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. This year, invigilators will also thoroughly inspect examination halls to ensure there is no study material, posters, charts, or any writing on blackboards that could aid examinees. The Board has issued several guidelines on the use of answer booklets. Students are prohibited from tearing out any pages or writing their name or any identifying mark inside booklet. Apart from filling in the required details on the cover page, they must not write anything until the question paper is distributed. Any rough work, calculations, or multiplication should be done on the back of the cover page or on any left-hand page, clearly marked as "Rough Work" and crossed out. The Board has warned that any attempt by examinee to directly or indirectly pressure invigilator or examiner for help in cheating will invite strict action. It also clarified that writing anything other than answers to the questions in the answer sheet will be considered indiscipline and will attract punishment. htc...