HPBOSE Class 10th result 2026: Check previous years’ pass percentage trends

The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education has declared the HPBOSE Class 10 Annual Examination Result 2026, hpbose.org. The board announced that 83.87% students cleared the matric examination, reflecting a major improvement in the state’s board performance compared to the last two years. The result was officially announced during a press conference held at the board headquarters in Dharamshala by HPBOSE Chairman Dr. Rajesh Sharma.

Pass percentage registers strong improvement

This year’s result figures indicate a steady upward trend in student performance across Himachal Pradesh. According to the board, 93,694 students appeared for the Class 10 board examination conducted across the state.

The pass percentage has climbed significantly over the last three years:

• 2024: 74.61%
• 2025: 79.8%
• 2026: 83.87%

The improvement of more than four percentage points from last year signals stronger academic performance and better overall outcomes in government and private schools alike.

Girls continue to dominate merit list

Once again, girls emerged as the strongest performers in the HPBOSE matric examination. Female candidates secured most of the top positions in the provisional merit list released by the board.

Out of 45,079 girls who appeared in the examination, 38,449 cleared the exam successfully. Among boys, 39,701 students passed out of 48,097 candidates.

The merit list saw students from Kangra, Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur and Mandi dominate the top ranks.

Kangra student tops Himachal Pradesh

Anmol from A.V.M Senior Secondary School secured the first rank in the state by scoring 699 marks out of 700. With an exceptional 99.86%, she emerged as the state topper in the HPBOSE Class 10 Examination 2026, turning her school into a celebration ground soon after the announcement.

Three students share second rank

The second rank was jointly secured by three students who scored 698 marks each, achieving 99.71%.

The students are:

• Abhinav Mehta from Government Senior Secondary School
• Purnima Sharma from Government Girls Senior Secondary School
• Roohani Dhiman from Government Senior Secondary School

Their performances added to the strong showing by government schools in this year’s examination.

Third rank shared by two students

The third position was jointly secured by two candidates who scored 697 marks and registered 99.57%.

They include:

• Ashwika Sharma from Neelam Public Senior Secondary School
• Alisha Thakur from Oxford School

Board plans tougher anti-cheating measures

HPBOSE Chairman Dr. Rajesh Sharma stated that the board is preparing to tighten examination security in the coming years. According to the board, audio and video recording systems are expected to be introduced at examination centres from the next exam cycle onwards.

The move is aimed at strengthening surveillance and curbing unfair practices during board examinations across the state.

Students can download provisional marksheet online

Students can now check and download their provisional scorecards through the official website of the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education.

The online marksheet includes:

• Subject-wise marks
• Total marks obtained
• Division
• Qualifying status

However, the board clarified that the online scorecard is provisional. Original mark sheets and certificates will be distributed later through respective schools.

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