The Class 12 board examinations conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) are in full swing, and today marked the conclusion of two key papers — Mathematics and Biology. Held in the afternoon shift (2:00 PM to 5:15 PM) in offline mode, the exams were conducted smoothly across centres in the state. Here’s a quick, time-sensitive analysis along with details on how students can access the question paper PDFs.Maths Paper 2026: Balanced but LengthyThe Mathematics paper, held on 23 February 2026, was largely aligned with the prescribed syllabus and exam pattern. Students described the paper as moderate in difficulty, though slightly lengthy.Most questions were direct and formula-based, especially from Calculus, Vectors, and Probability. Sections on Matrices and Determinants were considered straightforward, while a few long-answer questions required careful time management. Internal choices provided some relief, allowing students to attempt familiar topics.Overall, the paper effectively tested conceptual clarity and problem-solving skills rather than tricky applications.
- Question Paper PDF: Coming Soon
Biology Paper 2026: Concept-Focused and Student-FriendlyThe Biology paper, conducted in the same shift, was rated easy to moderate by most candidates. Questions were largely NCERT-based, with a strong focus on diagrams, definitions, and conceptual understanding.Units from Genetics, Biotechnology, and Ecology carried significant weight. Case-based and short-answer questions were direct, making the paper scoring for students who had revised thoroughly. Many students reported completing the paper comfortably within time.
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Exam Pattern at a GlanceThe Class 12 Maths paper carried 100 marks and included:Very short answer/objective questions – 10 marksShort answer questions – 16 marksLong answer questions – 50 marksVery long answer questions (with internal choice) – 24 marksThere was no negative marking, and the question types ranged from MCQs to detailed analytical problems.
