UP Half-Yearly Exam 2025 Schedule Released for Classes 1 to 8 – Check Full Timetable Here

The Directorate of Basic Education, Uttar Pradesh, has officially announced the UP Half-Yearly Exam 2025 schedule for Classes 1 to 8 in all council and recognised schools across the state. According to the notification, the exams will be held from November 28 to December 3, 2025, and will include both oral and written assessments. The Directorate has instructed all schools to conduct the examinations in a transparent and well-organized manner to ensure academic fairness.

UP Half-Yearly Exam 2025 Overview

The Uttar Pradesh Half-Yearly Examination 2025 applies to all primary and upper primary schools under the Basic Education Department. The exams will be held in two shifts daily:

• First Shift: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
• Second Shift: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

UP HALF-YEARLY EXAM 2025 SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS

The Directorate has designed a structured timetable ensuring balanced evaluation for all subjects and classes.

For Classes 1 to 5

• The exams will begin with oral assessments for all subjects, focusing on reading, comprehension, and basic numeracy.
• Schools are instructed to assess students’ learning abilities, participation, and foundational skills through interactive oral testing.

For Classes 6 to 8

• On the first day, the first shift will include assessments in Basic Craft, Agriculture, and Home Science, while the second shift will cover Associated Education, Art, and Scouting.
• Subsequent days will include subject-wise written tests in core areas like Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and English, ensuring comprehensive evaluation across disciplines.

Final Day Examination – December 3, 2025

The UP Half-Yearly Exams 2025 will conclude on December 3, featuring key written papers:

• First Shift: Moral Science, Hindi, and Science
• Second Shift: Environmental Studies

These final-day assessments will evaluate students’ conceptual understanding, moral values, and environmental awareness — aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP 2020) focus on holistic education.

Guidelines for Schools

The Directorate of Basic Education has issued clear instructions to all school authorities to ensure:

• Strict adherence to exam timings and sequence.
• Fair and transparent assessment in both written and oral formats.
• Proper record keeping of marks for progress reports.
• No deviation from the prescribed pattern or schedule.

Teachers are also encouraged to maintain a positive, stress-free environment during evaluations to promote learning-based outcomes rather than rote performance.

Importance of UP Half-Yearly Exams

The half-yearly examination plays a crucial role in evaluating mid-term progress under the Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) framework. It helps teachers identify learning gaps and plan remedial actions before the final examinations. The focus is not only on academic achievement but also on co-curricular skills, discipline, and participation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The UP Half-Yearly Exam 2025 schedule reflects the Directorate’s commitment to maintaining educational quality and uniform assessment across all primary and upper primary schools in Uttar Pradesh. Students and teachers should prepare systematically to complete the syllabus before November and ensure timely participation in oral and written assessments. For official circulars and updates, visit the UP Basic Education Board website and bookmark this page for quick reference, for more details and check schedule CLICK HERE