UP Board Mandates Authorized Textbooks for 2026–27 Session, Warns Against Unapproved Books

In a major reform aimed at standardising education, the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad has directed that all schools in the state must use only authorised textbooks from the 2026–27 academic session. The order applies to government, aided, and private institutions alike, with strict action warned against the use of any unauthorised books.

Issued under the provisions of the Intermediate Education Act, the move seeks to ensure uniformity in curriculum delivery and improve the overall quality of education. Officials said the decision is intended to create a transparent system where all students have access to the same standardised study material, regardless of the type of school they attend.

As part of the directive, authorised textbooks have been made mandatory for core subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Science for Classes 9 and 10. For senior secondary classes (11 and 12), prescribed books have been implemented across 36 subjects. Notably, around 70 textbooks published by the National Council of Educational Research and Training have been adopted across the state to align learning with national standards. In addition, 12 selected books have been finalised for language subjects including Hindi, Sanskrit, and Urdu.

To ensure compliance, district and divisional authorities have been instructed to closely monitor schools. Awareness campaigns and book orientation camps will also be organised to help students and parents identify the correct textbooks.

The government has further assured that authorised books will be made available at affordable prices. Printing and distribution responsibilities have been assigned to three designated agencies to ensure smooth supply.

The initiative is expected to streamline academic practices across Uttar Pradesh, reduce confusion caused by multiple book sources, and provide students with consistent and reliable learning material.