The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) has issued 11 urgent directives to ensure that the 2026 Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations are conducted smoothly, fairly, and without malpractice. The instructions, sent on March 28, 2026, to all exam center secretaries and field officials, emphasize strict compliance. Authorities warned that any negligence leading to unwanted incidents would result in legal action against responsible individuals.

According to the DSHE, the directives were based on decisions made in a Ministry of Education meeting. The nationwide SSC examinations are scheduled to begin on April 21, 2026. The government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy toward irregularities during the exams. The measures include mandatory installation and operation of CCTV cameras in all exam rooms, proper video storage, deployment of adequate security personnel, prohibition of mobile phone use by teachers and students, and body searches of examinees to prevent cheating.

The DSHE also instructed that exam centers maintain cleanliness, adequate lighting, and display special notices for students and guardians at main gates to promote a disciplined and transparent exam environment.