So, the UP Board Exams are a huge deal every year. Like, literally lakhs of students wait for the dates, stress about the syllabus, and pray to all the gods to pass in math or physics or whatever subject haunts them the most. If you’re one of them (or the parent of one), you probably been searching “UP board exam date 2025” every 2 days.
And yup, the dates are finally out — mostly. But like every year, there’s a bit of confusion, a bit of last-minute changes, and of course, the good ol’ panic. Let’s try to break everything down in this article (even tho I might mess up some grammar here or there, but who cares honestly).
What’s the UP Board Exam Date 2025?
Okay, so the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) announced that the Class 10 and Class 12 board exams will begin from February 24, 2025, and will go on till March 12, 2025.
Yes, for both 10th and 12th.
There will be two shifts every day:
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Morning shift: 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM
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Evening shift: 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM
Pretty standard stuff if you’ve seen previous years.
But Wait, There’s a Twist
Just when everyone started preparing with the Feb 24 date in mind, things got a little twisted in some places. Especially Prayagraj (yes, the city where Kumbh Mela happens).
Because of the Maha Kumbh 2025, the first day of exams (Feb 24) got postponed in that district. Why? Because Kumbh means crores of people, traffic, chaos, and, well… you really can’t conduct an exam in the middle of that.
So for Prayagraj students, the first day of the board exam will now be on March 9, 2025. Yup. Just that one paper (Hindi for most students) was moved.
The rest of the state, as of now, is still starting on Feb 24.
What About Practical Exams?
Theory exams aren’t everything (sadly). There’s practicals too, and those dates are separate:
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Class 12 practical exams are happening in two phases:
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Phase 1: January 23 to January 31, 2025
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Phase 2: February 1 to February 8, 2025
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Students are divided by district for these phases, so you gotta check where your school falls. Don’t just guess.
As for Class 10 practicals — it’s usually done at the school level, earlier than the 12th ones, but still, students need to stay updated with the school or teachers.
Admit Cards and All That
Admit cards are normally released 2-3 weeks before the exams. So probably early or mid-February 2025.
Make sure to:
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Check your name, roll number, subjects
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Note the exam centre (some schools change centres last minute)
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Stick a passport photo if needed
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Take a printout and keep a backup copy (always)
Also: don’t lose it. Losing admit card before the exam is literally nightmare fuel.
What If You Fail? Or Want to Improve?
Hey, happens to the best of us. If you don’t pass or wanna improve your marks, the compartment / improvement exams are your second chance.
In 2025, they’re expected to be held around mid-July, specifically on July 19, and practicals before that on July 11–12.
Morning session for Class 10, and afternoon session for Class 12. Simple.
So don’t stress too hard. If one exam goes bad, there’s always a plan B.
How to Remember All These Dates?
Honestly, even I forget stuff sometimes. So best thing is:
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Use your phone calendar
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Set reminders for each subject’s exam
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Stick a physical timetable near your study table or on fridge
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Or ask your mom to remind you. She won’t forget. Ever.
Also, just focus on your centre’s date. Like we said earlier, Prayagraj is different, so don’t get confused by friends from other districts.
What Subjects Are First?
Usually, Hindi is the first subject for both Class 10 and Class 12. And also, most likely the subject with most students sitting for it.
But your actual sequence will depend on your stream (Science, Commerce, Arts) or for 10th, the subjects you’ve taken like Maths, Science, Social Science, etc.
Pro tip: Start revision with the first 2-3 subjects that come early in the exam schedule. Don’t start with the last one unless you’re feeling bold lol.
Are the Exams Going to Be Hard?
Well, that depends on your prep. But compared to past few years, paper level is expected to stay moderate. Nothing out-of-syllabus or shocking, hopefully. Still, students are saying last year’s Math paper was tough.
Either way, don’t try to predict. Just study your full syllabus. Solve model papers. And don’t skip NCERT.
Also, time management matters more than you think. A lot of kids know answers but can’t finish writing. So practice solving in 3-hour mock sessions.
Real Talk: Why Everyone’s Stressed
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Board exams are already scary.
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Dates changing in one city makes everyone panic.
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Too many subjects in short time.
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Competitive exams coming up right after.
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Pressure from family, school, neighbours, the milkman, etc.
But here’s the thing – stress doesn’t help. Just focus on your prep, sleep enough (pls don’t pull 4 AM nights daily), and don’t compare yourself with that one topper who studies 18 hours. It’s not a competition. Just do your best.
Final Thoughts (and a Reminder)
So yeah, the UP board exam date 2025 is out. February 24 to March 12 is the main window for both Class 10 and 12. Prayagraj students start Day 1 on March 9 due to Kumbh.
Practicals are in January–early Feb. Compartment exams in July.
Make sure you:
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Keep your timetable handy
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Get your admit card on time
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Prepare smart, not just hard
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Stay calm, no matter what
This is just one phase of life. Big, yes. But not the end of the world.
All the best to every student appearing this year! You got this