The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has officially announced the schedule for Intermediate (12th) board examinations for the academic year 2025-26. The UPMSP has confirmed that the Class 12 board exams will commence on February 18, 2026, with the Hindi paper being the first primary subject for students. The entire examination process is scheduled to be completed within 23 days, concluding on March 12, 2026.
Exams will be conducted in two shifts to ensure smooth management and proper monitoring at all centers. The morning shift will run from 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM, and the evening shift will take place from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM. This dual-shift system helps in managing the large number of students appearing for the exams across the state. A Total of 24,79,352 students are enrolled in intermediate courses (13,03,012 boys and 11,76,340 girls).
UP Board 12th Exam 2026 Overview
Here is a quick summary of the key details regarding the upcoming UP Board Class 12 exams. The examinations will span several weeks, conducted in two daily shifts, to accommodate all subjects and students.
Board Name | Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) |
Exam Name | UP Board Intermediate (Class 12) Examination |
Academic Year | 2025-26 |
Exam Start Date | February 18, 2026 |
Exam End Date | March 12, 2026 |
Morning Shift Timing | 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM |
Evening Shift Timing | 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM |
First Examination | Hindi |
Official Website | upmsp.edu.in |
UP Board 2026 Exam Details
To maintain the integrity of the examination process, the board is implementing strict surveillance measures. All examination centers will be equipped with mandatory CCTV and GPS monitoring. Furthermore, UPMSP plans to introduce an AI-based surveillance system to prevent any form of malpractice, such as paper leaks or cheating, and to enable swift action if any irregularities are detected.
| Date | Morning session | Evening session |
| February 18, 2026 | Hindi General, Hindi | – |
| February 19, 2026 | Woodcraft, Book Craft, Sewing Craft, Culinary Science, Dress Making, Textile Design, Multipurpose Health Personnel | Civics |
| February 20, 2026 | Agricultural Agronomy (Part 1 & 2) | English |
| February 21, 2026 | Fruit and Food Preservation, Cookery, Dress Making, Textile Design, Library Science, Multipurpose Health Personnel | History |
| February 23, 2026 | Fruit and Food Preservation, Cookery, Dress Making, Textile Design, Library Science, Multipurpose Health Personnel | Biology & Mathematics |
| February 24, 2026 | Agronomy (Vocational), Agricultural Botany, Agricultural Economics | Economics |
| February 25, 2026 | Economics | Music Singing, Music Playing, Dance |
| February 28, 2026 | Agricultural Physics, Agricultural Zoology | Geography |
| February 27, 2026 | Fruit and Food Preservation, Cookery, Dress Making, Textile, Training, Library Science, Multipurpose Health Personnel | Physics, Military Science |
| February 28, 2026 | Agricultural Engineering, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science | Painting, Sketching |
| March 7, 2026 | Fruit and Food Preservation, Cookery, Textile Design, Multipurpose Health Personnel | Anthropology |
| March 9, 2026 | Urdu, Gujarati, Punjabi, Bangla, Marathi, Assamese, Oriya, Kannada, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Nepali | Psychology, Pedagogy, Logic |
| March 10, 2026 | Agricultural Mathematics, Elementary Statistics, Agricultural Chemistry | Business Studies, Home Science |
| March 11, 2026 | Accountancy, NCC | Pali, Arabic, Persian |
| March 12, 2026 | Computer | Sanskrit |
How to Download the UP Board 12th Date Sheet 2026
Once the detailed subject-wise date sheet is available, students can download it directly from the official UPMSP website. Follow these simple steps to access the PDF:
- Open your web browser and go to the official UPMSP portal at
upmsp.edu.in. - On the homepage, look for the ‘Notifications’ or ‘Downloads’ section. This area typically contains the latest circulars and updates.
- Search for the link that says “UP Board High School and Intermediate Examination Date Sheet 2026” or a similar title.
- Click on the link. A new page or tab will open with the date sheet in PDF format.
- You can view the schedule directly or download the file to your device. It is recommended to save a copy and print it out for easy reference during your study planning.
Important Links
| UP Board 12th Date Sheet 2026 | Click Here |
| UPMSP Official Website | Click Here |








