The Board of High School and Intermediate Education Uttar Pradesh (UPMSP) has officially released the UP Board Class 12 Practical Exam Schedule 2026. As per the notification issued by the Office of the Secretary, Board of Secondary Education, Uttar Pradesh, Prayagraj, the Class 12 practical examinations will be conducted in two phases across different districts of the state. Students appearing for the UP Board 2026 Intermediate examination can check the complete phase-wise and district-wise details below.
UP Board Class 12 Practical Exam Dates 2026
Phase 1
- Start Date: January 24, 2026
- End Date: February 01, 2026
- Exclusions: January 29 and January 30, 2026
(No practical exams will be held on these dates due to the UP TET written examination)
Phase 2
- Start Date: February 02, 2026
- End Date: February 09, 2026
- This phase will cover the remaining districts under the respective divisions.
Download the Official Notification Here
District-wise Schedule for UP Board Practical Exams 2026
First Group of Districts
The practical examinations in the first phase will be conducted in the following divisions:
- Agra
- Saharanpur
- Bareilly
- Lucknow
- Jhansi
- Chitrakoot
- Ayodhya
- Azamgarh
- Devipatan
- Basti
Second Group of Districts
The remaining divisions will appear in the second phase:
- Aligarh
- Meerut
- Moradabad
- Kanpur
- Prayagraj
- Mirzapur
- Varanasi
- Gorakhpur
All schools in these districts are instructed to strictly adhere to the notified schedule to ensure a smooth and transparent examination process.
UP Board Practical Examination Guidelines 2026
UPMSP has issued clear instructions to schools regarding the conduct of practical examinations:
- Practical exams must be conducted under CCTV surveillance.
- Schools are required to upload marks for:
- Practical examinations
- Co-curricular activities such as Yoga, Sports, and Moral Education
- Marks uploading will begin from January 10, 2026, through the Board’s official online portal.
- The responsibility of conducting exams as per guidelines lies with the school principals.
Pre-Board Practical Exams for Class 12
The pre-board practical examinations for Class 12 students will be conducted in the first week of January 2026. These exams will be organized internally by the respective school principals.
Important Note for Students
Students are advised to stay in regular contact with their schools for subject-wise practical exam dates and reporting instructions. For the latest updates, notifications, and official announcements related to UP Board exams 2026, candidates should continue to follow reliable education news platforms.
FAQs – UP Board Class 12 Practical Exams 2026
Q1. When will the UP Board Class 12 practical exams 2026 start?
The practical exams will begin on January 24, 2026.
Q2. How many phases are there for UP Board Intermediate practical exams?
The exams will be conducted in two phases.
Q3. Which dates are excluded from the practical exam schedule?
January 29 and January 30, 2026 are excluded due to the UP TET written examination.
Q4. When will the second phase of practical exams be held?
The second phase will be conducted from February 02 to February 09, 2026.
Q5. From when can schools upload practical marks?
Schools can upload practical and co-curricular marks from January 10, 2026 through the board’s online portal.
Q6. Will CCTV monitoring be mandatory during practical exams?
Yes, UPMSP has made CCTV supervision mandatory during the conduct of practical examinations.
Q7. When will pre-board practical exams be held?
Pre-board practical exams for Class 12 will be held in the first week of January 2026
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