Updated On: 04 February, 2026 07:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Aditi Alurkar
Mumbai education inspectors warn schools not to withhold HSC admit cards over fees. Flying squads, police presence and surprise checks planned for copy-free board exams 2026

Students prepare for the Higher Secondary Certificate exam at an examination centre on February 2, 2025. FILE PIC/ASHISH RAJE
With only a week left to go for the Std XII board exams, education inspectors across the city are asking students who are facing discrepancies with Maharashtra Secondary School Certificate and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) board exam admit cards to bring their problems to the attention of the board or inspectors’ offices promptly.
“Even if a child’s parents have not been able to pay their Std X fees, the schools cannot withhold admit cards from students. If any such cases are noticed, parents can reach out to their education inspector’s office,” said Mustaq Shaikh, education inspector of the North Region.