The Ministry of Education issued a statement on Monday, firmly denying any claims of exam questions being leaked before the scheduled times, including the life sciences exam. They emphasized that such allegations are entirely untrue.

The statement said that the Ministry assured that strict measures are in place, in cooperation with authorities, to prevent any leaks. They stated it is impossible for exam questions to be leaked beforehand, dismissing any circulated forms as unrelated to the actual exams.

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After recent high school exams, it was noted that some individuals took photos of exam papers and shared them on social media or with people outside exam halls. Responsibility for preventing this lies with hall managers and monitors.

To prevent cheating, rigorous checks are conducted daily on students entering exam halls to ensure no cell phones or electronic devices are brought in. Invigilators are also prohibited from having phones in exam rooms, and strict measures are enforced to prevent any communication from students during exams.

The Ministry acknowledged the crucial role of security services in detecting over 1,000 violations where students attempted to sneak in phones or other devices. Those caught faced penalties, including being barred from two consecutive exam sessions as per regulations.

In response to rising violations, the Ministry plans to tighten penalties and will investigate Ministry staff involved in any misconduct.

They highlighted their collaboration with security services, local authorities, and the Cybercrime Unit to monitor and take action against social media posts promoting cheating devices.

Despite social media speculation, exam conditions inside halls were reportedly unaffected, and exams proceeded smoothly as planned. They noted that complaints from students and families are common but often lack merit once results are released. The Ministry also denounced campaigns aimed at causing disruption and damaging their reputation with baseless accusations.

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