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The UP Board exams are scheduled to begin on February 18th, with very little time left. Meanwhile, the Board has issued an advisory regarding this. Students appearing for the exams can read the relevant details in the news below.

There is important news for students appearing for the UP Board 10th and 12th exams. Very little time remains for the UP Board 10th and 12th exams to begin. The UP Board exams are scheduled to begin on February 18th. In view of this, the UP Board has issued several important guidelines regarding the exams. Instructions have been given to ensure adequate room for invigilators at examination centers for the 10th and 12th board exams. For the first time, the UP Board will be issuing identity cards with QR codes to room invigilators to prevent fake room invigilators from performing their duties during the board exams.

On February 10, 2026, printed identity cards for invigilators, complete with QR codes, were uploaded to the UP Board portal. The District Magistrates (DIOS) of all districts have been instructed to coordinate with the BSA and ensure adequate invigilators by February 12.

First Aid Facilities

First aid facilities will be available for personnel deployed at examination centers and for candidates. The CMOs of all districts will coordinate and ensure the necessary arrangements by February 13. Proper cleanliness around examination centers will be ensured. This will be ensured starting February 13th in coordination with the CMOs of all districts. In urban areas, cleanliness at examination centers will be ensured by coordinating with the Municipal Commissioners.

Exams to be conducted at 8,033 examination centers

UP Board examinations will be conducted at 8,033 examination centers across the state. All examination centers will be under CCTV surveillance, and accountability of center administrators will be established. The local administration has also been instructed to play an active role.

18 Districts Declared Sensitive

Strict action will be taken against cheating mafia and those creating chaos. The UP Board has declared 18 districts in the state as sensitive. These include Agra, Mathura, Aligarh, Hathras, Etah, Kasganj, Prayagraj, Kaushambi, Pratapgarh, Hardoi, Kannauj, Azamgarh, Ballia, Mau, Jaunpur, Ghazipur, Deoria, and Gonda. Special monitoring and strict administrative arrangements are being made in these districts, considering certain subjects and dates to be more sensitive.

52,30,297 Candidates Registered

52,30,297 candidates are registered for the 2026 UP Board examinations. Of these, 27,50,945 are registered for high school and 24,79,352 for intermediate.