The Uttar Pradesh Madhayamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) will soon release the timetable for Class 10 and 12 board examinations for 2026. Official sources anticipate the release in late October or early November 2025. Theory exams are expected to begin in late February 2026 and conclude in March 2026. Practical exams will precede theory exams in January and February 2026.
Key Dates and Release Information
The UPMSP Class 10 and 12 exam timetables will be published on the official website,upmsp.edu.in. Students must only consult official announcements. Last year’s timetable for 2025 exams was released on November 19, 2024 . Based on past trends, the 2026 date sheet is projected for release between late October and early November 2025.
UP Board Secretary Bhagwati Singh may first announce the timetable via the official X (formerly Twitter) account, @upboardpryj . A direct PDF download link will become available on the official website once released.
Practical Examinations
Practical examinations for both Class 10 and 12 will take place before the theory exams. Class 10 practicals carry 30 marks . Students must pass both practical and theory components to clear the board exams.
The Class 12 practical exams are expected in two phases during January and February 2026 . Last year, these phases ran from January 21-31 and February 1-8.
Tentative Practical Exam Phases 2026
| Phase | Date (Tentative) | Regions |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | January 2026 | Agra, Azamgarh, Bareilly, Lucknow, Saharanpur, Jhansi, Devipatan, Chitrakoot, Basti, Faizabad |
| Phase 2 | February 2026 | Meerut, Aligarh, Moradabad, Mirzapur, Varanasi, Gorakhpur |
Examination Timings
The UP Board theory exams for both classes will be conducted in two daily shifts. Each shift will last 3 hours and 15 minutes .
| Session | Details |
|---|---|
| Morning Shift | 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM |
| Evening Shift | 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM |
Tentative Class 10 Board Exam Schedule 2026
The following table outlines the tentative schedule for Class 10 board exams in February and March 2026. This schedule is based on current projections and may change upon official release.
| Exam Date (Tentative) | Morning Shift (8:30 AM to 11:45 AM) | Evening Shift (2 PM to 5:15 PM) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Hindi, Primary Hindi | Health care |
| Feb 2026 | Pali, Arbi, Farsi | Music |
| Mar 2026 | Mathematics | Automobiles, Commerce |
| Mar 2026 | Sanskrit | Music Instrumental |
| Mar 2026 | Science | Agriculture |
| Mar 2026 | Human Science | NCC |
| Mar 2026 | Retail Trading | Mobile Repair |
| Mar 2026 | English | Security |
| Mar 2026 | Home Science | Computer |
| Mar 2026 | Drawing/ Ranjan arts | IT/ITes |
| Mar 2026 | Social Science | Sewing |
| Mar 2026 | Gujarati/ Urdu/ Punjabi/ Bengali/ Marathi/ Assamese/ Oriya/ Kannada/ Kashmiri/ Sindhi/ Telugu/ Tamil/ Malayalam/ Nepali | Electrician/Solar system repair/Plumber/Disaster Management |
Tentative Class 12 Board Exam Schedule 2026
The tentative Class 12 board exam schedule for February and March 2026 is provided below. Students should verify against the official timetable when it becomes available.
| Exam Date (Tentative) | Exam Timing (8:30 AM – 11:45 AM) | Exam Timing (2:00 PM – 5:15 PM) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Military Science | Hindi, General Hindi |
| Feb 2026 | Business Studies (Commerce), Home Science | General Basic Subject (Professional), Agricultural Agronomy (Part-1 & Part-2), NCC |
| Mar 2026 | Vocational Subjects (Fruit & Food Preservation, Cookery, Garment Making, Baking, Textile Design, etc.) | Civics |
| Mar 2026 | Biology, Mathematics | Painting (Drawing), Painting (Technical), Painting |
| Mar 2026 | Pali, Arabic, Persian, Accountancy | Economics |
| Mar 2026 | Urdu, Gujarati, Punjabi, Bengali, Marathi, Assamese, Oriya, Kannada, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Nepali | History |
| Mar 2026 | Music Singing, Music Playing, Choreography | Physics, Psychology, Pedagogy, Logic |
| Mar 2026 | Computer, Agronomy (Vocational), Agricultural Botany-II (Agriculture Part-1), Agricultural Economics-Seventh (Agriculture Part-2) | Anthropology |
| Mar 2026 | Vocational Subjects (Second Question Paper) | Chemistry, Sociology |
| Mar 2026 | Vocational Subjects (Third Question Paper) | Geography, Agriculture Physics & Climate Science (Part-1), Agricultural Zoology VII (Agriculture Part-2) |
| Mar 2026 | Vocational Subjects (Fourth Question Paper) | Sanskrit, Agriculture Engineering Paper-IV, Agriculture Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper-IX (Agriculture Part-2) |
| Mar 2026 | Vocational Subjects (Fifth Question Paper) | English, Agricultural Mathematics & Preliminary Statistics, Agricultural Chemistry |
Official Information and Instructions
The official date sheet will include the board name, examination name (High School/Intermediate), examination year, specific exam dates, days, timings, subject names, subject codes, and important instructions. Students are advised to download the official PDF once available.
Students must rely solely on the official website,upmsp.edu.in, for all updates. Do not trust social media rumors regarding timetable releases or exam changes.