Big news on exam centers for the UP Board Exam 2026: Preliminary list ready, uploaded to website in due course
Big news on exam centers for the UP Board Exam 2026: UP Board drops major update: 615+ schools removed from exam center list for 2026 High School & Intermediate exams due to cheating and recognition issues, bringing total centers to ~8000 statewide. Preliminary lists released district-wise as online allocation wraps up, with final confirmation by Dec 30. Students check upmsp.edu.in for center codes amid stricter lab/CCTV norms.
UP Board 2026 center allocation policy
UPMSP adopted digital, computer-based system using school infrastructure/geography data for fair allocation within 7-15 km radius. Process ran Nov 10-Dec 30; preliminary lists now public after objection resolution. Priority: labs, CCTV, online attendance (+10 points), capacity.
Key changes: 615 schools removed
- 625+ schools de-listed for cheating involvement, withdrawn recognition.
- Reduction from 8140 (2025) to ~8000 centers statewide.
- Focus: quality over quantity—non-compliant schools excluded.
- Impact: tighter security, fewer malpractice risks.
Total centers and capacity increase
- ~8000 centers across 75 districts for 52L+ students.
- Capacity up: 2000→2200 students/center.
- 4 double-locked shelves/question paper security per center.
- Government (1017), aided (3537), private (3310) schools approved.
District-wise preliminary lists
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Sample districts (full list on upmsp.edu.in):
– Agra (01), Firozabad (02), Mainpuri (03) [web:941][web:951]
– Lucknow, Prayagraj, Varanasi major hubs [web:942]
– Codes: 2-3 digit district + sequential center ID [web:951]
Download PDFs show center code, location, capacity, facilities (water, toilets, CCTV).
How online center selection works
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Step-by-step process:
1. Nov 10: Schools submit infra data (labs, CCTV, attendance)
2. Computer scores: Capacity (high pts), geo-factors, compliance
3. Dec: Preliminary list + objection window
4. Dec 30: Final list post-review [web:943][web:944]
Students auto-assigned; no choice, appeals via school.
Exam dates and security upgrades
- High School/Intermediate: Feb 18-Mar 12, 2026.
- Shifts: Morning 8:30-11:45 AM, Evening TBA.
- New: Lab-mandatory centers, 4-shelf question security, radius limits.
Download process and verification
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Official steps:
1. upmsp.edu.in → Exam Section → Center List 2026
2. Select district → Download PDF
3. Match roll no. with center code/location
4. Cross-check examregistration.upmsp.edu.in [web:955]
Avoid unofficial sites; final list Dec 30.
FAQs
Q1. How many exam centers for UP Board 2026?
UP Board plans ~8000 centers statewide (down from 8140 in 2025) after removing 615+ cheating schools. Capacity increased to 2200 students/center with labs/CCTV mandatory. (42 words)
Q2. When is UP Board 2026 center list final?
Preliminary lists released Nov 2025; final after objections by Dec 30, 2025. Download district-wise PDFs from upmsp.edu.in; allocation within 7-15 km radius. (38 words)
Q3. Why were 615 schools removed from centers?
Cheating involvement, withdrawn recognition prompted UPMSP to de-list 625+ schools. Policy prioritizes compliant infra (labs, CCTV) for fair exams. (28 words)
Q4. Where to download UP Board 2026 center list?
Visit upmsp.edu.in → Exam Section. Select district (Agra=01, etc.) for PDF with codes, locations, facilities. Verify on examregistration.upmsp.edu.in. (36 words)
Q5. What are new rules for UP Board centers 2026?
Digital allocation (7-15 km), 2200 capacity, labs/CCTV mandatory, 4 double-locked shelves for papers, online attendance bonus points. (30 words)
Conclusion
Big news on exam centers for UP Board Exam 2026 signals zero-tolerance on malpractice with 615 schools out and digital fairness in. Students: download district PDFs now, track finals Dec 30. Prep logistics early.
