Egypt and Kuwait begin secondary school exams with strict anti‑cheating inspections

On Thursday 2 July 2026, secondary school students in Egypt and Kuwait entered examination committees to sit the chemistry paper for the science track and the geography paper for the arts track. Both ministries detailed the format: each test contains 46 questions – two essay items and 44 multiple‑choice items – worth a total of 60 marks (56 for MCQs, 4 for essays).

The exams were preceded by intensified security checks. Students were required to arrive early, undergo thorough inspections, and were prohibited from bringing mobile phones or any electronic devices that could be used for cheating. The ministries’ operation rooms monitored the distribution of exam papers from the sealed boxes to the testing venues, ensuring the process remained secure and uninterrupted.

These measures aim to safeguard the integrity of the national secondary examinations, which heavily influence students’ final grades and university admissions in both countries.