When will the UP Board 12th compartment exam date 2026 be announced?

UPMSP announces the UP Board class 12 compartment exam date 2026 after declaration of UPMSP 12th Board result. The board will announce the UP Board class 12 compartment exam date in May 2026, tentatively. It is expected that the UP Board class 12 compartment exam will be held in July 2026. Students who will be unable to clear the UP board class 12 exam can apply for the UP Board class 12 compartment/improvement exam. Application form for the same will be made available in May 2026, tentatively.

What are the minimum marks required to clear the UP Board 12th exams?

Passing UP Board class 12 exams is about securing more than the minimum required marks. As per the board, students need to score a minimum of 33% marks in UP Board Inter exams. The board also conducts practical exams for various subjects. Hence, the students must note that the marks obtained in practical exams are also counted while preparing the final class 12 UP Board result. Students are also given the chance to apply for the answer sheet revaluation. Moreover, students who are unable to clear the exam can apply for the UPMSP class 12 improvement/compartment exam.

Will the pre board examinations marks be considered in the Class 12 board examinations?

No, the pre board exam marks will not be considered in the Class 12 Board examination marks. Pre-Board or model exams are conducted to make students familiar with the board exam. This will help students to understand the pattern of exam, time management etc. It also help them to know how well they are prepared for the Class 12 Board examination.

When will the UP Board class 12 sample paper 2025-26 be released?

The board will soon release the UP Board 12th model question paper 2025-26. It is released online on the official website of the board. Once released, the students can access the same online at upmsp.edu.in. The board releases the sample paper for the students to give them an idea about the overall exam pattern and the level of the questions asked in the exam. Hence, the students preparing for the UPMSP 12th board exam must download the sample question paper and practice it.

Is the UPMSP 12th admit card required after the exam?

Yes, students should keep their admit cards safe even after the exams are over. Hall ticket contaisn important details required to check the UP Board class 12 results and for future admission purposes.

When will the UP Board 12th Syllabus 2025-26 be released?

The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) released the UPMSP class 12 syllabus 2025-26. The students must be aware that the UPMSP follows the CBSE syllabus and NCERT Books for UP Board class 12 exams. The board released the UPMSP syllabus 2025-26 class 12 online on its website. Students can access the UP Board syllabus 2026 for class 12 at upmsp.edu.in. Apart from the official website, we have also provided the UPMSP 12th syllabus 2025-26 on this page. Students are suggested to download the syllabus and make a suitable study plan for the preparation of the exam.

How can I access previous year's UP Board 12th question papers?

Students can access the previous year's UPMSP 12th question papers online on various website. We also publish the previous year's UP Board 12th question paper on our website. We have provided the subbject-wise links for the previous year's UPMSP class 12 question paper on this page. Students can click on subject-wise links to download previous year's UP Board 12th questions papers. We do not charge any amount to download the questions papers.

Will questions be asked from the Class 12 Board’s sample paper?

Sample question papers help you know the difficulty level and type of questions asked for the Class 12 board exam. We cannot predict that questions will not be repeated from the sample paper. Students can expect a few questions or similar questions from the sample paper. Questions in the Class 12 board examination may be from any part of the syllabus. So, prepare thoroughly from the entire syllabus.

Do examiners deduct marks for exceeding the word limit in the language papers in Class 12 board exam?

No, examiners will not deduct marks for exceeding the word limit. Marks will be deducted for spelling mistakes in the Language Papers. Students are advised to be careful with the spellings, so that they won't loose any marks. They are also advised not to waste time by writing much more than the word limit.

Can I increase my UP board exam marks by paying money?

No, marks in the UP Board 10th and 12th exams cannot be improved by paying money. The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad warn students and parents about fraudulent individuals who falsely claim they can increase marks for money. These scammers get advantage of students and parents who are desperate for good marks in the exam. Only a good preparation of the exam can help the students secure good marks in the exams.

When will the UP Board Exam Date 2026 Class 12 be announced?

