Himachal Pradesh to Convert 100 HP Board Schools to CBSE; CBSE, HPBOSE Exam Dates 2026

Himachal Pradesh to Convert 100 HP Board Schools to CBSE; CBSE, HPBOSE Exam Dates 2026

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New Delhi, Updated on Oct 8, 2025 10:38 IST

100 selected schools will be affiliated to CBSE, with syllabus realignment and teacher training.

Himachal Pradesh government has announced to convert 100 of its schools under Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) into Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) schools.

The decision has been taken to improve education and give students better opportunities for higher studies and also for competitive exams.

HP Chief Minister has said that this initiative is part of a broader strategy to strengthen Himachal’s education system and ensure teaching quality is aligned with national standards.

100 selected schools will be affiliated to CBSE, with syllabus realignment and teacher training. Conversion of these schools will be done in phased manner, with first set of schools likely to become part of CBSE in next academic session.

HPBOSE is also likely to announce Class 10, Class 12 board exam dates soon. Class 10 examinations are likely start in early March and be over by April, Class 12 examinations are expected to begin by mid March and end in April.

CBSE 2026 Board Exams: Tentative Dates

CBSE last month issued tentative Class 10 and Class 12 board exams dates, set will begin on Feb 17, 2026. As per datesheet, class 10 exams will end on March 9, and Class 12 exams by April 9.

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Q: Β  When will CBSE conduct CBSE 10th, 12th exams in 2026?
A:

Central Board of Secondary Education is expected to conduct the CBSE board exams 2026 between February 15 and April 4, 2026. Class 10 exams will likely be held between Feb 15 and March 18, 2026 while Class 12 exams are expected to be conducted between February 15 and April 4, 2026. The exams are held in pen and paper mode. The Board released the CBSE 10th, 12th syllabus and sample papers on the official website. You must download it and start covering the syllabus topic-wise. It is important that you download and answer the CBSE sample papers 2026 as these will make you familiar with the marking scheme, exam pattern and the different types of questions asked in the exams. 

Check the tentative CBSE date sheet 2026 below:

CBSE 10th date sheet 2026

CBSE 12th date sheet 2026

Q: Β  When will CBSE date sheet release?
A:

CBSE released the CBSE date sheet 2026 for Class 10, 12 on September 24, 2025. The CBSE date sheet 2026 is out on the official website- cbse.nic.in and students can check the same by clicking on the link provided here. CBSE Board exams 2026 will be held between February 17 and April 9, 2026. The exams are held in offline or pen and paper format. 

The CBSE time table 2026 shares the details like exam dates, days, timings, general instructions for students and more. 

Q: Β  Does CBSE release the CBSE 12th date sheet for all three stream separately?
A:

No, CBSE released the CBSE Class 12 date sheet for all subjects together. However, to make the exam dates simpler to find and use, Shiksha.com divides and shares the CBSE 12th date sheet according to three streams - Science, Commerce and Arts.

Students can click on CBSE 12th Date Sheet to check stream-wise date sheet for CBSE 12th board exams. 

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