The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education has officially released the datesheet for class 10th and 12th board examinations. For the academic year 2026, students appearing for the HP board exam can now download the complete timetable in PDF format from the official website of HPBOSE. With the release of the datesheet, students can begin their final round of preparation with a clear idea of the examination schedule.
According to the announced datasheet, HP board class exam 2026 will start from March 3rd, 2026, till March 28th, 2026, while class 12th exams 2026 will start from March 3rd, 2026, and continue till April 1st, 2026.
The board has also issued the practical examination for regular and state open school students, which will take place from February 20th to February 28th, 2026 at the respective school. Students are advised to contact their school principals by February 18th, 2026 to collect their subject-wise practical schedule.
How to download HPBOSE class 10th and 12th Datesheet 2026:
Students can easily download the datesheet from the official website of HPBOSE. Here are the simple steps to follow:
Step 1: Visit the official website of HPBOSE.
Step 2: Click on the dare sheet option
Step 3: Select the HP board class 10th or 12th datesheet 2026.
Step 4: The PDF will appear on the screen.
Step 5: Download and save the file for future reference.
With the release of the HPBOSE datesheet, students are encouraged to plan their preparation properly. The early announcement provides students enough time to revise the syllabus thoroughly and give their best in the board exam. The board has also advised students to keep visiting the official website for any exam-related information, updates, or changes in the schedule.
HPBOSE Class 10th Datesheet 2026
The timetable for the 10th board exam is now available on the official website. As per the notification, exams will be held in a single shift from 9:45 AM to 1:00 PM. The examination schedule starts from March 3rd, 2026 to March 28th, 2026, giving students sufficient time between major papers for revisions.
| Date | Subject |
| March 3, 2026 | English |
| March 5, 2026 | Music (Vocal) |
| March 6, 2026 | Hindi |
| March 7, 2026 |
Financial Literacy (NSE)
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| March 11, 2026 | Mathematics |
| March 14, 2026 |
Science and Technology
|
| March 16, 2026 |
Computer Science
|
| March 17, 2026 |
Music (Instrumental)
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| March 18, 2026 | Home Science |
| March 20, 2026 | Urdu Tamil Telugu Sanskrit Punjabi |
| March 23, 2026 |
Arts-A (Scale and Geometry), Commerce (Elements of Business, Elements of Bookkeeping and accountancy, Type-writing English or Hindi), Economics, NSQF: 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 12th Datesheet 2026:
Class 12th datesheet has also been uploaded for students of the science, arts, and commerce streams. According to the board, all class 12th exams will start from March 3rd, 2026 to April 1st, 2026. The exam will be held in a single shift with the timing from 9:45 AM to 1:00 PM.
| 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 (Commercial Arts) |
| 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 |
| March 25, 2026 | Geography |
| March 27, 2026 | History |
| March 28, 2026 | Financial Literacy* (NSE) |
| March 30, 2026 | Physical Education Yoga Computer Science NSQF (All exams) |
| April 1, 2026 | Music (Hindustani Vocal) Music (Hindustani Instrumental Melodic) Music (Hindustani Instrumental Percussion) |
Practical Exam schedule for 2026:
This year, the board has issued a common practical schedule for class 10th and 12th students. The practical will be conducted from 20th February 2026 to 28th February 2026. Students must reach out to their schools for the final subject-wise schedule, which will be shared by principals. The board has clearly stated that all students must confirm their practical dates on or before 18th February to avoid last-minute confusion.
