The board issued a notice stating that due to the severe weather conditions, the state’s roadways have been damaged, making it difficult for students and exam staff to travel safely. For safety reasons, the board has decided to reschedule the exams that were set to take place from March 4 to 8.
HPBOSE Exam 2025 Postponed: The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has announced the postponement of exams for Classes 8 to 12, which were originally scheduled between March 4 and 8. The decision comes in the wake of heavy rainfall and snowfall that has affected the state, causing disruptions in roadways, particularly in the Pangi region of Chamba and Lahaul and Spiti districts.
Reason for Postponement: Weather Disruptions
The board issued a notice stating that due to the severe weather conditions, the state’s roadways have been damaged, making it difficult for students and exam staff to travel safely. For safety reasons, the board has decided to reschedule the exams that were set to take place from March 4 to 8.
Exams Affected by Postponement
The exams affected by this decision include the HPBOSE Class 8 SOS Hindi exam scheduled for March 4, along with various other subjects for Classes 9, 10, 11, and 12. The board has assured students that the revised exam dates will be announced soon, and the exams will be conducted at their designated centers when conditions improve.
HPBOSE Exam 2025 Postponed Schedule
Below is the detailed table listing the postponed exams for Classes 8 to 12 under the HPBOSE:
| Date | Class 8 (SOS) | Class 9 (Regular) | Class 10 (SOS & Regular) | Class 11 (Regular) | Class 12 (SOS & Regular) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 4 | Hindi (SOS) | — | Hindi | Economics | — |
| March 5 | — | Himachali Folk Culture & Yoga | Mathematics | Music (Vocal) | English |
| March 6 | — | Sanskrit | Financial Literacy | Public Administration | Public Administration |
| March 7 | Drawing, Home Science, Music (Vocal & Instrumental), Punjabi, Urdu | Social Science | English | Geography | Financial Literacy |
| March 8 | — | — | — | English | — |
Revised Exam Dates
The HPBOSE has clarified that the revised exam dates for the postponed exams will be announced shortly. Students are advised to keep checking the official HPBOSE website for updates and new schedules.
This move comes as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of all students and exam personnel amidst the ongoing weather challenges in the state.
The board emphasized the importance of safety during these times of severe weather. Roads in affected areas like Pangi (Chamba) and Lahaul and Spiti remain impassable due to the continuous downpour and snowfall. The board has instructed students to stay in touch with their respective schools for further instructions.
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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.
As per previous year HP board exam schedule, the exam timing are from 8:45 am to 12 pm. Students must reach the exam centre at least half an hour before the beginning of the exam. The exams are likely to be conducted between March 1 and 28, 2025 in pen and paper format.
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