UP Board mulling relaxing admission cap for students from other boards, ET Education
Prayagraj: The Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Board (UP Board) is exploring the possibility of removing the current limit that allows only up to 10 students from other educational boards to be admitted directly into classes 10 and 12 in its 28,799 affiliated schools.
On the instructions of the state govt, the board has recently taken feedback from the principals of govt-run, aided and private schools of Prayagraj, Pratapgarh and Kaushambi districts to move forward with the proposed decision.
“The DIoS of these districts have been asked to compile the recommendations of the principals and submit the same to the Board for further action,” said board secretary Bhagwati Singh.
As per a govt order dated July 20, 2010, UP Board schools are currently restricted to granting direct admission to a maximum of 10 students from other boards or states in classes 10 and 12.
However, at a recent workshop hosted by the board, several school principals advocated increasing the limit to 15 or even 20 students. They argued that the existing cap is problematic for families frequently transferred between cities or states, particularly when students are coming from CBSE or CISCE-affiliated institutions. The limited presence of CBSE and CISCE schools in several UP districts often compels such families to seek admission in UP Board schools.
Principals further said relaxing the cap would reflect a more inclusive approach and indicate that UP Board schools are welcoming of students from different academic backgrounds, provided they meet the required eligibility standards.
In addition to the feedback from the three districts, the board has also extended its consultation process to other districts.
In a letter dated April 3, Singh asked the DIoSs of Gautam Budh Nagar, Ghaziabad, Saharanpur, Bijnor, Mathura, Chandauli, Prayagraj, Ghazipur, Sonbhadra and Maharajganj to submit their opinions. They were instructed to state whether the current limit should be increased or retained, and to provide justification for their views.
DIoS Prayagraj, PN Singh, confirmed the receipt of the board’s directive and noted that their office is in the process of submitting its response.
The issue highlights a unique policy approach by the UP Board. Unlike CBSE and CISCE, which do not allow direct admissions into classes 10 and 12 from other boards, the UP Board maintained a provision—albeit limited—for such transitions.
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