Communications Minister Mustafa Sanad announced today a daily internet cutoff from 6 to 7:30 AM during ministerial examination period. The measure aims to combat cheating in exams. Simultaneously, Education Ministry announced intermediate stage ministerial exams begin tomorrow Wednesday with over 900,000 students participating in 7,000 exam centers distributed across Iraqi provinces and abroad.
The measures reflect governmental commitment ensuring examination integrity.
Communications minister announces internet cutoff
“Communications Minister Mustafa Sanad announced internet will be cut for one and half hours from 6 to 7:30 AM during exams.”
Sanad stated in “video statement” that “internet cutoff will occur daily during examination period.”
The announcement came “as measure to combat exam cheating.”
Internet cutoff details
Includes:
Daily internet cutoff
Duration one and half hours
From 6 AM
Until 7:30 AM
Objective of internet cutoff
Aims to:
Combat exam cheating
Prevent app and website usage
Ensure exam integrity
Protect educational process
Potential cheating methods prevented
Can be prevented through:
Internet connection cut
Blocking answer searches
Preventing outside contact
Protecting exam confidentiality
Specific cutoff timing
Sanad noted “internet cutoff from 6 AM to 7:30 AM.”
This time was selected “because it coincides with exam start time.”
This reflects “coordination between Communications and Education ministries.”
Cutoff timing and exams
Synchronizes:
Exam start in morning
Internet cutoff same period
Lasting one and half hours
Covering first exam period
Education Ministry announces exam start
Education Ministry “announced intermediate stage ministerial exams begin tomorrow Wednesday.”
The ministry statement said: “Ministerial exams for 2025-2026 academic year first session begin tomorrow Wednesday morning.”
Added “with participation of over 900,000 students.”
Exam details
Include:
Intermediate stage
Academic year 2025-2026
First session
Starting tomorrow Wednesday morning
Student and exam center numbers
Education Ministry stated: “With participation over 900,000 students in more than 7,000 exam centers.”
Added “centers distributed across all Iraqi provinces and abroad.”
This reflects “wide geographic scope of exams.”
Examination operation scale
Includes:
Over 900,000 students
7,000 exam centers
All Iraqi provinces
Centers outside Iraq
Logistical and technical preparations
Education Ministry confirmed “completion of all logistical and technical preparations for exam centers.”
Stated preparations “ensure smooth exam implementation and provide appropriate conditions for students.”
Reflects “comprehensive preparation efforts.”
Preparation elements
Include:
Logistical preparations
Technical arrangements
Supply provisions
Exam environment setup
Education minister directives
The ministry stated: “Education Minister Abdul-Karim Abtan Al-Jubouri directed preparation of stable exam environment.”
Directives “consider students’ psychological and health aspects.”
Emphasized “providing basic supplies in exam rooms.”
Exam environment requirements
Include:
Psychological stability
Student health
Basic supplies
Quiet atmosphere
Ministerial exam objectives
Seek to:
Measure student achievement
Assess academic attainment
Test fundamental competencies
Classify students
Exam importance
Lies in:
Comprehensive student evaluation
Unified standards
Educational process integrity
Ensuring teaching quality
Combating academic cheating
Requires:
Strict security measures
Internet cutoff
Strict monitoring
Effective penalties
Cheating prevention methods
Include:
Internet cutoff technology
Exam supervisors presence
Classroom arrangements
Identity cards
Expected challenges
May include:
Technical problems
Student objections
Communication issues
Logistical problems
Potential solutions
May include:
Alternative technologies
Additional technical support
Backup plans
Better coordination
Impact on citizens
May affect:
Communications workers
Companies and institutions
Electronic services
Daily life
Possible compensations
May include:
Economic compensation
Alternative services
Government support
Special facilities
Governmental cooperation
Reflects:
Ministry coordination
Shared efforts
United commitment
Common objective
Institutional cooperation importance
Helps achieve:
Goal achievement
Ensuring integrity
Student protection
Educational quality
Coordination between authorities
Shows:
Professional cooperation
Planning and preparation
Resource mobilization
Commitment to success
Success factors
Include:
Ministry cooperation
Technical readiness
Logistical support
Student preparation
Conclusion:
Internet cutoff measure during one and half hours each exam morning reflects serious governmental efforts combating academic cheating. This measure comes within comprehensive exam preparations for 900,000 students in 7,000 exam centers. The examination process requires expanded cooperation between different ministries and complex technical and logistical efforts. Ensuring integrity and fairness in exams remains fundamental objective serving students’ future and entire educational process. The coordinated approach demonstrates commitment to educational standards and protecting examination validity nationwide.
