The Uttar Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (UPMSP) has released the academic calendar for the 2026-27 session, announcing that the new academic year will commence on April 1, 2026. The calendar also provides detailed information regarding the dates for examinations and their subsequent evaluation. According to the calendar, the first unit test—which will consist of multiple-choice questions—is scheduled to be held in the second week of July, while the second unit test—a descriptive assessment—is slated for the last week of August.

Meanwhile, the Board's practical examinations are scheduled to take place from January 27 to February 10, 2027, while the theory examinations for Classes 10 and 12 will be held in February. The Board has issued directives to schools to complete the evaluation process and upload the marks promptly; preparations for the annual examination results are set to begin in March.

First Unit Test (MCQ): Second week of July 2026
Second Unit Test (Descriptive): Last week of August 2026
Half-yearly Practical Examinations: Fourth week of September 2026
Half-yearly Written Examinations: Second to third week of October 2026
Date for Uploading Half-yearly Marks: First week of November 2026
Third Unit Test (MCQ): Last week of November 2026
Fourth Unit Test (Descriptive): Last week of December 2026
Deadline for Syllabus Completion (Classes 10 & 12): January 10, 2027
Deadline for Syllabus Completion (Classes 9 & 11): January 25, 2027
Class 12 Pre-Board Practical Examinations: From January 11, 2027
Class 10 & 12 Pre-Board Examinations: From January 18, 2027
Annual Examinations (Classes 9 & 11): February 1–10, 2027
Board Practical Examinations: January 27 – February 10, 2027
Board Examinations (Theory): February 2027

Click here to view the UP Board Academic Calendar 2026-27

Pre-board and half-yearly examinations serve as crucial benchmarks for the academic year. They are instrumental in assessing students' performance and preparing them for the final examinations. According to the calendar, the deadline for completing the syllabus for Classes 10 and 12 is January 10, 2027, while for Classes 9 and 11, the deadline is January 25, 2027. Meanwhile, the Class 10 and 12 pre-board theory examinations will commence on January 18, while the Class 12 pre-board practical examinations will begin on January 11. Similarly, the annual examinations for Classes 9 and 11 will be conducted between February 1 and February 10, 2027.

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