Board Exams: Ghaziabad Bans Loud Music, DJs After 10 PM

The Ghaziabad Police has imposed a ban on DJ programmes and loud music after 10 pm as the board exams are goingon, to ensure the students appearing for board exams do not face any disturbance. The directive comes as the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board) exams start on February 18.

As per the orders, DJs will not be permitted to operate beyond 10 PM in any part of the district. Authorities have also directed that the volume of DJ systems must strictly adhere to prescribed decibel limits. Action will be taken against operators found violating the norms.

Officials said the restrictions are particularly necessary during the ongoing wedding season, when multiple DJs are often used at events, causing inconvenience not only to students but also to nearby residents. The enforcement of Section 163 in Ghaziabad will remain in effect until midnight on March 27.

The UP Board examination began on February 18 with the Hindi paper for both Class 10 (High School) and Class 12 (Intermediate) students. The exams are being conducted in two shifts across 8,033 centres in the state and will continue until March 12.

CBSE board exams began on February 17, with over 43 lakh students appearing around 25 lakh in class 10 and 18.5 lakh in class 12.

ICSE board examinations 2026 also began on February 17 and will conclude on March 30.