The UK Board Class X Exam 2026 is conducted by the Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE), Ramnagar. The Class 10 (High School) theory exams were held from 23 February to 20 March 2026 across 1,261 examination centres for around 1.12 lakh students. The UK Board 10th Result 2026 has been declared on 25 April 2026 with an overall pass percentage of 92.10%, and the post-result phase — scrutiny, improvement, and compartment exam applications — is currently active on ubse.uk.gov.in.
- Scrutiny Result: UK Board 10th scrutiny (re-checking) result is expected in late June 2026. Last year, the board released re-checked marks within 6-8 weeks of the result announcement.
- Improvement Exam Application: The improvement exam application window is open after the result. Students unhappy with their score in one or more subjects can apply through their schools. The exam is expected in August 2026.
- Compartment Exam: UK Board 10th Compartment Exam 2026 will be held in August 2026, and the compartment result is expected by October 2026. Around 8% of students this year will be eligible to appear.
- Top 20 Percentile List: The top-20 percentile certificate, used by candidates for JEE/NEET eligibility from the 2026 cohort, will be uploaded on the UBSE portal in the coming weeks. Last year, the list was published within 60 days of the result.
What is the UK Board Class X Exam 2026?
The UK Board Class X Exam 2026 is the annual High School (Secondary) board examination conducted by the Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE), headquartered in Ramnagar, Nainital. It is the certifying examination for Class 10 students studying in schools affiliated to UBSE across the state of Uttarakhand. The exam is recognised by all universities and education boards across India.
The UBSE was set up in 2001 to regulate, supervise and develop school education in Uttarakhand. It conducts the High School (Class 10) and Intermediate (Class 12) exams every year, usually in February and March. This year, more than 1,12,679 students appeared for the UK Board Class 10 exam at 1,261 centres across the state.
Here are the key highlights of the UK Board Class X Exam 2026:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | UK Board Class X Exam 2026 (High School) |
| Conducting Body | Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE), Ramnagar |
| Exam Level | State Board (Class 10) |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper) |
| Exam Dates 2026 | 23 February to 20 March 2026 |
| Result Date 2026 | 25 April 2026 |
| Total Students Appeared | 1,12,679 |
| Total Exam Centres | 1,261 |
| Pass Percentage 2026 | 92.10% |
| Passing Marks | 33% in each subject |
| Official Website | ubse.uk.gov.in |
The UK Board Class 10 certificate is used by students for admission to Class 11 streams (Science, Commerce, Arts), polytechnic diplomas, ITI courses and certain government scholarships. The pass percentage in 2026 saw a strong jump from last year, with girls again outperforming boys by a wide margin.
UK Board Class 10 Result 2026
The UK Board 10th Result 2026 was declared on 25 April 2026 at 10:00 AM by the UBSE. Students can check their result on the official portals ubse.uk.gov.in and uaresults.nic.in by entering their roll number. The result link was also pushed to DigiLocker on the same day, where students can access a digital marksheet that holds the same value as the original.
The overall pass percentage of 92.10% in 2026 is the highest UBSE has recorded in the last five years. More than 1.03 lakh students cleared the Class 10 exam this year. Akshat Gopal of Roorkee emerged as the state topper with 491 marks out of 500.
Steps to check the UK Board Class 10 Result 2026:
- Visit the official website ubse.uk.gov.in.
- Click on the link that says "UBSE High School Result 2026".
- Enter your roll number and date of birth.
- Submit the details and your mark sheet will open on the screen.
- Download the PDF and take a printout for future reference.
The online marksheet is provisional. The original marksheet will be provided by your school within 30-45 days of the result declaration.
UK Board 10th Result 2026 vs Previous Years
The UK Board pass percentage has steadily improved over the last three years. This year, the jump from 90.77% (2025) to 92.10% is the biggest year-on-year rise in recent times.
