The Himachal Pradesh School Education Board (HPBOSE) in Dharamshala has officially released the much-awaited annual examination schedule for schools observing winter vacations during the 2025–26 academic session. This vital timetable concerns students in Classes 3, 5, and 8, providing them with clear dates for their upcoming assessments.
According to the official notification, all examinations will be conducted between 09:45 AM and 01:00 PM. Students will be provided with their Question and Answer Booklets at 09:45 AM, offering them a crucial 15-minute window to thoroughly read through the questions and accurately fill in all necessary personal details before the examination officially commences at 10:00 AM sharp.
A strict policy will be enforced regarding electronic devices. Calculators, pagers, cellular phones, smartwatches, and any other similar gadgets are absolutely forbidden within the examination centers.
How to Access the HPBOSE Winter School Exam Schedule 2025-26
Both students and educators can effortlessly view or download the comprehensive official timetable by following these straightforward steps:
- Begin by visiting the official HPBOSE website.
- Navigate to the “Examination” section, then proceed to click on the “Date Sheet” option.
- Locate and select the circular specifically titled “Winter School Examination Schedule 2025-26 for Classes 3, 5, and 8.”
- Clicking this link will open the timetable in a PDF format.
- For your convenience, you can download or print this document for future reference.
HPBOSE Class 3 Annual Exam Timetable 2025-26
The board has specified the following schedule for Class 3 students participating in the winter session annual examinations:
| Date | Day | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 01-12-2025 | Monday | Mathematics |
| 03-12-2025 | Wednesday | English |
| 04-12-2025 | Thursday | Environmental Studies (EVS) |
| 05-12-2025 | Friday | Hindi |
HPBOSE Class 5 Annual Exam Timetable 2025-26
Here is the detailed subject-wise schedule for the Class 5 annual examinations:
| Date | Day | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 01-12-2025 | Monday | English |
| 02-12-2025 | Tuesday | Hindi |
| 04-12-2025 | Thursday | Mathematics |
| 05-12-2025 | Friday | Environmental Studies (EVS) |
HPBOSE Class 8 Annual Exam Timetable 2025-26
For students in Class 8, the comprehensive timetable for all subjects is provided below:
| Date | Day | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 27-11-2025 | Thursday | English |
| 28-11-2025 | Friday | Hindi |
| 29-11-2025 | Saturday | Social Science |
| 01-12-2025 | Monday | Mathematics |
| 02-12-2025 | Tuesday | Himachal Pradesh Lok Sanskriti and Yoga |
| 04-12-2025 | Thursday | Science |
| 05-12-2025 | Friday | Sanskrit |
| 06-12-2025 | Saturday | Practical Exams: Art, Home Science, Music, Agriculture, Urdu |
Crucial Guidelines for Students
- All students are required to arrive at their designated examination center by 09:45 AM. Question and Answer booklets will be distributed promptly at this time.
- Utilize the allotted 15 minutes of reading time to carefully review the questions and accurately fill in all necessary details on your answer sheet.
- The examination will officially commence at 10:00 AM.
- It is imperative to write the correct question number for each answer on your answer sheet.
- For Class 8, subjects indicated with an asterisk (*) will involve internal papers conducted by the respective schools.
- Bringing any form of electronic gadget, including calculators, pagers, mobile phones, smartwatches, or similar devices, into the examination center is strictly forbidden.