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UP Board High School and Intermediate exams will be held from February 18 to March 12, 2026, with over 5.2 million students participating.

The Uttar Pradesh Board of Secondary Education has announced the dates for the 2026 High School and Intermediate board exams. This year, the exams will begin on February 18 and continue until March 12. Millions of students from across the state will appear for these exams. The board has clarified that this time the examination system will be made more robust and transparent.

A total of 5.23 million students are registered for the 2026 UP Board exams. These include 2.75 million high school students and 2.479 million intermediate students. The board has taken several necessary steps to conduct the exams on such a large scale.

Exams will be held at 8,033 examination centers

This time, 8,033 examination centers have been set up across the state. All centers will be monitored by CCTV cameras. Center administrators have been assigned responsibilities to prevent any irregularities. Local administrations have also been instructed to play an active role.

Identity Cards with QR Codes for the First Time

The UP Board is taking a new initiative this year. For the first time, identity cards with QR codes are being issued to room inspectors. These identity cards were uploaded on the board's portal on February 10, 2026. This is intended to prevent fake room inspectors from being deployed. A thorough identity check will be conducted during the examination.

Room Inspectors to be Arranged by February 12

District School Inspectors (DIOS) of all districts have been instructed to coordinate with the Basic Education Officer (BSA) and ensure the availability of adequate room inspectors by February 12. The board does not want any center to be short of inspectors.

Medical facilities will also be available

First aid facilities will be available for students and staff during the examination. Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) of all districts have been instructed to complete the necessary arrangements by February 13th. This will ensure that any health problems during the examination can be addressed promptly.

Special Attention to Cleanliness

The Board has also emphasized cleanliness around the examination centers. The Chief Development Officers (CDOs) of all districts have been instructed to ensure a clean environment around the centers before February 13th. In urban areas, sanitation will be strengthened in collaboration with the Municipal Commissioner.

18 Districts Declared Sensitive

The UP Board has declared 18 districts as sensitive this time. These include Agra, Mathura, Aligarh, Hathras, Etah, Kasganj, Prayagraj, Kaushambi, Pratapgarh, Hardoi, Kannauj, Azamgarh, Ballia, Mau, Jaunpur, Ghazipur, Deoria, and Gonda. Certain subjects and dates have been deemed more sensitive in these districts. Special monitoring and strict administrative arrangements will be in place.

Strict Action Against Cheating

The Board has made it clear that strict action will be taken against cheating mafias and those causing disorder. Police and administration will monitor examination centers. Immediate action will be taken if any irregularities are detected.