If you appeared for the UP Board Class 10 or Class 12 compartment exam this year, the wait is finally over. The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has declared the UP Board Compartment Result 2026, and lakhs of students across the state are now checking their scores online.
This guide covers everything you need to know: the exact result date, how to download your scorecard, passing marks, eligibility rules for the compartment exam, this year’s pass percentage, and what to do next if you’re still not satisfied with your result. Whether you’re a student, a parent, or a teacher guiding students through this process, this article gives you a clear, no-fluff roadmap.
UP Board Compartment Result 2026: Key Highlights
Before diving into the details, here’s a quick snapshot of the result:
- Conducting body: Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP), headquartered in Prayagraj
- Exam conducted on: July 28, 2026, in two shifts
- Result declared on: August 17, 2026
- Official websites: upmsp.edu.in and results.upmsp.edu.in
- Login credentials needed: Roll number and school code (as printed on the admit card)
- Class 10 pass percentage: 98.95%
- Class 12 pass percentage: 79.29%
This result covers students who appeared in the High School (Class 10) Compartment/Improvement Examination and the Intermediate (Class 12) Compartment Examination 2026.
When Was the Result Declared?
UPMSP announced the result on August 17, 2026, around 11:30 AM, through its official channels, including a post from the board’s verified handle. The announcement came about three weeks after the compartment exams were held on July 28, 2026, which is a fairly standard turnaround time for UPMSP’s evaluation and result compilation process.
If you’ve seen conflicting dates floating around on social media or smaller websites, that’s not unusual during result season — many portals publish “expected date” articles ahead of the actual announcement and forget to update them. Always cross-check the date against the board’s official Twitter/X handle or the upmsp.edu.in homepage.
How to Check UP Board Compartment Result 2026 Online
Checking your result takes less than two minutes if you have your admit card handy. Here’s the step-by-step process:
- Open your browser and go to the official UPMSP website, upmsp.edu.in, or the dedicated results portal at results.upmsp.edu.in.
- Find the result link on the homepage — look for “High School Compartment/Improvement Examination Result 2026” or “Intermediate Compartment Examination Result 2026” depending on your class.
- Select the correct link for Class 10 or Class 12.
- Enter your details — your roll number and school code, both of which are printed on your admit card.
- Submit the form and your result will appear on screen instantly.
- Review your marks carefully — check subject-wise scores, total marks, and your final result status.
- Download and save a copy of the result page for your records.
A Practical Tip
Take a screenshot or download the result as a PDF the moment it loads. Server traffic tends to spike right after a result announcement, and the page can become slow or temporarily inaccessible. Having a saved copy means you won’t have to keep refreshing the page later.
Keep in mind that this online scorecard is a provisional, computer-generated copy — not your original marksheet. The physical marksheet will be issued through your school at a later date, and that’s the document you’ll need for official admissions or record purposes.
Passing Marks for UP Board Exams
Understanding the passing criteria helps you interpret your result correctly instead of just looking at a pass/fail tag.
- Students need a minimum of 33% marks in each subject to pass.
- For Class 10, the 33% requirement applies separately to theory and internal assessment — that works out to roughly 23 out of 70 in theory and 10 out of 30 in internal assessment.
- For Class 12, students must clear both the theory and practical components separately; scoring high in one cannot offset a fail in the other.
This subject-wise and component-wise passing rule is important. A student can have a strong overall percentage but still be marked “fail” in a subject if they didn’t clear the individual theory or practical threshold — which is exactly why compartment exams exist in the first place.
Eligibility for the Compartment Exam
Not every student who fails is automatically eligible to sit for the compartment exam. UPMSP uses a grading system to decide this:
- E1 grade (21–32 marks out of 100) in up to two subjects: You’re eligible to appear for the compartment exam without losing your academic year.
- E2 grade (20 marks or below) in even one subject, or a fail in three or more subjects: You are not eligible for the compartment route and will need to re-enroll as a regular student for the next academic session.
In simple terms, the compartment exam is a second chance designed for students who are close to passing, not a general re-attempt option for anyone who struggled across the board.
Pass Percentage and Result Analysis
The 2026 compartment result data gives a useful picture of how students performed:
Class 10 (High School Compartment/Improvement):
- Around 20,855 candidates registered
- 19,394 students appeared for the exam
- 19,191 candidates were declared successful
- Overall pass percentage: 98.95%
Class 12 (Intermediate Compartment):
- 21,227 candidates registered
- 20,540 students appeared
- 16,286 candidates cleared the exam
- Overall pass percentage: 79.29%, with female candidates outperforming male candidates
The much higher pass rate at the Class 10 level compared to Class 12 is a pattern seen almost every year — compartment papers at the intermediate level tend to be more demanding, and the subjects involved (often science or math-heavy) leave less room for last-minute recovery.
What to Do After Checking Your Result
Once you’ve checked your result, here’s a practical checklist:
- If you passed: Wait for your original marksheet from your school before applying anywhere that requires physical documentation. Class 12 students should also start checking admission requirements for the colleges or courses they’re targeting, since many application windows are already open by August.
- If you didn’t clear the compartment exam: You’ll typically need to re-enroll as a regular student for the next academic session. Speak to your school counselor early to understand the re-admission process rather than waiting until the last date.
- If there’s a discrepancy in your marks: Contact UPMSP directly through official channels rather than relying on rumors or unverified sources. The result portal itself recommends reaching out to the board for any correction requests.
Common Mistakes Students Make
- Relying on unofficial websites: Some third-party sites claim to show results “early” or ask for unnecessary personal details. Stick to upmsp.edu.in and results.upmsp.edu.in only.
- Losing the admit card before checking the result: Without the roll number and school code, you cannot access your result. Keep the admit card safe until the marksheet arrives.
- Assuming the online result is final: Treat the digital scorecard as provisional. Errors, if any, need to be reported before you use it for admissions.
- Ignoring the eligibility rules for compartment exams: Some students assume they can appear for the compartment exam regardless of how many subjects they failed. Always confirm your grade against the E1/E2 criteria before registering next time.
- Not downloading the result immediately: Heavy traffic right after declaration can cause access issues later in the day.
Latest Updates and Trends
- Result declarations for UP Board have consistently moved toward faster turnaround times in recent years, with the compartment result now typically arriving within three to four weeks of the exam.
- The UP State Scholarship for 2026-27 is expected to open around the same period for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and minority category students who have passed their Class 10 or Class 12 exams — worth checking if you fall under these categories.
- DigiLocker has become a common way for students to access a digital copy of their board marksheet; students can log in with their mobile number or Aadhaar, select the relevant board document, and download their marksheet once it’s uploaded.
Key Takeaways
- UPMSP declared the UP Board Compartment Result 2026 on August 17, 2026, for exams held on July 28, 2026.
- Class 10 recorded a 98.95% pass rate; Class 12 recorded 79.29%.
- Passing requires 33% marks in each subject, with separate thresholds for theory and internal/practical components.
- Only students with an E1 grade in up to two subjects are eligible for the compartment exam; E2 grades or three-plus failed subjects mean re-enrollment as a regular student.
- Always use the official UPMSP portals to check and download your result.
Conclusion
The UP Board Compartment Result 2026 gives thousands of Class 10 and Class 12 students a genuine second opportunity to move forward in their academic journey. Whether you’ve cleared your subjects or need to plan for re-enrollment, the most important next step is verifying your result through the official UPMSP portal and keeping a saved copy until your original marksheet arrives. Stay alert for further updates from UPMSP regarding marksheet distribution and scholarship applications in the coming weeks.