| Year | Pass Percentage | Girls Pass % | Boys Pass % | Topper Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 92.10% | 96.07% | 88.03% | 491/500 (98.20%) |
| 2025 | 90.77% | 93.25% | 87.92% | 496/500 (99.20%) |
| 2024 | 89.14% | 92.31% | 85.67% | 495/500 (99.00%) |
| 2023 | 85.17% | 88.36% | 82.14% | 493/500 (98.60%) |
| 2022 | 77.47% | 80.42% | 74.59% | 489/500 (97.80%) |
Source: UBSE Official Result Statistics
UK Board Class 10 2026 Important Dates
The UK Board Class 10 2026 cycle started in mid-January with practical exams and entered the post-result phase from late April. The improvement and compartment exams are the next major events students should track. Today, the active dates are the scrutiny application window and the improvement and compartment exam registrations.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Scrutiny Result Declaration | Expected late June 2026 |
| Top 20 Percentile List Upload | Expected July 2026 |
| Compartment Exam Application Last Date | Expected July 2026 |
| UK Board 10th Compartment Exam 2026 | August 2026 (Expected) |
| Improvement Exam 2026 | August 2026 (Expected, with Compartment) |
| Compartment Result 2026 | October 2026 (Expected) |
| Class 10 Practical Exams 2026 | 16 January to 15 February 2026 (Over) |
| Class 10 Theory Exams 2026 | 23 February to 20 March 2026 (Over) |
| UK Board 10th Result 2026 | 25 April 2026 (Out) |
| Scrutiny Application Window | April-May 2026 (Closed) |
Dates for compartment and improvement exams are based on UBSE’s previous-year schedule. Confirmed dates will be posted on the official website.
UK Board Class 10 Scrutiny 2026
The UK Board 10th Scrutiny 2026 is the re-checking process where the board re-totals the marks awarded across all questions in an answer sheet. UBSE does not re-evaluate or re-check the answers themselves — it only verifies that every answer was marked, every mark was added correctly and no question was left unchecked. Students who feel their actual performance does not match their marksheet can apply for scrutiny.
Key points about UK Board 10th Scrutiny 2026:
- Scrutiny applications were accepted within 21 days of the result declaration through the official portal.
- The fee is around Rs. 100 per subject. It is non-refundable.
- If marks change after scrutiny, the revised marksheet is sent to the school within 4-6 weeks.
- The original marksheet must be returned in case of mark revision.
- Students should preserve the application receipt until the scrutiny result is out.
If the scrutiny shows an upward revision of more than 5 marks, UBSE issues a corrected marksheet without any extra fee. If marks reduce, the original marks remain — UBSE has a "no reduction" policy that protects students. The scrutiny outcome is final and cannot be challenged again.
The scrutiny window for UK Board 10th 2026 closed in mid-May 2026. Students who missed it cannot reopen the application — the next option is to register for the improvement exam.
UK Board Class 10 Improvement Exam 2026
The UK Board 10th Improvement Exam 2026 is a chance for students who have passed but are not satisfied with their marks in one or more subjects. They can re-appear for the same subjects and try to improve their score. The better of the two marks (original vs improvement) is taken as the final mark on the certificate.
Here are the key features of the UK Board 10th Improvement Exam:
- You can apply for improvement in up to two subjects in the same year.
- The improvement exam is held along with the compartment exam, usually in August.
- Application is submitted online through the school. The fee is around Rs. 200-300 per subject.
- The improvement exam covers the same syllabus and pattern as the regular exam.
- Only students from the current year (2026 batch) are eligible. Students from previous batches cannot apply.
Many students use the improvement exam to boost their percentage for Class 11 stream allotment in their school, for polytechnic admissions, or to meet the merit threshold for state-level scholarships. The improvement result is declared together with the compartment result in October 2026.
If you accept the improvement marks, the original marks for those subjects are replaced. If your improvement score is lower, you can choose to retain the original marks.
UK Board Class 10 Compartment Exam 2026
The UK Board 10th Compartment Exam 2026 is for students who could not pass in one or two subjects in the main exam held in February-March 2026. They get a second chance to clear those subjects without losing the academic year. Around 8% of students from the 2026 batch are eligible for the compartment exam, based on the pass percentage gap.
Important points about the UK Board 10th Compartment Exam 2026:
- Eligibility: Students who failed in 1 or 2 subjects. Those who failed in 3 or more must repeat Class 10.
- Application: Submitted through the school after the result. Application window expected in June-July 2026.
- Fee: Around Rs. 250-400 per subject, depending on category.
- Exam Date: Expected in August 2026.
- Result Date: Expected in October 2026.
- Mode: Offline, same pattern as the main exam.
The compartment result is integrated into the main marksheet, so the final certificate does not separately label compartment subjects. Students who clear the compartment exam are treated as having passed Class 10 in 2026 itself and can join Class 11 in the same academic session, provided their school accepts late admission.
| Compartment Exam Event | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Application Window Opens | June 2026 |
| Application Window Closes | Mid-July 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | Early August 2026 |
| Compartment Exam 2026 | August 2026 |
| Compartment Result 2026 | October 2026 |
UK Board Class 10 Top 20 Percentile Merit
The UK Board 10th Top 20 Percentile certificate is a special document used by UBSE students who plan to appear for national entrance exams like JEE Main, NEET UG, and JIPMAT. NTA requires Class 12 students from state boards to either score 75% in Class 12 or be in the top 20 percentile of their board — and the cohort tracking starts from Class 10 results for some state-level scholarships and PMSSS quotas.
