HIMACHAL PRADESH BOARD CLASS 12 Exam

The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education is regulated by the state’s Directorate of Higher Education. It is one of the popular state boards in India that was established under the Himachal Pradesh Act No. 14 of 1968. Every year around 1 lakh students appear for the Himachal Pradesh Board Class 12 exam. HPBOSE prepares the curriculum and syllabus for Class 12 students and is responsible for conducting the board exam. 

Class 12 is a milestone in a student’s life because the score determines whether a student gets admission to their desired college or not. Hence, the Board ensures that students get high-quality education and skills. Read on to learn more about the HP board Class 12 exam. 

The Himachal Pradesh Board is governed by the state’s Directorate of Higher Education. This is an important state government department in Himachal Pradesh that oversees board examinations for students in grade 12. 

The board has made ongoing attempts to update the curriculum and syllabus so that students have a clear idea about the topics they’ll learn. New concepts based on recent scientific and sociological research are being introduced in the curriculum. 

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Application Fees

Category	Quota	Mode	Gender	Amount
OBC, SC, General, ST	PWD	Offline	Female, Transgender, Male	₹ 550

Exam Pattern Details – Scoring Pattern (+/- Marking)

Given below is the HP Board Class 12 exam pattern. 

Himachal Board Class 12 Biology Exam Pattern

• There are two sections in the question paper, Section-A and Section-B. 
• Section A comprises 20 questions of 1 Mark each. Out of these 16 are MCQ type and 4 questions are Assertion and Reason type. 
• Section B comprises 11 questions i.e. Q. No. 21 to 31. 
• Q. No. 21 to 27 (total 7 questions) are Short Answer Type and of 2 Marks each. (7×2 = 14 Marks) 2 
• Q. No. 28 and 29 (total 2 questions) are Long Answer Type and of 3 Marks each. (2×3= 6 Marks) 
• Q. No. 30 and 31 (total 2 questions) are Very Long Answer Type and of 5 Marks each. . (2×5 = 10 Marks) 
• There will be an internal choice in Q. No. 24, 26, 28, 31

Himachal Pradesh Board Class 12 Chemistry Exam Pattern

• Q.1 to 20 Objective type Questions (MCQ, Fill ups and True/false) carrying 1 Mark each
• Q. 21 to 29 Subjective Type Questions (Carrying 2 Marks each) 
• Q. 30 to 33 Subjective Type Questions (Carrying 3 marks each)

Himachal Pradesh Board Class 12 Physics Exam Pattern

Total Number of Questions = 33 

Pattern of examination is 40% objective question and 60% subjective

Sl. No	Type of Questions	No. Of Questions	Weightage per Question	Total marks
1	One marks questions (MCQ)	20	1	20
2	Two marks questions (Short answer type)	9	2	18
3	Three Marks questions (long Answer Types)	4	3	12
		33		50

Himachal Board Class 12 Mathematics Exam Pattern

• Questions from 1 to 20 are of 1 mark each (MCQ)
• Questions 21 and 22 are of 3 marks each.
• Questions from 23 to 25 are of 4 marks each.
• Question 26 and 27 are of 6 marks each.

Having access to the syllabus is essential before preparing for Class 12 exams. Below we have provided HP Board Class 12 syllabus for your reference:

Himachal Pradesh Board Class 12 Mathematics Syllabus

The first step for a good exam preparation is to have a thorough knowledge about the syllabus. Students must start their exam preparation by going through the syllabus and based on that they should start their studies. Students can refer to the HP Board Class 12 Maths syllabus below:

Unit No.	Unit Name	Chapters and Topics
I	Relations and Functions	1. Relations and Functions 2. Inverse Trigonometric Functions
II	Algebra	3. Matrices 4. Determinants
III	Calculus	5. Continuity and Differentiability 6. Applications of Derivatives 7. Integrals 8. Applications of the Integrals 9. Differential Equations
IV	Vectors and three-dimensional geometry	10. Vectors 11. Three-dimensional Geometry
V	Linear programming	12. Linear Programming
VI	Probability	13. Probability

