Heavy snowfall disrupts Board Exams in Himachal Pradesh; Examinations postponed in remote areas
Due to heavy rainfall and snowfall in Himachal Pradesh in the past few days , roads and pathways in Pangi (Chamba district) and Lahaul-Spiti district have been severely damaged, leading to the closure of several routes. As a result, the question papers and other examination materials for the Himachal Pradesh School Education Board’s annual examinations for classes 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 could not be delivered to these regions.
Arvind Sharma
Mar 3, 2025 05:36
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Dharamshala, March 3, 2025: Due to heavy rainfall and snowfall in Himachal Pradesh in the past few days , roads and pathways in Pangi (Chamba district) and Lahaul-Spiti district have been severely damaged, leading to the closure of several routes. As a result, the question papers and other examination materials for the Himachal Pradesh School Education Board’s annual examinations for classes 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 could not be delivered to these regions.
In view of the difficulties faced by students, the Himachal Pradesh School Education Board has decided to postpone the examinations scheduled to begin on March 4 in these affected areas until March 8. However, in the rest of the state, the board exams will proceed as per the original schedule from March 4.
Board Secretary Dr. Major Vishal Sharma stated that if weather conditions improve and examination materials reach the affected regions, rest of the exams will be conducted after March 8 , simultaneously with the remaining exams in the state. The revised dates for postponed exams in Pangi and Lahaul-Spiti will be announced accordingly.
This year, approximately 1.95 lakh students will appear for the Class 10 and 12 board exams. The number of examination centers has increased from 2,250 last year to 2,300 this year. To ensure a fair examination process, apart from the board’s flying squads, other officials at different levels will also deploy their own flying squads to prevent cheating.
Further updates on rescheduled exams will be provided based on weather conditions and logistical arrangements.
