The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has proposed the introduction of an improvement examination for students who secured low marks in the Class X and XII board examinations in 2026. This initiative aims to offer candidates another opportunity to improve their scores. The proposal has been forwarded to the state government for approval and is expected to be sanctioned soon.
Additional Options for Students
In addition to the improvement examination, students will also have the option of scrutiny, or re-evaluation, and compartment examinations to enhance their results. While compartment exams are designed for candidates who have failed in one or two subjects, allowing them to avoid losing an academic year, the proposed improvement examination will be open to students who have passed but wish to achieve higher marks.
Board Secretary Bhagwati Singh stated, "No student's future will be adversely affected." He further mentioned that the scrutiny process commenced on Friday, while compartment examinations are proposed to be held in July. "These measures are expected to provide both academic relief and mental reassurance to students, enabling them to rebuild confidence and strengthen their future prospects," he added.
Examination Statistics for 2026
According to official figures, a total of 53,37,778 candidates were registered for the 2026 board examinations. For Class X, 26,01,381 students appeared, of whom 23,52,181 passed and 2,49,200 failed. The overall pass percentage stood at 90.42%, including 90.51% for institutional candidates and 66.67% for private candidates. Additionally, 3,286 candidates appeared under the partial subject category.
In Class XII, 24,86,072 students appeared, with 19,98,317 passing and 4,87,755 failing. The overall pass percentage was recorded at 80.39%, including 80.47% for institutional candidates and 77.54% for private candidates. A total of 58,134 candidates appeared under the partial subject scheme.
Concerns Over Scrutiny Fees
While scrutiny remains an option, the fee of Rs 500 per subject has emerged as a concern for economically weaker students. In this context, the compartment and proposed improvement examinations are expected to be more accessible and practical alternatives.
