The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board) has uploaded a comprehensive list of all recognised secondary schools on its official website (https://upmsp.edu.in/) for the first time. Officials said the move is aimed at enhancing transparency and curbing academic malpractice.
According to UP Board secretary Bhagwati Singh, the district-wise database includes details of over 29,000 affiliated institutions across all 75 districts. A total of 29,208 secondary schools have been listed. Of these, 10,295 are recognised up to the High School level, while 18,913 offer education up to the Intermediate level.
The board has also specified the subjects each Intermediate-level school is authorised to teach, aimed at improving accountability within the education system.
The development comes against the backdrop of widespread irregularities in the sector. In several districts, many schools continue to operate without official recognition. While these institutions conduct classes throughout the year, they often get their students’ examination forms processed through recognised schools.
Some Intermediate colleges have also been found admitting students in unauthorised subjects and relying on recognised schools for exam processing, affecting education quality.
Officials said such proxy arrangements have been a key concern.
