UP Board Exam 2026 Begins; 53 Lakh Students Appear
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• Updated on 18 Feb, 2026, 11:34 AM, by Arman Kumar
UPMSP has commenced the UP Board Class 10 and Class 12 examinations from 18 February 2026. More than 53 lakh students are appearing at 8,033 centres, with enhanced surveillance and monitoring measures in place.
UP Board Exam 2026 Begins; Over 53 Lakh Students to Appear as the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) commenced the Class 10 and Class 12 examinations on 18 February 2026. The exams will continue until 12 March 2026 in two daily shifts. Authorities have implemented extensive monitoring arrangements to ensure smooth conduct.
UP Board Exam 2026 Schedule and Candidate Details
The examinations are being conducted in two shifts each day:
- First shift: 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM
- Second shift: 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM
The board confirmed that the exams will run from 18 February 2026 to 12 March 2026. A total of 53,37,778 candidates have registered for the examination. This includes:
- 27,61,696 Class 10 students
- 25,76,082 Class 12 students
On the first day, the Class 10 Hindi paper was conducted in the morning shift, while the Class 12 General Hindi paper was scheduled for the afternoon session. The examination is being held across 8,033 centres, including:
- 596 government schools
- 3,453 aided-government schools
- 3,984 self-financed secondary schools
UPMSP Exam Monitoring and Security Measures
The board has introduced multiple safeguards to prevent malpractice and ensure transparency. Before the examination began, special arrangements were made to strengthen supervision across all districts. The following measures are in place:
- A state-level control room in Lucknow is monitoring the examination process.
- Reserve question paper sets have been sealed and stored securely in double-locked cupboards.
- Answer sheets bear the official UPMSP logo and micro-sized markings for authenticity.
- Each centre has a centre administrator, an external administrator, and a static magistrate.
- Two CCTV cameras with voice recorders have been installed in every examination room, enabling live webcasting.
- 69 divisional mobile squads and 440 district-level squads are conducting surprise inspections.
- A total of 18 districts have been declared sensitive. Additionally, 222 centres are categorised as highly sensitive and 683 as sensitive.
To assist students and parents, toll-free helpline numbers — 18001806607 and 18001806608 — have been activated. Control centres are operational at Prayagraj headquarters and regional offices in Varanasi, Meerut, Bareilly, and Gorakhpur. Complaints can also be submitted through official social media channels.With extensive surveillance, administrative oversight, and real-time monitoring, UPMSP aims to conduct the 2026 board examinations in a fair and secure manner.
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