Himachal Pradesh Board Class 12 Physics Syllabus

To score good marks in Himachal Pradesh Board Class 12 Physics exam, it is advised that students start their preparation by going through the syllabus. Students can refer to the HP Board Class 12 Physics syllabus below:

Unit No.	Unit Name	Chapters and Topics
1	Electrostatics	1. Electric Charges and Fields 2. Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance
2	Current electricity	3. Current Electricity
3	Magnetic effect of current & magnetism	4. Moving Charges and Magnetism 5. Magnetism and Matter
4	Electromagnetic induction and alternating current	6. Electromagnetic Induction 7. Alternating Current
5	Electromagnetic waves	8. Electromagnetic Waves
6	Optics	9. Ray Optics and Optical Instruments 10. Wave Optics
7	Dual nature of matter	11. Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
8	Atoms and nuclei	12. Atoms 13. Nuclei
9	Electronic devices	14. Electronic Devices
10	Communication systems	15. System components of communication (block diagram only)

Himachal Pradesh Board Class 12 Chemistry Syllabus

Chemistry is all about learning and understanding and to help students, we have provided below the syllabus for HP Board Class 11 Chemistry. Students can refer to the HP Board Class 12 Chemistry syllabus below:

Unit No.	Unit Name	Chapter and Topics
1	Solid-state	1. Classification of solids based on different binding forces: Molecular, lonic, covalent and metallic solids, amorphous and crystalline solids (elementary idea). Unit cell in two dimensional and three dimensional lattices, calculation of density of unit cell, packing in solids, packing efficiency, voids, number of atoms per unit cell in a cubic cell, point defects, electrical and magnetic properties. Band theory of metals, conductors, semiconductors and insulators and n and p type semiconductors.
2	Solutions	2. Types of solutions: Expression of concentration of solutions of solids in liquids, solubility of gases in liquids, solid solutions, colligative properties – relative lowering of vapour pressure, Raoult’s law, elevation of boiling point, depression of freezing point, osmotic pressure, determination of molecular masses using colligative properties, abnormal molecular mass, Van’t Hoff factor.
3	Electrochemistry	Redox reactions, conductance in electrolytic solutions, specific and molar conductivity, variations of conductivity with concentration, Kohlrausch’s Law, electrolysis and law of electrolysis (elementary idea), dry cell-electrolytic cells and Galvanic cells, lead accumulator, EMF of a cell, standard electrode potential, Nernst equation and its application to chemical cells, Relation between Gibbs energy change and EMF of a cell, fuel cells, corrosion.
4	Chemical kinetics	3. Rate of a reaction (Average and instantaneous), factors affecting rate of reaction: Concentration, temperature, catalyst; order and molecularity of a reaction, rate law and specific rate constant, integrated rate equations and half-life (only for zero and first order reactions), concept of collision theory (elementary idea, no mathematical treatment). Activation energy, Arrhenius equation.
5	Surface chemistry	4. Adsorption- Physisorption and chemisorption, factors affecting adsorption of gases on solids, catalysis, homogenous and heterogenous activity and selectivity; enzyme catalysis colloidal state distinction between true solutions, colloids and suspension; lyophilic, lyophobic multi-molecular and macromolecular colloids; properties of colloids; Tyndall effect, Brownian movement, electrophoresis, coagulation, emulsion – types of emulsions.
6	General principles and processes of isolation elements	5. Principles and methods of extraction – Concentration, oxidation, reduction – electrolytic method and refining; occurrence and principles of extraction of aluminium, copper, zinc and iron.
