UP Board Class 10 Exams 2026 are currently in progress across the state. The Home Science examination was conducted on 21 February 2026 in both morning and evening shifts as per the official schedule. The examinations are being organised by Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad and are scheduled to continue until 12 March 2026.
UP Board Class 10 Exam Schedule 2026 and Shift Timings
The Class 10 board examinations commenced on 18 February 2026 and are being held in pen-and-paper mode. Each paper carries a duration of 3 hours and 15 minutes, conducted in two daily shifts. The board has fixed uniform timings across all centres. The morning shift runs from 8:30 am to 11:45 am, while the evening shift is scheduled from 2:00 pm to 5:15 pm. The Home Science paper on 21 February 2026 was conducted in the morning shift.
UP Board Class 10 Datesheet 2026 Highlights
The Class 10 datesheet includes theory and vocational subjects spread across multiple days. The examination calendar has been designed to provide adequate preparation gaps between major papers. Key upcoming and completed exam dates include Hindi on 18 February 2026, Social Science on 20 February 2026, English on 23 February 2026, Science on 25 February 2026, Mathematics on 27 February 2026, and Agriculture as the final paper on 12 March 2026. Language papers such as Urdu, Sanskrit, and regional languages are scheduled on separate days to avoid subject overlap.
Home Science Paper Analysis and Answer Key Update
The Home Science paper marked Day 4 of the examination schedule. The detailed paper analysis, including section-wise difficulty level and question pattern, is expected to be shared shortly by subject experts. Unofficial answer keys prepared by teachers and coaching institutes may also become available after the completion of the examination process. These will help students estimate their probable scores, though final marks will be based solely on the board’s evaluation.
UP Board Class 10 Exam Day Security Arrangements
The board has implemented strict security protocols to ensure fair conduct of examinations. A state-level control room, along with district monitoring centres, is supervising all exam-related activities. Flying squads are conducting surprise inspections at exam centres to prevent unfair practices. Entry into centres is strictly time-bound, and late arrivals are not permitted. Question papers are stored under high-security arrangements, and CCTV surveillance has been installed at sensitive and high-enrolment centres. The UP Board conducts Class 10 examinations once a year, and all candidates are advised to follow official instructions and centre guidelines carefully throughout the examination period.