Uttar Pradesh to honour top 2026 Madrasa Board exam achievers in June

The Uttar Pradesh government will honour the top-performing students of the 2026 Madrasa Board examinations in Lucknow during the first week of June. A total of 10 students from the Munshi/Maulvi (Secondary) and Alim (Senior Secondary) categories will receive recognition for their achievements. This year, 80,933 students registered for the examinations, with 63,211 appearing and 55,788 passing. The merit list reflects equal representation of male and female students across both categories.

Mohammad Wasim from Chandauli secured first place in the Munshi/Maulvi category. Mohammad Qasim Ali of Mirzapur and Shaima Parveen of Gorakhpur followed in second and third places, respectively. In the Alim category, Jumi Fareen and Shaista Parveen from Varanasi, along with Ummul Khair of Amroha, were among the top performers. The top three rank holders in each category will receive tablet devices as part of the recognition. Minority Welfare Minister Danish Azad Ansari highlighted the government’s commitment to providing quality and modern education. He stated that the initiative aims to modernise madrasa education and connect minority students with broader educational opportunities.

The felicitations will take place in Lucknow in early June. The event marks a step toward integrating modern tools and resources into traditional madrasa education. The government’s focus remains on supporting academic excellence among minority students.