Uttar Pradesh Board Class 12

Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) conducts UP Board Class 12 examinations every year in February and March. In essence, the UPMSP aims to instil critical thinking, open-mindedness, and flexibility in the way students learn. Students appearing for the UP Board Class 12 exams must ensure that they follow the schedule carefully. 

The Board provides students with high-quality education and skills. UPMSP prepares the curriculum and syllabus for Class 12 students and is also in charge of conducting the Class 12 board exam. Read on to find out more about the UPMSP Class 12 board exam.

Uttar Pradesh Board Class 12 Exam Summary

The UP Class 12 board exam is also called the intermediate examination. The Uttar Pradesh Board Class 12 exams are scheduled from February 22 to March 9, 2024. The exams are conducted offline (pen-and-paper) in different cities and towns across Uttar Pradesh. Lakhs of candidates appear each year to get the passing certificate, enrol for further studies, or appear for various competitive exams. There are three main streams in the UP Board 12th exam:

• Science stream: In the Science stream, there are two choices: Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) or Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM). Students can choose either of these two.
• Arts stream: In the Arts stream, they have the option to choose from various humanities subjects like Political Science, Geography, History, Psychology, etc.
• Commerce stream: In the Commerce stream, students can choose from subjects like Economics, Entrepreneurship, Business Studies, Accountancy, etc.

Note: English and Hindi are two compulsory subjects that all students from these three streams must study and appear for in the exam. 

The examination is conducted for 100 marks for each subject, including 30 marks for practicals. All students must score at least 33 per cent to pass the exam. Here is an overview of the exam:

Particulars	Details
Exam Conducting Authority	Board of High School and Intermediate Education Uttar Pradesh
UP Board 12th Exams	February 22 to March 9, 2024
Frequency of Exams	Once a Year
Exam Duration	3 Hours and 15 Minutes
Official Website	upmsp.edu.in

Official Website Link

https://upmsp.edu.in/

• UPMSP issued the UP Board Class 12 admit card 2024 on February 1, 2024. However, students can only collect their admit cards from schools/colleges; they cannot download hall tickets online.

The Uttar Pradesh Class 12 registration for 2024 started on July 3, 2023, and ended on August 5, 2023. The last date to fill out the form without a late fee was October 10, 2023. The correction window last date for Uttar Pradesh Class 12 was September 20, 2023, for making changes or corrections. 

Students can register for Uttar Pradesh Class 12 via the school authorities. The school authorities must download and distribute these registration forms among students. The steps to download the UP Board Class 12 application form include:

• • • 1st Step: Visit the official website of Uttar Pradesh.
    • 2nd Step: On the homepage, in the menu bar, you will find the login option, click on it. 
    • 3rd Step: Regular students must click on the Institutional Registration for Class 10 and 12 links. 
    • 4th Step: Enter the credentials and click on Login.
    • 5th Step: The registration form will appear. The school authorities must download and distribute it among the students.

The details mentioned on the Uttar Pradesh Class 12 registration form are given below:

• • • Valid ID proof
    • Previous year’s academic record
    • Birth certificate
    • Address proof
    • Passport size photograph
    • Caste certificate
    • EWS certificate (If valid)

The registration fee for Uttar Pradesh Class 12 is as below:

Category	Fees Charged
Class 12 Regular Students	INR 600/-
Class 12 Private Students	INR 800/-
Fees for Additional Subjects	INR 200/- per subject

Particulars	Details
Name of the exam	Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP)
Mode of exam	Offline
Exam dates	February 22 to March 9, 2024
Exam duration	3 Hours 15 Minutes
Question pattern	Multiple Choice Questions
	Short answer type
	Long answer type
Total marks	100
Passing marks	33% in each subject
Negative marking	No
Official website	upmsp.edu.in

In the table below, you can find the detailed subject-wise pattern along with the marks distribution and types of questions asked:

Subjects	Exam Pattern	Types of Questions
Biology	Theory Paper- 70 Marks Practical Paper- 30 Marks	MCQs, Short & Long Answer Type Questions
Physics	Theory Paper- 70 Marks Practical Paper- 30 Marks	MCQs, Short & Long Answer Type Questions
Chemistry	Theory Paper- 70 Marks Practical Paper- 30 Marks	MCQs, Short & Long Answer Type Questions
Mathematics	Theory Paper- 100 Marks	MCQs, Short and Long Answer Type Questions
Hindi	Theory Paper- 100 Marks	Part I (50 Marks) Questions from Poetry, Prose, and Passage Part II (50 Marks) Sanskrit Grammar and Translation MCQs, Short and Long Answer Type Questions
English	Theory Paper- 100 Marks	Section-A (50 Marks) Prose, Poetry, Play, Short Stories, Figure of Speech Section-B (50 Marks) Translation, Vocabulary, General English MCQs, Short and Long Answer Type Questions

Knowing the latest syllabus of UP Board is very important for all the students before they start the exam preparation.

