Uttar Pradesh’s high school and intermediate board exams got underway statewide on Wednesday, setting the pulse racing for lakhs of students. In Lucknow, Minister Gulab Devi descended upon Rajkiya Balika Inter College, her presence a morale booster as she gifted flowers and sweets to the young girls gearing up for their tests.
Addressing the students, she noted how their year’s toil would now face the litmus test, backed by an administration laser-focused on orderly proceedings. Peaceful exams are the top priority, she affirmed.
Elaborate security protocols dominate the scene: CCTV at every nook, robust policing. Ghazipur registered 1.37 lakh attendees across 196 centers (70k high school, 67k intermediate); Unnao’s 71k+ examinees enjoyed foolproof setups; Varanasi’s 118 centers for 90k+; Amethi’s 48k under strict no-cheat vigilance.
On-ground reports paint vivid pictures—early arrivals, nervous excitement. A Prayagraj boy admitted Hindi prep was solid yet anxiety lingered; Raebareli’s student hailed superb venue management.
Preceding the launch, CM Yogi’s X message urged steadfastness: ‘Exams evaluate patience alongside knowledge. Your hard work bears fruit. Saraswati ji ki kripa.’
Day one sets a precedent for the weeks ahead, with officials vowing zero tolerance for malpractice. Stakeholders from parents to policymakers watch keenly, betting on this cohort to elevate UP’s educational stature.