The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has officially released the revised date sheet for the UP Board Exams 2026 for both Class 10 (High School) and Class 12 (Intermediate).
Earlier, the exams were scheduled to be held from February 14 to March 5, 2026, but due to adjustments in certain subjects and administrative reasons, the new schedule now extends from February 18 to March 12, 2026.
This change comes as UPMSP aims to ensure smooth conduct of exams across the state, with nearly 52.3 lakh students expected to appear this year — 27.5 lakh Class 10 students and 24.8 lakh Class 12 students.
To manage this massive participation, the board has initiated preparations to set up thousands of examination centres statewide, ensuring adequate security, fair invigilation, and efficient logistics.
Students are advised to take note of the revised dates and timings to align their preparation plans accordingly and avoid any confusion near exam days.
| Particulars | Earlier Schedule | Revised Schedule |
| Exam Start Date | February 14, 2026 | February 18, 2026 |
| Exam End Date | March 5, 2026 | March 12, 2026 |
| Duration | 14 Working Days | 15 Working Days |
| Reason for Change | Overlapping subject dates, centre rearrangements | To streamline logistics and ensure fair conduct across districts |
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Dates | February 18 – March 12, 2026 |
| Duration | 15 Working Days |
| Shifts | Morning: 8:30 AM – 11:45 AMEvening: 2:00 PM – 5:15 PM |
| Revised Subjects | Class 10: Hindi & Elementary Hindi – Feb 18 (Morning) Class 12: Hindi & General Hindi – Feb 18 (Evening) Class 12: Sanskrit – Mar 12 (Evening) |
| Mode of Examination | Offline – Conducted at designated centres across UP |
| Issued By | Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP), Prayagraj |
| Official Website | https://upmsp.edu.in |
| Date | Day | Morning Shift (8:30 AM – 11:45 AM) | Evening Shift (2:00 PM – 5:15 PM) |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Wednesday | Hindi / Elementary Hindi | — |
| 19 Feb 2026 | Thursday | Computer | Sewing |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Friday | Social Science | — |
| 21 Feb 2026 | Saturday | Home Science (for girls not taking it as compulsory) | Home Science (for boys & girls who opted as compulsory) |
| 23 Feb 2026 | Monday | English | Vocational Subjects (Electrician, Health Care, IT/ITES, Retail Trading, etc.) |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Tuesday | NCC | Human Science |
| 25 Feb 2026 | Wednesday | Science | — |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Thursday | Regional Languages (Gujarati, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, etc.) | — |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Friday | Mathematics | — |
| 28 Feb 2026 | Saturday | Sanskrit | Music (Instrumental) |
| 07 Mar 2026 | Saturday | Commerce | — |
| 09 Mar 2026 | Monday | Urdu | — |
| 10 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | Painting | — |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Thursday | Music (Vocal) | Pali, Arabic, Persian |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Friday | Agriculture | — |
| Date | Morning Shift (8:30 AM–11:45 AM) | Evening Shift (2:00 PM–5:15 PM) |
| 18 Feb 2026 | — | Hindi (General Hindi) |
| 19 Feb 2026 | Vocational Subjects (Woodcraft, Sewing Craft, Culinary Science) | Civics |
| 20 Feb 2026 | Agricultural Agronomy (Part 1 & 2) | English |
| 21 Feb 2026 | Vocational & Technical Trades | History |
| 23 Feb 2026 | Vocational Education Papers | Biology / Mathematics |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Agricultural Botany, Agricultural Economics | Economics |
| 25 Feb 2026 | Music (Vocal, Instrumental, Dance) | Chemistry, Sociology |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Agricultural Physics, Agricultural Zoology | Geography |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Vocational Papers | Physics / Military Science |
| 28 Feb 2026 | Agricultural Engineering, Animal Husbandry | Painting, Sketching |
| 7 Mar 2026 | Vocational Courses | Anthropology |
| 9 Mar 2026 | Regional Languages (Urdu, Gujarati, Tamil, etc.) | Psychology, Logic |
| 10 Mar 2026 | Agricultural Agronomy (Part-1) | Business Studies / Home Science |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Accountancy / NCC | Pali / Arabic / Persian |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Computer | Sanskrit (Revised Date) |
The UP Board revised the 2026 exam schedule mainly to:
Students should double-check their subject-wise exam dates, shift timings, and preparation timelines. Staying updated with official notifications will help ensure a stress-free and organized exam experience.
With the revised UP Board exam schedule now effective, students of Classes 10 and 12 must realign their study plans according to the new timetable. The UPMSP has made this adjustment to ensure fairness, better coordination, and smooth execution of one of India’s largest state board examinations.
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