Stringent Rules for Exam Room Integrity
knec cba 2023.The Kenya National Examination Council (Knec) has recently introduced strict regulations aimed at maintaining the integrity of exams.
These rules emphasize the absolute ban on electronic devices of any kind, including mobile phones, smartwatches, tablets, and more.
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The goal is to eliminate the possibility of students accessing unauthorized information or assistance during the exams.
Expanding the List of Prohibited Items
In a move to ensure a level playing field for all candidates, Knec has extended its prohibitions to include accessories such as handbags, briefcases, backpacks, and Kiondo bags.
Written or printed materials, regardless of their relevance to the examination, are also on the list of banned items.
These measures are designed to prevent any unauthorized materials or devices from entering examination rooms and to eliminate the possibility of unfair advantages.
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Safeguarding the Exam Process
The regulations come at a crucial time as students prepare for their Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams.
Notably, the number of KCPE candidates is at an all-time high, with over 3.5 million students getting ready to sit for these significant national exams.
The KCSE exams are scheduled to start on October 23 and conclude on November 24, while KCPE and Kenya Primary School Examinations (KPSEA) rehearsals are set for October 27, with the exams beginning on October 30 and ending on November 1.
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2022 Questions On Exam Irregularities
These regulations are a direct response to concerns about exam malpractice in the 2022 KCSE exams.
The National Assembly Education Committee investigated the issue, uncovering instances of malpractice, including collusion, mobile phone use within examination rooms, impersonation, smuggling of unauthorized written material, question leakage, and plagiarism.
Knec is working diligently to ensure that the 2023 national exams are free from such issues, preserving the examination’s integrity and fairness in the process.