PREETI
DHARAMSHALA – The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) today released the provisional merit list for the Matriculation Main Examination held in March 2026, showcasing a stellar performance by students across the state. In a familiar trend, girl students have once again outshone boys, securing the majority of the top spots in the highly competitive Top 10 lis
The Pinnacle of Success
Anmol, a student of A V M Sr. Sec. School, Pahra in Kangra district, has secured the First Rank in the state. Achieving a near-perfect score of 699 out of 700 (99.86%), Anmol has set a new benchmark for academic excellence in the hills.
The second position is shared by three students, all scoring an impressive 698 marks (99.71%):
- Abhinav Mehta (Govt Sr Sec School, Rapoh Missran, Una).
- Purnima Sharma (Govt Girls Sr Sec School, Bilaspur).
- Roohani Dhiman (Govt Sr Sec School, Rapoh Missran, Una).
The third rank is held by Ashwika Sharma from Hamirpur and Alisha Thakur from Mandi, both scoring 697 marks (99.57%).
Key Statistics at a Glance
The 2026 merit list reflects a high level of competition, with fractional differences separating the toppers:
| Rank | Marks | Percentage | No. of Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 699 | 99.86% | 1 |
| 2nd | 698 | 99.71% | 3 |
| 3rd | 697 | 99.57% | 2 |
| 4th | 696 | 99.43% | 4 |
| 5th | 695 | 99.29% | 8 |
District-Wise Dominance
While Kangra produced the overall topper, districts like Hamirpur, Mandi, and Una showed significant depth in the merit list. [cite_start]Notably, several students from government schools have secured positions in the top ranks, highlighting the improving standards of state-run educational institutions.
A Diverse Merit List
The list features 92 students across the top 10 ranks due to multiple ties, particularly at the 9th and 10th positions.
- Rank 9: 21 students scored 691 marks (98.71%) [cite: 171-189].
- Rank 10: 22 students scored 690 marks (98.57%) [cite: 191-209].
The HPBOSE Chairman congratulated the students, parents, and teachers for the results. “The dedication shown by our students, especially from the rural belts, is truly inspiring,” the board stated in its official release.
The full merit list is now available on the official HPBOSE website for students to access. As the state celebrates these young achievers, the focus now shifts to senior secondary admissions across the various streams.
