The grand stage for Uttar Pradesh’s academic aspirants opened on Wednesday with the start of UP Board high school and intermediate exams. Minister for Secondary Education Gulab Devi made headlines by personally visiting a girls’ inter college in Lucknow, handing out sweets and flowers to inspire confidence among the examinees.
‘This is the reward for your consistent efforts,’ Gulab Devi remarked, highlighting the administration’s commitment to seamless exam conduct. Teachers and officials stand ready to ensure no hurdles impede the process.
From bustling urban hubs to rural outposts, rigorous security blankets every exam venue. Ghazipur’s 196 centers buzzed with 1.37 lakh students, Varanasi managed 90,000+ across 118 sites, Unnao handled 71,000, and Amethi 48,333—all under CCTV eyes and police watch.
Student voices from Prayagraj and Raebareli reveal a mix of preparation triumph and exam-day nerves. ‘Hindi paper’s today; I’ve studied well but butterflies remain,’ shared one. Another lauded Raebareli’s top-notch facilities.
CM Yogi Adityanath’s motivational X post resonated widely: Exams gauge more than academics—they probe resilience and self-belief. He invoked Saraswati’s blessings for fruitful endeavors.
With first papers done, attention turns to logistics for remaining days. Anti-cheating squads are on high alert, promising integrity. This year’s board exams symbolize broader educational reforms in UP, aiming for transparency and merit.