UP Board Exams 2026: The academic calendar for the 2025–2026 session, which covers significant events for the state's schools, was released by the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP). Students can view the whole academic schedule at upsmp.edu.in, the official UPMSP portal.
According to the schedule, UP Board Class 10 and 12 exams will take place in February 2026, whereas practical exams from January 21 to February 5, 2026, have been scheduled. Additionally, the dates for both classes' pre-board exams have been released.
UPMSP has also initiated the process of registration for regular students ahead of the 2026 board exams. Students of intermediate and high school need to submit their applications within the deadline of August 5, 2025. Students are advised to read the official notification for more details.
UP Board 2025–26 Academic Calendar: Important Dates
Academic Year Begins: April 1, 2025
Monthly Assessments:
MCQ-based test: Second week of May 2025
Descriptive test: Last week of July 2025
Second MCQ test: Last week of November 2025
Second descriptive test: Last week of December 2025
Half-Yearly Assessments:
Practical exams: Last week of September 2025
Written exams (syllabus till September): Second & third week of October 2025
Uploading of half-yearly marks: By first week of November 2025
Syllabus Completion:
Deadline to complete full syllabus for all classes: By first week of January 2026
Pre-Board Exams:
Class 12 practicals: Second week of January 2026
Written exams for Classes 10 & 12: Third week of January 2026
Annual Exams (Non-board Classes):
Classes 9 & 11 annual exams: Third week of January 2026
Evaluation & marks upload for Classes 9 & 11: By second week of February 2026
Final Board Exams (Classes 10 & 12):
Practical exams: January 21 – February 5, 2026
Written board exams: February 2026
