UP Board 10th (High School) Exam 2026 — Dates, Result, Syllabus & Answer Key

The Uttar Pradesh State Board of High School and Intermediate Education is the Uttar Pradesh state government administered autonomous examining authority for the Standard 10 examination headquartered in Prayagraj, India. The examination for the 10th and 12th standard is called the High school examination and Intermediate examination respectively.

The Board was set up in 1921 at Prayagraj by an act of United Provinces Legislative Council. It conducted its first examination in 1923. This Board is one in India which, from the very start, had adopted 10+2 system of examination. The first public examination after 10 years education is High School Examination and after the 10+2 stage, there is Intermediate Examination. Prior to 1923, University of Prayagraj was the examining body of these two examinations.

The High school and Intermediate examinations are conducted annually and simultaneously all over the state of Uttar Pradesh. The Board holds the examinations and prepares the results of nearly 70,00,000 students. Classes are mainly starts from 9th standard in UP Board.

Watch this comprehensive guide to understand the examination structure and important details about the Uttar Pradesh Board:

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The UP Board conducts examinations for both Class 10 (High School) and Class 12 (Intermediate) students. The examination structure comprises two main components: theory exams and practical exams.

Theory Examinations
The theory exams are conducted offline in pen and paper mode. For 2026, the theory examinations are scheduled from February 18 to March 12. Students must appear for all prescribed subjects as per their stream (Science, Commerce, or Arts).

Practical Examinations
Practical exams are conducted in two phases before the commencement of theory exams. For 2026, the practical examinations were held from January 24 to February 13. These are subject-specific and are mandatory for students taking subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and other practical-based subjects.

Class 10 vs Class 12
Class 10 (High School Examination) is the first public examination after 10 years of education. Class 12 (Intermediate Examination) is conducted after the 10+2 stage. Both examinations follow the same annual schedule and are conducted simultaneously across all examination centers in Uttar Pradesh.

To appear for the UP Board examinations, candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

1. School Registration
Candidates must be enrolled in Class 10 in a school affiliated with the UP Board. The school must be recognized by the board for conducting examinations.

2. Attendance Requirements
Students must have acquired the required percentage of attendance during their academic year in their respective class. The minimum attendance requirement is typically 75% or as specified by the board.

3. Examination Form Submission
Students must fill out the examination form and submit it before the last date along with the required documents and examination fee. The forms are usually collected through schools in August.

4. Admit Card
Candidates whose forms are accepted by the board and who receive the admit card will be allowed to appear for the exam. The admit card must be carried to the examination hall during the exam. For 2026, the admit card was released on February 12.

The UP Board has announced the examination schedule for 2026. Candidates should keep track of these important dates:

The UP Board offers a variety of subjects across different streams for both Class 10 and Class 12 students. The assessment pattern combines both theory and practical examinations.

Subject Categories
Students in Class 10 take compulsory subjects: Hindi, English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science. Optional subjects like Sanskrit, Computer, and additional languages are also available.

Assessment Pattern
The final assessment is based on a combination of theory exam marks and practical exam marks (where applicable). Theory examinations carry the maximum weightage, while practical exams are mandatory for science subjects. The total marks vary depending on the subject and class level.

Qualifying Criteria
Students must secure the minimum passing marks in each subject to qualify. The board provides detailed marking schemes and evaluation criteria for each subject. After the declaration of results, students can request for verification of marks within 30 days by paying a scrutiny fee of Rs 500 per subject through their respective schools.

Result Declaration
Results are declared on the official website upresults.nic.in and upmsp.edu.in. Students can check their results by entering their roll number. The result comprises the student's qualifying status along with subject-wise and total marks.

The UP Board conducts examinations in offline (pen and paper) mode for all subjects. The examination structure is designed to assess both theoretical knowledge and practical skills through a comprehensive marking scheme.

Overall Marking Distribution

Passing Criteria
To pass each subject, students must score at least 33% marks (33 out of 100). Additionally, students must pass in each subject individually; overall passing cannot compensate for failure in any single subject.

Exam Duration
Each theory examination is of 3 hours duration. Students are given adequate time to complete all questions based on the marking scheme.

Theory Examination Question Types

The theory examination typically includes the following types of questions:

• Objective Questions (MCQ): Usually 10–15% of marks, 1 mark per question
• Short Answer Questions: 50–100 words, 2–3 marks per question, approximately 30–40% of marks
• Long Answer Questions: 200–300 words, 5–7 marks per question, approximately 40–50% of marks
• Application / Case Study Questions: 3–5 marks per question, approximately 10–20% of marks

Practical Examination (for Science Subjects)

For subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, the 30 marks for practical are distributed as follows:

• Experiment / Practical Execution: 15–20 marks
• Observation and Recording: 5–10 marks
• Conclusion and Report Writing: 5–10 marks

Internal Assessment (for Non-Science Subjects)

For subjects without practical components, the 30 marks are awarded through internal assessment comprising:

• Project Work: 10–15 marks
• Class Participation and Assignments: 5–10 marks
• Continuous Evaluation: 5–10 marks

Performance Grading