UP Board Class 10 Science Paper 2026 was conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad across examination centres in the state. The exam was held in offline mode as part of the ongoing High School board examinations. Students appeared for the Science subject as per the official schedule released earlier by the board.
UP Board Class 10 Science Exam 2026 Date and Timing
The Science examination was conducted in one of the scheduled shifts during the ongoing board exams. The UP Board Class 10 examinations began on 18 February 2026 and will conclude on 12 March 2026. The board organised the examination in two shifts daily:
- Morning Shift: 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM
- Afternoon Shift: 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM
Candidates were advised to reach the examination centre at least 30 minutes before the reporting time for verification procedures.
UP Board 10th Science Question Paper Pattern 2026
The Science paper followed the prescribed syllabus and blueprint issued by UPMSP. The question paper included objective-type, short-answer and long-answer questions to assess conceptual clarity and analytical skills. The structure of the paper broadly included:
- Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
- Very short answer questions
- Short answer questions
- Long descriptive questions
- Internal choices in selected sections
Students reported that the paper was balanced and largely based on the prescribed syllabus.
UP Board Class 10 Exam Student Reactions and Difficulty Level
As per initial feedback from students, the Science paper was of a moderate difficulty level. Many candidates found the objective section straightforward, while some long-answer questions required detailed explanations. Teachers indicated that students who had thoroughly revised the NCERT-based syllabus were able to attempt most questions confidently. No major discrepancies in the question pattern were reported.
UP Board Class 10 Exam 2026 Guidelines and Security Measures
The board implemented strict examination protocols to ensure fair conduct. CCTV monitoring, flying squads and identity verification measures were enforced across centres. Students were required to carry:
- The admit card issued by the school
- Valid identification proof
- Essential stationery items
Electronic gadgets and unauthorised materials were strictly prohibited inside examination halls.
UP Board Class 10 Result 2026 Expected Date
Following the completion of examinations on 12 March 2026, the evaluation process will commence. The UP Board Class 10 Result 2026 is expected to be declared in April 2026 on the official website — upmsp.edu.in. Students will be able to check their results using their roll number once the merit list and scorecards are published online. Further official notifications regarding evaluation, result declaration and supplementary examinations will be issued by UPMSP in due course.