PRAYAGRAJ, Feb. 8 -- More than 53 lakh students appearing for the UP Board High School and Intermediate examinations starting February 18, 2026, will now be required to write their roll number and answer sheet number on every page of their answer booklet.

The rule has been introduced to prevent any manipulation of answer sheet pages. Additional Chief Secretary Parthasarathi Sen Sharma has directed invigilators to ensure that every student strictly follows this requirement. Until last year, students were required to write their roll number only on the last page of the answer booklet.

This year, invigilators will also thoroughly inspect examination halls to ensure there is no study material, posters, charts, or any writing on blackboards ...