Archive · 27 Jan 2026
HPBOSE Introduces Identical MCQ Papers for 2026 Exams
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has announced a big change for the Class 10 and 12 board exams in 2026.
From now on, all students will get the same questions in their exams, but the order of the questions might be different.
This change is being made to make sure that all students are treated fairly and that the exams are easier to manage.
The questions will be multiple-choice, and they will make up 20% of the total marks.
This is a new way to make sure that everyone has a fair chance to show what they know.
HPBOSE introduces identical MCQ-based question papers for Class 10 and 12 board exams in 2026.
MCQs will constitute 20% of the total marks for each paper.
All question sets will contain the same questions, with only the order rearranged.
The reform aims to ensure uniformity in evaluation and address previous issues with varying difficulty levels.
Chairman Rajesh Sharma confirmed the standardization to streamline the examination process.
- Who
- HPBOSE (Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education)
- What
- Introduction of identical MCQ-based question papers for Class 10 and 12 board exams
- When
- Implementation starting from 2026
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh, India
- Why
- To ensure uniformity in evaluation and address previous dissatisfaction with varying difficulty levels
- Exam Level
- Class 10, 12
- MCQ Percentage
- 20% of total marks
- Change Type
- Standardized question papers
- Announced By
- HPBOSE
- Implementation Year
- 2026