Attention Students! UP Board Class 12 Practical Exam 2026 Dates Announced - Check Now

The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has officially announced the schedule for the Class 12 (Intermediate) Practical Examinations 2026. Students across the state can now plan their preparation as the board moves to conduct assessments in two phases starting January 24, 2026.

UP Board Class 12 Practical Exam Schedule 2026

To ensure a smooth examination process across India's most populous state, the UPMSP has divided the practical exams into two geographical phases:

Phase 1: January 24 - February 1, 2026

This initial phase covers major divisions including Agra, Saharanpur, Bareilly, Lucknow, Jhansi, Chitrakoot, Prayagraj, Devipatan, and Basti. > Important Note: Due to the UP TET and other competitive exams, the board has declared January 29 and 30 as holidays. Secondary schools in these districts will remain closed on these dates.

Phase 2: February 2 - February 9, 2026

The second wave of practicals will take place in Aligarh, Meerut, Moradabad, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Mirzapur, Varanasi, and Gorakhpur.

Class 10 (High School) Internal Assessments

For Class 10 students, the UP Board will continue its policy of internal assessment. These marks are determined through school-level project work. School principals are responsible for verifying eligibility and ensuring that every student completes their required assessments on time.

Online Mark Submission

Principals must upload marks for Class 10 practicals and specific Class 12 subjects-such as Moral Education, Yoga, Sports, and Physical Education-directly to the official portal.

Official Website: upmsp.edu.in

Portal Opening Date: January 10, 2026

Pre-Board Exams and CCTV Surveillance

Before the final practicals, schools will conduct Pre-Board assessments to prepare students for the final hurdles:

Class 12 Pre-Board Practicals: First week of January 2026.

Class 10 & 12 Pre-Board Written Exams: Third week of January through February 9, 2026.

In a move to bolster transparency and prevent malpractice, the UP Board has made CCTV surveillance mandatory in all practical examination halls. Schools are required to maintain video recordings of the sessions and upload them to the Board's official website for monitoring.

Key Takeaways for Students

Check the Official Site: Regularly visit upmsp.edu.in for the latest notifications.

Contact Your School: For specific examiner details and individual school schedules, stay in touch with your principal's office.

Prepare Early: With Pre-Boards starting in early January, students have limited time to finalize their practical files and projects.