UP Board Exam 2026: Strict Rules, 10-Year Jail for Cheating, 53 Lakh Students Appear

• UP Board High School and Intermediate exams begin with over 53 lakh students participating.
• Strict measures include CCTV surveillance, Command and Control Centers, and deployment of magistrates and police.
• 18 districts declared sensitive; 222 highly sensitive centers have jammers to prevent electronic cheating.
• Cheating carries severe penalties: up to 10 years imprisonment and a fine of up to one crore rupees.
• Admit card mandatory, no late entry, and electronic devices are strictly prohibited in exam centers.