For UK Board Class 10 2026, the top 20 percentile cutoff will be calculated based on the marks of all the 1.03 lakh students who passed. Based on last year’s pattern, the top 20 percentile cutoff is expected to be in the range of 410-420 marks out of 500 (82-84%).
Key points about the UK Board 10th Top 20 Percentile 2026:
- The percentile list will be available on ubse.uk.gov.in in the coming weeks.
- Students can request a top 20 percentile certificate through their school for use in scholarships and merit-linked admissions.
- The percentile is calculated category-wise (General, OBC, SC, ST) for some state schemes.
- The certificate is issued free of cost for the first copy.
For Class 10 students who plan to take JEE/NEET in 2028, the percentile tracking now begins with the 2026 cohort. Schools usually issue percentile-equivalent merit letters to help with Class 11 stream allotment too.
UK Board Class 10 Toppers 2026
The UK Board 10th Toppers 2026 list was announced along with the result on 25 April. Akshat Gopal from Roorkee secured the top rank with 491 out of 500 marks, or 98.20%. The second rank was shared by Ishant Kothari and Bhumika, both scoring 490 marks (98.00%).
Here is the UK Board 10th Toppers 2026 list:
| Rank | Topper Name | Marks (out of 500) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akshat Gopal | 491 | 98.20% |
| 2 | Ishant Kothari | 490 | 98.00% |
| 2 | Bhumika | 490 | 98.00% |
Compared with 2025, the topper score has dipped slightly. Last year, Kamal Singh Chauhan and Jatin Joshi jointly topped with 496 marks (99.20%). This year’s topper, Akshat Gopal, scored 5 marks less than the 2025 toppers — a sign that the paper was slightly tougher in Mathematics and Science this year, as flagged by teachers in post-paper reviews.
The top district in High School is Bageshwar, with a pass percentage of 96.98%. Bageshwar has led the UK Board Class 10 district rankings for three years running, beating Almora and Pithoragarh. Hardwar district saw the largest year-on-year improvement, jumping from 84% in 2025 to 91% in 2026.
UK Board Class 10 Pass Percentage Analysis
The UK Board 10th Pass Percentage 2026 stands at 92.10%. This is a 1.33 percentage point increase over 2025 (90.77%) and a 6.93 percentage point jump compared to 2023 (85.17%). The 2026 pass percentage is the highest in recent UBSE history and reflects the improved performance of girls and the rising pass rates in hill districts.
The gender-wise pass percentage shows:
- Girls: 96.07% — the highest girls’ pass rate UBSE has ever recorded.
- Boys: 88.03% — an 8 percentage point gap behind girls.
- Gender Gap: 8.04 percentage points, slightly wider than 2025 (5.33 points).
The division-wise data tells the story of strong performances at the top end:
| Division | Marks Range | Number of Students |
|---|---|---|
| First Division | 60% and above | 38,420 (Expected) |
| Second Division | 45% to 59.99% | 45,210 (Expected) |
| Third Division | 33% to 44.99% | 20,140 (Expected) |
Division-wise breakup is based on UBSE’s preliminary release. Final numbers will be confirmed after the scrutiny and compartment results.
The number of students scoring above 90% has crossed 3,800 this year, a sharp rise from 3,210 in 2025. Schools in Dehradun, Nainital and Bageshwar contributed the highest share of high-scorers.
UK Board Class 10 Exam Pattern 2026
The UK Board Class 10 Exam Pattern 2026 follows the standard offline pen-and-paper format. Each subject carries 100 marks, split between theory (80 marks) and internal assessment or practical (20 marks). The theory exam is 3 hours long and is held in a single shift from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Key features of the UK Board 10th Exam Pattern:
- Mode: Offline (pen and paper).
- Duration: 3 hours for each subject.
- Total Marks: 100 per subject (80 theory + 20 practical/internal).
- Passing Marks: 33% in theory and 33% combined (theory + internal).
- Negative Marking: None.
- Medium: Hindi and English (subject-specific).
The question paper has a mix of question types:
| Question Type | Marks per Question | Approx. Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) | 1 mark each | 20% |
| Very Short Answer (VSA) | 2 marks each | 20% |
| Short Answer (SA) | 3 marks each | 25% |
| Long Answer (LA) | 5 marks each | 35% |
Internal assessment for subjects like Mathematics, Science and Social Science is school-based and includes periodic tests, projects, notebook submissions and oral assessments. For Science, practical exams from January-February 2026 contributed the 20 internal marks. For language subjects, internal marks come from listening, speaking and writing tasks.
