The Aryavarth Express
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh): The Uttar Pradesh Board examinations for Classes 10 and 12 began across the state on Tuesday, with more than 53 lakh students appearing at over 8,000 centres.
Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Secondary Education Gulab Devi visited several examination centres, distributed sweets to students, and offered her blessings. She also inaugurated the state-level control room at the Director of Education (Secondary) camp office in Lucknow, emphasising the government’s commitment to a transparent, technology-driven examination process.
In Prayagraj, District Magistrate Manish Kumar Verma underscored the extensive monitoring measures in place. He said around 1.95 lakh students are appearing for the exams in the district at 333 centres, all of which are under CCTV surveillance. Meetings have been conducted with police officials and school heads to ensure smooth and fair conduct.
Verma reiterated that the Chief Minister has issued strict directives to prevent malpractice. He warned that any involvement in unfair practices would invite stringent action, adding that school authorities bear significant responsibility in maintaining a proper examination environment.
According to official figures, a total of 53,37,778 candidates have registered this year, including 27,61,696 high school (Class 10) students and 25,76,082 intermediate (Class 12) students. The state has established 8,033 examination centres — 596 government schools, 3,453 aided institutions, and 3,984 self-financed schools. Among them, 18 districts have been classified as sensitive, with 222 centres marked highly sensitive and 683 identified as sensitive.
To ensure strict oversight, the administration has deployed 8,033 centre administrators, an equal number of external centre administrators and static magistrates, along with 1,210 sector magistrates and 427 zonal magistrates. Additionally, 69 divisional and 440 district-level mobile squads have been formed. Supervisors have been appointed across all 75 districts and 18 divisions.
A state-level control room in Lucknow has issued toll-free helpline numbers 18001806607 and 18001806608 for assistance. The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad has also activated toll-free numbers 18001805310 and 18001805312. Students and parents can submit complaints or suggestions via email, social media platforms, or WhatsApp. Control centres have been set up at the board’s headquarters in Prayagraj and regional offices in Varanasi, Meerut, Bareilly, and Gorakhpur to ensure smooth coordination throughout the examination period.
