UP Board will introduce new QR-coded and colour-coded answer sheets for UPMSP Class 10 and 12 board exams 2027. Check new answer sheet colours, security features and CCTV monitoring arrangements.
UP Board Exam 2027: Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad has decided to introduce a new format of answer sheets for UP Board Class 10 and 12 exams 2027. The new UPMSP answer books will have QR codes, different colour combinations and other security features to prevent cheating, answer sheet replacement and tampering during exams.
Under revised format, students appearing for UP Board High School and Intermediate exams 2027 will receive answer sheets with a single main cover page instead of two-cover format used earlier. The main cover will carry a QR code. Scanning code will display Uttar Pradesh Board of Secondary Education's logo, helping officials verify the authenticity of answer sheets.
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UPMSP has also decided to introduce different colours for A and B answer sheets to make identification easier and prevent unauthorised replacement. These colour combinations for UP Board 2027 exam are as follows:
| Examination |
Answer Sheet Type |
Colour |
|---|---|---|
| Class 10 (High School) |
A Copy |
Dark Orange |
| Class 10 (High School) |
B Copy |
Dark Blue |
| Class 12 (Intermediate) |
A Copy |
Purple |
| Class 12 (Intermediate) |
B Copy |
Green |
UP Board answer sheets will also carry QR codes and page numbers to improve identification and make it easier to detect any unauthorised changes or replacement of pages.
UP Board Answer Sheet Security Features for 2027 Exams
Apart from introducing QR-coded and colour-coded answer books, UPMSP has planned additional security measures for storage and distribution of answer sheets. Board has directed officials to keep answer sheet bundles in secure rooms under 24-hour CCTV surveillance. The serial numbers of answer sheet bundles will also be recorded in registers to maintain proper records of their movement and distribution.
Exam centre superintendents will have to distribute answer sheets in serial number order. A new bundle can be opened only after all answer sheets from the previous bundle have been used. District Inspectors of Schools (DIOS) will also maintain records of answer sheet distribution and upload details at official website.
UP Board Class 10, 12 Exams 2027 from February 5
UP Board exams 2027 for classes 10th, 12th are proposed to be conducted from February 5 to 24, 2027. The board is preparing for exams with additional security arrangements to ensure a fair and transparent examination process. Students are advised to keep checking official UPMSP website for updates regarding exam schedule, admit cards and other important announcements.
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