The affiliation of 292 educational institutions in Himachal Pradesh has been restored, the state government informed the Assembly on November 27, clarifying that the suspension was temporary and linked only to incomplete formalities. No institution had its affiliation revoked, Education Minister Rohit Thakur emphasised.

Responding to a written query from BJP MLA Rakesh Jamwal, Thakur said that the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) had suspended the affiliations due to pending documentation and compliance requirements, all of which have now been fulfilled.

Thakur also announced that the process to seek affiliation for around 100 government senior secondary schools with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is already underway—marking a significant shift in the state's approach to school governance and curriculum competitiveness.

As part of broader reforms, the government plans to upgrade HPBOSE-affiliated schools into “centres of excellence” and establish Rajiv Gandhi Day Boarding Schools across the state. The model, he said, is designed to be student-focused and quality-driven, with the aim of making the education ecosystem more competitive while reducing irregular practices in private institutions.

Despite the inclusion of CBSE schools in the government system, the Himachal Pradesh School Education Board will continue to function independently, Thakur told the House. He assured that students in government schools—irrespective of affiliation—will continue to receive free uniforms, textbooks, and other entitlements.

Both the CBSE and HP Board curricula are based on NCERT frameworks, he noted, arguing that the transition and coexistence of the two systems will create greater academic harmony while expanding student opportunity.