th question paper of Maths every day to efficiently prepare for the HPBOSE 12th Mathematics board exam. Make sure to practice the question papers during the last month of the preparation.

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HP Board 12th Syllabus 2026 for Chemistry

Students can check below the Chapter and units covered in the HP Board Class 12 Chemistry syllabus 2026.

Also read: NCERT Solutions Chemistry Class 11 Preparation

Units	Chapters/Topics
Unit 2: Solutions	Types of solutions, expression of concentration of solutions of solids in liquids, solubility of gases in liquids, solid solutions, Raoult's law, colligative properties - relative lowering of vapour pressure, elevation of boiling point, depression of freezing point, osmotic pressure, determination of molecular masses using colligative properties, abnormal molecular mass, Van't Hoff factor. NCERT Solutions for Solid State NCERT Solutions for Solutions
Unit 3: Electrochemistry	Redox reactions, EMF of a cell, standard electrode potential, Nernst equation and its application to chemical cells, Relation between Gibbs energy change and EMF of a cell, conductance in electrolytic solutions, specific and molar conductivity, variations of conductivity with concentration, Kohlrausch's Law, electrolysis and law of electrolysis (elementary idea), dry cell-electrolytic cells and Galvanic cells, lead accumulator, fuel cells, corrosion. NCERT Solutions for Electrochemistry
Unit 4: Chemical Kinetics	Rate of a reaction (Average and instantaneous), factors affecting rate of reaction: concentration, temperature, catalyst; order and molecularity of a reaction, rate law and specific rate constant, integrated rate equations and half-life (only for zero and first order reactions), concept of collision theory (elementary idea, no mathematical treatment), activation energy, Arrhenius equation. NCERT Solutions for Chemical Kinetics
Unit 5: d -and f -Block Elements	General introduction, electronic configuration, occurrence and characteristics of transition metals, general trends in properties of the first row transition metals – metallic character, ionization enthalpy, oxidation states, ionic radii, colour, catalytic property, magnetic properties, interstitial compounds, alloy formation, preparation and properties of K2Cr2O7 and KMnO4. Lanthanoids - Electronic configuration, oxidation states, chemical reactivity and lanthanoid contraction and its consequences. Actinoids - Electronic configuration, oxidation states and comparison with lanthanoids. NCERT Solutions for d -and f -Block Elements
Unit 6: Coordination Compounds	Coordination compounds - Introduction, ligands, coordination number, colour, magnetic properties and shapes, IUPAC nomenclature of mononuclear coordination compounds. Bonding, Werner's theory, VBT, and CFT; structure and stereoisomerism, importance of coordination compounds (in qualitative analysis, extraction of metals and biological system). NCERT Solutions for Coordination Compounds
Unit 7: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes	Haloalkanes: Nomenclature, nature of C–X bond, physical and chemical properties, optical rotation mechanism of substitution reactions. Haloarenes: Nature of C–X bond, substitution reactions (Directive influence of halogen in monosubstituted compounds only). Uses and environmental effects of - dichloromethane, trichloromethane, tetrachloromethane, iodoform, freons, DDT. NCERT Solutions for Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
Unit 8: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers	Alcohols: Nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties (of primary alcohols only), identification of primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols, mechanism of dehydration, uses with special reference to methanol and ethanol. Phenols: Nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, acidic nature of phenol, electrophillic substitution reactions, uses of phenols. Ethers: Nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, uses. NCERT Solutions for Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
Unit 9: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids	Aldehydes and Ketones: Nomenclature, nature of carbonyl group, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, mechanism of nucleophilic addition, reactivity of alpha hydrogen in aldehydes, uses. Carboxylic Acids: Nomenclature, acidic nature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties; uses. NCERT Solutions for Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Unit 10: Amines	Amines: Nomenclature, classification, structure, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, uses, identification of primary, secondary and tertiary amines. Diazonium salts: Preparation, chemical reactions and importance in synthetic organic chemistry. NCERT Solutions for Amines
Unit 11: Biomolecules	Carbohydrates - Classification (aldoses and ketoses), monosaccahrides (glucose and fructose), D-L configuration oligosaccharides (sucrose, lactose, maltose), polysaccharides (starch, cellulose, glycogen); Importance of carbohydrates. Proteins -Elementary idea of - amino acids, peptide bond, polypeptides, proteins, structure of proteins - primary, secondary, tertiary structure and quaternary structures (qualitative idea only), denaturation of proteins; enzymes. Hormones - Elementary idea excluding structure. Vitamins - Classification and functions. Nucleic Acids: DNA and RNA. NCERT Solutions for Biomolecules

Commonly asked questions

Q: Please share HP Board 12th Maths syllabus.

The chapters included in HPBOSE 12th Maths syllabus 2026-

Relations and Functions
2. Inverse Trigonometric
3. Matrices
4. Determinants
5. Continuity and Differentiability
6. Application of Derivatives
7. Integrals
8. Application of Integrals
9. Differential Equations
10. Vector Algebra
11. Three Dimensional Geometry
12. Linear Programming
13. Probability

Students can click on link provided to check detailed HP Board 12th Mathematics syllabus 2026

Q: Can I be promoted without scoring passing marks in Class 12th?

Students will not be promoted without securing the minimum passing marks of 33 in all subjects and also 33 percent in aggregate.

In case you are unable to score the passing marks in one or two subjects, you will be allowed to sit for the supplementary exams. You are advised to go through the Class 12th syllabus of your board, and know the exam pattern so that you can score well in exams.

HP Board 12th Syllabus 2026 for Physics

HP Board class 12th syllabus 2026 carries a total of 9 units. There theory paper and practical paper is conducted separately. The maximum marks a student can obtain is 100.

