Lucknow: As the clock struck noon on April 25, anxious whispers in homes across Uttar Pradesh turned into joyous cheers. The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) had officially declared the results for its 2025 High School (Class 10) and Intermediate (Class 12) examinations-bringing an end to weeks of tension for over 50 lakh students statewide.
Among the standout performers was Lucknow district, which once again demonstrated academic excellence, clocking a 92.78% pass rate in the High School exams-well above the state average of 90.11%. Out of 53,832 registered candidates in Lucknow, 51,080 students appeared for the exam, and a remarkable 47,393 students emerged victorious. Lucknow students have performed brilliantly in the UP Board Intermediate Examination 2025. Ayush Kumar Maurya, who became the topper of the district, has scored 464 marks out of 500 (92.80% ) . Ayush is a student of SKD Academy, Rajajipuram and tops the list of inter toppers.
Lucknow high school students have also performed brilliantly and have made it to the toppers list. Three students – Pragati Gupta, Ritish Kumar and Safal Mishra – all jointly topped the district by securing 570 out of 600 marks (95%). But the most telling statistic? Girls continue to dominate the academic charts. In Lucknow-and indeed across Uttar Pradesh-female students outpaced boys with their performance, underscoring a growing and powerful trend in education. Across the state, girls achieved a pass per- centage of 93.87% in High School compared to 86.66% for boys, marking a gap of 7.21%. In Intermediate too, girls recorded a pass percentage of 86.37%, outshining boys who secured 76.60%.
Top Performers Set the Bar High While Lucknow celebrated its district-level victories, the state’s toppers also made headlines. Yash Pratap Singh from Jalaun emerged as the High School topper with 97.83%, while Mahak Jaiswal from Prayagraj led the Intermediate ranks with 97.20%. Their brilliance was matched by other high achievers: Anshi and Abhishek Kumar Yadav shared the second rank in High School with 97.67%, while three students-Ritu Garg. Arpit Verma (from Sitapur), and Simran Gupta-bagged third place with 97.50%. In Intermediate, the second rank was shared by four students including Sakshi (Amroha), Adarsh Yadav (Sultanpur), Anushka Singh (Kaushambi), and Shivani Singh (Prayagraj), all scoring 96.80%. Mohini from Etawah clinched the third position with 96.40%. These names, hailing from towns big and small, now stand as symbols of perseverance and inspiration.
A Triumph of Spirit
Behind Bars In what could easily be a scene from a film, the Lucknow District Jail added a remark- able chapter to this year’s results. Eight undertrial inmates cleared their High School
exams, breaking societal stereotypes and proving that education knows no boundaries. Even more impressively, all inmates who appeared for Intermediate passed as well, earning the jail an inspiring 100% pass rate. Their achievement underlines the transfor- mative power of education, even in the most trying circumstances.
Steady Rise of Lucknow’s Academic Graph Lucknow’s educational graph has shown a promising upward curve in recent years. With pass percentages of 89.55% in 2024, 92.5% in 2023, and 91.85% in 2022, the city has remained a consistent performer. The 99.53% result in 2021-although skewed by the pandemic-marked an extraordinary peak. This year’s performance reinforces Lucknow’s stature as an academic hub within the state.
Tech-Driven Transformation
Adding a modern twist to the traditional examination system, UPMSP this year in- troduced digital mark sheets and certificates through the DigiLocker app. This move is aimed at improving accessibility and reduc- ing the risk of document loss or forgery-a much-needed step in a digital-first world.
Behind the Scenes of a Mega Operation
The 2025 UP Board exams were a logistical behemoth. Conducted over 13 working days from February 24 to March 12 across 8,140 centers, the sheer scale was staggering. Post-exam evaluations, held between March 19 and April 2, were conducted at 261 centers, involving over 92,000 teachers for High School and 56,066 for Intermediate. The practical exams for Intermediate, held earlier in February, saw the participation of 18,964 examiners.
Looking Ahead
The UP Board results have always been more than just numbers; they are reflections of hope, progress, and change. Lucknow isn’t just about academic excellence its also a tale of the power of education..
