UP Board Withdraws Recognition of 465 Self-Financed Schools
In a significant administrative move, the Uttar Pradesh Board has revoked the recognition of 465 self-financed schools across the state. The action was taken after it was discovered that these institutions neither sent any students for 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 affected schools, with 150 institutions losing recognition. Varanasi followed closely with 142 schools, while Meerut accounted for 102. Bareilly and Gorakhpur regions reported 34 and 37 schools, respectively. Collectively, these institutions were found to be non-functional and failed to meet the Board's mandatory academic requirements.
Classification of Affected Institutions
Among the 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. Co-educational institutions formed the majority of those whose recognition has been withdrawn.
Legal Basis for the Action
The decision was 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 or intermediate-level institution automatically ceases if no student appears in Board examinations or if academic classes are not conducted for two continuous years.
Official Statement
UP Board Secretary Bhagwati Singh stated that the provision aims to ensure 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. The list of affected schools has been released for public information and necessary action.
