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The National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) has invalidated the 2024 Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) results for 67 students, citing various cases of misconduct.
Among them, five students were found to have written insults in their examination scripts, leading to the cancellation of their results.
Announcing the decision on Thursday, January 23, 2025, NECTA Executive Secretary Dr. Said Mohammed expressed disappointment, describing the behavior as a breach of ethical standards and a disregard for examination regulations.
“Using insults, whether in the examination room or elsewhere, is completely unacceptable,” Dr. Mohammed said. “This year, we had five cases of students who wrote offensive remarks in their answer sheets, and such actions cannot go unpunished.”
The annulled results come from the CSEE examinations conducted across Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar from November 11 to 29, 2024. While NECTA highlighted the overall improvement in student performance this year, the incidents of misconduct have drawn attention to the need for stricter measures to uphold the integrity of the examination process.
Dr. Mohammed emphasized that NECTA remains committed to maintaining a fair and ethical examination system. He noted that the council plans to implement more robust monitoring and awareness programs to prevent such issues in the future. “We are focused on safeguarding the credibility of our examinations.
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Any conduct that compromises this integrity will continue to be met with firm action,” he said.
Despite the isolated cases of misconduct, the council noted a general improvement in student outcomes compared to previous years. Dr. Mohammed attributed this success to the dedication of teachers and the hard work of students, alongside advancements in teaching methodologies.
“We are encouraged by the progress we’ve seen this year, which reflects a collective effort from educators, parents, and students,” he added.
The cancellation of results serves as a stark reminder to students about the importance of adhering to examination rules and maintaining respect throughout the academic process. The council called on all stakeholders in the education sector to work together to foster an environment of discipline, respect, and integrity.
