Daijiworld Media Network - Dubai

Dubai, Nov 2: As exam season nears, the UAE Ministry of Education has issued a stern warning to students and educators alike — cheating will now carry harsh, uncompromising consequences. With the first-term central exams scheduled to begin on November 20, the ministry has launched a comprehensive “Guide to Combating Cheating and Exam Misconduct,” introducing strict penalties to safeguard academic integrity across public and private schools.

Under the new rules, students caught cheating will receive a zero in the subject, lose 12 points from their conduct record, and be enrolled in behavioral rehabilitation programmes. Meanwhile, school staff found aiding or ignoring cheating incidents could face fines of up to Dh200,000, along with administrative and leg

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