Check the unit-wise marks distribution of HPBOSE 12th syllabus 2026 for Physics in the table given below.

Also read: NCERT Solutions Class 11 Physics

Unit	Chapter
Unit - 1: Electrostatics	Ch 1: Electric charges, Conservation of charge, Coulomb's law-force between two- point charges, forces between multiple charges; superposition principle and continuous charge distribution. Electric field, electric field due to a point charge, electric field lines, electric dipole, electric field due to a dipole, torque on a dipole in uniform electric field. Electric flux, statement of Gauss's theorem and its applications to find field due to infinitely long straight wire, uniformly charged infinite plane sheet and uniformly charged thin spherical shell (field inside and outside). NCERT Solutions for Electric Charges and Fields Ch 2: Electric potential, potential difference, electric potential due to a point charge, a dipole and system of charges; equipotential surfaces, electrical potential energy of a system of two-point charges and of electric dipole in an electrostatic field. Conductors and insulators, free charges and bound charges inside a conductor. Dielectrics and electric polarization, capacitors and capacitance, combination of capacitors in series and in parallel, capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor with and without dielectric medium between the plates, energy stored in a capacitor (no derivation, formulae only). NCERT Solutions for Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance
Unit - 2: Current Electricity	Ch 3: Electric current, flow of electric charges in a metallic conductor, drift velocity, mobility and their relation with electric current; Ohm's law, V-I characteristics (linear and non-linear), electrical energy and power, electrical resistivity and conductivity, temperature dependence of resistance, Internal resistance of a cell, potential difference and emf of a cell, combination of cells in series and in parallel, Kirchhoff's rules, Wheatstone bridge. NCERT Solutions for Current Electricity
Unit - 3: Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism	Ch 4: Concept of magnetic field, Oersted's experiment. Biot - Savart law and its application to current carrying circular loop. Ampere's law and its applications to infinitely long straight wire. Straight solenoid (only qualitative treatment), force on a moving charge in uniform magnetic and electric fields. Force on a current-carrying conductor in a uniform magnetic field, force between two parallel current-carrying conductors-definition of ampere, torque experienced by a current loop in uniform magnetic field; Current loop as a magnetic dipole and its magnetic dipole moment, moving coil galvanometer- its current sensitivity and conversion to ammeter and voltmeter. NCERT Solutions for Moving Charges and Magnetism Ch 5: Bar magnet, bar magnet as an equivalent solenoid (qualitative treatment only), magnetic field intensity due to a magnetic dipole (bar magnet) along its axis and perpendicular to its axis (qualitative treatment only), torque on a magnetic dipole (bar magnet) in a uniform magnetic field (qualitative treatment only), magnetic field lines. Magnetic properties of materials- Para-, dia- and ferro - magnetic substances with examples, Magnetization of materials, effect of temperature on magnetic properties. NCERT Solutions for Magnetism and Matter
Unit - 4: Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents	Ch 6: Electromagnetic induction; Faraday's laws, induced EMF and current; Lenz's Law, Self and mutual induction. NCERT Solutions for Electromagnetic Induction Ch 7: Alternating currents, peak and RMS value of alternating current/voltage; reactance and impedance; LCR series circuit (phasors only), resonance, power in AC circuits, power factor, wattless current. AC generator, Transformer. NCERT Solutions for Alternating Current
Unit - 5: Electromagnetic Waves	Ch 8: Basic idea of displacement current, Electromagnetic waves, their characteristics, their transverse nature (qualitative idea only). Electromagnetic spectrum (radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, X-rays, gamma rays) including elementary facts about their uses. NCERT Solutions for Electromagnetic Waves
Unit - 6: Optics	Ch 9: Ray Optics: Reflection of light, spherical mirrors, mirror formula, refraction of light, total internal reflection and optical fibers, refraction at spherical surfaces, lenses, thin lens formula, lens maker’s formula, magnification, power of a lens, combination of thin lenses in contact, refraction of light through a prism. Optical instruments: Microscopes and astronomical telescopes (reflecting and refracting) and their magnifying powers. NCERT Solutions for Ray Optics and Optical Instruments Ch 10: Wave optics: Wave front and Huygen’s principle, reflection and refraction of plane wave at a plane surface using wave fronts. Proof of laws of reflection and refraction using Huygen’s principle. Interference, Young's double slit experiment and expression for fringe width (No derivation final expression only), coherent sources and sustained interference of light, diffraction due to a single slit, width of central maxima (qualitative treatment only) NCERT Solutions for Wave Optics
Unit - 7: Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter	Ch 11: Dual nature of radiation, Photoelectric effect, Hertz and Lenard's observations; Einstein's photoelectric equation-particle nature of light. Experimental study of photoelectric effect Matter waves-wave nature of particles, de-Broglie relation NCERT Solutions for Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
Unit - 8: Atoms and Nuclei	Ch 12: Alpha-particle scattering experiment; Rutherford's model of atom; Bohr model of hydrogen atom, Expression for radius of nth possible orbit, velocity and energy of electron in nth orbit, hydrogen line spectra (qualitative treatment only). NCERT Solutions for Atoms Ch 13: Composition and size of nucleus, nuclear force Mass-energy relation, mass defect; binding energy per nucleon and its variation with mass number; nuclear fission, nuclear fusion. NCERT Solutions for Nuclei
Unit - 9: Electronic Devices	Ch 14: Energy bands in conductors, semiconductors and insulators (qualitative ideas only) Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors- p and n type, p-n junction Semiconductor diode - I-V characteristics in forward and reverse bias, application of junction diode -diode as a rectifier NCERT Solutions for Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the difference between HPBOSE 12th sample papers and HPBOSE 12th question paper?

