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Himachal Board proposes winter exams for classes 3, 5, 8 from 1 December
The Story in Brief
Himachal Pradesh School Education Board has proposed conducting annual exams for classes 3, 5 and 8 in winter vacation schools from 1 December for the academic session 2026-27. The board has prepared a subject-wise proposed datesheet keeping in mind the state's weather and geographical conditions to avoid inconvenience to students during the winter season.
Board chairman Dr Rajesh Sharma said the dates are currently proposed. The proposed datesheet has been sent to the School Education Directorate in Shimla for necessary review and final approval. A final decision is awaited from the directorate.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The proposed December exam schedule shifts the annual assessment cycle for winter zone schools in Himachal, affecting students in the foundational and middle grades. The board chairman has made clear the datesheet remains tentative until the School Education Directorate in Shimla grants final approval. The directorate's decision will determine whether the timeline holds for the nearly three months of winter break that typically follows in these hill schools.
Source: amarujala.com
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