Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE), Dharamsala has released the application process, fee structure and eligibility criteria for scheduled matriculation and ‘Jam-2’ supplementary, compartmental and improvement examinations in June/July 2026.The announcement was made by HPBOSE Chairman Dr. Rajesh Sharma, who said that aspirants wishing to appear in the examinations can now submit applications through their respective schools and institutes. The board has also released category-wise eligibility details and exam fee information for students applying under various sections.Eligibility Criteria for Matriculation CandidatesAccording to the board, matriculation students who have passed at least three of the five compulsory subjects will be eligible to apply under the “necessary improvement category”. Candidates who have passed all the compulsory subjects and intend to improve their score can apply under “Optional Improvement Category”.Students placed under “compartment category” will also be allowed to submit the examination form as per the existing regulations of the board. The Board clarified that applications under all categories should follow the prescribed rules and regulations notified for the June/July 2026 examinations.Application Rules for ‘Jam-2’ ExamsFor ‘Jam-2’ or Senior Secondary level examinations, candidates under “Compartment Category” and “Optional Improvement Category” will be allowed to apply as per Board guidelines. HPBOSE informed that applications from fresh candidates will not be accepted for June/July 2026 examination cycle.The Board has directed the schools and institutes to ensure that the eligible students complete the application process within the stipulated period. All examination forms will be accepted through online mode only.Fee structure and submission deadlineDr. Sharma informed that the examination fee for matric compartment and essential improvement categories has been fixed at Rs 700 per subject. Candidates applying under optional improvement category will have to pay Rs.950 per subject for a maximum of three subjects.At the ‘Jam-2’ level, the examination fee for compartment and additional subject categories is fixed at Rs.700 per subject. Candidates applying under “Performance Improvement” category will have to pay Rs.1150.Candidates can submit applications till 1st June 2026 without any late fee. Applications submitted by June 5, 2026 will incur a late fee of Rs.1000.
