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Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
UP Board to run CBSE affiliated model schools in state
Prayagraj: Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Government Model Schools, run by the secondary education department in English medium in all the 18 divisional headquarters districts of the state, will now be run by the UP Board. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Currently, all the 18 schools are run by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The Directorate of Education sent a proposal to the state govt to run these schools under the UP Board instead of CBSE. The reason behind this is that the secondary dducation department is unable to deploy teachers in model schools according to CBSE standards. Due to this, there is a problem of answering CBSE queries from time to time. Secondly, CBSE takes Rs 25,000 as a renewal fee from schools every five years. Being a govt school, the department does not have any budget for renewal fees. Sources inform that the UP Board has also implemented the curriculum of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). Hence, there is no difference left in the curriculum of CBSE and UP Board. In such a situation, now there is no justification for CBSE to run these model schools. At Prayagraj, there is one such English medium school which is in Dandupur, under Chaka block. In another significant step towards enhancing girls' education in the district, Kasturba Gandhi Residential Girls' Schools will now offer education up to Class 12 for the first time starting this academic session. Out of the 20 Kasturba Gandhi schools in the district, nine have been upgraded to accommodate secondary and senior secondary education. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to district coordinator for girls' education, Santosh Tripathi, six of these upgraded schools—Bahariya, Kaundhiyara, Soraon, Shankargarh, Saidabad, and Bharatganj—are currently providing only hostel facilities. The enrolled students are being admitted to nearby govt or govt-aided secondary schools for their education. In a more comprehensive development, three schools—Meja, Dhanupur, and Kaudihar—are being equipped to provide both education and hostel facilities. Classes in Meja and Dhanupur will begin this year itself, while Kaudihar's classes are expected to commence next year due to construction delays. For the first time, recruitment of subject-specific teachers for secondary classes is underway. The selection process is expected to be completed by July. Meanwhile, existing teaching staff already began conducting secondary-level classes since the new session started on April 1. The govt has advertised positions for two PGT (post graduate teacher) posts each in Hindi, English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Computer Science, as well as principal posts. Recruitment processes have also been completed for six lab assistants, two office superintendents/clerks, and six posts each for peons, watchmen, and cooks. Nearly 750 applications have been received for various teaching and non-teaching roles, reflecting strong interest in supporting girls' education.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
UP Board proposes internal assessment
Prayagraj: The UP Secondary Education Board (UP Board) has proposed the introduction of internal assessments in non-practical subjects for classes 11 and 12. The new system, if approved by the state govt, is set to be implemented from the academic session 2026-27 and is aimed at aligning the state's education system with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Currently, non-practical subjects such as Hindi, English, Sanskrit and Economics at the intermediate level are assessed solely through 100-mark written examinations. Under the new proposal, 20 marks will be allocated for internal assessment, reducing the written exam to 80 marks. This change mirrors the existing internal assessment model in high school and is designed to promote continuous and comprehensive evaluation of students. Meanwhile, a similar adjustment has been suggested for practical subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Home Science, where the practical component currently holds 30 marks. The Board proposes to reduce the practical exam to 20 marks and introduce a 20-mark internal assessment component, thereby standardising the assessment pattern across all subjects at the intermediate level. This proposal follows expert recommendations made during a recent workshop organised by the UP Board at Centre for Modern Assessment Techniques (CMAT), where education specialists advocated for a balanced assessment model consisting of 80 marks for written exams and 20 marks for internal or practical evaluations. UP Board secretary, Bhagwati Singh said that the proposal has been submitted to the govt and awaits formal approval. "A proposal has been sent for internal assessment of 20 marks in non-practical subjects. After the approval of the govt, it will be implemented from the next session," Singh said. A parallel proposal has also been submitted to adjust internal assessment in high school (classes 9 and 10). Here, the current internal assessment of 30 marks in all subjects is proposed to be reduced to 20 marks, aligning the high school evaluation system with the new intermediate model. The UP Board first introduced the internal assessment system in classes 9 and 10 in the academic session 2011-12, replacing the previous 100-mark written-only examination. Since then, a 70-30 split between written and internal assessment has been in place for high school board exams. This comprehensive reform is expected to impact more than one crore students across UP, including over 50 lakh students appearing annually for high school and intermediate board examinations. An additional 50 lakh students enrolled in classes 9 and 11 will also be affected. If implemented, this policy shift will mark a significant step toward modernising the state's assessment practices, promoting holistic education, and reducing the stress of high-stakes exams, officials said. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
UP Board proposes major changes in internal evaluation
UP Board, formally known as Uttar Pradesh madyamik Shiksha Parishad, is gearing up to implement internal assessment in non-practical subjects at intermediate level. A proposal in this regard has already been sent by the board to the state government proposing the change in compliance with the new National Education Policy (NEP)-2020 and after getting approval, the board is prepared to implement it from the 2026-27 academic session, confirm board officials. At present, the board conducts practical examinations of 30 marks each in subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Home Science for Intermediate students. In these subjects, the board conducts written examinations of 70 marks every year. At the same time, written examinations of 100 marks are conducted for students of non-practical subjects like Hindi, English, Sanskrit and Economics etc. In the proposal sent by the board, it has been proposed to conduct internal assessment of 20 marks each in non-practical subjects as well. Along with this, it has been proposed to reduce the preset 30 marks of practical examination to 20 marks. That means that from next session, there will be practical exam of 20 marks and internal assessment of 20 marks as applicable in terms of subjects in intermediate whereas written exam will be of 80 marks in all subjects, explained officials. It has also been proposed to reduce internal assessment of 30 marks to 20 marks in high school also, they added. A few months back, in a workshop organised by the board at State Institute of Educational Management and Training (SIEMAT) in Prayagraj, subjects' experts had suggested to conduct practical/internal assessment of 20 marks and written exam of 80 marks, shared the officials. Confirming the move, secretary of UP Board, Bhagwati Singh said that a proposal has been sent proposing internal assessment of 20 marks in non-practical subjects of intermediate level and reducing weightage of internal assessment for high school students from 30 to 20. After the approval of the government, it will be implemented from the next academic session of 2026-27, he added. Change was made in high school 14 years ago UP Board had implemented practical (project and creative work) and internal assessment system of 30 marks in all subjects of class 9 and 10 from the academic session 2011-12. Before that, exams used to be 100 marks. In the 2012 high school board exam, a written exam of 70 marks was conducted in all subjects for the first time. Impact on more than 1 crore students These proposed changes by the board will impact more than 1 crore students enrolled in classes class 9 to 12 in over 27,000 schools affiliated to UP Board and located across UP. Every year more than 50 lakh students appear in the high school and intermediate exams of the board, while the number of students in class 9 and 11 is also more than 50 lakhs.
