Of the total candidates, 64,473 students were from government schools, while 16,636 students were from private institutions. (Representative Image)
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBoSE) Monday declared the results of the Class 10+2 examinations held in March. This year, the pass percentage has risen significantly to cross the 90 per cent-mark.
According to data released by the Board, a total of 81,109 students appeared in the examination, out of whom 74,637 students passed, while 3,352 students failed. Additionally, 3,071 candidates have been placed in the compartment category.
Rajesh Sharma, Chairman, HPBoSE, said, “The results demonstrate improved academic performance and better outcomes across districts. The rise in pass percentage is due to consistent academic monitoring, improved teaching standards, and student-focused initiatives.”
The results reflect a steady improvement in performance over the past three years. The total pass percentage has increased from 79.6 per cent in 2023, 74.5 per cent in 2024, and 83.16 per cent in 2025 to 92.02 per cent in 2026.
The number of students appearing in the exam, however, has decreased over the last three years. In 2023, more than 1,05,000 students appeared; the number decreased to 85,776 in ߨ 86,373 students in 2025, and finally 81,109 this year.
According to the HPBoSE, a majority of students appeared from government schools. Of the total candidates, 64,473 students were from government schools, while 16,636 students were from private institutions.
Anshit Kumar from PM Shri Government Senior Secondary School, Bhawarna (Kangra district), secured the first position by scoring 496 marks (99.2 per cent).
The second position was jointly secured by Shayla Kashyap of The New Era School of Sciences, Chhatri (Kangra), and Arushi of Government Senior Secondary School, Kanger Dharayar (Sirmaur), with 495 marks (99 per cent).
The third position went to Shamya Barjatya from Government Model Senior Secondary School, Dari (Kangra), who scored 494 marks (98.8 per cent).
As per the HPBOSE, Shayla Kashyap topped the Science stream with 495 marks (99 per cent), followed by Sanchita Dhiman (Una) and Kashi Sharma (Hamirpur), both securing 493 marks (98.6 per cent).
In the Commerce Stream, Yashvani Chauhan and Krishika, both from Una district, jointly topped with 491 marks (98.2 per cent). They were followed by Anjali, Muskan, and Jahnvi, who secured 489 marks (97.8 per cent).
In the Arts Stream, Anshit Kumar topped with 496 marks (99.2 per cent), followed by Arushi (495 marks) and Shamya Barjatya (494 marks).
The Board said that out of the total registered candidates, 308 students remained absent, while 37 results were withheld due to various reasons.