UK Board Class 10 Syllabus 2026
The UK Board Class 10 Syllabus 2026 is closely aligned with NCERT textbooks. The board notifies the subject-wise syllabus and prescribed textbooks every year on ubse.uk.gov.in. The compulsory subjects are Hindi, English, Mathematics, Science and Social Science. Sanskrit is an additional optional subject offered by most schools.
Subject-wise UK Board Class 10 Syllabus 2026:
| Subject | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| Hindi | Kshitij, Sparsh, Kritika, Sanchayan; Grammar; Comprehension; Writing skills |
| English | First Flight, Footprints Without Feet; Grammar; Reading; Writing |
| Mathematics | Real Numbers, Polynomials, Linear Equations, Triangles, Trigonometry, Statistics, Probability |
| Science | Chemical Reactions, Acids/Bases, Metals, Carbon Compounds, Life Processes, Electricity, Light |
| Social Science | History (Nationalism, Industrialisation), Geography (Resources, Agriculture), Civics (Democracy), Economics (Sectors) |
| Sanskrit | Shemushi, Vyakaran Vithi, Abhyaswan Bhav; Anuvad; Apathit |
The UBSE has not announced any major syllabus changes for the 2027 cycle. Students preparing for next year can rely on the same NCERT framework. However, the question paper now carries slightly more competency-based questions, in line with the National Education Policy direction.
UK Board Class 10 Eligibility Criteria
The UK Board Class 10 Eligibility Criteria are set by UBSE and apply to all students registering through their schools. To appear for the UK Board Class 10 exam, a student must meet the following conditions:
- The student must have passed Class 9 from a school affiliated to UBSE.
- The student must be enrolled in Class 10 of a UBSE-affiliated school during the current academic year.
- The minimum attendance requirement is 75% of working days in Class 10.
- The student must have completed all internal assessments and practical exams in Class 10.
- There is no age limit for appearing in the regular UK Board Class 10 exam.
Private candidates (those not enrolled in a regular UBSE school) cannot appear directly for the Class 10 exam in their first attempt. They must register through a recognised UBSE centre and meet additional documentation requirements. Students who have failed the regular exam can re-appear as private candidates the next year through UBSE’s open school equivalent route.
For the compartment and improvement exams, only students who appeared in the regular 2026 exam are eligible. Students from earlier years cannot apply for the 2026 improvement exam.
UK Board Class 10 Registration 2026
The UK Board Class 10 Registration 2026 was completed by schools in October-November 2025. Schools submit a List of Candidates (LOC) to UBSE, along with student details, photographs, and registration fees. Individual students cannot register directly — the entire process is handled through the school.
Registration steps for UK Board Class 10:
- Schools collect student details, photographs and previous-class marksheets.
- Each school logs into the UBSE portal and uploads the LOC.
- Schools verify spellings, dates of birth and category details for each student.
- Registration fee is paid online by the school in a consolidated transaction.
- UBSE generates a registration number for each candidate, which is later used in the admit card.
The registration fee for the regular Class 10 exam is around Rs. 500-700 per student, including the practical/internal assessment fee. Schools usually collect this from students at the start of Class 10. Late registrations attract a fine of Rs. 200-500.
For the 2026 batch, the registration is now closed. Compartment and improvement exam registrations will reopen separately in June-July 2026 through the school.
UK Board Class 10 Admit Card 2026
The UK Board Class 10 Admit Card 2026 was issued to schools in the second week of February 2026. Schools distributed the admit cards to students before the practical and theory exams. Students could not download the admit card individually from the UBSE website — it is a school-handled document.
Key details mentioned on the UK Board 10th Admit Card:
- Student’s name, roll number and registration number.
- School name and code.
- Exam centre name and address.
- Subject-wise exam dates and timings.
- Student’s photograph and signature.
- Important instructions for the exam day.
Students appearing for the compartment or improvement exam in August 2026 will receive a fresh admit card from their school in late July or early August. The admit card is mandatory at the exam centre — students without it will not be allowed to write the exam.
Always keep a colour photocopy of your admit card. You will need the roll number to check your result and apply for scrutiny.
UK Board Class 10 Preparation Tips
For students preparing to appear in the UK Board Class 10 Exam 2027 or the 2026 compartment exam, a focused, NCERT-anchored strategy works best. The UBSE paper sticks closely to the prescribed textbooks and rarely steps out of the syllabus.
Here are practical UK Board Class 10 preparation tips:
- Stick to NCERT textbooks: 80-85% of the paper is based directly on NCERT content. Master your textbooks before moving to reference books.