HPBOSE 12th Sample papers are the question paper released by the Board at the beginning of the academic session. It shares the questions in a pattern similar to what you should expect in the main exam. They are provided to you to download and practice for better preparation. However, HPBOSE 12th board exam question paper is the question paper you receive on the day of the exam. You need to go through the questions and answer them in the answer sheet provided by the board. You cannot know or practice the questions on the HPBOSE 12th board question paper prior to the exam.

Q: When should I start solving HPBOSE 12th sample papers and previous year question papers?

Once you finish learning according to HPBOSE 12th syllabus, you can start solving the HPBOSE 12th sample papers and previous year question papers. You can solve the question papers and understand your weaknesses. Thus you can concentrate more on the topics on which you are weak.

HP Board 12th Syllabus 2026 for Maths

Students must go through the HP Board Class 12 Mathematics Syllabus 2026 carefully and cover it on time. The topics and the marks have been mentioned below:

Also Read: NCERT Solutions Maths Class 11 Preparation

Units	Part	Topics
Unit-I: Sets and Functions	Sets	Sets and their representations, Empty set, Finite and Infinite sets, Equal sets, Subsets, Subsets of a set of real numbers especially intervals (with notations). Universal set. Venn diagrams. Union and Intersection of sets. Difference of sets. Complement of a set. Properties of Complement. NCERT Solutions for Sets
	Relations & Functions	Ordered pairs. Cartesian product of sets. Number of elements in the Cartesian product of two finite sets. Cartesian product of the set of reals with itself (upto R x R x R).Definition of relation, pictorial diagrams, domain, co-domain and range of a relation. Function as a special type of relation. Pictorial representation of a function, domain, co-domain and range of a function. Real valued functions, domain and range of these functions, constant, identity, polynomial, rational, modulus, signum, exponential, logarithmic and greatest integer functions, with their graphs. Sum, difference, product and quotients of functions. NCERT Solution for Relations & Functions
	Trigonometric Functions	Positive and negative angles. Measuring angles in radians and in degrees and conversion from one measure to another. Definition of trigonometric functions with the help of unit circle. Truth of the identity sin2x + cos2x = 1, for all x. Signs of trigonometric functions. Domain and range of trigonometric functions and their graphs. Expressing sin (x±y) and cos (x±y) in terms of sinx, siny, cosx & cosy and their simple applications. NCERT Solutions for Trigonometric Functions
Unit-II: Algebra	Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations	Need for complex numbers, especially√−1, to be motivated by inability to solve some of the quadratic equations. Algebraic properties of complex numbers. Argand plane. NCERT Solutions for Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
	Linear Inequalities	Linear inequalities. Algebraic solutions of linear inequalities in one variable and their representation on the number line. NCERT Solutions for Linear Inequalities
	Permutations and Combinations	Fundamental principle of counting. Factorial n. (n!) Permutations and combinations, derivation of Formulae for nPr and nCr and their connections, simple applications. NCERT Solutions for Permutations and Combinations
	Binomial Theorem	Historical perspective, statement and proof of the binomial theorem for positive integral indices. Pascal’s triangle, simple applications. NCERT Solutions for Binomial Theorem
	Sequence and Series	Sequence and Series. Arithmetic Mean (A.M.) Geometric Progression (G.P.), general term of a G.P., sum of n terms of a G.P., infinite G.P. and its sum, geometric mean (G.M.), relation between A.M. and G.M. NCERT Solutions for Sequence and Series
Unit-III: Coordinate Geometry	Straight Lines	Brief recall of two dimensional geometry from earlier classes. Slope of a line and angle between two lines. Various forms of equations of a line: parallel to axis, point -slope form, slope-intercept form, two-point form, intercept form, Distance of a point from a line. NCERT Solutions for Straight Lines
	Conic Sections	Sections of a cone: circles, ellipse, parabola, hyperbola, a point, a straight line and a pair of intersecting lines as a degenerated case of a conic section. Standard equations and simple properties of parabola, ellipse and hyperbola. Standard equation of a circle. NCERT Solutions for Conic Sections
	Introduction to Three-dimensional Geometry	Coordinate axes and coordinate planes in three dimensions. Coordinates of a point. Distance between two points. NCERT Solutions for Introduction to Three-dimensional Geometry
Unit-IV: Calculus	Calculus	Derivative introduced as rate of change both as that of distance function and geometrically. Intuitive idea of limit. Limits of polynomials and rational functions trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions. Definition of derivative relate it to scope of tangent of the curve, derivative of sum, difference, product and quotient of functions. Derivatives of polynomial and trigonometric functions. NCERT Solutions for Limits and Derivatives
Unit-V: Statistics and Probability	Statistics	Measures of Dispersion: Range, Mean deviation, variance and standard deviation of ungrouped/grouped data. NCERT Solutions for Statistics
Unit-V: Statistics and Probability	Probability	Events; occurrence of events, ‘not’, ‘and’ and ‘or’ events, exhaustive events, mutually exclusive events, Axiomatic (set theoretic) probability, connections with other theories of earlier classes. Probability of an event, probability of ‘not’, ‘and’ and ‘or’ events. NCERT Solutions for Probability

Commonly asked questions

Q: Can I cheat in HPBOSE 12th board exam?

HPBOSE board is strictly against the practise of using any unfair means during the examinations. The board is actively working to prevent and discourage any malpractice during board examinations every year.

So, you are advised to go through the HP Board 12th syllabus and solve as many previous years question papers and sample papers to avoid cheating during the HPBOSE 12th board exams.

Q: Are the admissions for degree courses at universities in Himachal Pradesh based on HPBOSE 12th results?

