PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 19 -- The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad aka UP Board is preparing for its twin responsibilities ahead of the 2026 high school and intermediate examinations-conducting exams for lakhs of students on schedule and ensuring that solver gangs do not interfere with the integrity of the process.

According to UP Board secretary Bhagwati Singh, the second challenge is tougher. Solver gangs begin operating as early as October and November when the process of finalising examination centres starts, he said. From this stage itself, the gangs try to get schools within their reach made centres.

"We remain cautious and generate reports from board officials, district officials and others at multiple stages to check every act o...