Himachal Board Exams to Mirror JEE-NEET Pattern from 2026

• Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) will implement significant changes in 10th and 12th board exams from 2026.
• The new pattern will align with national competitive exams like JEE and NEET, focusing on concept-based questions over rote learning.
• Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) will increase, and question papers will be presented in different series to curb cheating.
• The move aims to prepare students for competitive exams at the school level, reducing reliance on external coaching.
• Students will need to adopt critical thinking and conceptual understanding for the 'competency-based' examination system.

Why It Matters: Himachal Board is revamping its exam pattern from 2026 to be competency-based, mirroring JEE-NEET for better student preparation.