Yes, Universities in Himachal Pradesh offers admission to courses like BSc, BA, Bcom based on Class 12 score. The university considers the merit of the candidates in last qualifying exam for admission. Aspirants must pass Class 12 in relevant subject to apply for BSc admission. The requirement of subjects varies specialisation-wise. After meeting the selection requirements, students have to participate in Centralised Allotment Process to get a seat in the university.

HP Board 12th Syllabus 2026 for English

Section A: Reading Skills

1. One unseen passage to assess comprehension, interpretation, analysis, inference and vocabulary. The passage may be factual, descriptive, or literary.

2. One unseen case-based factual passage with verbal/visual inputs like statistical data, charts etc.to assess comprehension, interpretation, analysis, inference, and evaluation.

Note: The combined word limit for both passages will be 600-750.

Multiple Choice Questions / Objective Type Questions will be asked

Section B: Writing

II Grammar (7 Marks)
4. Questions on Gap filling (Tenses, Clauses)

5. Questions on re-ordering/transformation of sentences
(Total seven questions to be done out of the eight given).

III Creative Writing Skills (16 Marks)
6. Short writing task – Classified Advertisements, up to 50 words. One out of the two given questions to be answered (3 Marks: Format: 1 / Content: 1 / Expression: 1)
7. Short writing task –Poster up to 50 words. One out of the two given questions to be answered. (3 marks:Format: 1 / Content: 1 / Expression: 1)
8. Long Writing task: Speech in 120-150 words based on verbal/visual cues related to contemporary / age-appropriate topics. One out of the two given questions to be answered. (5 Marks: Format: 1 / Content: 2 / Expression: 2)
9. Long Writing Task: Debate based on visual/verbal inputs in 120-150 words, thematically related to contemporary, topical issues. One out of the two given questions to be answered. (5 Marks: Format: 1 / Content: 2 / Expression: 2

Section C: Literature Text Book and Supplementary Reading Text

This section will have a variety of assessment items including Multiple Choice Questions, Objective Type Questions, Short Answer Type Questions and Long Answer Type Questions to assess comprehension, interpretation, analysis, evaluation, and extrapolation beyond the text.
10. One Poetry extract out of two, from the book Hornbill, to assess comprehension, interpretation, analysis, inference, and appreciation. (3x1=3 Marks)
11. One Prose extract out of two, from the book Hornbill, to assess comprehension, interpretation, analysis, evaluation, and appreciation. (3x1=3 Marks)
12. One prose extract out of two, from the book Snapshots, to assess comprehension, interpretation, analysis, inference, and appreciation. (4x1=4 Marks)
13. Two Short answer type questions (one from Prose and one from Poetry, from the book Hornbill), out of four, to be answered in 40-50 words. Questions should elicit inferential responses through critical thinking. (3x2=6 Marks)
14. One Short answer type question, from the book Snapshots, to be answered in 40- 50 words. Questions should elicit inferential responses through critical thinking. One out of two questions to be done. (3x1=3 Marks)
15. One Long answer type question, from Prose/Poetry of Hornbill, to be answered in 120-150 words. Questions can be based on incident/theme/passage/extract/event, as reference points to assess extrapolation beyond and across the text. The question will elicit analytical and evaluative response from the student. Anyone out of two questions to be done. (1x6=6 Marks)
16. One Long answer type question, based on the chapters from the book Snapshots, to be answered in 120-150 words, to assess global comprehension and extrapolation beyond the text. Questions to provide analytical and evaluative responses, using incidents, events, and themes, as reference points. Anyone out of two questions to be done. (1x6=6 Marks)

Commonly asked questions

Q: What does HPBOSE stand for?

HPBOSE stands for Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education. The Board is responsible for conducting Class 10 and 12 board exams every year in the state.

Q: Does Pariksha pe Charcha by PM Modi improves HPBOSE result?

Pariksha pe Charcha was started by PM Narendra Modi in 2018. It talks about combating stress and effective preparation during exams. Time and again, our prime minister has suggested students to stay focused and confident about their preparation. He also advise students not to overstress themselves but rather celebrate exams like festivals.

The HPBOSE board results have seen considerate improvement through the years. So, yes, Pariksha pe charcha does help students to remain calm and relaxed during examinations and this has resulted in better performance.

HP Board 12th Syllabus 2026 for Biology

Biology is an important subject for those students who want to make a career in the medical field. There will be one theory and one practical examination. The paper will be of 3 hours duration. Check the HP Board class 12th Biology syllabus 2026 in the table given below:

