Himachal Pradesh declares Class 12 results; pass percentage rises to 92.02%

The number of students appearing in the exam, however, has decreased over the last three years. In 2023, more than 1,05,000 students appeared; the number decreased to 85,776 in 2024; 86,373 students in 2025, and finally 81,109 this year.

According to the HPBoSE, a majority of students appeared from government schools. Of the total candidates, 64,473 students were from government schools, while 16,636 students were from private institutions.

Anshit Kumar from PM Shri Government Senior Secondary School, Bhawarna (Kangra district), secured the first position by scoring 496 marks (99.2 per cent).

Anshit Kumar (Photo Credit: Special Arrangement)

The second position was jointly secured by Shayla Kashyap of The New Era School of Sciences, Chhatri (Kangra), and Arushi of Government Senior Secondary School, Kanger Dharayar (Sirmaur), with 495 marks (99 per cent).

Shayla Kashyap (Photo Credit: Special Arrangement)

The third position went to Shamya Barjatya from Government Model Senior Secondary School, Dari (Kangra), who scored 494 marks (98.8 per cent).

As per the HPBOSE, Shayla Kashyap topped the Science stream with 495 marks (99 per cent), followed by Sanchita Dhiman (Una) and Kashi Sharma (Hamirpur), both securing 493 marks (98.6 per cent).

In the Commerce Stream, Yashvani Chauhan and Krishika, both from Una district, jointly topped with 491 marks (98.2 per cent). They were followed by Anjali, Muskan, and Jahnvi, who secured 489 marks (97.8 per cent).

In the Arts Stream, Anshit Kumar topped with 496 marks (99.2 per cent), followed by Arushi (495 marks) and Shamya Barjatya (494 marks).

The Board said that out of the total registered candidates, 308 students remained absent, while 37 results were withheld due to various reasons.