UP Board Class 12 Examinations 2026 Begin Across Uttar Pradesh

The UP Board Class 12 exams 2026 started on February 18, covering core, vocational, and language subjects until March 12, with practical exams already completed and results expected in April 2026.

The UP Board Class 12 examinations 2026 have commenced on February 18, 2026, with the first paper in General Hindi and Hindi. Over 24 lakh students are registered for the Intermediate (Class 12) exams, conducted offline at designated centres across Uttar Pradesh. The timetable, released by UPMSP on November 5, 2025, and confirmed on upmsp.edu.in, covers exams until March 12, 2026.

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UP Board Class 12 Exam Schedule and Shift Timings

The UP Board Class 12 exams are held in two shifts daily:

Morning Shift: 8:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Evening Shift: 2:00 PM – 5:15 PM

The schedule includes core, vocational, and language subjects, starting with Hindi and continuing through Civics, English, History, Biology, Mathematics, Economics, Chemistry, Sociology, Geography, Physics, and Sanskrit. Vocational subjects are mainly scheduled in morning shifts.

Check the official datesheet here.

Admit Card and Practical Exams for UP Board Class 12

Admit cards for the UP Board Class 12 2026 theory exams were released on February 12, 2026, and are mandatory for entry. Practical exams were conducted in two phases:

Phase 1: January 24 – February 1, 2026
Phase 2: February 2 – February 9, 2026

Exam Day Guidelines for UP Board Class 12 Candidates

Students must follow these instructions for smooth conduct of UP Board Class 12 exams:

Carry the admit card without fail
Arrive at the centre at least 1 hour before the shift begins
Avoid mobile phones, headphones, cameras, and other prohibited items
Bring only permitted stationery
Follow invigilator instructions strictly
Read the question paper carefully before starting
Review answers before submission
Eat a healthy breakfast and remain calm

Scope and Passing Criteria

The UP Board Class 12 examinations 2026 apply to regular, private, and other eligible candidates. A minimum of 33% in each subject is required to pass. Students who do not qualify can appear for compartment or improvement exams scheduled in July/August 2026. Result declaration is tentatively expected in April 2026 on upresults.nic.in.

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