Unit	Chapter/Topics
Unit 6: Reproduction	Chapter-2: Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants Flower structure; development of male and female gametophytes; pollination - types, agencies and examples; out breeding devices; pollen-pistil interaction; double fertilization; post fertilization events - development of endosperm and embryo, development of seed and formation of fruit; special modes- apomixis, parthenocarpy, polyembryony; Significance of seed dispersal and fruit formation. Chapter-3: Human Reproduction Male and female reproductive systems; microscopic anatomy of testis and ovary; gametogenesis -spermatogenesis and oogenesis; menstrual cycle; fertilisation, embryo development upto blastocyst formation, implantation; pregnancy and placenta formation (elementary idea); parturition (elementary idea); lactation (elementary idea). Chapter-4: Reproductive Health Need for reproductive health and prevention of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs); birth control - need and methods, contraception and medical termination of pregnancy (MTP); amniocentesis; infertility and assisted reproductive technologies - IVF, ZIFT, GIFT (elementary idea for general awareness).
Unit 7: Genetics and Evolution	Chapter-5: Principles of Inheritance and Variation Heredity and variation: Mendelian inheritance; deviations from Mendelism – incomplete dominance, co-dominance, multiple alleles and inheritance of blood groups, pleiotropy; elementary idea of polygenic inheritance; chromosome theory of inheritance; chromosomes and genes; Sex determination - in humans, birds and honey bee; linkage and crossing over; sex linked inheritance - haemophilia, colour blindness; Mendelian disorders in humans - thalassemia; chromosomal disorders in humans; Down's syndrome, Turner's and Klinefelter's syndromes. Chapter-6: Molecular Basis of Inheritance Search for genetic material and DNA as genetic material; Structure of DNA and RNA; DNA packaging; DNA replication; Central Dogma; transcription, genetic code, translation; gene expression and regulation - lac operon; Genome, Human and rice genome projects; DNA fingerprinting. Chapter-7: Evolution Origin of life; biological evolution and evidences for biological evolution (paleontology, comparative anatomy, embryology and molecular evidences); Darwin's contribution, modern synthetic theory of evolution; mechanism of evolution - variation (mutation and recombination) and natural selection with examples, types of natural selection; Gene flow and genetic drift; Hardy - Weinberg's principle; adaptive radiation; human evolution.
Unit 8: Biology and Human Welfare	Chapter-8: Human Health and Diseases Pathogens; parasites causing human diseases (malaria, dengue, chikungunya, filariasis, ascariasis, typhoid, pneumonia, common cold, amoebiasis, ring worm) and their control; Basic concepts of immunology - vaccines; cancer, HIV and AIDS; Adolescence - drug and alcohol abuse. Chapter-10: Microbes in Human Welfare Microbes in food processing, industrial production, sewage treatment, energy generation and microbes as bio-control agents and bio-fertilizers. Antibiotics; production and judicioususe
Unit 9: Biotechnology and its Applications	Chapter-11: Biotechnology - Principles and Processes Genetic Engineering (Recombinant DNA Technology). Chapter-12: Biotechnology and its Applications Application of biotechnology in health and agriculture: Human insulin and vaccine production, stem cell technology, gene therapy; genetically modified organisms - Bt crops; transgenic animals; biosafety issues, biopiracy and patents.
Unit 10: Ecology and Environment	Chapter-13: Organisms and Populations Population interactions - mutualism, competition, predation, parasitism; population attributes - growth, birth rate and death rate, age distribution. (Topics excluded: Organism and its Environment, Major Aboitic Factors, Responses to Abioitic Factors, Adaptations) Chapter-14: Ecosystem Ecosystems: Patterns, components; productivity and decomposition; energy flow; pyramids of number, biomass, energy (Topics excluded: Ecological Succession and Nutrient Cycles). Chapter-15: Biodiversity and its Conservation Biodiversity-Concept, patterns, importance; loss of biodiversity; biodiversity conservation; hotspots, endangered organisms, extinction, Red Data Book, Sacred Groves, biosphere reserves, national parks, wildlife, sanctuaries and Ramsar sites.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the passing percentage to clear the HPBOSE 12th board exams?

Students need to score a minimum of 33 percent marks in every subjects and in aggregate too to clear the HPBOSE Class 12 exams 2026. The exams will be held in pen and paper format in March 2026. The board released the HPBOSE 12th syllabus 2026 and exam pattern 2026 on the official website. Students must also solve the HP Board 12th sample papers 2026 and previous years question papers to score well.

Q: How many students appear for HPBOSE 12th exams every year?

Around 85,000 students write their HPBOSE 10th board exam every year. Last year, nearly 85,777 students appeared for their inter exam from the state

HP Board 12th Syllabus 2026 for Computer science

The HPBOSE syllabus of Computer science 2026 is segregated into theory paper and practicals. The HP board Computer Science theory paper will carry 70 marks weightage while practicals will be conducted for 30 marks. Refer to the tables given below to know the syllabus and marks distribution of Computer Science.

Unit	Topics
Unit I: Computational Thinking and Programming – 2	● Revision of Python topics covered in Class XI. ● Functions: types of function (built-in functions, functions defined in module, user defined functions), creating user defined function, arguments and parameters, default parameters, positional parameters, function returning value(s), flow of execution, scope of a variable (global scope, local scope) ● Exception Handling: Introduction, handling exceptions using try-except-finally blocks ● Introduction to files, types of files (Text file, Binary file, CSV file), relative and absolute paths ● Text file: opening a text file, text file open modes (r, r+, w, w+, a, a+), closing a text file, opening a file using with clause, writing/appending data to a text file using write() and writelines(), reading from a text file using read(), readline() and readlines(), seek and tell methods, manipulation of data in a text file ● Binary file: basic operations on a binary file: open using file open modes (rb, rb+, wb, wb+, ab, ab+), close a binary file, import pickle module, dump() and load() method, read, write/create, search, append and update operations in a binary file ● CSV file: import csv module, open / close csv file, write into a csv file using writer(),writerow(),writerows() and read from a csv file using reader() ● Data Structure: Stack, operations on stack (push & pop), implementation of stack using list.
Unit II: II Computer Networks	● Evolution of networking: introduction to computer networks, evolution of networking (ARPANET, NSFNET, INTERNET) ● Data communication terminologies: the concept of communication, components of data communication (sender,receiver, message, communication media, protocols), measuring capacity of communication media (bandwidth, data transfer rate), IP address, switching techniques (Circuit switching, Packet switching) ● Transmission media: Wired communication media (Twisted pair cable, Co-axial cable, Fiber-optic cable), Wireless media (Radio waves, Micro waves, Infrared waves) ● Network devices (Modem, Ethernet card, RJ45, Repeater, Hub, Switch, Router, Gateway, WIFI card) ● Network topologies and Network types: types of networks (PAN, LAN, MAN, WAN), networking topologies (Bus, Star, Tree) ● Network protocol: HTTP, FTP, PPP, SMTP, TCP/IP, POP3, HTTPS, TELNET, VoIP ● Introduction to web services: WWW, Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML), Extensible Markup Language (XML), domain names, URL, website, web browser, web servers, web hosting
Unit III: Database Management	● Database concepts: introduction to database concepts and its need ● Relational data model: relation, attribute, tuple, domain, degree, cardinality, keys (candidate key, primary key, alternate key, foreign key) ● Structured Query Language: introduction, Data Definition Language and Data Manipulation Language, data type (char(n), varchar(n), int, float, date), constraints (not null, unique, primary key), create database, use database, show databases, drop database, show tables, create table, describe table, alter table (add and remove an attribute, add and remove primary key), drop table, insert, delete, select, operators (mathematical, relational and logical), aliasing, distinct clause, where clause, in, between, order by, meaning of null, is null, is not null, like, update command, delete command, aggregate functions (max, min, avg, sum, count), group by, having clause, joins: cartesian product on two tables, equi-join and natural join ● Interface of python with an SQL database: connecting SQL with Python, performing insert, update, delete queries using cursor, display data by using connect(), cursor(), execute(), commit(), fetchone(), fetchall(), rowcount, creating database connectivity applications, use of %s format specifier or format() to perform queries

