Uttar Pradesh Schools to Hold Mid-Term Exams from November 17 to 21

Lucknow, October 29 (Daily Kiran) : The Uttar Pradesh government, under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is prioritizing the quality of school education and assessing student progress. In line with these efforts, the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Council has announced the schedule for mid-term exams for classes one through eight in government and recognized schools. These exams are set to take place from November 17 to November 21.

Surendra Tiwari, the council’s secretary, has instructed all district basic education officers to conduct the exams in a transparent, fair, and organized manner. According to council guidelines, model question papers will be prepared at the district level. Officers are responsible for ensuring the timely printing and distribution of these papers while maintaining their confidentiality.

As per the established schedule, the mid-term exam for class one will be oral. Classes two and three will have both written and oral assessments, while classes four and five will follow a similar format. For classes six to eight, the exams will be entirely written, covering subjects such as Hindi, Mathematics, English, Sanskrit/Urdu, Social Studies, Arts-Music, Science, and Environmental Studies.

Post-examination, arrangements will be made for the evaluation of answer sheets, their secure storage, and the timely announcement of results. The council has urged all relevant officials to adhere to the prescribed guidelines to maintain transparency and organization throughout the examination process. Surendra Tiwari reiterated that the mid-term exams for the 2026-27 academic session will be conducted as scheduled from November 17 to 21.

District basic education officers have been directed to ensure the timely printing and distribution of question papers while upholding their confidentiality. They must also follow the established guidelines during the exams and complete the evaluation process promptly to declare results on time.