UP Board Exam 2026: Class 10 & 12 Dates Announced, Hindi First Paper

Top Summary

What happened: The Uttar Pradesh Board has announced the 2026 exam schedule for Classes 10 and 12, starting February 18.
Why it matters: This announcement allows students to prepare effectively for their board examinations.
What changes: Students must adhere to strict guidelines, including arriving early and carrying only permitted items.
Who is affected: Over 5.2 million students registered for the UP Board High School and Intermediate examinations.

UP Board Exam 2026 Schedule Released

The Uttar Pradesh Board examinations for Classes 10 and 12 will commence on February 18, 2026, and continue until March 12, 2026.

Exams will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode across Uttar Pradesh. The morning session is from 8:30 am to 11:45 am, and the afternoon session is from 2 pm to 5:15 pm.

Key Exam Details

The first exam for both Class 10 and 12 is Hindi.

A total of 27,50,843 students registered for the high school examination, and 24,79,341 students for the intermediate exam.

To pass the UP Board Exam 2026, students need at least 33 per cent marks in each subject and overall.

Important Instructions for Exam Days

Candidates must follow these instructions on exam days:

Be at the centre one hour before the exam starts.
The main gate closes half an hour before the exam.
Carry only a valid admit card, pen, pencil, and instrument box.
No unauthorized items are allowed.

Ensure you have your UP Board Class 12 admit card; no entry without it.

Do not bring books, written material, or rough paper to the exam hall. Use a blue or black pen only for answers.

2025 Exam Statistics

In 2025, over 54.37 lakh students appeared for the UP Board examinations, which began on February 24.

The exams ran from February 24 to March 12, with a total of 5,437,233 students participating.

This included over 27.32 lakh Class 10 students and over 27.05 lakh Class 12 students, held across 8,140 centres.

What to Watch Next

Stay tuned for further updates from the UP Board regarding admit card availability and detailed subject-wise exam schedules. Keep checking the official UP Board website for any changes or announcements.