The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) began the UP Board 12th Exams 2026 today, Feb 18, 2026. UP 12th exam 2026 will conclude on March 12, 2026. The UP board 12th exam 2026 began with Hindi and General Hindi paper. The first shift UP Board Class 12 Exams 2026 will be conducted from 8:30 am to 11:45 am, and the second shift from 2 pm to 5:15 pm. UP board 12th practical exam 2026 was held till Feb 9, 2026. The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) released the UP Board 12th Admit Card 2026 on February 12, 2026. The UP board will conduct the exams in two shifts: morning shift will be held from 8:30 am to 11:45 am followed by evening shift from 2:00 pm to 5:15 pm.
UP Board Exam Time Table 2026 (Class 12)
The UP Board exams 2026 has now begun and the datesheet is shared in the table below. All the UP board exam students are advised to check the dates carefully and mark the exact dates on their calendar in order to not miss any Class 12 examination.
| UP Board Class 12 Datesheet 2026 | ||
| Date of Examination | Morning Shift (Timing: 8:30 am to 11:45 am) | Evening Shift (Timing: 2:00 pm to 5:15 pm) |
| 18-Feb-2026 | – | General Hindi, Hindi |
| 19-Feb-2026 | Sewing, Cast Craft, Fruit and Food Preservation, Cookery, Garment Making & Decoration, Mixing & Dyeing, Baking & Confectionery, Textile Design, Knitting Technology, Nursery Teaching & Child Management, Library Science, MPHW (Including MLT), Colour Photography, Radio & Colour Television, Automobiles, Bee Keeping, Dairy Technology, Sericulture, Seed Production Technology, Crop Protection Service, Nursery, Soil Conservation, Accountancy & Auditing, Banking, Shorthand & Typing, Marketing & Salesmanship, Secretarial System, Insurance, Co-operatives, Typing (Hindi & English), Printing, Pottery, Artificial Organs & Limbs Technology, Embroidery, Hand Block Printing & Vegetable Dyeing, Metal Craft, Computer Technology & Maintenance, Repair & Maintenance of Home Electrical Appliances, Retail Trade, Security, Mobile Repairing, Tourism & Hospitality, ITITES, Health Care – First Question Paper (Vocational Education Class I) | Civics |
| 20-Feb-2026 | Agriculture Engineering Paper-IV, Agriculture Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science Paper-IX (Agriculture Part-2) | English |
| 21-Feb-2026 | Fruit & Food Preservation, Cookery, Garment Making & Decoration, Mixing & Dyeing, Baking & Confectionery, Textile Design, Knitting Technology, Nursery Teaching & Child Management, Library Science, MPHW (Including MLT), Colour Photography, Radio & Colour Television, Automobiles, Bee Keeping, Dairy Technology, Sericulture, Seed Production Technology, Crop Protection Service, Nursery, Soil Conservation, Accountancy & Auditing, Banking, Shorthand & Typing, Marketing & Salesmanship, Secretarial System, Insurance, Co-operatives, Typing (Hindi & English), Printing, Pottery, Artificial Organs & Limbs Technology, Embroidery, Hand Block Printing & Vegetable Dyeing, Metal Craft, Computer Technology & Maintenance, Repair & Maintenance of Home Electrical Appliances, Retail Trade, Security, Mobile Repairing, Tourism & Hospitality, ITITES, Health Care – First Question Paper (Vocational Education Class I) | History |
| 23-Feb-2026 | Fruit & Food Preservation, Cookery, Garment Making & Decoration, Mixing & Dyeing, Baking & Confectionery, Textile Design, Knitting Technology, Nursery Teaching & Child Management, Library Science, MPHW (Including MLT), Colour Photography, Radio & Colour Television, Automobiles, Bee Keeping, Dairy Technology, Sericulture, Seed Production Technology, Crop Protection Service, Nursery, Soil Conservation, Accountancy & Auditing, Banking, Shorthand & Typing, Marketing & Salesmanship, Secretarial System, Insurance, Co-operatives, Typing (Hindi & English), Printing, Pottery, Artificial Organs & Limbs Technology, Embroidery, Hand Block Printing & Vegetable Dyeing, Metal Craft, Computer Technology & Maintenance, Repair & Maintenance of Home Electrical Appliances, Retail Trade, Security, Mobile Repairing, Tourism & Hospitality, ITITES, Health Care – First Question Paper (Vocational Education Class I) | Biology, Mathematics |
| 24-Feb-2026 | General Basic Subject (Professional), Agricultural Agronomy – First Paper (Agri Part-1), Agricultural Agronomy – Sixth Paper (Agri Part-2) | Economics |
| 25-Feb-2026 | Music Singing, Music Playing, Choreography | Chemistry, Sociology |
| 26-Feb-2026 | Agriculture Physics & Climate Science (Part-1), Agricultural Zoology-VII (Agri Part-2) | Geography |
| 27-Feb-2026 | Fruit & Food Preservation, Cookery, Garment Making & Decoration, Mixing & Dyeing, Baking & Confectionery, Textile Design, Knitting Technology, Nursery Teaching & Child Management, Library Science, MPHW (Including MLT), Colour Photography, Radio & Colour Television, Automobiles, Bee Keeping, Dairy Technology, Sericulture, Seed Production Technology, Crop Protection Service, Nursery, Soil Conservation, Accountancy & Auditing, Banking, Shorthand & Typing, Marketing & Salesmanship, Secretarial System, Insurance, Co-operatives, Typing (Hindi & English), Printing, Pottery, Artificial Organs & Limbs Technology, Embroidery, Hand Block Printing & Vegetable Dyeing, Metal Craft, Computer Technology & Maintenance, Repair & Maintenance of Home Electrical Appliances, Retail Trade, Security, Mobile Repairing, Tourism & Hospitality, ITITES, Health Care – First Question Paper (Vocational Education Class I) | Physics, Military Science |
| 28-Feb-2026 | Agriculture Engineering Paper-IV, Agriculture Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science Paper-IX (Agri Part-2) | Painting (Drawing), Painting (Technical), Painting |