With the help of the syllabus, students will understand the topics better. Students will also get to know about sections that are deleted or omitted for the current academic session. Without a syllabus, they may be wasting time on unnecessary topics not part of the exams.

So, it becomes very important to understand the whole syllabus and prepare a study schedule or timetable accordingly. We have provided the subject-wise syllabus for the Class 12 exam below:

Subject Code/Name	Download Links
101 – Hindi	Download
102 – General Hindi	Download
103 – Sanskrit	Download
104 – Urdu	Download
105 – Gujrati	Download
106 – Punjabi	Download
107 – Bangla	Download
108 – Marathi	Download
109 – Assamese	Download
110 – Oriya	Download
111 – Kannada	Download
113 – Sindhi	Download
114 – Tamil	Download
115 – Telgu	Download
116 – Malyalam	Download
117 – English	Download
121 – Nepali	Download
124 – Pali	Download
125 – Arabic	Download
126 – Parsi	Download
128 – History	Download
129 – Geography	Download
130 – Civics	Download
131 – Maths	Download
132 – Military Science	Download
133 – Manovigyan	Download
134 – Education	Download
135 – Home science	Download
136 – Economics	Download
137 – Tarksastra	Download
138 – Sangeet ( Gayan)	Download
139 – Sangeet ( Vadan )	Download
140 – Drawing Design	Download
141 – Drawing Technical	Download
142 – Sociology	Download
144 – Computer	Download
145 – Wood Craft	Download
146 – Book Craft	Download
147 – Silai	Download
149 – Ranjankala	Download
150 – Dancing	Download
151 – Physics	Download
152 – Chemistry	Download
153 – Biology	Download
156 – Accountancy	Download
157 – Business Studies	Download
168 – Agronomy Sixth	Download
169 – Agricultural Economics	Download
170 – Agricultural Zoology	Download
171 – Animal Husbandry	Download
172 – Agricultural Chemistry	Download
173 – Sports & Physical Education	Download
174 – Human Science	Download
175 – N.C.C.	Download
200 – Sashya Vigayan ( vyavasayik Varg)	Download
201 – General Foundation Subject	Download
202 – Trade-1 Food & Fruit Preservation	Download
203 – Trade-2 Cookery	Download
204 – Trade-3 Dress Making & Decoration	Download
205 – Trade-4 Laundry & Dyeing	Download
206 – Trade-5 Baking & Confectionary	Download
207 – Trade-6 Textile Design	Download
208 -Trade-7 Weaving Technology	Download
209 – Trade-8 Nursery Teachers Training & Child Care	Download
210 – Trade-9 Library Science	Download
211 – Trade-10 Multipurpose Health Worker with Lab Technique	Download
212 – Trade-11 Colour Photography	Download
213 – Trade-12 Radio & Colour Television Technique	Download
214 – Trade-13 Automobile	Download
215 – Trade-14 Bee Keeping	Download
216 – Trade-15 Dairy Technology	Download
217 – Trade-16 Sericulture	Download
218 – Trade-17 Seed Production Technology	Download
219 – Trade-18 Crop Protection Technology	Download
220 – Trade-19 Plant Nursery	Download
221 – Trade-20 Soil Conservation	Download
222 – Trade-21 Accountancy & Auditing	Download
223 – Trade-22 Banking	Download
224 – Trade-23 Shorthand & Typewriting Hindi	Download
225 – Trade-23 Shorthand & Typewriting English
226 – Trade-24 Marketing & Salesmanship	Download
227 – Trade-25 Secretarial Practice	Download
228 – Trade-26 Insurance	Download
229 – Trade-27 Cooperative	Download
230 – Trade-28 Typing Hindi & English	Download
231 – Trade-29 Printing	Download
232 – Trade-30 Ceramics	Download
233 – Trade-31 Artificial Limb & Organ Technique	Download
234 – Trade-32 Embroidery	Download
235 – Trade-33 Hand Block Printing	Download
236 Class-12th Trade-34 Metal Craft Molding In Ferrous Metals	Download
236 – Trade-34 Metal Craft Molding In Ferrous Metals
237 – Trade-34 Metal Craft Engraving & Enumerating
238 – Trade-35 Computer Technical & Maintenance	Download
239 – Trade-36 Domestic Electric Appliances & Repairing	Download
240 – Trade-37 Retail Trading	Download
241 – Trade-38 Security	Download
242 – trade-39 Mobile Repairing	Download
243 – Trade-40 Tourism & Hospitality	Download
244 – Trade-41 It-ites	Download
245 – Health Care	Download

