The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) released model papers for Class 10 and 12 Board Exams 2026 today, December 5, 2025 . Students can download these sample papers from the official website,upmsp.edu.in. The board exams are scheduled to run from February 18 to March 12, 2026 , across Uttar Pradesh.
These model papers provide students with insight into the exam pattern and question types. The exams will be conducted in an offline, pen-and-paper format, across two shifts daily.
UPMSP Board Exam 2026 Key Details
The 2026 UPMSP Class 10 and 12 Board Exams will follow a structured schedule. Details regarding the exam shifts and mode are provided below.
| Overview | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | UPMSP 10th, 12th Board Exam |
| Board Name | Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) |
| Academic Year | 2025-26 |
| Official Website | upmsp.edu.in |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Classes | 10, 12 |
| Exam Dates | February 18 – March 12, 2026 |
| Exam Shifts | Morning: 8:30 AM – 11:45 AM Afternoon: 2:00 PM – 5:15 PM |
| Exam Mode | Offline, Pen-and-Paper |
Revised Exam Timetable
UPMSP recently updated the Class 10 and 12 exam timetable for 2026. Specific subject dates have been adjusted.
- The Class 12 Sanskrit exam will now take place on March 12, 2026 , during the second shift.
- Class 10 Hindi and Elementary Hindi exams are scheduled for February 18, 2026 , in the first shift.
- Class 12 Hindi and General Hindi papers will be held on the same date, February 18, 2026 , in the second shift.
UP Board Exam 2026 Question Paper Format
Students must understand the structure of the UP Board Exam 2026 question papers. All questions are compulsory. Marks for each question are indicated next to it. Candidates receive 15 minutes to read the question paper before attempting it.
Class 12 Mathematics
- The Class 12 Mathematics paper will consist of a total of nine compulsory questions.
- The exam duration for Mathematics is 3 hours and 15 minutes .
Class 10 Exam 2026
The Class 10 exam papers are structured into two distinct parts. The total exam duration is 3 hours and 15 minutes .
- Part A (20 Marks): This section contains 20 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), each carrying 1 mark. Students must answer these questions on an OMR sheet using a blue or black ballpoint pen. Erasers or whiteners are strictly prohibited on the OMR sheet.
- Part B (50 Marks): This section comprises descriptive questions. The paper features five descriptive questions. Question 1 is a very short-answer type, Question 2 is short-answer, and Questions 3, 4, and 5 are long-answer types. The required sections for completion are clearly outlined at the beginning of each question.
Students are advised to download the model papers promptly to aid their preparation for the upcoming board examinations.