The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has released important exam dates for Class 10 and Class 12 students appearing for the 2026 annual examinations. This announcement includes the schedules for both practical exams and the main theory exams. Students preparing for these exams should check the details carefully. All official information is available on the board’s website, hpbose.org .
The practical examinations for vocational subjects for both Class 10 and Class 12 regular students are set to begin soon. These practicals will be held between February 2 and February 28, 2026 . Following the practicals, the theory exams will take place. Class 10 theory exams will run from March 3 to March 28, 2026 . For Class 12 students, the theory exams will be conducted from March 3 to April 1, 2026 .
HPBOSE Practical Exam Dates 2026
The schedule for practical assessments of vocational subjects is different for various types of schools. Students should note the dates that apply to their school:
| School Type | Practical Exam Dates |
| Summer Closing Schools | February 2 to February 28, 2026 |
| Winter Closing Schools | February 12 to February 28, 2026 |
The HPBOSE board, based in Dharamshala, has asked the State Project Director Shimla (SPD), Sector Skill Councils (SSC), and the principals or heads of all concerned schools to prepare for these practical exams. Schools must make all necessary arrangements to ensure smooth conduct of these assessments.
HPBOSE Class 10 Theory Exam Dates 2026
Here is the full date sheet for the Class 10 theory examinations for 2026:
| Exam Date | Subjects |
| March 3, 2026 | English |
| March 5, 2026 | Music (Vocal) |
| March 6, 2026 | Hindi |
| March 7, 2026 | Financial Literacy* (NSE) |
| March 11, 2026 | Mathematics |
| March 14, 2026 | Science and Technology |
| March 16, 2026 | Computer Science |
| March 17, 2026 | Music (Instrumental) |
| March 18, 2026 | Home Science |
| March 20, 2026 | Sanskrit, Urdu, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu |
| March 23, 2026 | Arts-A (Scale and Geometry), Commerce (Elements of Business, Elements of Bookkeeping and Accountancy, Type-writing English or Hindi), Economics, NSQF Subjects (Agriculture, Automotive, Healthcare, Information Technology Enabled Services, Media and Entertainment, Retail, Physical Education, Private Security, Telecom, Tourism & Hospitality, Banking Financial Services & Insurance, Apparel, Made-ups & Home Furnishing, Beauty and Wellness, Electronics & Hardware, Plumber) |
| March 28, 2026 | Social Science |
HPBOSE Class 12 Theory Exam Dates 2026
Class 12 students can refer to the detailed schedule for their theory examinations here:
| Exam Dates | Subjects |
| March 3, 2026 | Sanskrit |
| March 5, 2026 | English |
| March 6, 2026 | Public Administration |
| March 7, 2026 | Economics |
| March 9, 2026 | Physics |
| March 10, 2026 | Sociology |
| March 11, 2026 | Fine Arts*(Painting/Graphics/Sculpture/Applied Art) |
| March 12, 2026 | Hindi, Urdu |
| March 13, 2026 | Accountancy, Biology |
| March 14, 2026 | Psychology |
| March 16, 2026 | French |
| March 17, 2026 | Political Science |
| March 18, 2026 | Philosophy |
| March 19, 2026 | Mathematics |
| March 20, 2026 | Dance* (Kathak/ Bharat Natyam) |
| March 23, 2026 | Chemistry, Business Studies |
| March 24, 2026 | Human Ecology & Family Science (H.Sc) |
| March 25, 2026 | Geography |
| March 27, 2026 | History |
| March 28, 2026 | Financial Literacy*(NSE) |
| March 30, 2026 | Physical Education, Yoga, Computer Science, Financial Literacy*(NSE), Agriculture (NSQF), Automotive (NSQF), Healthcare(NSQF), Information Technology Enabled Services (NSQF), Media & Entertainment(NSQF), Retail(NSQF), Private Security(NSQF), Telecom(NSQF), Tourism & Hospitality (NSQF), BFSI (Banking, Finance Services & Insurance) (NSQF), Apparels, Made-ups & Home Furnishing (NSQF), Beauty & Wellness(NSQF), Electronics & Hardware (NSQF), Plumber(NSQF), Food Processing(NSQF) |
| April 1, 2026 | Music (Hindustani Vocal), Music (Hindustani Instrumental Melodic), Music (Hindustani Instrumental Percussion) |
Students are strongly advised to visit the official HPBOSE website at hpbose.org to download the complete and official date sheet. It is crucial to review the official circular carefully for all specific instructions, exam timings, and other important guidelines. Staying updated with the official website will help students prepare well for their upcoming exams.
