The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board) has announced the first list of examination centers for the upcoming Class 10 (High School) and Class 12 (Intermediate) board exams in 2026. A total of 7,448 centers have been selected across the state. Students, parents, and school authorities can check this list on the official website, upmsp.edu.in . If there are any issues with the chosen centers, people can submit their objections online. The deadline for submitting these objections is December 4, 2025 .
This initial number of exam centers for 2026 is lower than in previous years. For the 2025 exams, the UP Board had 7,657 centers , and for the 2024 exams, there were 7,864 centers . This current list is a draft, meaning it is not yet final. The UP Board expects the total number of centers to increase after reviewing public feedback and objections, a trend seen in earlier years.
Details of Exam Centers
Out of the 7,448 examination centers announced, they are divided into three main types of schools:
- Government Schools: 910 centers
- Aided Schools: 3,484 centers (schools that receive financial help from the government)
- Unaided Schools: 3,054 centers (private schools that do not receive government aid)
The district of Prayagraj, for instance, has been allocated 258 exam centers in this provisional list. The UP Board has been publishing its center lists online for the past ten years, making the process more transparent.
How to Submit Objections
The UP Board has set up a clear process for anyone who wants to raise a concern or problem regarding the proposed exam centers. This allows for a fair review and correction of any issues before the final list is published. Here are the steps to submit an objection:
- Visit the official UP Board website: upmsp.edu.in .
- Look for the link related to "UP Board Class 10 & 12 Exam Centres 2026 - Objections."
- Download the special format provided for submitting objections. This format must be used.
- Fill out the form with clear details about the problem.
- Attach proper proof or documents to support your objection. For example, if a center lacks proper facilities, you might provide photos or other evidence.
- Submit your objection online through the portal.
Only objections submitted online using the official format and with proper proof will be considered. Complaints sent after the deadline will not be accepted.
Important Dates for Centre List Finalisation
The process of finalizing the exam centers involves several stages to ensure all objections are addressed. Students and school authorities should keep track of these key dates:
| Activity | Date |
| Initial list of centers announced | Recently (details not in original but inferred) |
| Last date to submit objections online | December 4, 2025 |
| District Inspector of Schools (DIOS) sends approved list to UP Board | December 11, 2025 |
| Updated list of centers uploaded on website | December 17, 2025 |
| Last date for second round of objections (if any) | December 22, 2025 |
| Final list of exam centers uploaded | December 30, 2025 |
Why the Objection Process is Important
The objection system is a vital part of the UP Board's preparations for the board exams. It ensures that all examination centers meet the required standards for facilities, safety, and fairness. Schools, parents, and students can point out problems like lack of basic amenities, security concerns, or very long travel distances to a proposed center. By allowing feedback, the board can make necessary adjustments, leading to a smoother and more student-friendly examination experience for everyone taking the Class 10 and 12 exams in 2026.
Based on past trends, the final count of examination centers usually increases after the objection process. For example, in 2025, the initial list had 7,657 centers, which then grew to 8,140 after objections were resolved. Similarly, in 2024, the initial 7,864 centers increased to 8,265. This shows that the board actively uses feedback to adjust the number and placement of centers to serve students better.
