PRAYAGRAJ, Feb. 26 -- A scrutiny of subject choices among intermediate students of UP Board reveals a marked preference for biology. In the 2025 board examinations which started on February 24, around thrice the number of students opted for biology compared to mathematics at Class 12 level.

Of 26,90,845 candidates registered for intermediate examination, UP Board officials note that 6,74,717 (more than 62%) have opted for the science stream. Out of them, 12,49,460 students have chosen biology while just 4,25,257 students have opted for mathematics.

"Choosing biology is a trend that has been continuing in the recent past," UP Board officials say. Last year, out of the total 25,60,882 candidates registered for the intermediate examination...