UP Board announces 2026-27 academic calendar; Class 10th, 12th exams from February 1

Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has released the UP board academic calendar for the 2026–27 session, laying out the schedule for teaching, assessments, pre-board exams, and board examinations for classes 9 to 12.

The session will commence on April 1, 2026, with emphasis on timely syllabus completion, structured assessments, and strict monitoring across schools.

As per the calendar, teaching for classes 9 to 12 will continue until the third week of June, followed by summer vacation in June. Schools are scheduled to reopen in the first week of July, after which academic activities will resume in full swing.

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UP Board Academic Calendar 2026-27: Key dates

The academic calendar outlines the following key dates mentioned in the below table for the 2026–27 session

UP Board Calendar: Syllabus completion and assessment

Schools have been directed to complete the entire syllabus by January 10, 2027, followed by revision and a second phase of pre-board examinations.

Evaluation timelines have also been clearly outlined, with answer sheet checking to be completed promptly after exams, and result preparation beginning in March 2027.

UP Board: Attendance, assessment, and support measures

The council has mandated a minimum of 75% student attendance, along with regular internal assessments and record maintenance. Schools have also been instructed to organise remedial classes for academically weak students, especially after the half-yearly and pre-board examinations.

In addition, institutions are required to:

• Conduct monthly parent-teacher meetings

• Ensure continuous internal assessment and feedback

• Promote career guidance and counselling programmes

• Integrate ICT tools and experiential learning methods in classrooms

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UPMSP: Examination and monitoring guidelines

The board has stressed strict adherence to exam schedules and transparency in evaluation. Schools must ensure fair conduct of exams, timely result preparation, and proper maintenance of records. Any deviation from the calendar must be reported and may invite administrative action.

District-level officials, including District School Inspectors, have been tasked with regular monitoring and compliance checks, ensuring that schools follow the prescribed schedule without delays.

UP Board Academic Calendar 2026-27: Holidays

The UP Board academic calendar lists major holidays, including;

• Independence Day— August 15, 2026

• Gandhi Jayanti — October 2, 2026

• Republic Day — January 26, 2027

• Christmas— 25 December 2026

The calendar also includes festivals such as Eid, Diwali, Christmas, Guru Nanak Jayanti and others with their dates to be announced as per official notifications.