7	P-block elements	6. Group 15 Elements: General introduction, electronic configuration, occurrence, oxidation states, trends in physical and chemical properties, Nitrogen preparation properties and uses; compounds of Nitrogen, preparation and properties of Ammonia and Nitric Acid, Oxides of Nitrogen (Structure only); Phosphorus- allotropic forms, compounds of Phosphorus : Preparation and Properties of Phosphine, Halides and Oxoacids (elementary idea only). 7. Group 16 Elements: General introduction, electronic configuration, oxidation states, occurrence, trends in physical and chemical properties, dioxygen: Preparation, Properties and uses, classification of Oxides, Ozone, Sulphur – allotropic forms; compounds of Sulphur: Preparation Properties and uses of Sulphur-dioxide, Sulphuric Acid: industrial process of manufacture, properties and uses; Oxoacids of Sulphur (Structures only). 8. Group 17 Elements: General introduction, electronic configuration, oxidation states, occurrence, trends in physical and chemical properties; compounds of halogens, Preparation, properties and uses of Chlorine and Hydrochloric acid, interhalogen compounds, Oxoacids of halogens (structures only). 9. Group 18 Elements: General introduction, electronic configuration, occurrence, trends in physical and chemical properties, uses.
8	D- and f-block elements	10. General introduction: Electronic configuration, occurrence and characteristics of transition metals, general trends in properties of the first row transition metals – metallic character, ionization enthalpy, oxidation states, ionic radii, colour, catalytic property, magnetic properties, interstitial compounds, alloy formation, preparation and properties of K2Cr2O7 and KMnO4. 11. Lanthanoids – Electronic configuration, oxidation states, chemical reactivity and lanthanoid contraction and its consequences. 12. Actinides – Electronic configuration, oxidation states and comparison with lanthanide.
9	Coordination compounds	13. Coordination compounds – Introduction, ligands, coordination number, colour, magnetic properties and shapes, IUPAC nomenclature of mononuclear coordination compounds. Bonding, Werner’s theory, VBT, and CFT; structure and stereoisomerism, importance of coordination compounds (in qualitative inclusion, extraction of metals and biological system).
10	Haloalkanes and Haloarenes	14. Haloalkanes: Nomenclature, nature of C-X bond, physical and chemical properties, mechanism of substitution reactions, optical rotation. 15. Haloarenes: Nature of C-X bond, substitution reactions (Directive influence of halogen in monosubstituted compounds only). Uses and environmental effects of – dichloromethane, trichloromethane, tetrachloromethane, iodoform, freons, DDT.
11	Alcohols, phenols and ethers	16. Alcohols: Nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties (of primary alcohols only), identification of primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols, mechanism of dehydration, uses with special reference to methanol and ethanol. 17. Phenols: Nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, acidic nature of phenol, electrophilic substitution reactions, uses of phenols. 18. Ethers: Nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, uses.
12	Aldehydes and carboxylic acids	19. Aldehydes and Ketones: Nomenclature, nature of carbonyl group, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, mechanism of nucleophilic addition, reactivity of alpha hydrogen in aldehydes, uses. 20. Carboxylic Acids: Nomenclature, acidic nature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties; uses.
13	Organic compounds containing nitrogen	21. Amines: Nomenclature, classification, structure, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, uses, identification of primary, secondary and tertiary amines. Cyanides and Isocyanides – will be mentioned at relevant places in text. 22. Diazonium salts: Preparation, chemical reactions and importance in synthetic organic chemistry.
14	Biomolecules	23. Carbohydrates – Classification (aldoses and ketoses), monosaccharides (glucose and fructose), D-L configuration oligosaccharides (sucrose, lactose, maltose), polysaccharides (starch, cellulose, glycogen); Importance of carbohydrates. 24. Proteins: Elementary idea of – amino acids, peptide bond, polypeptides, proteins, structure of proteins – primary, secondary, tertiary structure and quaternary structures (qualitative idea only), denaturation of proteins; enzymes. Hormones -Elementary idea excluding structure. Vitamins- Classification and functions. 25. Nucleic Acids: DNA and RNA.
15	Polymers	26. Copolymerization, some important polymers: Natural and synthetic like polythene, nylon polyesters, bakelite, rubber. Biodegradable and nonbiodegradable polymers.
16	Chemistry in everyday life	27. Chemicals in medicines – Analgesics, tranquilizers, antiseptics, disinfectants, antimicrobials, antifertility drugs, antibiotics, antacids, antihistamines. 28. Chemicals in food – Preservatives, artificial sweetening agents, elementary idea of antioxidants.Cleansing agents- soaps and detergents, cleansing action.