Commonly asked questions

Q: Can I give HPBOSE 12th exam without admit card?

No, you will not be allowed to write HP Board 12th exam without the admit card. Hence, it is suggested that you carry this doc on all exam days.

HP Board 12th Syllabus 2026 for History

The History syllabus of HP Board class 12th will carry a weightage of 100 marks. Check the following table to get the detailed syllabus of HP board 12th History along with the chapter-wise marking scheme.

Unit

Chapters

1: Themes in Indian History Part--I

Bricks, Beads and Bones
The Harappa Civilisation

Kings, Farmers and Towns
Early States and Economies (c.600 BCE600 CE)

Kingship, Caste and class
Early Societies (c. 600 BCE600 CE)

Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings
Cultural Developments (c. 600 BCE600 CE)

2: Themes in Indian History Part--II

Through the eyes of Travellers
Perceptions of Society (c. tenth to seventeenth centuries)

Bhakti-Sufi Traditions
Changes in Religious Beliefs and Devotional Texts (c. eighth to eighteenth centuries)

An Imperial Capital – Vijayanagar (c. fourteenth to sixteenth centuries)
Peasants, zamindars and the States Agrarian Society and the Mughal Empire (c. sixteenth-seventeenth centuries)

3: Themes in Indian History Part--III

Colonialism and The Countryside
Exploring Official Archives

Rebels and Raj
1857 Revolt and its Representations

Mahatma Gandhi and the National Movement
Civil Disobedience and Beyond

Framing of the Constitution
The Beginning of a New Era

Commonly asked questions

Q: When will HPBOSE conduct HPBOSE 12th board exams?

Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education will conduct the HPBOSE 12th exams 2026 between March 3 and April 1,, 2026. The exams are held in pen and paper format. Students can click on the link provided on this page to check and download the HPBOSE 12th date sheet 2026.

Q: When will HPBOSE 12th date sheet release?

HP Board released the HPBOSE 12th date sheet 2026 on November 26, 2025. The date sheet is out on the official website- hpbose.org. The HP Board 12th exams 2026 will be held between March 3 and April 1, 2026 in pen and paper format. The HP Board 12th date sheet 2026 mentions the exam days, dates and timings for all subjects. Students must download and take a printout of the HPBOSE 12th date sheet 2026 and keep it secure with them to refer it till their exams get over.

HP Board 12th Syllabus 2026 for Geography

Geography is distributed into two parts, Fundamentals of Human Geography and Indian: People and Economy.

There will be two papers in geography, one is a theory paper and the second is practical.
The exam duration will be 3 hours.

HPBOSE 12th Geography Syllabus 2026 - Part -A : (Fundamentals of Human Geography)

Chapter	Objective
Ch I - Human Geography	To define Human Geography and describe the nature and scope of Human Geography as a discipline
Ch 2 - The World Population-distribution, density and growth	To familiarize learners with some basic concepts of Population Geography. To understand the patterns of population distribution in the world and correlate the factors influencing population distribution.
Ch 3: Human Development	To understand the concept human development introduced by Dr. Mehbub Ul Haq and Prof. Amartya Sen.
Ch 4: Primary Activities	To understand various categories of economic activities. To describe Primary activities and relate the physical and social factors that affect the type of primary activities practised in different regions of the world. To explain main features of different types of agricultural system practised in the world.
Ch 5: Secondary Activities	To develop understanding of secondary activities with emphasis on manufacturing industries. To give an overview of manufacturing processes, types, its significance and recent changes.
Ch 6: Tertiary and Quaternary Activities	To understand different types of tertiary activity and its importance in the economy.
Ch 7: Transport and Communication	To acquire knowledge about various modes of transport in different continents. To compare and synthesize information about major transport routes around the globe. To understand the development of communication networks and their impact on the modern world.
Ch 8: International Trade	Familiarize the students with the basic concepts and principles of International trade. To understand the basis of International trade, Balance of trade and types of International trade. Gain knowledge about the concept of Dumping. To outline the historical perspective of globalization and Role of WTO, its functions and its implications on the world trade. Examine the importance of sea ports as Gateways of International trade

HPBOSE 12th Geography Syllabus 2026 - Part -B: (Indian People and Economy)