Below we have provided a detailed UP Board Class 12 exam blueprint for your reference:

Uttar Pradesh Board Class 12 English Blueprint

The marks distribution for UP Board Class 12 English 2024 is given below:

Syllabus	Marking Scheme
Prose	16
Poetry	14
Play	8
Short Stories	8
Figure of Speech	4
General English	8
Vocabulary	14
Translation	10
Essay Writing	12
Unseen Passage	6
Total	100

Uttar Pradesh Board Class 12 Hindi Blueprint

The UP Board Class 12 marks distribution for Hindi is given below:

Syllabus	Marking Scheme
Prose	Part I – 50 marks Part II – 50 marks
Poetry
Literature
Development of Prose
Poetry and Literature
Stories
Sanskrit literature
Prose
Poetry
Sanskrit grammar
Sentence correction

Uttar Pradesh Board Class 12 Maths Blueprint

The marks distribution for UP Board Class 12 Maths is given below:

Question Type	Number of Questions	Marks Per Question	Total Marks
Very Short	4	1	4
Short Answer	8	2	16
Long Answer	6	3	18
Very Long Answer	3	4	12

Uttar Pradesh Board Class 12 Physics Blueprint

Given below is the marks distribution for UP Board Class 12 Physics:

Question type	Number of questions	Marks per question	Total marks
MCQ	5	1	5
Very Short	8	1	8
Short Answer	8	2	16
Long Answer	2	3	6

Uttar Pradesh Board Class 12 Chemistry Blueprint

The marks distribution for Uttar Pradesh board Class 12 Chemistry is given below:

Question Type	Number of Questions	Marks Per Question	Total Marks
MCQ	5	1	5
Very Short	8	1	8
Short Answer Type 1	4	2	8
Short Answer Type 2	4	2	8
Long Answer	2	3	6

Uttar Pradesh Board Class 12 Biology Blueprint

The UP board Class 12 Biology blueprint is given below:

Question Type	Number of Questions	Marks Per Question	Total Marks
MCQ	4	1	4
Very Short	5	1	5
Short Answer	8	2	16
Long Answer	2	5	10

Uttar Pradesh board announced the UP Board Class 12 exam timetable. Check out the time table below:

UP Board Class 12 Time Table 2024
Paper (Morning Shift – 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM)	Paper (Evening Shift – 2 PM to 5:15 PM)	Exam Dates
Military Science	Hindi, General Hindi	February 22, 2024
Civics	General Core Subjects, Agronomy (5th and 6th Question Paper)	February 23, 2024
Vocational Subjects (1st Question Paper)	Business Studies, Home Science	February 27, 2024
Economics	Drawing (Alekhan), Drawing (Technical), Ranjankala	February 28, 2024
Pali, Arabic, Farsi, Accountancy (Commerce)	Biology, Maths	February 29, 2024
Urdu, Gujarati, Bangla, Marathi, Punjabi, Assamese, Odia, Kannada, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Nepali	Anthropology	March 1, 2024
Music Vocal, Music Instrumental, Dance	English	March 2, 2024
Computer, Agriculture Botany II Paper (For Agriculture Part 1), Agriculture Economics VII Paper (For Agriculture Part 2)	Psychology, Logic, Pedagogy, Physics	March 4, 2024
Vocational Subjects (2nd Question Paper)	Geography, Agriculture Physics and Climate Science (Part 1), Agricultural Zoology VII (For Agriculture Part 2)	March 5, 2024
Vocational Subjects (3rd Question Paper)	History, Agriculture Paper IV, Agriculture Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Paper IX (For Agriculture Part 2)	March 6, 2024
Vocational Subjects (4th Question Paper)	Chemistry, Sociology	March 7, 2024
Vocational Subjects (5th Question Paper)	Sanskrit, Agricultural Chemistry, Agricultural Mathematics and Preliminary Statistics	March 9, 2024

The Uttar Pradesh Board Class 12 admit card was released by the board on their official website on February 1, 2024. Students cannot download the admit card from the official website. Only school/college administrators can download the Uttar Pradesh Class 12 admit cards online and provide them to students. 