Himachal Pradesh Board Class 12 Biology Syllabus

It is important for students to have a good understanding of the syllabus while preparing for HP Board Class 12 exams. Students can refer to the HP Board Class 12 Biology syllabus below:

Unit No.	Unit Name	Chapters and Topics
1	Sexual reproduction	1. Asexual Reproduction: Vegetative propagation in plants, micropropagation. 2. Sexual Reproduction: Flower structure, Development of male and female gametophytes. Pollination: types, agencies and examples, Out breeding devices. Pollen-Pistil interaction, Double fertilisation, Post fertilisation events, Development of endosperm, embryo, seed and fruit. Special modes: apomixis and polyembryony, significance of seed and fruit formation.
2	Genetics and evolution	3. Heredity and Variation: Mendelian inheritance, Deviations from Mendelism: incomplete dominance, codominance, Multiple alleles, Pleiotropy, Chromosomal theory of inheritance, Elementary idea of polygenic inheritance, Chromosomes and genes. 4. Search for Genetic Material and DNA as Genetic Material: Structure of DNA and RNA, DNA packaging, DNA Replication (Semiconservative), Central dogma, Protein. 5. Biosynthesis: Transcription, translation, genetic code, Gene expression and regulation (lac-operon).
3	Biology and human welfare	6. Plant Breeding: Introduction, steps in plant breeding and application of plant breeding, and single cell protein, Biofortification. 7. Tissue Culture: Cellular totipotency, technique and application of tissue culture. 8. Microbes in Human Welfare: In household food processing, industrial production, sewage treatment, Production of energy (Biogas), biocontrol agent (Biopesticides) and Biofertilizers. Genetically Modified organism – Bt crops Biopiracy and patents.
4	Biotechnology and its applications	Genetic Engineering (Recombination DNA technology), cloning. Applications in Health: Human insulin and vaccine production, gene therapy Biosafety issues.
5	Ecology and environment	9. Meaning of Ecology, Environment, Habitat and Niche: Organisms and environment. 10. Population and Ecological Adaptations: Population Interactions-mutualism, competition, predation, parasitism. Population attributes-growth, birth rate and death rate, age distribution. 11. Ecosystems: Patterns, Components, energy flow, nutrient cycling (carbon and phosphorus), decomposition and productivity. Pyramids of number, biomass, energy. Ecological succession. Ecological Services: Carbon fixation, Pollination, Oxygen release. 12. Biodiversity and its Conservation: Threats to, and need for biodiversity conservation. Hotspots, endangered organisms, extinction, Red Data Book. Biodiversity conservation-biosphere reserves, national parks and sanctuaries. 13. Environmental Issues: Air and water pollution and their control, solid waste management, agrochemicals and their effects, Radioactive waste management, Greenhouse effect and global warming, Ozone depletion in stratosphere, Deforestation, Any three case studies as success stories addressing environmental issues.

Before appearing for any exam, it is essential for students to have a good understanding of the blueprint. The exam blueprint helps students to have a good understanding of the exam pattern and helps them to prepare accordingly. Given below are the blueprints for HP board class 12 subjects to help students understand the marking structure. 

Himachal Pradesh Board Class 12 Maths Blueprint

Given below is the blueprint for class 12 Maths.

Unit No.	Unit	Marks
I	Relations and Functions	9
II	Algebra	11
III	Calculus	38
IV	Vectors and three-dimensional geometry	13
V	Linear programming	6
VI	Probability	8
	Total Marks	85

Himachal Pradesh Board Class 12 Physics Blueprint

Students can refer to the class 12 HP board blueprint for Physics below.