Chapter	Objective
Ch 1: Population: Distribution Density, Growth and Composition	To correlate population distribution and density with the physiography of India. To familiarize students with the demographic attributes of India
Ch 2: Human Settlements	To understand how the form and size of settlement of any particular region reflects human relationship with the environment.
Ch 3: Land Resources and Agriculture	To familiarise students with the land-use categories as maintained in the land revenue records. To analyse the changes in landuse pattern registered in India due to change in shares of primary, secondary and tertiary sectors in GDP.
Ch 4: Water Resources	To familiarise students about the water resources available in India and the factors that determine spatial distribution of the available water resources in the country and its utilization.
Ch 5: Mineral and energy resources	To know about distribution of various minerals in the world. To understand and realize the importance of minerals in human life. To create an awareness about nature of different minerals and how to sustain them for the future.
Ch 6: Planning and sustainable development in Indian Context	To understand the need for centralised planning (sectoral planning and regional planning) to accelerate uniform economic development over space as well the role of NITI Aayog.
Ch 7: Transport and communication	To acquire knowledge about various means of transport spread in different parts of India. To compare and correlate various modes of transport to the physical regions of India. To evaluate the impact of transport and communication networks on the development of our nation.
Ch 8: International Trade	To familiarise students about the changes that have taken place in India’s international trade in terms of volume, composition and direction.
Ch 9: Geographical Perspective on selected issues	To explain the causes and consequences of different types of pollution in India and suggest the measures to control it.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What are the important documents to carry on HPBOSE 12th exam days?

You must not forget to carry your HPBOSE 12th admit card 2026 on all exam days. In case you forget, you will not be allowed to write the exam. Along with the HPBOSE admit card 2026, students must also carry their pens, pencils, ruler. geometry box etc.

The board shall release the HP Board 12th admit card 2026 in Feb 2026 on the official website. Students need to collect their admit card from their school respectively. The HPBOSE 12th exams 2026 will be held from March 3 till April 1, 2026.

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Complement of a Set Equal Sets Universal Set Finite and Infinite Set Empty Set Sets and their Representations Relations and Functions Cartesian Products of Sets Functions Relations Binomial Theorem Binomial Theorem for Positive Integral Index Composition of Functions and Invertible Function Types of Functions Types of Relations Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Inverse Trigonometric Functions Basic Concepts of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Types of Matrix Transpose of a Matrix Symmetric and Skew Symmetric Matrices Invertible Matrices Operations on Matrices Determinants Determinants Integration as Inverse Process of Differentiation Differentiation Standard Deviation Assumed Mean Method Correlation and Regression Z Score Table Cube and Cuboid Complement of a Set Equal Sets Universal Set Finite and Infinite Set Empty Set Sets and their Representations Relations and Functions Cartesian Products of Sets Functions Relations Binomial Theorem Binomial Theorem for Positive Integral Index Composition of Functions and Invertible Function Types of Functions Types of Relations Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Inverse Trigonometric Functions Basic Concepts of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Types of Matrix Transpose of a Matrix Symmetric and Skew Symmetric Matrices Invertible Matrices Operations on Matrices Determinants Determinants Integration as Inverse Process of Differentiation Differentiation Standard Deviation Assumed Mean Method Correlation and Regression Z Score Table Cube and Cuboid Overview DIMENSIONS OF PHYSICAL QUANTITIES DIMENSIONAL FORMULAE Significant Figures DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS AND ITS APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS Overview Change of State Ideal Gas Equation and Absolute Temperature Thermal Expansion Heat Transfer Specific Heat Calorimetry Temperature and Heat Measurement of Temperature Thermodynamic Process Carnot Engine Reversible and Irreversible Process Thermal Equilibrium Thermodynamic State Variables Equation of State Overview First Law of Thermodynamics Second Law of Thermodynamics Behaviour of Gases Kinetic Theory of Ideal Gas Overview Periodic and Oscillatory Motion Simple Pendulum Simple Harmonic Motion Overview Speed of a Travelling Wave Displacement Relation in a Progressive Wave Superposition Principle Beats Reflection of Waves Kinematic Equation Uniformly of Accelerated Motion Instantaneous Velocity and Speed Overview Acceleration Resolution of Vectors Vector Addition by Analytical Method Scalars and Vectors Multiplication of Vectors by Real Numbers Addition and Subtraction of Vectors Overview Projectile Motion Motion in a Plane Conservation of Momentum Equilibrium of a Particle Circular Motion Common Forces in Mechanics Solving Problems in Mechanics Conservation of Mechanical Energy Potential Energy of Spring Power Kinetic Energy Collision Work Concept of Potential Energy Moment of Inertia Overview Centre of Mass Vector Product of Two Vectors Torque and Angular Momentum Motion of Centre of Mass Equilibrium of a Rigid Body Overview Angular Velocity and Relation with Linear Velocity Dynamics of Rotational Motion About a Fixed Axis Kinematics of Rotational Motion About a Fixed Axis Angular Momentum of Rotation About a Fixed Axis Keplers Law Overview Escape Speed Earth Satellites Energy of an Orbiting Satellite Stress Strain Curve Elastic Moduli Applications of Elastic Behaviour of Materials Surface Tension Bernoulli Principle Pressure in Fluids Viscosity Streamline Flow Forces between Multiple Charges Conductors and Insulators Basic Properties of Electric Charge Electric Charge Electric Charge and Field Electric Flux Electric Charge and Field Electric Field Lines Continuous Charge Distribution Interference Light Waves Youngs Experiment Refraction Reflection Plane Wave Huygens Principle Refraction Reflection Plane Wave Huygens Principle Einstein Photoelectric Theory Photoelectric Effect Wave Theory Light Photoelectric Effect Electron Emission Overview Bohr Model of Hydrogen Atom Radioactivity Physics Nuclei Overview Size of Nucleus Binding Energy Nuclear Energy Semiconductor Devices Overview Semiconductor Devices Overview Semiconductor Diode Diode as Rectifier Intrinsic Semiconductor Extrinsic Semiconductor Overview Potential Due to Point Charge Combination of Capacitors Electrostatic Potential Energy Stored in a Capacitor Capacitors and Capacitance Effect of Dielectric on Capacitance Electrostatics of Conductors Potential Energy of a System of Charges Potential due to a System of Charges Electric Current Overview Electrical Energy and Power Temperature Dependence of Resistivity Wheatstone Bridge Overview Ohms Law Kirchhoffs Law Drift of Electrons and the Origin of Resistivity Torque on Current Loop Magnetic Dipole Motion in Magnetic Field Solenoid Magnetic Field due to a Current Element Magnetic Field on Axis of Circular Current Loop Ampere Circuital Law Magnetic Force Overview Moving Coil Galvanometer Magnetism and Matter Magnetic Properties of Materials Magnetisation and Magnetic Intensity Bar Magnet Electromagnetism Motional Electromotive Force Experiments of Faraday and Henry Alternating Current Overview Transformer AC Voltage Applied to a Resistor AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor AC Voltage applied to a Capacitor AC Voltage applied to a Series LCR circuit Representation of AC Current and Voltage by Vector Electromagnetic Spectrum Electromagnetic Waves Displacement Current Total Internal Reflection Refraction through a Prism Optical Instruments Derivation of Lens Formula Reflection of Light by Spherical Mirrors Refraction at Spherical Surface and by Lenses Derive Equation of Motion by Calculus method Alternating Current Overview Mole Concept and Molar Mass STOICHIOMETRY AND STOICHIOMETRIC CALCULATIONS Percentage Composition Laws of Chemical Combination Atomic and Molecular Masses Properties of Matter and their Measurement Importance of Chemistry Overview Overview Atomic Models Discovery of Sub Atomic Particles Towards Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom Electronic Configuration Types of Elements Periodic Table Electronic Configuration of Element Periodic Trends in Properties of Elements Genesis of Periodic Classification Nomenclature of Elements with Atomic Numbers Present Form of Periodic Table Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Hybridization Valence Bond Theory Molecular Orbital Theory Hydrogen Bonding Ionic or Electrovalent Bond Kossel-Lewis Approach to Chemical Bonding Bond Parameters Bonding in Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules VSEPR Theory Applications of Chemical Bonding Equilibrium Processes Homogeneous Equilibria Factors Affecting Equilibria Applications of Equilibrium Constant Ionization of Acids and Bases Ionic Equilibrium in Solution Equilibrium in Chemical Processes Solubility Equilibria of Sparingly Soluble Salts Heter Heterogeneous Equilibria Oxidation Number Classification of Organic Compounds Isomerism Nomenclature of Organic Compounds Quantitative Analysis Qualitative Analysis of Organic Compounds Overview Structural Representations of Organic Compounds Fundamental Concepts in Organic Reaction Mechanism Tetravalence of Carbon Shapes of Organic Compounds Methods of Purification of Organic Compounds Classification Alkanes Alkenes Alkynes Aromatic Hydrocarbon Carcinogenicity and Toxicity Abnormal Molar Mass Colligative Properties and Molar Mass Solubility Proteins Vitamins Carbohydrates Enzymes Hormones Nucleic Acids Electrolytic Cells and Electrolysis Corrosion Galvanic Cell Fuel Cells Nernst Equation Electrochemical Cells Batteries Rate of Reaction Integrated Rate Equations Collision Theory of Chemical Reactions Temperature Dependence of the Rate of a Reaction Factors Influencing Rate of a Reaction Bonding in Metal Carbonyls Difference between Glucose and Fructose

