UP Board 10th Science Exam 2026 Analysis Released, Students Call it Moderately Difficult
Students and experts declare UP 10th Science Board Exam 2026 to be moderately difficult. Read about a section-wise analysis of this exam, along with upcoming exam dates and more.
The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) successfully conducted the UP Board 10th Science Exam 2026 on February 25, 2026, during the morning shift from 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM across examination centres in Uttar Pradesh. According to post-exam analysis compiled by educators and feedback from candidates, the theory paper of 70 marks out of the total 100 recorded an overall moderate difficulty level for the 2026 academic year board examinations, with questions largely aligned to the prescribed syllabus.
Students who appeared for the UP Board 10th Science Exam noted that the paper was balanced across sections, though certain questions proved time-consuming. The analysis confirms that thorough preparation from NCERT material proved advantageous for most candidates in the state.
UP 10th Science Board Exam 2026 Format Details
Here is a quick glance at the exam including its duration and marks distribution:
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) |
| Jurisdiction | Uttar Pradesh |
| Exam Schedule | February 25, 2026 (morning shift) |
| Duration | 3 hours 15 minutes |
| Marks Distribution | Theory paper: 70 marks Practical examination: 30 marks |
Section-wise Difficulty Levels in UP Board 10th Science Exam
Here is how students and experts rated Physics, Chemistry and Biology sections in the UP 10th Science board exam:
Physics Section: Rated moderate to difficult, with several numerical questions described as tricky although most remained based on standard NCERT concepts.
Chemistry Section: Assessed as easy to moderate, highlighting a strong emphasis on chemical reactions, metals and non-metals, along with equation balancing exercises.
Biology Section: Considered easy, featuring direct and straightforward questions drawn directly from NCERT textbooks.
Passing Marks Criteria Set by UPMSP 2026
According to the guidelines issued by the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad, candidates must obtain at least 33 per cent marks to qualify in the UP Board 10th Science Exam. This requires a minimum of 23 marks out of 70 in the theory component and 10 marks out of 30 in the practical examination.
| Component | Total Marks | Minimum Passing Marks | Percentage Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theory Paper | 70 | 23 | 33% |
| Practical Examination | 30 | 10 | 33% |
| Total (Theory + Practical) | 100 | 33 (combined minimum, with separate passing in each) | 33% |
Upcoming UP Class 10th Board Exams 2026
The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPSP) has scheduled the remaining theory examinations for UP Board Class 10 (High School) from February 26 to March 12, 2026, following the Science paper. Exams are held in two shifts as per schedule, morning from 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM and afternoon from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM.
The full timetable, revised and released by UPMSP in November 2025, outlines the following key upcoming dates:
- February 26, 2026: Regional/Additional Languages (Gujarati, Urdu alternatives, Punjabi, Bengali, Marathi, Assamese, Oriya, Kannada, Kashmiri, Sindhi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Nepali)
- February 27, 2026: Mathematics
- February 28, 2026: Sanskrit, Music
- March 9, 2026: Urdu (specific scheduling noted in some updates)
- March 12, 2026: Agriculture (final paper)
