By Journalist Preeti
Dharamshala
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE), Dharamshala, has released the provisional merit list for the Plus Two March 2026 examinations, following the detailed data provided in the “analysis report 2026 class 12th.pdf”. In the Arts stream, Anshit Kumar has emerged as the state topper, securing the prestigious Rank 1 with an outstanding score.
The Top Achievers
The merit list highlights exceptional academic brilliance from students across various districts, with the top five ranks being secured by the following students:
- Rank 1: Anshit Kumar from PM Shri Govt SR SEC School, Bhawarna (Kangra), topped the stream with 496 marks (99.2%).
- Rank 2: Arushi from Govt SR SEC School, Kanger Dharyar (Sirmour), followed closely with 495 marks (99%).
- Rank 3: Shamya Barjatya from Govt Model SR SEC School, Dari (Kangra), secured the third position with 494 marks (98.8%).
- Rank 4: Gouri Sharma from Govt SR SEC School, Zakat Khana (Bilaspur), earned Rank 4 with 493 marks (98.6%).
- Rank 5: Prakriti from Govt Model SR SEC School, Hatgarh (Mandi), rounded out the top five with 492 marks (98.4%).
Competitive Excellence in Rank 6
The competition was notably intense at the sixth rank, where multiple students achieved a score of 491 marks (98.2%). These high achievers include:
- Yatee (Govt SR SEC School, Ghanari, Una).
- Garima (Govt Model SR SEC School, Ghanahatti, Shimla).
- Tanuja Kumari (Govt SR SEC School, Kuther, Chamba).
- Shaveta (Govt SR SEC School, Bharwain, Una).
- Shrey Thakur (Govt SR SEC School, Ram Nagar, Una).
- Hompal (Govt SR SEC School, Ganed, Chamba).
- Manshvi Bhardwaj (The New Era School of Sciences, Chhatri, Kangra).
Success Across the State
At Rank 7, with a score of 490 marks (98%), students like Trisha Thakur from Kullu, Nitin Rana from Chamba, and Jatin Kumar from Mandi further demonstrated the widespread academic talent present in the state.
The “analysis report 2026 class 12th.pdf” further confirms that these individual successes contributed to a statewide pass percentage of 92.02%. The board has extended its congratulations to all merit holders and successful candidates for their remarkable dedication and performance in the 2026 board examinations.
