The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has withheld the results of several students who appeared for the Class X and Class XII examinations in 2026. This action follows reports of suspected unfair means during the evaluation process, with multiple evaluation centres across various districts flagging irregularities in answer sheets. Concerns have been raised over possible copying or organised malpractice.
Direction to Send Irregular Answer Sheets to Regional Offices
UP Board Secretary Bhagwati Singh has issued a directive that answer sheets showing anomalies should be sent from evaluation centres to regional offices. From there, they will be forwarded to the board headquarters for further examination. The results of candidates linked to these answer sheets have been put on hold until a final decision is taken, he added.
Case of Answer Booklet Tampering in Prayagraj
A suspected case of answer booklet tampering emerged during the evaluation of Chemistry papers from Pt Anant Ram Pandey Inter College in Karchhana, Prayagraj. Evaluators found that 42 out of 286 answer copies had mismatched handwriting between the main ‘A’ booklet and supplementary ‘B’ sheets. This raised suspicion that parts of the answer sheets were written outside the examination hall. Inconsistent invigilator signatures further deepened doubts about the integrity of the examination process.
Strict Instructions Issued Earlier
The board had previously issued strict instructions to district inspectors of schools (DIOS), evaluation centre in-charges, deputy head examiners, and examiners to maintain fairness during the evaluation process. Examiners were specifically asked to identify and segregate answer sheets showing anomalies that could indicate copying or other malpractices.
Around 1,000 Answer Sheets Sent to Objection Section
Approximately 1,000 such answer sheets have been sent to the objection section of regional offices, accompanied by detailed remarks from examiners explaining the discrepancies observed. These cases will now be reviewed by a specially constituted grievance redressal committee at the board headquarters.
Hearing for Students and Verification Process
As part of the review process, the students concerned will be called for a hearing. In cases involving handwriting mismatches, candidates may be asked to write sample texts to verify the authenticity of their handwriting. Based on the committee’s findings, a decision will be made on whether to release or cancel the results.
Possibility of Mass Copying and Strict Action
Officials indicated that if multiple answer sheets from a particular centre are found to have identical content or signs of manipulation, it may be treated as a case of mass copying. In such situations, strict action will also be initiated against the concerned school or examination centre, potentially including cancellation of its status as an examination centre.
Correction Window for Student Details Open Till May 6
The UP Board has provided an opportunity for students who appeared in the 2026 high school and intermediate examinations to apply for corrections in their academic details before mark sheets and certificates are issued. Board Secretary Bhagwati Singh has invited applications until May 6. In case of errors in details such as student’s name, parents’ names, date of birth, or photograph, school principals can submit correction requests through the official website upmsp.edu.in. The board has warned that if corrections are not applied for within the stipulated period and discrepancies are raised after issuance of certificates, necessary action will be taken against the authorities concerned.
