Over 3 lakh skip UP board exams held amid strict anti-cheating measures
India TodayThe UP Board's high school and intermediate exams began with unprecedented strictness to curb cheating, leading to over 3 lakh students skipping the exams on the first day. Measures included the introduction of ID cards with barcodes for room inspectors, intensified monitoring with CCTV cameras and police surveillance, and online monitoring of examination centres at various levels. TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS FOR SECURITY The integration of online intensive monitoring at various administrative levels, including strong rooms and examination centres, marked a significant stride towards enhancing question paper security. Command and control rooms were established in key administrative offices, including the Directorate of Education in Lucknow and the Secondary Education Council Headquarters in Prayagraj, alongside regional centres.