Investigation Launched After ₹500 Notes Found in UP Board Exam Answer Sheets

An alarming incident has surfaced in Muzaffarnagar, where ₹500 notes were discovered attached to over 100 answer sheets from the UP Board's Class 10 and 12 compartment exams. This has led to an investigation by the Uttar Pradesh Board of Secondary Education, with school principals and examination officials summoned for questioning. The situation raises serious concerns about the integrity of the examination process, prompting fears of mass cheating. As the inquiry unfolds, the implications for the involved schools and students remain to be seen.

By Ambika Singh Sep 9, 2026, 15:17 IST

Investigation Initiated by UP Board

The discovery of ₹500 notes attached to numerous answer sheets has prompted the Uttar Pradesh Board of Secondary Education to launch an investigation following the evaluation of compartment examinations for Class 10 and 12.

Concerns Raised Over Examination Integrity

Serious concerns have emerged regarding the integrity of the examination process in Muzaffarnagar after ₹500 notes were found affixed to various answer sheets sent for evaluation to different districts. In response to this alarming situation, the Board has initiated an inquiry. The examination center in-charge and the principals of the schools whose students' answer sheets contained the money have been called in for questioning.

Details of the Incident

Over 100 Answer Sheets Involved

The compartment and improvement exams for High School (Class 10) and Intermediate (Class 12) were held in July at the Government Inter College (GIC) in Muzaffarnagar, with around 700 students participating. After the exams, when the answer sheets were evaluated in another district, it was discovered that currency notes were attached to them. Reports indicate that more than 100 answer sheets, linked to 12 students, contained ₹500 notes, raising suspicions of malpractice, which were subsequently reported to the Board of Secondary Education in Prayagraj.

Allegations of Cheating

Hearing Conducted for School Principals

Due to the seriousness of the allegations, the examination center in-charge and the principals of the implicated schools were summoned for a hearing at the Regional Secretary's office in Meerut. During the hearing on Tuesday, statements from all 12 principals, including Subhash Chandra, the principal of GIC Muzaffarnagar, were recorded. The Regional Secretary, Jyoti Prasad, expressed dissatisfaction with the principals during the proceedings, and concerns regarding potential mass cheating were raised. A report has been submitted to higher authorities for further action.

List of Summoned Principals

The principals who attended the hearing at the Meerut regional office included those from:

1. Shri Kundkund Jain Inter College (Khatauli)

2. GIC Badsu

3. Aadesh Inter College

4. Shri Prannath Inter College (Ratanpuri)

5. Sir Syed Inter College (Budhana)

6. SDS Inter College (Titavi)

7. Kisan Mazdoor Inter College (Jasoi)

8. GIC Kanya Inter College (Sisauli)

9. SD Inter College

10. National Inter College (Dadhedu)

11. Bharat Inter College (Nangla Mandaud)