Unit No.	Unit Name	Marks
1	Electrostatics	7
2	Current electricity	7
3	Magnetic effect of current & magnetism	7
4	Electromagnetic induction and alternating current	7
5	Electromagnetic waves	3
6	Optics	12
7	Dual nature of matter	3
8	Atoms and nuclei	4
9	Electronic devices	6
10	Communication systems	4
	Total	60

Himachal Pradesh Board Class 12 Chemistry Blueprint

Here’s the blueprint for class 12 HP board Chemistry. 

Unit No.	Unit Name	Marks
1	Solid-state	3
2	Solutions	4
3	Electrochemistry	5
4	Chemical kinetics	4
5	Surface chemistry	3
6	General principles and processes of isolation elements	2
7	P-block elements	6
8	D- and f-block elements	5
9	Coordination compounds	3
10	Haloalkanes and Haloarenes	4
11	Alcohols, phenols and ethers	4
12	Aldehydes and carboxylic acids	5
13	Organic compounds containing nitrogen	4
14	Biomolecules	3
15	Polymers	3
16	Chemistry in everyday life	2
	Total	60

Himachal Pradesh Board Class 12 Biology Blueprint

Below is the blueprint for class 12 HP board Biology. 

Unit No.	Unit Name	Marks
1	Sexual reproduction	11
2	Genetics and evolution	17
3	Biology and human welfare	10
4	Biotechnology and its applications	10
5	Ecology and environment	12
	Total	60

Dates	Subjects
March 10, 2023	English
March 11, 2023	Psychology
March 13, 2023	Economics
March 14, 2023	Financial Literacy
March 15, 2023	Chemistry, Hindi
March 16, 2023	Philosophy, French/Urdu
March 17, 2023	Political Science
March 18, 2023	Public Administration
March 20, 2023	Accountancy and Physics
March 21, 2023	Geography
March 22, 2023	Sanskrit
March 23, 2023	Biology, Business Studies and History
March 24, 2023	Sociology
March 25, 2023	Human Ecology & Family Science
March 27, 2023	Mathematics
March 28, 2023	Dance ( Kathak/ Bharatnatyam), Fine Arts Painting, Graphic and Applied Arts (Commercial Arts)
March 29, 2023	Physical Education, Yoga, Computer Science, NSQF
March 31, 2023	Music ( Hindustani Vocal), Music ( Hindustani Instrumental Melodic), Music ( Hindustani Instrumental Percussion)

Class 12 is one of the most important year in every students life. Scoring good marks in Class 12 is essential in order to get into your dream college. Therefore, students must ensure that they clear the exam with flying colors. The keys to score good marks in HP Board Class 12 is hard work and consistency. Apart from this, students must also study the topics thoroughly to ensure that their preparation is going in the right direction. Here are some tips to help you study well for your exams. 

• Make a routine: Prepare a study routine and divide equal time and attention to every subject. Making a study routine will help you to complete your syllabus on time.
• Refer your Syllabus: Planning your study routine according to your syllabus is very important as it helps you to review all the topics and decide which topics to prepare first. 
• Analyze the exam: Look for the exam pattern and try to decipher the paper by looking at the questions and the marks distribution.
• Stay calm: It’s quite normal to be stressed while preparing for class 12 HP board exam. However, students should not be stressed all the time as that could affect their preparation. If possible, students can take small pauses in between the studies to relax.

The HP Board Class 12 result for SOS will be announced on the board’s official website. The link to view the results will be available only after the official authority releases it. Students can check and download their HP Board SOS Class 12 result by following the steps listed below after it is released:

How Do I Check My Himachal Pradesh Board Class 12 Result?

• Step 1: Go to hpbose.org, which is the official website of the HPBOSE.
• Step 2: From the homepage’s top menu, select the ‘SOS’ tab.
• Step 3: A new page will open, which will be the Himachal Pradesh State Open School’s homepage (HPSOS). On the HP Board SOS webpage, click the ‘SOS Result’ option.
• Step 4: The results will be displayed in a list. Select ‘HPSOS Class 12 Examination Result, June’ from the drop-down menu.
• Step 5: The login page for the results will appear. Click the ‘Search’ button after entering your ‘Roll Number.’

