SHIMLA-04 May, 2026-Education Minister Rohit Thakur has congratulated the students of the state on their outstanding performance in the Class 12 board examinations declared by the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education. He said that out of 81,417 students who appeared in the examination, 74,637 students passed successfully, taking the overall pass percentage to an impressive 92.02 percent. He said that this result is better than the previous years and reflects the positive impact of continuous reforms and improvements made by the present state government and the Board in the education sector.

He also expressed happiness that the maximum number of students in the merit list are from government schools, which reflects the improving quality of education in government institutions.

He said that this remarkable achievement is the result of the hard work and dedication of students, the sincere efforts of teachers and the valuable support of parents. He appreciated the commitment of teachers, especially those serving in government schools, for their important role in guiding students towards academic success and shaping their bright future.

Rohit Thakur specially praised the outstanding performance of girl students, who once again outshined boys in the examination. Out of 40,281 girl students, 37,749 passed successfully, while 36,888 boys cleared the examination out of 40,828 candidates. He said that the excellent performance of daughters is a matter of great pride for the entire state and reflects their determination, talent and growing achievements in the education sector.

The Education Minister said that the success of students, particularly from government schools, is a strong indication that the state government’s efforts to strengthen the education system are delivering positive results. He wished all students a bright and successful future and encouraged them to continue working hard, set higher goals and contribute positively towards the progress of society and nation-building.