UP Board Exam 2026: The UP Board has made a major change to the 10th and 12th datesheet, with these papers now scheduled for this date.
A major change has been made to the UP Board Exam 2026 datesheet. The Hindi and Sanskrit exams for 10th and 12th grades will now be held in separate shifts and on new dates.
Big news has arrived for millions of students appearing for the UP Board Exam 2026, conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP). The board has revised the datesheet for the high school (10th) and intermediate (12th) exams. The Hindi and Sanskrit exams will now be conducted in separate shifts, unlike previously. This change will impact students across the state.
According to the new schedule, the UP Board exams will begin on February 18, 2026. Previously, the Hindi exams for both 10th and 12th grades were scheduled for the same day, in the same shift, on February 18th. But now, under the revised timetable, the 10th-grade Hindi exam will be held in the first shift (morning), while the 12th-grade Hindi exam will be held in the second shift (afternoon).
Sanskrit Exam Changes
Along with Hindi, the Sanskrit exam date has also been changed. The Sanskrit paper was originally scheduled for February 20th in the first shift, but now it will be held in the second shift on March 12th, 2026. This change will give students additional time for subject-specific preparation, which is expected to positively impact their exam performance.
Exam Schedule
First Shift: 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM
Second Shift: 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM
How Many Students Will Appear for the UP Board Exam 2026
A total of over 5.2 million students will appear for the 2026 UP Board exam. Of these, 27,50,945 students will appear for the 10th grade exam and 24,79,352 for the 12th grade. This number is slightly higher than last year, making it clear that this time too, the UP Board exams will be one of the largest academic examinations in the country.
Admit Card Release Date
Admit cards for all students appearing for the exam will be issued by January 2026. Students will have to collect their admit cards from their respective schools. The Board has also clarified that it will be mandatory to carry a photo ID (such as an Aadhaar card or voter ID) along with the admit card to the examination center. No student will be admitted to the examination hall without the admit card and ID.
