UP Board Exam 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Board 10th and 12th exams 2026 will begin on Wednesday, February 18, and will continue until March 12, 2026. The exams will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode across the state. The morning shift will run from 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM, while the afternoon shift will run from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM.
UP Board Exam 2026: Student Statistics
As per reports, this year, a total of 52,30,297 students registered for the UP Board exams. These include 27,50,945 from class 10 students, of which 14,38,682 are boys, and 13,12,263 are girls and 24,79,352 Class 12 registrations, from which 13,03,012 are boys, and 11,76,340 are girls. The board is conducting the UPMSP 10th and 12th exams across 8033 exam centres across the state.
UP Board Class 10, 12 Exams 2026: Exam Day Guidelines
To pass the UP Board Exam 2026, students must score at least 33% in each subject and overall. However, simply achieving 33% should not be the target, as competition has increased in recent years.
The following are tips on how to score first division in the UP Board Exam 2026. Class 10 board exam students must follow these instructions:
-Students should carefully check the UP Board Exam Dates 2026 for each subject.
-Arrive at the exam center at least half an hour before the exam begins.
-Be sure to bring your UP Board Admit Card 2026 and an original photo ID card.
-Do not bring any food, textbooks, or notebooks into the exam hall.
-No electronic gadgets, such as phones, smartwatches, calculators, etc., are allowed in the exam hall.
UP Board is conducting the UP Class 10 and Class 12 theory exams from February 18 to March 12, 2026. The exams will be held across all designated exam centres.