UP Board Exam 2026: Asia's Largest Exam Begins Tomorrow with 53 Lakh Students

• Asia's largest examination, the UP Board Exam 2026, commences tomorrow, February 18, with 5.3 million students across 8033 centers.
• Strict security measures, including a zero-tolerance policy against cheating, 7-year imprisonment, and 1 crore fine for fraudsters, are in place.
• High-tech Command and Control Rooms in Lucknow and Prayagraj will provide 24-hour live monitoring of all examination centers.
• Modern techniques like QR code-enabled ID cards for staff and new answer sheet layouts are implemented to prevent fraud.
• A helpline number (1800-180-5312 and 1800-180-5310) is available for students to address exam-related queries and anxiety.