UP Board Exam 2026 LIVE: UPMSP Class 12 Maths, Biology exams ends; Class 10 English question paper analysis

The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) concluded the UP Board Class 10 English examination and the Class 12 Biology and Mathematics papers on February 23, 2026. More than 50 lakh students are appearing for the High School and Intermediate exams this year. The papers were held in two shifts — 8:30 am to 11:15 am and 2 pm to 5:15 pm.

Overall, 52,30,297 candidates have registered for the 2026 board exams. Among them, 27,50,945 students are enrolled in Class 10, including 14,38,682 boys and 13,12,263 girls.

For the Intermediate examinations, 24,79,352 students have registered, comprising 13,03,012 boys and 11,76,340 girls. The exams are being conducted at 8,033 centres across Uttar Pradesh.

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UP Board Class 10 and 12 Exams 2026: Today's exam schedule

To avoid last-minute stress, students are advised to arrive at the examination centre at least 45 minutes before the scheduled time to locate their room and settle comfortably. Carry the original UPMSP admit card along with a valid school ID, as entry will not be allowed without these documents. Only blue or black ballpoint pens are permitted, and stationery must be kept in a transparent pouch.

Candidates will be given 15 minutes solely to read the question paper—this time should be used to plan answers wisely.Possession of electronic devices such as mobile phones or smartwatches can result in immediate disqualification under the board’s copy-free policy.

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Important Checklist:

Before heading to the exam centre, students are advised to make sure all the following essentials carefully:

• Admit Card: Keep it ready in your bag tonight to avoid forgetting it.

• Reporting Time: Reach by 7:45 AM (Class 10, morning shift) and 1:15 PM (Class 12, evening shift).

• OMR Sheet: Carefully fill in your roll number and subject code to prevent evaluation issues.

• Restricted Items: Do not carry calculators, log tables (unless supplied), or any loose sheets.

• Answer Sheet: Confirm the invigilator’s signature and the official centre stamp before submission.