The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board) has taken a significant step by withdrawing recognition from 465 self-financed schools across the state. This decision comes after it was determined that these institutions had not been operational for two consecutive academic years, specifically during the 2024-25 and 2025-26 sessions.

According to the Board’s findings, the affected schools did not conduct any classes and did not send students for Board examinations during the specified sessions. This review was carried out as part of the Board’s efforts to maintain academic standards within the educational framework.

The decision to revoke recognition reflects the need to hold educational institutions accountable for their operational status, ensuring that only schools actively contributing to the education system remain recognised.

Regional Breakdown of Affected Institutions

Among the regions impacted, Prayagraj reported the highest number of derecognised schools, with a total of 150 institutions losing their recognition. Following Prayagraj, Varanasi stood at 142 schools, whereas Meerut accounted for 102. The Gorakhpur region had 37 schools, while Bareilly contained 34 institutions in the same situation.

A closer analysis of the data reveals that out of the 465 derecognised institutions, 306 were high schools, which included 53 for girls and 253 co-educational establishments. The remaining 159 schools included intermediate colleges, with 41 specifically for girls and 118 co-educational institutions. This indicates that many of the schools affected were co-educational in nature, highlighting the distribution of types of institutions impacted across the state.

The data presented by the Board may serve to inform stakeholders about the state of educational institutions in Uttar Pradesh and stress the importance of maintaining operational standards.

Regulatory Framework and Future Implications

The board’s decision to revoke recognition was executed under Chapter VII of the Board Regulations, which were established under the Intermediate Education Act of 1921. Specifically, Regulation 11(d) stipulates that the recognition of schools ceases automatically if there are no students appearing for examinations or if classes are not conducted for a continuous period of two years.

Following this decisive action, the Board has confirmed that it has publicly released a comprehensive list of the affected schools. This serves both for public awareness and for administrative measures that may be taken regarding these institutions. The UP Board aims to enhance accountability in the education sector, ensuring that only functional schools are permitted to operate under its jurisdiction.

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