UP Board 2026 Exam Centers and Dates Announced

Final Examination Centers Released

The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has published the definitive list of examination centers for the Class 10th and 12th board exams scheduled for 2026. Students can verify their exam center by district on the official UPMSP website.

Details on Examination Centers

Recently, UPMSP announced that there will be around 8,033 examination centers across the state for the upcoming Class 10th and 12th exams. Initially, the board had set the number at 7,448, but after addressing various issues and complaints, an additional 585 centers were added.

Exam Schedule for 2026

UP Board 2026 Exam Dates

The board examinations for Class 10th and 12th will take place from February 18 to March 12, 2026. Approximately 5.5 million students are expected to participate. Practical exams are scheduled between January 24 and February 9. Notably, the Class 10th exam date has shifted from January 16 to February 18, starting at 2 PM. The Sanskrit paper for Class 10th will now be held on March 12, 2026, instead of March 10, with timings from 2 PM to 5:15 PM.

Security Measures at Exam Centers

Security Arrangements

To maintain order during the exams, the government has mandated the installation of CCTV cameras and biometric systems at all examination centers.

How to Check Your Exam Center Online

Students can access their exam center details by visiting the UPMSP website at upmsp.edu.in. On the homepage, they should click on the "Examination Center List 2026" link. This will display a list of all districts in Uttar Pradesh. By selecting their district, students can download the relevant examination center information.

Offline Methods to Obtain Exam Center Information

If students encounter difficulties accessing their exam center details online, they can reach out to their school principal or refer to their admit card for the necessary information.