HP Board Announces Application Timeline for Class 10 and 12 Supplementary Exams
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE), headquartered in Dharamshala, has officially released the online application schedule for the supplementary examinations for both Matriculation (Class 10) and Senior Secondary (Class 12). These exams are slated to take place during June and July 2026, giving students who need a second chance a clear window to apply.
Students are advised to submit their applications within the designated timeframe. The board has confirmed that all necessary details, including the complete exam timetable and application procedures, will be accessible through the official website and via official notices issued by the board.
Important Dates for Class 10 Supplementary Exams
Below is the detailed fee structure and deadline information for Class 10 students. There are two key dates: one for applications submitted without a late fee, and a second for those submitted with a late fee of 1000 rupees.
- Compartment Category: A fee of 700 rupees per subject applies. The final date without a late fee is 01-06-2026, and the last date with a 1000 rupee late fee is 05-06-2026.
- Compulsory Improvement Category: The fee is set at 700 rupees per subject. The deadline without a late fee is 01-06-2026, while the late fee deadline is 05-06-2026.
- Optional Improvement Category (1 to a maximum of 3 subjects): A flat fee of 950 rupees is applicable. The last date without late fees is 01-06-2026, and with the late fee, it is 05-06-2026.
- Additional Subject Category: Students can opt for this at a fee of 700 rupees per subject. The final date without a late fee is 01-06-2026, and the late fee deadline is 05-06-2026.
Important Dates for Class 12 Supplementary Exams
For Class 12 students, the schedule and fee structure are as follows. The deadlines remain consistent with the Class 10 schedule.
- Compartment / English Category: A fee of 700 rupees per subject applies. The last date without a late fee is 01-06-2026, and with a 1000 rupee late fee, it is 05-06-2026.
- Performance Improvement (one or more subjects): The fee is 700 rupees per subject. The deadline without late fees is 01-06-2026, and the final date with late fees is 05-06-2026.
- Diploma Holder Re-appearance: The applicable fee is 1150 rupees. The final date without a late fee is 01-06-2026, and with the late fee, it is 05-06-2026.
- Additional Subject Category: A fee of 700 rupees per subject is required. The deadline without a late fee is 01-06-2026, and the late fee deadline is 05-06-2026.
Eligibility and Categories for Re-examination
The board has outlined specific categories to clarify which students are eligible to appear for these supplementary exams.
For Compulsory Improvement (Class 10 only): Students who have already passed at least 3 out of 5 subjects are eligible to reappear for the two subjects they failed. Additionally, they have the option to appear for improvement in one subject they have already passed.
For Optional Improvement (Class 10 only): Students who have successfully passed all their subjects can opt to reappear for up to a maximum of 3 subjects to enhance their overall scores and grades.
For Compartment (Class 10 only): Students who currently hold a compartment (i.e., have failed in one or more subjects) are eligible to take the exam as per board regulations. These students also have the option to appear for improvement in up to two subjects they have already cleared.
For Compartment (Class 12 only): Class 12 students who have been placed in the compartment category can fill out the examination form and reappear for the exams in accordance with the board’s established rules.
For Optional Improvement (Class 12 only): Students who have already passed the Class 12 examinations can re-sit for one or more subjects in order to improve their final marks and academic performance.
Key Guidelines for Applicants
The board has issued a set of important instructions that all applicants must follow to ensure their submissions are valid and processed without any issues.
- All students must submit their examination forms online through their respective schools or institutions within the specified deadline.
- New or fresh students are not permitted to appear for the June/July 2026 supplementary examinations.
- Changes to subjects are not allowed after the main examination has concluded, unless explicitly permitted by the board’s regulations.
- Marks obtained in internal assessment and practical exams during the main examination will be carried forward. In general, students will not be required to reappear for practical examinations.
- Incomplete forms or applications submitted through incorrect procedures will be rejected outright.
- For the final result, the better of the two scores (from the main exam and the supplementary exam) will be considered for the student’s final grade.