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
UP Board receives over 31K scrutiny applications
A total of 31,194 students, dissatisfied with their results of the UP Board High School and Intermediate Examination–2025, have applied online for scrutiny. Applications were accepted on the board's official website till May 19, officials said. The Prayagraj regional office, which oversees the highest number of 23 districts, received the maximum applications—12,317 in total. These include 2,316 High School and 10,001 Intermediate students. The Bareilly office received the lowest number—just 2,718 applications. The scrutiny results will be declared by July 15, after all cases are settled, said UP Board officials. A comparison with the previous two years shows that 2025 has seen the highest number of scrutiny applications: In 2024, 29,555 students applied (4,748 for High School and 24,807 for Intermediate). In 2023, 24,557 students applied (3,903 for High School and 20,654 for Intermediate). UP Board secretary Bhagwati Prasad Singh said a panel of subject experts has been constituted to avoid errors this time. The scrutiny process will be conducted under CCTV surveillance. Singh also wrote to the additional secretaries of the Meerut, Bareilly, Varanasi, Prayagraj and Gorakhpur regional offices, directing them to submit lists of examiners whose evaluated answer sheets were found to have issues like unevaluated questions, forwarding errors, or addition mistakes, so that action can be taken. The scrutiny process began after the results for Classes 10 and 12 were declared on April 25. Students seeking improvement in their marks were invited to apply online. The UP Board Class 10 and 12 exams were conducted from February 24 to March 12, 2025, across 8,140 centres in the state over 13 working days. Evaluation took place at 261 centres between March 19 and April 1.
Hindustan Times
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Allahabad HC asks U.P. govt to amend marriage registration rules within six months
The Allahabad high court has directed officials concerned to ensure Aadhaar-based authentication of the bride and the groom, specially run-away couples, for marriage registration in Uttar Pradesh. Also, there should be biometric data and photos of the couple and two witnesses, and strict age verification through official portals, the high court said. The court further directed the state government to amend the Uttar Pradesh Marriage Registration Rules, 2017, within six months so that a robust and verifiable marriage registration mechanism comes into existence, ensuring the validity and sanctity of marriages. Justice Vinod Diwakar passed this direction months after raising concerns regarding the emergence of an organised racket of touts who are involved in getting fake marriages registered through forged documents. The court observed, 'All Deputy Registrars entrusted with the task of marriage registration shall strictly adhere to the instructions issued under the notification dated 14.10.2024, in both letter and spirit.' In the October 2024 notification, instructions were issued to the officials to ensure that marriage registration in U.P. would require Aadhaar-based authentication of bride and groom, biometric data and photos of both parties and two witnesses, and strict age verification through official portals like DigiLocker, CBSE, UP Board, CRS, Passport, PAN, Driving Licence, and CISCE. Also, the priest, who solemnized the marriage, must be physically present at the registrar's office during registration. Furthermore, the court clarified that the interim directions would specifically apply to the registration of marriages involving runaway couples -- those who have entered into a matrimonial alliance without the consent of their respective family members. The court added, if any of the family members of the parties to the marriage are present at the time of registration, the marriage officer may, at his discretion, waive the aforesaid conditions, either wholly or in part, after being satisfied as to the genuineness of the marriage. In its 44-page order, the bench, dealing with 125 petitions filed by runaway couples seeking protection, observed that it has witnessed in many cases that the marriage certificates are issued by societies which do not exist, and such fake certificates are issued to obtain a protection order from the high court. The high court also noted that the individuals named as witnesses are also found to be fictitious, their details, including Aadhaar cards, are forged, and the institutions/organisations issuing such certificates lack any legal entitlement under their bylaws, and in fact, no actual marriage ceremony had taken place in numerous cases. The court also remarked that some petitions do involve genuine litigants who truly require judicial protection and intervention, however, such cases are relatively few compared to the large number of petitions based on fabricated documents and false claims. The Allahabad high court delivered the judgment on May 12.
