Aatif Ammad | February 23, 2026 | 06:13 AM IST | 3 mins read
UPMSP will conduct the Class 10 English and Class 12 Mathematics and Biology exams on February 23 in two shifts across 8,033 centres. More than 52 lakh students have registered this year.
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The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) will conduct 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 will be held in two shifts — 8:30 am to 11:15 am and 2 pm to 5:15 pm.
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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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Shift Timings | Class | Subjects |
First shift: 8.30 am to 11:45 am | 10th | English |
Second shift: 2 pm to 5:15 pm | 12th | Mathematics/Biology |
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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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.
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UP Board Exams 2026 LIVE: UPMSP is conducting Class 10 English and Class 12 Mathematics and Biology exams on February 23 across 8,033 centres. Over 52 lakh students are appearing in the board exam. Check live updates on paper analysis, difficulty level, marking scheme, exam guidelines, and other key details.
February 23, 2026 | 06:13 AM IST
Quickly revise formulas from calculus, matrices, probability, and vector algebra. Write down important formulas once before leaving for the centre.
February 23, 2026 | 05:12 AM IST
Do not forget to fill roll number and subject code correctly on OMR sheets. Avoid overwriting and ensure neat presentation for better evaluation.
February 23, 2026 | 03:11 AM IST
Use the reading time to identify internal choices, mark high-scoring questions, and mentally plan structured answers before writing begins.
February 23, 2026 | 02:05 AM IST
Attempt easy questions first, avoid spending too long on one section, and reserve the last 15 minutes to review calculations and diagrams carefully.
February 23, 2026 | 01:05 AM IST
Focus on letter writing formats, unseen passages, and grammar rules. Revise common essay topics and ensure clarity in long answers to maximise marks.
February 23, 2026 | 12:00 AM IST
Mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, and loose sheets are strictly banned. Violation of the board’s copy-free policy may lead to immediate disqualification.
February 22, 2026 | 11:02 PM IST
UPMSP will conduct Class 10 English and Class 12 Mathematics, Biology papers on February 23 across 8,033 centres. A total of 52,30,297 students have registered for the 2026 High School and Intermediate exams.
February 22, 2026 | 11:02 PM IST
Class 10 English will be held in the morning shift from 8:30 am to 11:45 am, while Class 12 Mathematics and Biology exams will take place from 2 pm to 5:15 pm.
February 22, 2026 | 11:02 PM IST
Students must reach centres at least 45 minutes early. Carry the original admit card and valid school ID; entry without these documents will not be permitted.
February 22, 2026 | 11:02 PM IST
Candidates will get 15 minutes exclusively to read the question paper before writing begins. Students are advised to plan answers carefully during this time.