Uttar Pradesh’s high school and intermediate board tests sprang to life Wednesday, heralded by ceremonial welcomes of flowers, tilaks, and treats at exam halls under ironclad security. This unique blend of ritual and rigor marked the beginning for millions.
The inaugural high school Hindi exam drew early birds to centers like Lucknow’s Jubilee and Jiyamau colleges, where staffers boosted spirits with blessings.
Minister Gulab Devi rallied students at one site, stressing poise over panic and governmental vows for clean conduct. Defenses against malpractice feature administrative hierarchies, intelligence-driven patrols in sensitive belts, CCTV ubiquity, and non-stop digital eyes on strong rooms.
Statewide control hubs, helplines, and the 2024 unfair means ordinance fortify the process from paper prep to grading. In Sitapur and Lucknow, centers operated smoothly post minor glitches, with vast invigilator forces in place.
Until March 12, 27.6 lakh Class 10 and 25.7 lakh Class 12 hopefuls test their mettle in a tech-fortified, transparent arena designed for uncompromised merit.