Basic Shiksha Parishad has ordered morning shifts across primary and upper primary schools. This Revised UP School Timings 2026 directive makes Classes 1–8 attend from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM starting April 20, 2026 to reduce heatstroke and dehydration risk.
Revised UP School Timings 2026 — What the order says
The timing applies to government, aided and private schools, including CBSE, ICSE and UP Board institutions. Teachers and staff are to be present from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM .
Morning assembly is fixed at 7:30 AM–7:40 AM and a short mid-day recess is scheduled 10:00 AM–10:15 AM . The state has highlighted the need for cold drinking water and medical kits with ORS at every school.
Revised UP School Timings 2026 — Timetable at a glance
| Category | New Timing |
|---|---|
| Students (Classes 1–8) | 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Some districts: until 12:00 PM ) |
| Teachers & staff | 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
| Morning assembly | 7:30 AM – 7:40 AM |
| Mid-day recess | 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM |
The directive allows Basic Shiksha Adhikaris (BSAs) at district level to shorten school hours further depending on local heatwave severity. Authorities cited temperatures reaching 44°C in cities such as Prayagraj, Jhansi and Lucknow.
Districts and local changes
Several districts have specific orders. In Lucknow and Prayagraj, some schools will end by 12:00 PM . Other districts named for action include Jalaun, Hamirpur, Auraiya, Varanasi, Chandauli, Jaunpur and bordering areas like Satna, where local timelines mirror the state advisory.
What schools must provide
Schools are required to maintain a supply of cold drinking water and keep medical kits stocked with ORS. The order covers all government-run, assisted and private schools and explicitly mentions CBSE and ICSE affiliated institutions alongside UP Board schools.
What's not covered
The official order does not specify timings for nursery or higher secondary classes, nor does it give guidance on school transport, exam schedules, mid-day meal timing changes, or penalties for non-compliance. There is no detailed instruction on medical staffing or cooling infrastructure.