FAQs related to HPBOSE 12th Syllabus 2026

Students can check the FAQs related to HPBOSE 12th syllabus below:

Commonly asked questions

Q: Is HPBOSE Class 12th Board exam checking strict?

For Class 12th, it is considered to be strict. However, it is said that the checking done by evaluators is linient in comparison to the checking done by them in Class 9, 11 in their schools.

So, if u have covered the entire HPBOSE 12th syllabus and your preparation is on point, then you must not worry about the strict checking.

Q: How to pass HPBOSE 12th exam without studying?

Almost every student must had this thought of passing the HP Board exams without studying, however, one should understand that HPBOSE 12th board exams are a turning point for their future. While there is no shortcut to pass the 10th board exams without studying, students can follow the points listed below and try their best to pass HPBOSE board exams.

Use Mind Maps And Visual Aids
Compile All The Notes
Practice Regular Summarisation
Quiz Yourself
Review Course Notes
Use Online Resources
Using A Tutor Or Study Group
Use Mnemonics
Stay Positive And Confident
Prioritise Sleep and Nutrition

Q: Will HP Board conduct the HPBOSE 12th board exams twice a year?

No, HP Board will conduct the HPBOSE 12th exams 2026 only once a year in March 2026 in pen and paper format. The Ministry of Education (MoE) has stated that it will conduct every board exam twice a year. Students will be allowed to retain the best score. However, HP Board is yet to release any official notification for the same.

Q: What are the entrance exam that I can appear after passing my Class 12 exams from Commerce?

After completing Class 12 with Commerce stream, you can appear for many competitive exams, some of which are listed below:

Q: Will we get sufficient time to prepare for the HPBOSE 12th exams once they begin?

Yes, the board gives sufficient preparation leaves to students for the exams. The HP board exams 2026 will be held between March 3 and April 1, 2026 with ample number of prep leaves in between every subject. The HPBOSE 12th date sheet 2026 was released in Nov 2025. Students can check it by clicking on the link provided. However, students are advised to finish the HPBOSE 12th syllabus, and know the exam pattern before the exams begin. They must also solve, analyse and practice the previous years question papers and HPBOSE 12th sample papers to be better prepared for the exams. Make notes of all important points while studying and get all the doubts cleared with your friends, teachers etc. This will ensure that you're prepared ahead of time and will help reduce the exam anxiety.