Sousse: 688 absent, 3 caught cheating on first day of baccalaureate exams

The first day of the main session of the 2026 baccalaureate exams in the Sousse governorate was marked by a significant number of absences and several instances of cheating. Regional education commissioner Mohamed Ali Boudhraa reported that 688 candidates were absent, while three were caught attempting to cheat.

Boudhraa detailed that the detected cheating attempts involved the use of prohibited electronic devices, specifically mobile phones and earpieces. He assured that all necessary legal and disciplinary actions, as stipulated by current regulations, have been initiated against the candidates involved.

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The detected fraud attempts involved the use of mobile phones and electronic earpieces.

The majority of the reported absences were from private candidates. However, Boudhraa also noted that several other absences were recorded across both public and private educational institutions within the Sousse governorate. The regional official did not provide further details on the reasons for these absences.

The baccalaureate exams are a critical milestone for Tunisian students, determining their eligibility for higher education. The authorities are implementing strict measures to ensure the integrity of the examination process.

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All legal and disciplinary measures provided for by the regulations in force have been taken against the concerned candidates.