| 7-Mar-2026 | Fruit & Food Preservation, Cookery, Garment Making & Decoration, Mixing & Dyeing, Baking & Confectionery, Textile Design, Knitting Technology, Nursery Teaching & Child Management, Library Science, MPHW (Including MLT), Colour Photography, Radio & Colour Television, Automobiles, Bee Keeping, Dairy Technology, Sericulture, Seed Production Technology, Crop Protection Service, Nursery, Soil Conservation, Accountancy & Auditing, Banking, Shorthand & Typing, Marketing & Salesmanship, Secretarial System, Insurance, Co-operatives, Typing (Hindi & English), Printing, Pottery, Artificial Organs & Limbs Technology, Embroidery, Hand Block Printing & Vegetable Dyeing, Metal Craft, Computer Technology & Maintenance, Repair & Maintenance of Home Electrical Appliances, Retail Trade, Security, Mobile Repairing, Tourism & Hospitality, ITITES, Health Care – First Question Paper (Vocational Education Class I) | Anthropology |
| 9-Mar-2026 | Urdu, Gujarati, Punjabi, Bengali, Marathi, Assamese, Oriya, Kannada, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Nepali | Psychology, Tarkashastra |
| 10-Mar-2026 | General Basic Subject (Professional), Agricultural Agronomy – First Paper (Agri Part-1), Agricultural Agronomy – Sixth Paper (Agri Part-2) | Business Studies (Commerce), Home Science |
| 11-Mar-2026 | Accountancy (Commerce), NCC | Pali, Arbi, Farsi |
| 12-Mar-2026 | Computer | Sanskrit |
UP Board Exam 2026: Official Notice on Fake Question Paper Rumors
The UPMSP has issued an important notice regarding fake question paper rumors. The UP Board has clarified that some anti social elements are circulating fake question papers on social media to mislead students and create confusion. The UP Board has clearly stated that these claims are completely baseless and false. It has also advised the Class 12 and 10 exam going students to not pay attention to such things and trust only the Official UP board website, upmsp.edu.in. for any exam related updates. This matter has been reported to Cyber Cell to take action against those spreading fake news and disturbing the examination process.
UP Board Exams 2026: Government Strengthens Exam Monitoring System
The State Level Control Room has been inaugurated by Gulabi Devi (Minister of State) in Lucknow. This initiative has been introduced to make UP board exams cheating free. The Control room will closely monitor examination centres across the state and ensure proper coordination during the exam period. This move is a part of strict measures taken by the Board of Secondary Education, Uttar Pradesh to maintain discipline, prevent unfair practices and conduct the UP Board exams in a fair and secure manner.
UP Board 2026 Model Paper Class 12
The UP Board Class 12 Sample Paper is one of the most important resources for students preparing for the Uttar Pradesh board exams. Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad
releases the Class 12 model papers on its official website every year. Students must make a habit of solving these official UP Board Model papers before the exam to boost confidence and be stress free before the exam and score better marks.
UP Board 2026 Class 12 Roll Number
The UP Board Class 12th Roll Number is a compulsory code to appear in the board exams and to check your result later. It is a 9-digit code first two digits represent the year of examination, followed by a unique 7-digit number assigned to each student. This roll number is printed on the official UP Board Class 12 admit card.Students must carefully verify their roll number and personal details on the admit card and immediately inform their school if any correction is needed before the UP Board Exams 2026.
UP Board Center List 2026
The UP Board Exam Centre List 2026 has been released on the official website of the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP). Students can visit the official portal to check the district-wise examination centre details. The list includes key information such as District Code, District Name and Examination Centre details for every district. Students are advised to carefully verify their allotted centre and note the address in advance to avoid any confusion on exam day.
Passing Criteria for UP Board Class 12 Exam
To clear the UP Board Class 12 Exam 2026, students must score a minimum of 33% marks in every subject. This rule applies separately to theory and practical exams wherever applicable. For example, if a subject carries 70 marks in theory, you need at least 23 marks to pass that paper. Overall, meeting the minimum qualifying marks set by the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) is compulsory to be declared pass. Students who fall short in one or two subjects may get the opportunity to appear for compartment exams as per board rules.
UP Board Class 12th Exam Day Guidelines
Class 12 students appearing for the UP Board exams must follow strict guidelines. Failure to follow rules may lead to disqualification or paper cancellation.
- Carry admit card and school ID.
- Reach center before reporting time.
- Follow proper dress code (simple uniform, no electronic gadgets).
- Do not carry mobile phones or smart devices.
- Write roll number carefully on answer sheet.
- Follow instructions given by invigilators.
Last Minute Prep Tips for UP Board Class 12
- Revise important formulas, definitions and key concepts daily
- Solve previous year papers or a UP Board model paper to manage time better
- Go through frequently asked and high-weightage chapters first
- Clear small doubts immediately instead of ignoring them
- Keep your admit card and required items ready a day before the exam
- Sleep at least 6–7 hours to stay fresh and focused
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