UP Board Derecognises 465 Self-Financed Schools Across State
In a significant administrative move, the Uttar Pradesh Board has automatically withdrawn the recognition of 465 self-financed schools across the state. The decision follows findings that these institutions neither sent any students to Board examinations nor conducted academic classes for two consecutive sessions, 2024-25 and 2025-26.
Regional Breakdown of Derecognised Schools
The Prayagraj region recorded the highest number of derecognised institutions, with 150 schools losing recognition. It was followed by Varanasi, where 142 schools were affected. The Meerut region accounted for 102 such schools, while Bareilly and Gorakhpur reported 34 and 37 schools, respectively. These institutions were deemed non-functional and failed to meet the Board's mandatory academic requirements.
Types of Affected Institutions
Of the 465 derecognised schools, 306 were high schools, including 53 girls' schools and 253 co-educational institutions. The remaining 159 were intermediate colleges, comprising 41 girls' institutions and 118 co-educational schools. The data indicates that co-educational institutions constituted the majority of schools whose recognition has been withdrawn.
Legal Basis for Action
The action has been taken under Chapter VII of the Board Regulations framed under the Intermediate Education Act, 1921. According to Regulation 11(d), recognition granted to a newly recognised high school (one-time) or intermediate-level institution automatically ceases if no student appears in Board examinations or if academic classes are not conducted for two continuous years.
UP Board Secretary Bhagwati Singh stated that the provision ensures only actively functioning institutions retain recognition. He clarified that the rule does not apply to recognition granted for intermediate one-time classes, additional classes, or optional subjects attached to already recognised institutions.
Review and Termination
Following a review of school records and examination participation data for the last two academic sessions, the Board concluded that the 465 listed institutions failed to meet mandatory operational requirements. Consequently, their recognition was deemed automatically terminated under the regulations. The list of affected schools has been issued for public information and necessary action.
