UP Board Inter students will now be able to give improvement exam in class 12th too. Chance to improve if they get low marks:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Till now, in UP Board, only class 10th students had the facility of ‘improvement’ (improving marks in any one subject), while class 12th students could only give ‘compartment’ (in case of failure) examination. Now Yogi government and the board have opened this path for bright intermediate students also.

1. What is the difference between ‘Improvement’ and ‘Compartment’?

Students often get confused between these two, which the board has now clarified:

Improvement Test: If the student has passed in all the subjects, but he feels that his marks are less in any one subject, then he can re-appear in the exam to improve his score.

Compartment Exam: If the student has failed in any one or two subjects, then he has to give this examination to pass.

2. Key Rules of this new system

Choice of a topic: At present this facility is only any one subject Will be given to improve marks.

Selection of points: After the examination, if the new marks of the student are better than the previous ones, a new mark sheet will be issued. If marks are reduced, old marks will remain valid (student will not suffer loss).

Impact on merit: The move will benefit students who want to achieve 75% or a certain score for competitive exams like NEET, JEE or CUET.

3. Why did the board take this decision?

Reducing student stress: Students will be freed from the fear of their overall percentage falling due to poor performance in a subject.

On the lines of CBSE: This facility is already available in CBSE and other boards, due to which the students of UP Board were left behind in the national level competition.

Career Opportunities: Many universities and jobs require specific marks in subjects, which students will now be able to meet.

4. When will this exam be held?

After the completion of UP Board main examination in March-April 2026, the result will be declared. about to get results within 15 to 20 days Application forms will be filled for improvement and compartment exams. potentially these exams June or July 2026 Will be held in.

5. How to apply?

Students through their respective school or official website of the board upmsp.edu.in You will be able to apply online by visiting.

For this, a fixed fee will also have to be paid, which will be announced along with the result.