NECTA nullifies Form VI results of 70 students for cheating

By Rahma Suleiman , The Guardian
Published at 04:10 PM Jul 07 2025
National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) Executive Secretary, Professor Said Mohamed
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National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) Executive Secretary, Professor Said Mohamed

SEVENTY Form Six students have had their examination results nullified due to cheating during the 2024 Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE).

The National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) cited several forms of malpractice, including students found in possession of mobile phones inside exam rooms, the use of answer sheets with mismatched handwriting, and bringing unauthorized notes into examination halls.

According to NECTA’s Executive Secretary, Professor Said Mohamed, the decision was made following thorough investigations that confirmed clear violations of examination rules and regulations.

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