UP Board High School and Intermediate Exams Begin Monday: Over 54 Lakh Students to Appear
The UP Board is all set to conduct its High School and Intermediate exams from Monday, February 24, across 8,140 examination centers in the state. A total of 54,37,233 students will appear for the exams. The UP Board has issued strict guidelines to ensure fair examinations and prevent malpractice.
Mandatory Roll Number on Every Page to Prevent Fraud
To maintain the integrity of the examination, the UP Board has directed center administrators to ensure that each student writes their copy serial number and roll number on every page of the answer sheet. This step has been taken to prevent cases of answer sheet swapping, which has been reported in previous years.
Strict Surveillance: One Invigilator for Every 20 Students
The UP Board has deployed strict monitoring measures to prevent cheating. According to the guidelines:
- One invigilator will be assigned for every 20 students
- Two invigilators for 40 students
- Three invigilators for 41 to 60 students
Additionally, static magistrates, sector magistrates, and zonal officers will be personally responsible for conducting a fair and peaceful examination. The UP Board has appointed senior education department officials in all 75 districts to oversee the process.
Exam Schedule for the First Day
The UP Board exam schedule for February 24 is as follows:
- Morning Session (8:00 AM to 11:15 AM)
- High School: Hindi and Elementary Hindi
- Intermediate: Military Science
- Afternoon Session (2:00 PM to 5:15 PM)
- Intermediate: Hindi and General Hindi
- High School: Healthcare
The UP Board has instructed that no maps, diagrams, or charts should be present inside the examination hall.
Police and STF to Monitor Sensitive Centers
The UP Board has taken additional security measures for sensitive and highly sensitive exam centers. The responsibility of monitoring these centers has been given to:
- Special Task Force (STF)
- Local Intelligence Unit (LIU)
- Local police authorities
Additionally, Commissioners, IGs, DMs, SSPs, and SPs have been directed to conduct surprise inspections at exam centers to ensure smooth conduct.
Corruption Complaints: Bribery for Admit Cards Reported
The UP Board has received complaints on social media about students being asked for illegal payments to receive their admit cards. Board Secretary Bhagwati Singh has clarified that there is no provision for extra charges for appearing in exams or obtaining admit cards. He warned that strict action will be taken against any school found guilty.
Students have been advised to refer only to official sources such as:
- UP Board’s website: upmsp.edu.in
- Official social media handles on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube (@upboardpryj)
High School Exam: 20 Marks on OMR Sheets
The UP Board has divided 70-mark High School papers into two sections:
- 20 Marks - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on OMR sheets
- 50 Marks - Descriptive answers on traditional answer booklets
This system was first introduced in 2023 and continues this year.
OMR Sheet Submission in Three Phases
The UP Board has issued a timeline for submitting OMR sheet counterfoils in three phases:
- Exams from February 24 - March 3: To be submitted by March 6
- Exams from March 4 - March 9: To be submitted by March 12
- Exams from March 10 - March 12: To be submitted by March 18
All counterfoils will be sent to regional offices and computer firms for evaluation.
₹55 Lakh Allocated for Fuel in Exam Monitoring Vehicles
To ensure smooth monitoring of exam centers, the UP Board has allocated ₹55,29,500 for fuel expenses of official monitoring vehicles. This amount will be used by flying squads and administrative officers to conduct regular inspections.
Question Papers in Both Hindi and English
Except for language papers, all question papers will be available in both Hindi and English. The UP Board introduced this bilingual system two years ago following a High Court directive.
UP Board High School & Intermediate Exams End on March 12
The UP Board exams for Class 10 and Class 12 will conclude on March 12. Students and parents have been urged to follow official updates and avoid rumors regarding exams or results.
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