UP Board Exam Centers Finalized for Class 10 and 12 with Increased Locations

The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has finalized the exam centers for the upcoming Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations, increasing the total to 8,033 after addressing numerous complaints. The exams will run from February 18 to March 12, 2026, with practical exams scheduled beforehand. Students can expect their admit cards to be released shortly before the exams, likely by late January or early February. For more details, visit the UPMSP website.

By Ambika Singh Dec 30, 2025, 10:17 IST

Final List of Exam Centers Released

The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has officially published the final list of examination centers for the Class 10 and Class 12 board exams. This year, a total of 8,033 centers have been established across the state for these examinations. Initially, the board had released a list of 7,448 centers online. Feedback was solicited from students, parents, and school administrators regarding this list, resulting in over 8,000 complaints from 75 districts. After reviewing these concerns, the number of centers was increased by 585, leading to the current total of 8,033.

Exam Schedule and Details

Exams to Commence on February 18

Students preparing for the UP board exams can view the finalized list on the UPMSP website. The examinations are scheduled to take place from February 18 to March 12, 2026. According to the information released by UPMSP, there will be over 8,000 centers equipped with CCTV monitoring and biometric attendance. The Class 10 Hindi paper will be held in the morning shift, while the Class 12 Hindi paper will take place in the afternoon shift. The final exam will be the Class 12 Sanskrit paper on March 12. Prior to the theory exams, practical exams for Class 12 students will be conducted in two phases: the first phase from January 24 to February 1, 2026, and the second phase on January 29, 2026.

Admit Card Release Timeline

When Will Admit Cards Be Available?

The UP board is expected to release the admit cards for Class 10 and 12 students soon. It is anticipated that these cards will be issued a few weeks before the exams, likely by the end of January or the beginning of February.