Sindh government has announced a strict zero-tolerance policy against cheating, warning that students involved in cheating during board exams could face a lifetime ban from appearing in future examinations, as reported by local media.
In a joint statement, Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah and Minister for Boards and Universities Muhammad Ismail Rahu said the move aims to eliminate the cheating culture in matric and intermediate examinations across the province.
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Under the new rules, any student caught cheating will have all their papers cancelled immediately.
The media report, citing officials, claimed that the students found carrying mobile phones or any cheating material inside examination centres will be expelled on the spot and disqualified from appearing in current and upcoming exams.
Sindh to impose lifetime ban students caught cheating in matric, inter exams
Sindh government has announced that students involved in cheating during matric, inter exams could face a lifetime ban from appearing.
Authorities also warned that such students could be permanently barred from taking board exams in the future, putting their academic careers at serious risk.
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Furthermore, strict action has also been announced against examination staff.
Officials said that any invigilator, internal or external examiner, or administrative officer found involved in facilitating cheating will face departmental action and possible dismissal from service.
The decision comes as part of broader efforts to ensure transparency and fairness in the examination system.
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Authorities said monitoring at exam centres will be further strengthened to prevent external interference and organised cheating networks.
Sindh has faced long-standing challenges related to exam cheating, particularly during matric and intermediate exams.
Previous measures have had limited success, prompting the government to introduce stricter policies to restore credibility and public trust in the examination system.
Source: ARY News
