The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) is conducting the 2026 UP Board examinations for Class 10 (High School) and Class 12 (Intermediate) students across the state. On 23 February 2026, Board exams were held for Class 10 English and Class 12 Mathematics and Biology papers as part of the larger assessment schedule. These exams are being conducted offline in multiple shifts at thousands of exam centres.
UP Board 2026 Exam Schedule and Time Table Highlights
UPMSP has released the UP Board Exam 2026 time table and exams are scheduled from 18 February to 12 March 2026 in two daily shifts. Students must report to exam centres well before reporting time with necessary documents.
Key Schedule Details:
- Exam period: 18 February 2026 to 12 March 2026
- Morning shift: 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM
- Afternoon/evening shift: 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM
- Official website for updates: upmsp.edu.inThese timings and the detailed subject-wise schedule help candidates plan exam-day logistics confidently.
Today’s (23 Feb 2026) Exam Papers
On 23 February 2026, the Board conducted the following main papers:
- Class 10 English (High School) – Morning shift
- Class 12 Mathematics and Biology (Intermediate) – Afternoon shiftStudents across more than 8,000 exam centres appeared as per their schedules.
Reporting Guidelines
Candidates were advised to reach exam centres early and ensure they had the following:
- Original UP Board admit card
- Valid school photo ID
- Blue or black ball-point pensEntry without these documents was not permitted. Electronic devices such as mobile phones and smart watches were strictly banned inside exam halls.
Conduct and Instructions During Exams
To ensure smooth conduct of exams, the Board provided the following instructions:
- Candidates were given 15 minutes reading time before the writing commenced to plan answers.
- Strict compliance with UPMSP exam rules was enforced, and any breach could lead to disqualification.
- Extra time provisions were available for students with disabilities.These guidelines aim to maintain fairness and reduce last-minute stress for examinees.