The Himachal Pradesh Board 12th English exam will take place from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on March 29, 2025, across 2,300 exam centers throughout the state. A total of 93,494 students, including those from regular and state open schools, are expected to appear for the exam.
HPBOSE 12th English Board Exam 2025: The Himachal Pradesh School Education Board (HPBOSE), Dharamshala, has officially announced the rescheduled date for the 12th Class English Exam for 2025. The exam, initially scheduled for March 8, 2025, was postponed due to a mix-up with the question paper. The HPBOSE 12th English exam will now be held on March 29, 2025.
HPBOSE 12th English Exam 2025 Exam Timings and Centers
The Himachal Pradesh Board 12th English exam will take place from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on March 29, 2025, across 2,300 exam centers throughout the state. A total of 93,494 students, including those from regular and state open schools, are expected to appear for the exam.
This rescheduled exam will be held in a single shift, allowing all candidates—regular, compartment, improvement, and SOS students—to give the exam at the same time.
Reason Behind HPBOSE 12th English Exam Cancellation
The HPBOSE 12th English exam was initially postponed due to an incident on March 7, 2025. In a mix-up at the Government Senior Secondary School in Chuwari, Chamba District, the 12th English question paper was mistakenly opened for the Class 10 exam. As a result, Class 10 students had access to the Class 12 English paper, creating concerns about a potential paper leak.
To ensure fairness and maintain the integrity of the examination process, the Himachal Pradesh School Education Board decided to cancel the English exam that was originally set for March 8. Following the cancellation, the board formed an investigative committee to look into the matter. The mistake was confirmed after a complaint was submitted via email, and the matter was also verified through a video uploaded on the Exam Mitra mobile app.
HPBOSE Paper Leak Investigation and Postponement
In response to the situation, the board has acted swiftly, ensuring that the HPBOSE 12th English exam would not be compromised by a potential leak. The investigation into the issue is ongoing, with a committee formed to look into the details of the incident. The board has assured students that the exam will be conducted fairly on the new date.
Check HPBOSE Updates on Official Website
For all students appearing for the HPBOSE 12th English exam, the official website (hpbose.org) will provide the latest updates, including notifications regarding the rescheduled exam and any other important announcements related to the Himachal Pradesh Board Exam 2025.
Stay Prepared for HPBOSE 12th English Exam 2025
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.
With the rescheduled exam on March 29, students are encouraged to continue their preparations and stay updated on any further announcements from the Himachal Pradesh School Education Board.
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