UP Board Class 12 Preparation Tips

Below we have provided some preparation tips to score good marks in the UP Board Class 12 exams:

• Consistent Preparation: Board exams evaluate the knowledge and understanding of all the concepts from different subjects. It requires consistent and honest efforts. So, it is recommended that you should be honest with yourself. Be optimistic in your approach and study with confidence. A thorough preparation becomes essential, especially if you are looking to score 90+ marks in the exam. Don’t miss studying on any single day. Make a habit of studying daily. 
• Make Proper Notes for Each Subject: It is not practical and feasible to go through all the concepts and sections completely prior to the exam. That’s when revision notes and charts come in handy. When you are studying, make a habit of taking notes. Prepare 3-to-4-page notes for each subject in which you will list all of the important points about that subject. In the notes, you can include important formulas, hints, and points to help you solve the question paper quickly.
• Improve your problem-solving skills: You only have a limited amount of time during the exam, so it becomes very important to work on your problem-solving skills and improve your efficiency. Solve UP Board Class 12 practising previous years’ question papers and sample papers to make a habit of solving questions quickly. This will come in very handy during the exam.

UP Board Class 12 Exam-Taking Strategy

Below we have discussed some of the important exam-taking strategies to help students score maximum marks in the exams.

• Don’t spend too much time on a single question. Divide your time properly between all the questions. This way you will have ample time to solve all the questions.
• It is advisable to start with the questions that are easier and for which you know the answers with certainty. Then proceed to the more difficult ones later. This will not only help you save time but also improve your confidence while answering the questions.
• For Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), attempt questions when you are sure of the answers. Try to solve the question first and if you are able to solve them, then give the correct answer. 

UP Board Class 12 Detailed Study Plan

You will find it easy to pass the board exams with good marks if you have the right books and study materials with you. Below we have provided detailed subject-wise study plan to help you score good marks in the exams:

Subject-Wise Study Plan

There are 5 subjects in every stream that you opt for in the UP Board Class 12 examination. English and Hindi are two compulsory subjects while you have the option to choose the remaining 3. For the Science stream, the following are the subjects:

• Hindi
• English
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics or Biology

Preparation Tips for English

• To get good marks in English, you must study the subject regularly. There are different sections in English and you will have to plan your study accordingly.
•  Focus on the Grammar section properly as it can become a little tricky.
• In the Reading section, make a habit of reading the composition thoroughly before you start answering.

Preparation Tips for Hindi

Since Hindi is the mother tongue for students of Uttar Pradesh, it is considered one of the easiest subjects to practice and get good marks. 

• Similar to English, there are different sections in Hindi for which you will need to practice individually. 
• In the Hindi language, you will need to focus more on the Grammar part as it is considered the most difficult part by many students.
• When you are answering the ‘Reading’ section, keep an eye on the timer as you may spend extra time on that section and you won’t have sufficient time to work on other sections.

Preparation Tips for Mathematics

Because mathematics is all about practice, you’ll need to come up with a well-thought-out approach and study schedule. Keep in mind the following points to prepare for the basic questions that will be asked in the exam:

• Revise NCERT Books: As the UP Board 12th syllabus is the same as the NCERT, students should study from the NCERT Mathematics books that CBSE has prescribed for Class 12.
• Practice Mock Tests: In addition to studying through the NCERT books, also go through the previous year papers in order to succeed in the exam. Mock tests and practice questions are available for on Embibe. To pass the board exam with good marks, sign up on Embibe and start practicing.
• Sample Papers: UPMSP releases sample papers prior to the exam. It helps students get an idea of the type of questions asked along with the marks distribution and the total number of questions.
• Attempt All Questions: Since there is no negative marking in the exam, all questions can be attempted.

Preparation Tips for Physics

• Physics is a subject that requires a lot of problem-solving. You should focus more on formulas and numericals based on those formulas. 
• Make a habit of solving questions daily.
• Go through the previous years’ question papers and see the type of questions that have been asked in the exam.

Preparation Tips for Chemistry

• Chemistry is all about reactions, chemical equations and remembering chemical formulas. So it is necessary to go through these things in detail.
• Make a chart, listing all the important chemical formulas and reactions. There are more than 30 important chemical reactions. So memorise them and revise regularly. 
• Balancing reactions is an important part of chemistry preparation. So make a habit of writing chemical equations daily.

Preparation Tips for Biology

• Biology involves practicing a lot of diagrams and figures. Make sure you practice all the diagrams well before exams.
• Go through important topics and make your own notes, which will come handy during the final days of the examination.
• MCQs are an important part of Biology. So practice these questions as well regularly.

Students in Class 12 should start with preboard preparation as well to score more marks. This will give them the leverage to stay ahead of their peers. Students must ensure that they focus on all the units carefully so that they can score maximum marks. The preboard preparation will give enough time to students for preparation which will eventually help them in the long run. As a result, the students can focus on the learning elements and kickstart their preparation accordingly. 

