DHARAMSHALA, Himachal Pradesh – The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) today, December 5, 2025 , released free question banks for students preparing for the Class 10th and 12th board examinations. These competency-based resources are now accessible for download on the official HPBOSE website, hpbose.org.
The newly published question banks are specifically designed to aid students in their comprehensive preparation for the upcoming 2026 board exams. Their introduction directly reflects the educational reforms and guidelines stipulated by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Understanding Competency-Based Assessment
The HPBOSE question banks emphasize a competency-based assessment approach. This modern educational strategy moves beyond traditional rote learning, focusing instead on evaluating a student’s capacity to apply learned concepts, analyze complex information, and critically evaluate scenarios. Questions are formulated to test higher-order thinking skills, including reasoning, problem-solving, and the practical application of theoretical knowledge across various subjects.
This shift in assessment methodology is a core component of NEP 2020. It aims to equip students with analytical and practical skills essential for future academic and professional endeavors. By providing these question banks, HPBOSE offers students a structured opportunity to understand and adapt to the updated examination format before their actual board assessments.
Accessing the Digital Resources
Students and educators can retrieve the subject-specific question banks by visiting the official HPBOSE portal. Users must navigate to hpbose.org and locate the dedicated notification labeled “Notification Regarding Competency-Based Question Bank.” Direct download links for each subject are provided within this section.
The board strongly advises teachers to actively guide students in utilizing these online, free resources. Consistent engagement with the question banks is crucial for students to familiarize themselves with the new question typologies and enhance their readiness for the board examinations.
Available Subjects for Class 10
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education has developed comprehensive question banks for the following core subjects for Class 10 students:
| Subject |
|---|
| English |
| Hindi |
| Mathematics |
| Science |
| Social Science |
Available Subjects for Class 12
For students in Class 12, HPBOSE has made question banks available across an extensive array of academic streams and subjects. This broad coverage ensures specialized preparation for diverse academic paths:
| Subject |
|---|
| English |
| Hindi |
| Physics |
| Chemistry |
| Mathematics |
| Biology |
| Accountancy |
| Business Studies |
| Economics |
| History |
| Political Science |
| Sociology |
| Psychology |
| Geography |
Role in Exam Preparation and Future Updates
These official question banks represent a vital, free educational tool. They offer students an opportunity to practice with questions designed to mirror the actual board exam pattern. This proactive preparation can significantly help students in managing exam anxiety and improving their overall performance.
HPBOSE has confirmed its ongoing commitment to maintaining these resources. The board will periodically review and update the question banks. This ensures that the content remains current and effective, adapting to any further educational reforms or syllabus adjustments.