Uttar Pradesh Board Publishes List of Recognised Schools to Combat Malpractice
List of recognised schools goes public as UP Board seeks to curb malpractice
Hindustan Times
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The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board) has released a list of over 29,000 recognised secondary schools on its website, aiming to enhance transparency and reduce academic malpractice. This initiative allows parents to verify school recognition status and addresses issues of unrecognised institutions operating in the state.
- 01UP Board has published a list of 29,208 recognised secondary schools.
- 02The initiative aims to curb academic malpractice and improve transparency.
- 03Parents can now verify the recognition status of schools.
- 04Many unrecognised schools have been operating and processing exam forms through recognised institutions.
- 05Education experts believe this move will help parents make informed decisions.
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The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board) has taken a significant step towards enhancing transparency in education by publishing a list of 29,208 recognised secondary schools on its official website. This comprehensive database, which includes details from all 75 districts in Uttar Pradesh, categorizes schools based on their recognition level; 10,295 schools are recognised up to the High School level, while 18,913 offer Intermediate education. The initiative aims to address the rampant issue of unrecognised schools operating without proper authorization, which has been a concern in several districts. These schools often process students' examination forms through recognised institutions, compromising education quality. Education experts have welcomed this move, emphasizing that public access to this data will empower parents to make informed choices and deter fraudulent institutions. Regular updates and strict enforcement at the district level will be essential for the initiative's long-term success, as previous efforts to regulate unauthorised institutions have seen weak enforcement. With this new transparency, the UP Board expects to expose fraudulent schools and improve the overall educational landscape in Uttar Pradesh.
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This initiative will empower parents to make informed decisions about their children's education and help eliminate unrecognised institutions, improving the overall quality of education in Uttar Pradesh.
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