HPBOSE Exam 2025 Postponed: Class 8–12 exams, which were initially planned for March 4–8, have been put on hold, according to the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE). The action follows a period of intense snowfall and rains that has disrupted roads throughout the state, especially in the Lahaul and Spiti districts and the Pangi region of Chamba.
The Board Secretary Vishal Sharma conveyed that “If weather conditions improve and examination materials reach the affected regions, exams will be conducted after March 8, simultaneously with the remaining exams in the state. Revised dates for postponed exams in Pangi and Lahaul-Spiti will be announced accordingly”.
Nearly 1.95 lakh students are scheduled to take the Class 10 and 12 board exams in 2025. This year, HPBoSE has expanded the number of testing locations from 2,250 to 2,300.
HPBOSE Exams Postponement: Weather Disruptions
The board sent out a notification indicating that it is difficult for students and test personnel to travel safely because of the damage to the state's roads caused by the extreme weather. The board has chosen to move the tests, which were originally scheduled for March 4 to 8, to March 8 for safety reasons.
HPBOSE: Exams Affected by Postponement
The HPBOSE Class 8 SOS Hindi exam, which is set for March 4, as well as several other subjects for Classes 9, 10, 11, and 12, are among the exams impacted by this decision. The board has promised students that when conditions improve, the tests would be held at their assigned centers and that the updated exam dates will be notified soon.
HPBOSE Exam 2025: Postponed Schedule
The comprehensive table of the HPBOSE postponed exams for Classes 8 through 12 is provided below:
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| 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 | — |
HPBOSE Exam 2025: Revised Exam Dates
The updated exam dates for the postponed exams shall be provided soon, according to HPBOSE. It is recommended that students frequently check the official HPBOSE website to be informed about any updates or new timetables. In light of the state's constant weather problems, this action is a preventative step to guarantee protection of all students and exam staff.
The board stressed how crucial it is to stay safe during these severe weather conditions. Roads in impacted areas, such as Pangi (Chamba), Lahaul, and Spiti, are still inaccessible because of the ongoing snowfall and rain. For more details, the board has advised students to contact their individual schools.
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