The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) will print student signatures on admit cards for the 2027 board exams. This new measure aims to prevent impersonation and increase exam security. Students must upload digital copies of their signatures when applying for the exams.
New Anti-Cheating Measures
Over 50 lakh students are expected to take the UP Board Class 10 and 12 examinations in 2027. The UPMSP implemented this change after encountering numerous cases of impersonation. Previously, individuals other than registered candidates sat for exams. Reports also indicated collusion between some private schools and cheating syndicates. These groups allegedly used photo-editing to allow paid solvers into exam centers.
Application Deadlines and Procedures
The UP Board has begun preparations for the upcoming exams. The registration process for Class 10 and 12 is currently open. The deadline for submitting applications and fees is August 5, 2026 .
Application Schedule for Private Candidates
| Event | Deadline |
| Submission of applications and examination fees to forwarding centres | August 5, 2026 |
| Deposit of examination fee in treasury (single challan) | August 10, 2026 |
| Deposit of examination fee with late charge (Rs 100 per student) | August 16, 2026 |
| Principals to upload fee details and student educational info to UP Board website | August 16, 2026 (midnight) |
| Board to submit photograph-based list of registered students and treasury sheet | September 30, 2026 |
Board Official Statements
Board Secretary Bhagwati Singh stated that principals must upload examination fee details and student information by midnight on August 16, 2026. The Board will then submit the photograph-based student list and treasury sheet by September 30, 2026.