- Solve UBSE model papers: The board uploads sample papers every year. Solve at least 5-7 model papers per subject in timed conditions.
- Practice previous year question papers: Last 5 years of UBSE Class 10 papers reveal repeated question patterns, especially in Mathematics and Science.
- Focus on weightage: Long-answer questions carry the most marks. Practice writing structured answers within the time limit.
- Don’t skip internal assessment: The 20 internal marks can lift your overall score by 4-5%. Submit all projects and notebooks on time.
- Plan the last 30 days: Use the final month for revision and mock tests only. Avoid starting new chapters.
- Stay healthy: Sleep 6-7 hours, eat regular meals, and take short breaks during study. A clear head writes a better paper.
For Mathematics, focus on Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry — they together carry around 50 marks. For Science, prioritise Electricity, Light, Life Processes and Chemical Reactions. For Social Science, History and Civics often share the high-weightage long-answer questions.
FAQs
Ques. When was the UK Board Class 10 Result 2026 declared?
Ans. The UK Board Class 10 Result 2026 was declared on 25 April 2026 at 10:00 AM. The result is available on the official portals ubse.uk.gov.in and uaresults.nic.in. Students can check their result using their roll number.
Ques. What is the pass percentage of UK Board 10th 2026?
Ans. The overall pass percentage of UK Board Class 10 2026 is 92.10%. Girls scored 96.07% and boys 88.03%. This is the highest pass percentage UBSE has recorded in the last five years.
Ques. Who is the topper of UK Board Class 10 2026?
Ans. Akshat Gopal topped the UK Board Class 10 2026 exam with 491 marks out of 500, scoring 98.20%. The second rank is shared by Ishant Kothari and Bhumika, both with 490 marks (98.00%).
Ques. When will the UK Board 10th Compartment Exam 2026 be held?
Ans. The UK Board 10th Compartment Exam 2026 is expected to be held in August 2026. The application window is expected to open in June 2026 and close by mid-July 2026. The result is expected in October 2026.
Ques. How do I apply for UK Board 10th Scrutiny 2026?
Ans. You should apply for the scrutiny within 21 days of the result declaration through the official UBSE portal. The fee is around Rs. 100 per subject. UBSE re-totals the marks awarded — it does not re-evaluate the answers. The scrutiny window for 2026 closed in mid-May 2026.
Ques. What is the passing mark in UK Board Class 10?
Ans. You should score at least 33% in each subject to pass the UK Board Class 10 exam. The 33% rule applies to both the theory paper and the combined theory plus internal assessment score. There is no negative marking in any paper.
Ques. Can I apply for the UK Board 10th Improvement Exam 2026?
Ans. Yes, you can apply for the improvement exam in up to two subjects if you passed the regular UK Board Class 10 exam in 2026. The improvement exam is held with the compartment exam in August 2026. The better of the two marks is taken as the final score.
Ques. How many subjects are in UK Board Class 10?
Ans. The UK Board Class 10 has five compulsory subjects — Hindi, English, Mathematics, Science and Social Science. Sanskrit is offered as an additional optional subject by most schools. Each subject carries 100 marks (80 theory + 20 internal).
Ques. What is the UK Board 10th Top 20 Percentile?
Ans. The top 20 percentile is the score cutoff above which a student falls in the top 20% of all students who passed UBSE Class 10. For 2026, the cutoff is expected to be in the range of 410-420 out of 500 marks. The certificate is used for entrance exam eligibility and merit-linked scholarships.
Ques. Is the UK Board 10th syllabus the same as CBSE?
Ans. The UK Board Class 10 syllabus is closely based on NCERT textbooks, which CBSE also follows. However, UBSE prescribes its own question paper format and adds some state-specific content in Hindi and Social Science. The core academic content is largely the same.
Ques. When will the UK Board Class 10 exam 2027 be held?
Ans. Based on UBSE’s pattern, the UK Board Class 10 exam 2027 is expected to be held from late February to mid-March 2027. The practical exams will be held in January-February 2027. The date sheet will be released by UBSE in November or December 2026.
Ques. How do I get the UK Board 10th original marksheet?
Ans. The original UK Board 10th marksheet is issued by UBSE to your school within 30-45 days of the result declaration. You should collect it from your school principal’s office. A digital copy is also available on DigiLocker, which holds the same legal value.
Disclaimer: All dates, fees and exam-related information are based on UBSE notifications and previous-year trends as of 13 June 2026. Students should verify the latest details on the official website ubse.uk.gov.in before applying for scrutiny, improvement, or compartment exams.
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