Prayagraj: UP Board authorities are mulling introduction of improvement exams for Intermediate students for the first time.Officials believe the facility will benefit a large number of students who wish to enhance their marks in a subject in which they did not perform well. The board has received in-principle nod from state govt to introduce the improvement exam in one of the five subjects at class 12 level. The applications are likely to be invited after the declaration of the board results, expected by April end. The board conducts one of the largest school examinations in the country. In 2026, about 53 lakh students have registered for High School and Intermediate exams, of which 25,76,082 are appearing in the Intermediate examination. At present, students who pass a subject with low marks have no option to improve their score. Many candidates often secure lower marks due to illness, family issues, or other unavoidable circumstances during the examination period. These lower marks can affect their chances in higher education admissions and future career opportunities. Considering these concerns, the board has proposed the move. Such a facility already exists in national boards like the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), where students can take improvement exams in up to two subjects. Board secretary Bhagwati Singh said: “The facility will be implemented after formal approval from state govt. The board had earlier introduced compartment examination system for Intermediate students in 2020 under which a student who fails in one subject can clear it through the compartment examination.” Earlier, such students had to reappear in all five subjects. While the improvement and compartment facilities already exist at the High School level, extending the improvement option to Intermediate students is expected to provide academic relief and flexibility to thousands of candidates.
