After the announcement of HPBOSE Class 12 results 2025 on May 18, many students noticed lower-than-expected marks in the English subject. The issue was raised by the Himachal Pradesh Government Teachers Union (HPGTU) and private school associations. The matter reached Education Minister Rohit Thakur, who directed the board to investigate.
HPBOSE 12th English Paper 2025 Error: The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has announced a re-evaluation of HPBOSE Class 12 English exam marks 2025 following a "human error" in the answer key used during evaluation. The board confirmed that incorrect HPBOSE Class 12 answer keys were uploaded, resulting in lower marks for several students.
HPBOSE 12th English Paper 2025 Was Cancelled and Rescheduled
The HPBOSE Class 12 English Paper 2025 was originally held on March 8 but had to be rescheduled to March 29. This came after a paper leak on March 7 when teachers at Government Senior Secondary School, Chowari (Chamba district), mistakenly opened the Class 12 English question paper instead of the Class 10 paper a day early.
Students Report Low Marks in HPBOSE Class 12 English 2025
After the HPBOSE Class 12 results 2025 were announced on May 18, many students noticed lower-than-expected marks in the English subject. The issue was raised by the Himachal Pradesh Government Teachers Union (HPGTU) and private school associations. The matter reached Education Minister Rohit Thakur, who directed the board to investigate.
Board Inquiry Confirms Mistake in HPBOSE Class 12 English Answer Key
Following an internal probe, HPBOSE Secretary Vishal Sharma stated that the wrong answer key was used during evaluation due to human error. The board accepted the mistake and confirmed that affected answer sheets will be re-evaluated.
No Reduction in Marks: Only Upward Revisions
The board has assured that during re-evaluation, marks will only be increased where necessary. No student will lose marks as a result of this process. The revised Class 12 English marks will be announced soon.
Important Information for Students
- Re-evaluation is automatic; students do not need to apply.
- Only students with discrepancies in English marks will be re-evaluated.
- The revised marks will be updated on the official website: hpbose.org
- Students should regularly check for official announcements.
The HPBOSE's decision to correct the evaluation error without penalizing students is a student-friendly move. It shows the board’s commitment to fairness and restoring trust in the examination system. Revised results will be issued soon, bringing clarity and relief to affected students.
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HP Board released the HPBOSE 12th date sheet 2025 on Dec 30, 2024. The date sheet is out on the official website- hpbose.org. The HP Board 12th exams 2025 were held between March 4 and 29, 2025 in pen and paper format. The HP Board 12th date sheet 2025 mentions the exam days, dates and timings for all subjects. Students must download and take a printout of the HPBOSE 12th date sheet 2025 and keep it secure with them to refer it till their exams get over.
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No, HP Board will conduct the HPBOSE 12th exams 2025 only once a year in March 2025 in pen and paper format. The Ministry of Education (MoE) has stated that it will conduct every board exam twice a year from the academic year 2025-26. Students will be allowed to retain the best score. However, HP Board is yet to release any official notification for the same.