Shimla, March 7 -- More than two lakh students are appearing in the ongoing Class 10 and Class 12 examinations conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) across the state.

HPBOSE chairperson Rajesh Sharma shared the details on Friday while reviewing examination arrangements during his visit to several centres, including the historic Portmore Girls Senior Secondary School in Shimla.

He said the board has established nearly 2,800 examination centres across Himachal Pradesh to ensure that students can appear for the exams even in areas with a small number of candidates.

"The board examinations play a crucial role in every student's life as their future career often depends on this stage. Around two lakh students ...