Today marks the beginning of the 2024 General Secondary Certificate Exams in Egypt, with a significant turnout of over 745,000 students taking part in 1981 committees nationwide. The Ministry of Education has implemented rigorous security protocols to ensure the integrity of the exams, which cover subjects such as religious and national education. Dr. Reda Hegazy, the Minister of Education, has emphasized the importance of combating cheating and maintaining the exams’ integrity, which are considered a matter of national security. In response to rumors circulating on social media about a potential leak of exam materials, the Ministry has issued a denial, affirming that all necessary precautions have been taken to secure the exams. Students entered exam centers early in the morning to undergo necessary checks, and the Ministry has provided hotlines for reporting any complaints or concerns. The exams are being held in two sessions, with a paper-based bubble sheet system for objective, multiple-choice questions. Special arrangements have been made for students with special needs, including those with disabilities, to participate in the exams. The exams will continue until July 20, 2024, with the Ministry’s Central Operations Room monitoring the arrival and distribution of exam papers. The non-essential subjects, which do not affect the overall score, will be examined until Wednesday, June 12, with economics and statistics among the subjects tested. The Ministry has organized free final review sessions in all governorates to support students and reduce the burden on families. The start of the exams in various governorates, including Dakahlia, has been carefully orchestrated, with no mobile phones or electronic devices allowed in the exam halls. The Ministry, along with Dr. Hegazy, continues to monitor the situation closely, ensuring that the exams proceed smoothly and fairly for all students involved.
Key points
- Over 745,000 students are participating in Egypt’s 2024 General Secondary Certificate Exams.
- Strict security measures and monitoring are in place to prevent cheating and ensure the integrity of the exams.
- The Ministry of Education has denied rumors of exam leakage, emphasizing the security of the exam process.