UPMSP will release the Class 12 results in April 2024. The exam results for the 12th board exam contain various information like name, roll no, school name, total marks, marks obtained, percentage, grade, and passing status.

Students can check all these details on the result page. Please note that the online result on the official website is not the original grade card. Students will get their original mark sheet along with the certificate from their school.

Students who failed in one or two subjects can appear for the Class 12 compartment exams. The Board will provide the notification to register for the compartment exam and other important information in due time. Students must refrain from carrying electronic devices in the examination centre. If a student is found carrying any unauthorised device, they will be suspended from appearing in the exam. 

UPMSP releases the toppers list for each year based on the marks obtained by the candidate in the written examination and the practicals. For 2021, the exams were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hence, the board did not release the list of toppers. You can check the list of board toppers for 2020 in the table below:

Rank	Name of the Student	Marks Obtained	District
1st	Anurag Malik	97%	Baghpat
2nd	Pranjal Singh	96%	Prayagraj
3rd	Utkarsh Shukla	94.80%	Auriya
4th	Vaibhav Dwivedi	94.40%	Unnao
5th	Akanksha	94%	Sultanpur
6th	Garima Kaushik	93.80%	Baraut
7th	Pooja Maurya	93.60%	Sultanpur
8th	Ankush Rathore	93%	–
8th	Manu Mishra	93%	Fatehpur
9th	Keshav	92.80%	Lucknow
10th	Ashish Kumar	92.60%	Unnao

You can check the list of board toppers for 2019 in the table below:

Rank	Name	Acquired Percentage	Marks
1	Tanu Tomar	97.83%	489/500
2	Bhagyashree	97.2%	476/500
3	Akanksha	94.8%	474/500
4	Yuvraj	94.6%	473/500
5	Deeksha	93.8%	469/500

The UP Board Class 12 supplementary exams are held a few weeks after the declaration of board results. Students who are not satisfied with their board exams or the ones who failed to qualify in the board exams by scoring 33% can appear for the supplementary exams.

The supplementary exams are held a few weeks before the examination. Therefore, students can apply for the supplementary exams and start preparing for them. The syllabus for supplementary exams is usually the same as regular board exams for the UP Board. Therefore, the students can follow their regular schedule and start their exam preparation accordingly.

Q.1. What are the eligibility criteria for students to appear for the Class 12 board examinations?

Ans. Students who have passed Class 11 and are currently studying in 12th Class in any UP Board-affiliated school are eligible to appear for the Class 12 board exams.

Q.2. What is the minimum passing percentage for the UP Board 12th Class exam?

Ans. The minimum passing percentage for the UPMSP intermediate examination is 35%.

Q.3. When will the UP Board Class 12 results 2024 be released? 

Ans. The UPMSP 12th results 2024 will be released in April 2024.

Q.4. What should be the ideal preparation tips for the UP Class 12 Board exam?

Ans. UP Board 12th Class preparation starts with the syllabus and exam pattern. You can download the latest reduced syllabus from Embibe and understand all the details about the exam, like the types of questions asked, the marking scheme, and the number of questions asked. We have provided detailed study tips and preparation plans that you can follow and get good marks in the exam.

Q.5. Where can I check the UP Board Class 12 Results?

Ans. Students can check the UP Board Class 12 Results on the official website of UPMSP.

The results of the Class 12 exams are the qualifying criteria for most of the entrance exams conducted for admission to professional courses and other undergraduate programmes. Below is the list of future exams that a student can appear for while in Class 12 or after completing it.

Stream	Exam
Engineering	Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main JEE Advanced Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT) entrance exam COMED-K IPU-CET (B. Tech) Manipal (B. Tech) VITEEE AMU (B. Tech) NDA Entrance with PCM (MPC)
Medical	National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) AIIMS JIPMER
Defence Services	Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test Indian Navy B.Tech Entry Scheme Indian Army Technical Entry Scheme (TES) National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I)
Fashion and Design	National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Entrance Test National Institute of Design Admissions All India Entrance Examination for Design (AIEED) Symbiosis Institute of Design Exam Footwear Design and Development Institute Maeer’s MIT Institute of Design National Institute of Fashion Design National Aptitude Test in Architecture Center for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT)
Social Sciences	Banaras Hindu University Exam IIT Madras Humanities and Social Sciences Entrance Examination (HSEE) TISS Bachelors Admission Test (TISS-BAT)
Law	Common-Law Admission Test All India Law Entrance Test (AILET)
Science	Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) National Entrance Screening Test (NEST)
Mathematics	Indian Statistical Institute Admission Admissions to Universities Various B.Sc Programs Banasthali Vidyapith Admission