UP Board Adjusts Class 12 Practical Examination Schedule Following UP TET Changes
The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has officially announced a revised schedule for the Class 12 practical examinations under the UP Board for the 2026 academic session. This significant adjustment comes directly in response to recent modifications made to the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UP TET) timetable, which necessitated a reevaluation of previously planned dates.
Revised Practical Examination Timeline for Intermediate Students
According to the latest official notification released by the board, the practical examinations for Intermediate (Class 12) students will now be conducted in two distinct phases. The first phase of these crucial assessments is scheduled to run from January 24 to February 1, 2026. Subsequently, the second phase will take place from February 2 to February 9, 2026.
A key development in this revised schedule is the reinstatement of two specific dates: January 29 and January 30, 2026. These dates had been temporarily excluded from the initial practical exam plan due to a potential scheduling conflict with the UP TET, which was originally slated for those same days. With the teacher eligibility test now postponed, the board has formally reincluded these dates in the practical examination calendar.
Connection to UP TET Rescheduling and Administrative Coordination
The decision to revise the practical exam schedule stems directly from the postponement of the UP TET 2026. Earlier directives had instructed the UPMSP to avoid conducting practical examinations on January 29 and 30 to prevent any clash with the teacher eligibility test. Consequently, the board had prepared an initial revised timetable that omitted these two dates.
Following the official announcement of changes to the UP TET schedule by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission, the board conducted a thorough review of the situation. This review confirmed that the scheduling conflict had been resolved, allowing for the reinstatement of the previously excluded dates. The commission has now scheduled UP TET 2026 for July 2 and July 3, 2026, citing administrative and technical considerations for the postponement from the original January dates.
Comprehensive Examination Calendar for UP Board 2026
Beyond the practical examinations, the UP Board has confirmed the schedule for the theory components of the annual assessments. For the 2026 academic year, the Class 10 and Class 12 theory examinations will be held from February 18 to March 12, 2026. The board anticipates participation from over 50 lakh (5 million) students across Uttar Pradesh in these high-stakes annual examinations.
In parallel developments, the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission has also released timetables for other significant recruitment examinations, including:
- Assistant Professor recruitment exams
- Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) recruitment exams
- Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) recruitment exams
The commission has made the official examination calendar available in PDF format on its website and has strongly advised all candidates to refer exclusively to official notifications for the latest updates and accurate information.
Implementation and Institutional Preparedness
The UPMSP has formally circulated the revised practical examination schedule to all affiliated schools across the state. Educational institutions have received specific instructions to make all necessary arrangements to ensure the smooth conduct of the assessments. These preparations include:
- Organizing assessment materials and laboratory facilities
- Maintaining proper evaluation records and documentation
- Deploying examiners and supervisory staff according to the updated timetable
Schools have been directed to guarantee the seamless administration of practical examinations at all examination centers. While the current schedule is now finalized, the board has indicated that any further changes would be communicated through official channels. Candidates and educational institutions are encouraged to consult the official exam calendar for comprehensive details and verification of all examination dates.
