The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP), commonly known as the UP Board, has unveiled provisional registration figures for the 2025-26 academic session, spotlighting over 52 lakh students gearing up for the high school (Class 10) and intermediate (Class 12) examinations. As Asia’s largest school board, UPMSP’s exams draw millions annually, underscoring Uttar Pradesh’s pivotal role in India’s education landscape. This year’s registrations show a mixed trend—a slight uptick in Class 10 enrollments amid a dip in Class 12—hinting at evolving student choices like vocational streams or board migrations. With the date sheet slated for November 2025, aspirants are advised to monitor official channels for precise timelines.
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Announcement and Registration Overview
- Release Date: Provisional data shared on October 30, 2025, via UPMSP channels, following the registration window that closed on August 5, 2025 (extended to September 1 for Class 12 fee deposits).
- Total Enrollments: 52,30,297 students for Class 10 and 12 combined—a decrease of over 2 lakh from last year, yet affirming the board’s scale with 1,01,76,431 total registrations across Classes 9-12.
- Process Details: Schools handled online registrations on upmsp.edu.in; revisions ongoing until early September, with final lists and exam centers to follow post-verification.
- Secretary’s Insight: UP Board Secretary Bhagwati Singh noted, “After the revision process, there may be a slight change in the final number of students and the number of examination centres will also be decided after the revision is completed.”
Student Statistics by Class
- Class 10 (High School): 27,50,945 students—an increase of 18,780 over 2025, signaling steady foundational education participation.
- Class 12 (Intermediate): 24,79,352 students—a notable drop of 2,25,657 from last year’s 27,05,009, possibly due to shifts toward skill-based or alternative boards.
- Supporting Classes: Class 9 sees 27,37,209 enrollments, while Class 11 has 22,08,925—contributing to the board’s comprehensive oversight of secondary education.
- Trend Analysis: Experts link the Class 12 decline to rising vocational interests and urban migration, while Class 10’s growth reflects robust primary-to-secondary transitions.
Gender-Wise Breakdown
- Class 10: 14,38,682 boys and 13,12,263 girls, showcasing near parity with a slight male edge.
- Class 12: 13,03,012 boys and 11,76,340 girls, maintaining balanced yet boy-dominant representation.
- Class 9: 14,11,298 boys and 13,25,911 girls—girls outnumber boys here, a positive inclusivity marker.
- Class 11: 11,29,007 boys and 10,79,918 girls, aligning with overall trends toward equitable access.
- Implications: These figures highlight ongoing efforts to bridge gender gaps, with girls comprising nearly 48-50% across levels, bolstered by state scholarships and awareness drives.
Exam Schedule and Timings
- Date Sheet Release: Anticipated in November 2025 on upmsp.edu.in, mirroring last year’s November 18 rollout.
- Theory Exams: Expected between February and March 2026 for both Class 10 and 12, in a single-shift or dual-shift format to accommodate volume.
- Practical Exams: Tentatively from January 21 to February 5, 2026, prioritizing hands-on assessments before theory peaks.
- Shift Details: Morning session: 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM; Afternoon: 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM—designed for efficient center management across Uttar Pradesh’s 75 districts.
- Admit Cards and Results: Admit cards typically issued a week pre-exams; results declared in April-May 2026, with online access via the portal.
