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UP Board exams start February 18 with OMR counter foil and last minute admit card surprises
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Published on 24 April 2026
No admit card may still get you inside — provisionally
Uttar Pradesh Board exams begin on February 18 for High School and Intermediate, with over 50 lakh students and more than 8,000 exam centres under UPMSP. Exams will use OMR sheets featuring pre-printed student details, while a counter-foil system is designed to boost transparency. Students arriving without admit cards may be allowed provisionally.
- UP Board High School and Intermediate exams start February 18
- Over 50 lakh students will test across 8,000+ centres
- OMR sheets will have pre-printed details for accuracy
- Counter-foil system supports transparency and checks
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