Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has canceled the Class 12 English exam due to concerns over a possible paper leak.
According to board officials, the exam was conducted on March 2, 2025, but reports of the question paper being leaked on social media surfaced soon after. Following an internal investigation, the board decided to cancel the exam to maintain fairness and transparency.
HPBOSE Chairman’s Statement
The board chairman stated, “We received information about a possible paper leak and conducted a thorough investigation. To ensure fairness for all students, we have decided to cancel the Class 12 English exam. A new exam date will be announced soon.”
Student and Parent Reactions
The decision has sparked anger and frustration among students and parents, who believe such incidents impact students’ future prospects. Meanwhile, the education department has assured that strict action will be taken against those responsible for the leak.
HPBOSE is expected to release a detailed report on the matter soon and will announce the revised exam date.