While CCTV cameras were installed at the examination centres, the decision was taken following mass cheating reports during UP Board Exam 2017.
In 2018, close to 15% of registered examinees did not turn up for board exam, which experts say may be result of strict anti-cheating measures and could lead to a dip in pass percentage.
Board records revealed the total count of examines having left exams include 6,24,473 of High School and 4,20,146 of Intermediate.
While the class X English exam was cancelled last year, the question paper was reportedly circulated via Whatsapp.
Highlights
Uttar Pradesh government has taken a raft of measures to stop mass cheating.
UP Board class X English exam was cancelled last year.
The question paper was reportedly circulated via Whatsapp.
15% of registered examinees did not turn up for board exam this year.
CCTV cameras were installed across all exam halls.
Armed police deployed to crackdown on the copying mafia.