PRAYAGRAJ, July 27 -- The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board) will print candidates' signatures on Class 10 and 12 admit cards from the 2027 Board examinations. The move aims to prevent impersonation by ensuring only genuine candidates appear in the examinations.

The Board has started collecting students' signatures along with photographs during the ongoing online registration process for the 2027 High School and Intermediate examinations. More than 5 million students are expected to appear in the examinations next year, officials said.

During the examinations, invigilators will match the signatures printed on admit cards with those made by candidates on their answer books and attendance sheets. The verification process ...