UP Board Class 10 Exams 2026 Start 18 Feb, Dates & Instructions

The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has commenced the UP Board Class 10 Board Examinations 2026 from 18 February 2026, as part of the annual high school assessment cycle that runs until 12 March 2026. The exams are being held amid heightened security and monitoring at more than 8,000 centres across Uttar Pradesh.

UP Board 2026 Class 10 Exam Dates and Time Table

The UP Board Class 10 exams are scheduled in multiple subjects following the official timetable released by the board. Students appear in offline pen-and-paper mode with two daily shifts:

• Exam Start Date: 18 February 2026
• Exam End Date: 12 March 2026
• Morning Shift: 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM
• Evening Shift: 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM (for select subjects)
• Official Website: upmsp.edu.in

Class 10 candidates must reach exam centres well before the reporting time specified on their admit cards, which were issued earlier by the board and must be carried to each exam session along with a valid photo ID.

UP Board 2026 Exam Day Instructions for Students

UPMSP has issued clear instructions to maintain decorum and integrity during the board exams:

• Students must carry their admit cards to every exam.
• Mobile phones, calculators and unauthorised materials are prohibited.
• Centre staff and flying squads monitor the process with CCTV surveillance and QR-based attendance.

On the first day, over 3.1 lakh students were absent, while authorities ensured strict conduct and spot checks to curb unfair means.

UP Board 2026 Official Advisory on Fake Question Papers

UPMSP has warned students and parents about fake question papers circulating on social media claiming to be the board exam papers. The Parishad has clarified that these are baseless and urged candidates to rely only on official channels for exam-related information. FIRs are being filed against the culprits spreading misinformation.

UP Board 2026: Security and Monitoring Measures

To ensure smooth and fair evaluation, UPMSP has put into place multiple security protocols such as:

• State-level control rooms in Prayagraj and Lucknow
• CCTV cameras with voice recording at exam centres
• Reserve sets of question papers for emergencies
• Flying squads and central monitoring teams

These measures aim to maintain transparency and curb malpractices during the exam cycle.

What’s Next After UP Board Exams?

After the conclusion of the UP Board Class 10 exams 2026, the board is expected to release results tentatively in April 2026. Students will be able to access their scores online using their roll numbers once the UPMSP declares the final result announcement. Candidates and guardians are encouraged to follow only verified updates from the official UPMSP website and avoid misinformation from unofficial sources.