PRAYAGRAJ, Aug. 4 -- The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board) is considering giving preference in exam centre allocation for the 2026 High School and Intermediate examinations to schools that comply with the online attendance mandate during the current academic session (2025-26).

A proposal is being finalised and will soon be submitted to the state government for approval, confirmed a senior board official.

While officials remain guarded-since such policy decisions require state-level clearance-UP Board secretary Bhagwati Singh noted that the Board has consistently implemented progressive measures in its centre allocation process. These include the installation of CCTV cameras with voice recorders in examination halls, in...