Prayagraj, Jan. 7 -- The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board) has issued fresh guidelines regarding the Intermediate practical examinations scheduled from January 24 to February 9.

For the first time, examiners have been directed to preserve the answer sheets of practical exams for a period of one year. Instructions from UP Board secretary Bhagwati Singh, issued on December 31, have now been received by all district inspectors of schools (DIOSs).

The missive mandates that examiners retain the copies and produce them whenever required. Earlier, there was no fixed time limit for the safe custody of practical examination answer sheets, confirmed PN Singh, DIoS-Prayagraj.

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