The board announced the UP Board exam date 2026 class 12 on November 5. UP Board 12 exams 2026 will be conducted from February 18 to March 12, 2026. On the other hand, UPMSP class 12 practical exams are scheduled to take place in two phases. The first phase of UP 12th practical exams will be conducted in the first week of February 2026 and the second phase from the second week of February 2026. The students can visit the official website and check the option for UP Board time table 2026 class 12 pdf download. Apart from the official website, the board also provides the option to download the UP Board time table 2026 class 12 on its official Twitter (currently known as X) account. UPSMP will also announce the UPMSP class 12 compartment exam date 2026 after releasing the UPMSP result.

Will UPMSP conduct UPMSP Board exams twice a year?

Last year, the Ministry of Education (MoE) announced that Board exams will be conducted twice a year from the session 2024. The main objective behind conducting the exam twice is to allow the students to retain the best score in the exam. As per the MoE, the exams will be based on the new curriculum which has been developed for the academic session 2023-24. However, as of now, the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has not confirmed that the UP Board exams will also be held Twice a year. Once the board provides any update regarding the same, we will notify the same here as well.

Can I carry a digital copy of my UP Board 12th admit card to the exam hall?

No, students must carry a printed hard copy of their UP Board 12th admit card. Digital copies on mobile phones or other devices are not accepted. The students must carry the UP Board 12th hall ticket that should be signed and stamped by the school authorities. It is advised to laminate the admit card or keep it in a safe place. Also, the students are also advised to carry an extra photocopy in case of emergencies.

What to do if I forget to carry my UPMSP 12th admit card to the exam centre?

Students must note that carrying admit card to the exam centre is mandatory. Failing to carry the admit card will not let the students write the paper. At the exam hall gate, all students are required to show their admit cards. Students are also advised to read all the instructions published on their admit card and follow them on the day of the exam. Students are also suggested to reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes prior to the exam starting time.

Where can I check the UP Board Class 12 Exam Date 2026?

UP Board releases the UP Board time table 2026 class 12 online on its website. The students can download the UP Board exam date 2026 12th online on the board's website at upsmp.edu.in. The students can find the direct link for UP Board time table 2026 class 12 pdf download on the homepage. The board also releases the UP Board exam date 2026 12th on its official Twitter account. We have also provided the UP Board date sheet 2026 class 12 on this page.

Was the UP Board 12th Biology paper 2026 tough?

No, as per various student reviews, the paper was easy to moderate. Experts think that the questions in Biology paper tested the basic understanting of the topics. Students who covered the syllabus could easy answer all the questions.

When will the UP Board 12th exams 2026 be conducted?

UPMSP announced the UP Board exam date 2026 class 12 for the students on November 5, 2025. The UPMSP will hold the UP 12th exam 2026 between February 18 and March 12, 2026. On the other hand, UP Board class 12 practical exams will also be conducted in January and February 2026. The board will be conducting the UP Board 10th compartment exam 2026 in July 2026, tentatively.

How was the UP Board 12th Mathematics paper 2026?

According to the students review, the overall difficulty of the UP Board class 12th mathematics paper was moderate to tough. Students highlighted that the questions were asked from NCERT. Meanwhile, a few students said that the calculation was a little tricky. Subject experts also think that the page was moderate a little tough.

What is the duration of the UP Board 12th exam?

UPMSP releases the class 12 exam pattern for the students. It helps the students to understand the overall pattern of the exam such as total questions asked, duration of the exam, type of questions asked, and more. The total duration of the exam is 3 hours and 15 minutes. Students are given extra 15 minutes to read the question paper. Students should note that the exam must be completed within the given time.

How do I stop being nervous for my UP Board exams 2026?

The UP Board exams 2026 will be conducted between February 18 and March 12, 2026. The students must cover the entire UP Board 10th syllabus to perform well in the exam. However, a large number of students feel nervous during the exam. To stop being nervous, the students must focus on their overall well-being during the exam. In suc condition, they can sit and relax. Get sleep of minimum 7 to 8 hours and get up early and revise the syllabus/topics. Taking 5-10 minutes break during the study i salso helpful.

