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Education
UP PET 2026: Schools Shut in 60 Districts as 3.7 Million Candidates Prepare
✍️ India Today
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 02:33 AM
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Around 3.7 million aspirants will sit for the Uttar Pradesh Primary Eligibility Test 2026, prompting the closure of schools in 60 districts.
The Uttar Pradesh Primary Eligibility Test (UP PET) for 2026 is set to attract an estimated 3.7 million candidates across the state. To accommodate the massive turnout, education authorities have ordered the temporary closure of schools in 60 districts during the examination period.
These schools will serve as examination centres, providing the necessary infrastructure and security for a smooth conduct of the test. Officials have coordinated with district administrations to ensure that the venues meet the required standards for a high‑stakes exam.
The decision affects regular academic activities in the affected districts, with authorities advising parents and students to make alternative arrangements for the days schools remain closed. The move underscores the scale of the PET and the state's commitment to a fair and orderly assessment process.
These schools will serve as examination centres, providing the necessary infrastructure and security for a smooth conduct of the test. Officials have coordinated with district administrations to ensure that the venues meet the required standards for a high‑stakes exam.
The decision affects regular academic activities in the affected districts, with authorities advising parents and students to make alternative arrangements for the days schools remain closed. The move underscores the scale of the PET and the state's commitment to a fair and orderly assessment process.