UP Board Class 10th Exam 2026 Begins Today: Check reporting time, exam day guidelines

The UP Board Class 10th Exam 2026 has started from today, February 18, 2026. The exam will be conducted in the morning and afternoon shifts. The students must know and abide by the guidelines provided.

UP Board Class 10th Exams 2026
UP Board Class 10th Exams 2026

The UP Board Class 10th Exam 2026 is starting from today, February 18, 2026, with the Hindi paper. Approx 52 Lakh students have registered for the board exam, with 27,50,945 students for class 10th, out of which 14,38682 are boys and 13,12,263 are girls. The exam is conducted in two shifts: morning shift (8:30 AM – 11:45 AM) and afternoon shift (2 PM – 5:15 PM). 

The students appearing for UP Board Class 10th Exams 2026 must reach the exam centre an hour before, as the entry gates will get closed 30 min prior to the exam time. The students must carry their admit card as no entry will be provided without it. The candidate must follow the instructions provided and must not carry any kind of study material into the exam room. The students can also take only transparent things, such as a transparent water bottle or a transparent pencil kit.

UP Board Class 10th Exams 2026: Reporting Time

The students must reach the exam centre at least an hour before to avoid any kind of hassle. The candidate must also check their shift timings as the UP Board Class 10th exam 2026 is conducted in two shifts. 

  • First Shift: 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM
  • Second Shift: 2 PM to 5:15 PM

The student must reach the centre on time, as failing to do so will result in the student not being allowed any entry. The entry gates will be closed 30 min before the start of the exam. 

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UP Board 10th Exam 2026: Exam Day Guidelines

The students must know and follow the guidelines that have been issued by the UP Board. The students can check the guidelines below: 

  • The student must have the admit card along with the school ID card.
  • The candidate must reach the exam centre at least an hour before the time and abide by the instructions given.
  • The student can carry only a transparent water bottle and a transparent pencil kit.
  • The students will not be allowed to carry any kind of Bluetooth device, smart watch, or study material.
  • The students will not be allowed to leave the exam room before the time.
  • The students must write the exam using only blue and black pens. 

The students must take care of the guidelines and must follow the instructions carefully.