How many students appear for the UP Board 12th exams every year?

Every year, more than 25 lakh students appear for UP Board class 12 exams. For class 10 and 12 exams 2024, a total of 55,08,206 students registered. In 2024, a total of 24,52,830 students appeared for UP board 12th exams. Out of which, there were 13,41,356 boys students and 14,12,806 were girls students. A total of 82.60 of students passed in the UPMSP class 12 exam. Out of which 77.78% of boys and 88.42% of girls were declared pass in UP Board 12th results.

What to do if I lose my UPMSP admit card and forget my roll number to check my UPMSP Board result class 12?

In case you misplace your admit card and forget your exam roll number, you need to contact your school for assistance. Visit your school or call the school authority to ask your UPMSP class 12 roll number. The school will then ask your name, section, or other required details that will help trace your roll number. You can also contact your classmate whole Roll Number is before or after you. Thereafter, you can retrieve your roll number by adding or subtracting ‘one’ from the last digit of your roll number. The board will also share the UPMSP result by email.

When will the board release the UP Board 12th admit card 2026?

The board released the UP Board Inter Admit Card 2026 on February 12, 2026. The students must note that the board did not release the UP Board 12th admit card 2026 online on its website. It has been made available offline. Schools have directly received the UPMSP 12th admit card for the students. As the board released the admit card, students can collect it from their respective schools. All the students must carry their admit card to the exam center on each day of exam.

How can I prepare for the UP Board Inter exams 2026?

Cracking the UP Board 12th exam is similar to CBSE because UPMSP follows the CBSE syllabus. Hence, the students must leave no stone unturned when it comes to the exam preparation. For better preparation, the students need to download the official monthly division of syllabus from the official website. The initial stage of preparing for the UP 12th exam is gaining conceptual clarity on the subjects. Thereafter, they need to prepare a suitable study plan. Follow the study plan religiously so that they can complete the syllabus on time. In the end, the student should revise the syllabus and practice the model papers and the previous year’s question papers.

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UP Board Exam Date 2026 Class 12: The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) started the UP Board exams 2026 class 12th on February 18 with the General Hindi, Hindi paper. The UPMSP Intermediate exams 2026 will be concluded on March 12, 2026, with the conduction of the Sanskrit paper. The UP Board Class 12th board exams 2026 are held in pen and paper mode in two shifts. The first shift of UP Board Class 12 Exams 2026 are organised from 8:30 am to 11:45 am, and the second shift from 2 pm to 5:15 pm.

The UP Board Class 12 Exam Date 2026 was announced on November 5, 2025. The students can access the updated UP Board Exam Date 2026 Class 12 at upmsp.edu.in. We have also provided the direct links to download the UP 12th time table 2026 PDF on this page.

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UP Board Date Sheet 2026 Class 12
UP Board Exam Date Sheet 2026 Class 12 for Practicals
Stream-wise Class 12th UP Board Exam Date 2026
UP 12th 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
How to check and download UP Board Exam Date 2026 Class 12?
Details Mentioned on UP Board Exam Date 2026 Class 12th
UP Board Class 12th Exam Date 2026 for Compartment
FAQs on UP Board Exam Date 2026 Class 12

UP Board Date Sheet 2026 Class 12

UP Board Exam Date Sheet 2026 Class 12 for Practicals

Stream-wise Class 12th UP Board Exam Date 2026

UP 12th 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of UP 12th 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
18 Feb ' 26 - 12 Mar ' 26	UP Board 12th Exams 2026 ONGOING
To Be Notified	UP Board 12th Result 2026 TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26	UP Board 12th Compartment Exam 2026 TENTATIVE
To Be Notified	UP Board 12th Practical Compartment Exam 2026 TENTATIVE
To Be Notified	Release of UP Board 12th Compartment Result 2026 TENTATIVE

Dates	Past Exam Dates
Feb ' 26	UP Board 12th Admit Card 2026
24 Jan ' 26 - 09 Feb ' 26	UP Board 12th Practical Exams 2026
Jan ' 26	UP 12th Pre-Board Exams 2026
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