The HPSOS Class 12 result will appear on the screen in the sixth step. Examine and save your results for future use.

Details Mentioned on Himachal Pradesh Board Class 12 Result

Your HP Board Class 12 Scorecard will include the following information:

• Roll Number of the Candidate
• Enrollment Number, Registration Number
• Year of Birth
• Name of the Father
• Subject Code Marks Secured in Each Subject Mother’s Name Name of the Subjects and Subject Code Marks (for both Written and Practical)
• Maximum Points
• Total Points Total Marks Obtained in Percentage

HPBOSE Class 12 Toppers 2020 List

Given below is a list of students who topped in class 12 HP board exams in 2020.

Rank	Name & School	Percentage
1	Prakash Kumar (Kullu Science School of Education, Dhalpur)	99.4%
2	Shubham Jaiswal (Una district)	99.2%
3	Tanisha (Kangra district)	99%
4	Abhinav Karmani (Kangra district)	98.8%
5	Ankush Sharma (Hamirpur district)	98.6%

Given below are some of the frequently asked questions on Himachal Pradesh Board Class 12 exams:

Q. Who conducts the exams for Himachal Pradesh Board Class 12?

Ans: The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education conducts Himachal Pradesh Class 12 exams. 

Q. When was Dharamshala’s Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education established?

Ans: According to Himachal Pradesh Act No. 14 of 1968, the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education, Dharamshala, was established in 1969. 

Q. When will the HPBOSE Class 12 exam be conducted?

Ans: The HPBOSE Class 12 exams will be held in March 2023 (tentatively).

Q. What information is needed to check the HPBOSE Class 12 grade result?

Ans: To check the HPBOSE Class 12 result, you must enter your Roll Number.

Q. How do I get a copy of the HPBOSE Class 12 result?

Ans: The results will be available on the HP Board’s official website. As soon as the results are available, we will update the link on this page.

Check out the list of best schools in Himachal Pradesh for 2023, which is divided into boarding and day-cum-boarding schools.

School	Type
Pinegrove School, Solan	Co-ed
The Lawrence School, Sanawar	Co-ed
Bishop Cotton School, Shimla	Boys
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Dungrin	Co-ed
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Pandoh	Co-ed
Army Public School, Dagshai	Co-ed
Eklavya Model Residential School, Nichar	Co-ed
International Sahaja Public School, Dharamshala	Co-ed
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kinnaur	Co-ed
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kothipura	Co-ed
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Nahan	Co-ed
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Paprola	Co-ed
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Pekhubela	Co-ed
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Theog	Co-ed

You can find the complete list of schools by clicking on the given link: Schools list.

Class 12 is one of the preparatory phases for most education courses. The syllabus and preparation for Class 12 would let the students clear a number of national-level exams and enrol in a variety of courses in future.

Let ‘us have a look at the several national competitive examinations that are accessible after class 12:

Stream	Exam
Engineering	Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main JEE Advanced Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT) entrance exam COMED-K IPU-CET (B. Tech) Manipal (B. Tech) VITEEE AMU (B. Tech) NDA Entrance with PCM (MPC)
Medical	National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) AIIMS JIPMER
Defence Services	Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test Indian Navy B.Tech Entry Scheme Indian Army Technical Entry Scheme (TES) · National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I)
Fashion and Design	National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Entrance Test National Institute of Design Admissions All India Entrance Examination for Design (AIEED) Symbiosis Institute of Design Exam Footwear Design and Development Institute Maeer’s MIT Institute of Design National Institute of Fashion Design National Aptitude Test in Architecture Center for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT)
Social Sciences	Banaras Hindu University IIT Madras Humanities and Social Sciences Entrance Examination (HSEE) TISS Bachelors Admission Test (TISS-BAT)
Law	Common-Law Admission Test All India Law Entrance Test (AILET)
Science	Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) National Entrance Screening Test (NEST)
Mathematics	Indian Statistical Institute Admission Admissions to Universities Various B.Sc Programs Banasthali Vidyapith Admission