UP Board 12th Preparation Tips 2026: Know Complete Strategy & Guide

Exam On - 24 Jan '26 - 9 Feb '26

This exam is conducted for courses given below:

Science, Commerce, Arts Science Commerce Arts

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 16:05 IST

By Md Shahzad, Senior Executive - Content

UP Board 12th Preparation Tips 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad will soon release UP Board Class 12 Exam 2026 Preparation Tips for the students. Students who prepare for the UPMSP 10th exams 2026 can check the key tips for important UPMSP 12th subjects at upmsp.edu.in. Apart from the official website, students can download the subject-wise UP Board 12th preparation tips on this page.

We have also provided some useful tips that students can follow for better preparation of the UP Board Class 12 exams. The preparation tips come in handy when a student doesn't know when and how to start with the preparations, considering the vast UP Board Class 12 Syllabus. The students should also check the UP Board Class 12 exam pattern and prepare for the exams accordingly.

UPMSP has already announced the UP Board exam date 2026 class 12th. As per the announced schedule, the UPMSP 12th exams 2026 will be held between February 18 and March 12, 2026, in two shifts.

Table of contents

UP Board 12th Preparation Tips 2026: Subject-wise
Last year's Subject-Wise UP Board Class 12 Preparation Tips
UP Board Class 12 Preparation Tips 2026
Preparation Tips for UP Board Class 12 Mathematics
Preparation Tips for UP Board Class 12 English
FAQs on UP Board Exam Preparation 2026 Class 12th

UP Board 12th Preparation Tips 2026: Subject-wise

The UP Board 12th preparation tips 2026 PDFs are released online on the board's website. Until the official preparation tips are releasted, the students can download the last year's UPMSP 12th preparation tips for different subjects below:

UP Board 12th Exam Subjects	Direct links to download UP Board Preparation Tips Class 12
Maths	Download Here
Physics	Download Here
Chemistry	Download Here
Biology	Download Here
Hindi	Download Here
English	Download Here

Commonly asked questions

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Last year's Subject-Wise UP Board Class 12 Preparation Tips

Students can download last year's subject-wise preparation tips/guidelines pdf below:

UP Board Class 12 Subjects	Download Links
Mathematics	Click here
Physics	Click here
Chemistry	Click here
Biology	Click here
English	Click here
Hindi	Click here

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After taking the board examinations, the next step must be to prepare for the entrance examinations. Some of the national-level entrance examinations include JEE Main for engineering, NEET for medicine, and CLAT for law, among others. Students must begin with their preparations alongside their board preparation as most of the syllabus of the entrance examinations is equivalent to the board syllabus. Since the examinations are very competitive and difficult, students must strategize their study schedules properly.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Can we attempt both questions, if a choice is given to attempt any one of the questions in the Class 12 board exam?

The students should read the guidelines given on Class 12 board exam question paper. Doing both options will take time. So they should read the questions and the answer should be written for the one they know well.

Q: 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.

UP Board Class 12 Preparation Tips 2026

For a better preparation, students are suggested to follow the below-mentioned tips:

Complete the syllabus well in time: Students must complete the entire syllabus at least a month prior to the commencement of the examinations. They must also ensure that they have enough time in hand to revise the syllabus towards the end.
Make notes and a formulae booklet: Notes always come in handy when you are revising the syllabus. It saves a lot of time and makes sure that the students are thorough with all the important topics. Students can also make a little booklet that comprises all the important formulas, charts, and diagrams so that they can have a quick glance at it before going for the examination, a day before, or maybe 5 minutes before going into the examination hall.
Eat healthy, sleep well: Studying for long hours makes one tedious. Students must not forget to take breaks in between for freshness. They should also resort to all healthy eating, as while studying we munch on all the junk food which makes one unhealthy and lazy. 7-8 hours of sleep is also very essential in the midst of the preparation for the examinations.
Figure out the strong and weak areas: Gain a better understanding of the not-so-strong subjects and spend more time in those areas. Students must ensure that they cover their weaker sections first and simultaneously give time to the stronger areas. Time management skills come in handy at this point. Students need to divide time efficiently and work accordingly.
Plan Exam Day: Make sure you complete your syllabus a day before the exam. Last-minute preparations won’t be right for you. Keep everything ready a night before the exam like your admit card, centre address, and stationery items. Also, know the route to reach your exam centre. Make plans to travel to the exam hall with friends or classmates, only when you know they would be punctual.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: How to prepare for UP Board 12th exams?

Students must be thorough with the UP 12th revised syllabus well in time. Students can follow the preparation tips provided on this page. Apart from that, the board also releases the subject-wise preparation tips for which, we have also provided the direct links on this page. They must start early to leave ample time for revision at the end.

Q: From where should I prepare for UP Board Class 12 exams?

Students must refer to the prescribed textbooks for the preparation of the UP 12th exams. Moreover, they should also solve the UPMSP class 12th model paper and previous years QPs.

Preparation Tips for UP Board Class 12 Mathematics

The syllabus of UP Board Class 12 Maths is considered tough as compared to other subjects. The students should try to break the syllabus into small parts and practice a minimum of one or two parts daily. This will help them cover all the chapters easily before the final exam. The candidates should understand all the main topics in the paper. They are also suggested to practice the UPMSP Intermediate model papers.

Commonly asked questions

Q: From where can I download the UP Board Model Papers?

The UP Board releases the UPMSP 10th, 12th model question paper online on its website. Students can access the Model Papers online at upmsp.edu.in. We have also provided direct links to download the same on this page. We do not charge any amount for downloading the UPMSP model papers. All you have to do is to click the links on this page to download the free UP 12th model papers. Students must practice the UP Board model question papers

Q: Where can I download the UP Board 12th model question papers?

Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad releases the UP Board class 10 sample paper on its website. Students preparing for the upcoming board exam should download the Model Question Papers for UP Board Intermediate exams from the official website of the board at upmsp.edu.in. The board will soon release the UP Board Inter model question papers 2026. Once released officially, students can download the same on this page. We also provide direct links to download the subject-wise UP Board sample papers 2026 for the Inter exam on this page.

Preparation Tips for UP Board Class 12 English

Language examinations usually have different sections comprising questions from grammar and writing. The question paper is generally divided into four sections namely

Section A: Comprehension
Section B: Grammar
Section C: Writing Skills
Section D: Literature

Students must ensure that they read the whole passage to be able to answer the comprehension questions quickly. They have to ensure that they have good reading habits. For that, they must regularly read novels, newspapers, etc. For grammar, practice is required. Students should be able to answer different types of questions from the grammatical sections fill-ups, jumbled sentences, etc., easily. Reading and understanding the language is very important when it comes to getting good marks in the subject.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Is UP board 12th Arts syllabus 2025 tough?

No, since the board has reduced the syllabus by 30%, it is not considered tough. The level of questions are asked in the exam are easy to moderate. Even if any student find it tough, it can be completed by the sincere preparation.

Q: 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.

FAQs on UP Board Exam Preparation 2026 Class 12th

The students can check the FAQs related to the UP Board Exam Preparation 2026 Class 12th below:

Commonly asked questions

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: When will the UPMSP Class 12 practical exams 2026 be held?

The board released the UP Board 12th practical exam date 2026. As per the announced UPMSP 12th practical exam schedule, the first phase of UP Board 12th practical exams will be held from January 24 to February 1, 2026 and the second phase from February 2 to 9, 2026.

In 2025, UP Board conducted the UP Board 12th practical exam 2025 between February 1 and 16, 2025. The theory exams of UP Board 12th 2025 were held between February 24 and March 12, 2025 in pen and paper format.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.