HPBOSE Releases Supplementary Answer Keys for Class 10 and 12; Objections Due August 17
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE), Dharamshala, has published the provisional answer keys for the Class 10 and Class 12 supplementary examinations conducted in July 2026. The answer keys, covering all subjects' Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), are now available on the board's official website, hpbose.org.
Candidates who appeared for the supplementary exams can download the answer key PDFs separately for Class 10 and Class 12. Students are advised to compare the provisional answers with their own responses in the examination. In case of any discrepancy, they may submit objections with supporting documents to the board. The last date for filing objections is August 17, 2026, until 5 PM.
Steps to Download the Answer Key
To access the answer key, candidates should follow these steps:
1. Visit the official HPBOSE website at hpbose.org.
2. On the homepage, locate the notification for 'Class 10 and Class 12 Supplementary Examination 2026 Provisional Answer Key'.
3. Click on the relevant link for Class 10 (Matric) or Class 12 (Plus Two).
4. The answer key PDF will open on the screen.
5. Download and save the file for future reference.
How to Submit Objections
Candidates who find errors in any answer can raise objections. The board has specified that objections must include class and subject details, along with supporting documents as proof. Objections can be submitted through any of the following modes:
- Email: hpbosesopapersetting.43@gmail.com
- Post: Section Officer, Question Paper Setting Branch, Board Office
- In person: At the Question Paper Setting Branch at the Board Office
The deadline for submitting objections is August 17, 2026, until 5 PM. The board has clearly stated that objections without supporting documents will not be considered, and late submissions will also be rejected.
Final Answer Key and Results
After reviewing all valid objections, the board will prepare the final answer key based on recommendations from subject matter experts and teachers. The examination results will then be compiled using the final answer key. Students are advised to keep checking the official HPBOSE website for updates on the final answer key and result declarations.
For further details, candidates can visit the official website or contact the board office directly during working hours.
