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Thursday, Mar 12, 2026

Technical Issues Disrupt Physics Exam for 12th Grade Students

Students report difficulties in submitting exam papers due to unexpected technical failures during the physics test.
A number of 12th-grade students encountered challenges in submitting their physics exam papers following an unexpected technical failure.

This disruption led to students remaining in examination halls for nearly an hour past the scheduled end time, until school administrations allowed them to leave.

School administrators confirmed that students faced difficulties in the submission process due to the technical issues, which resulted in students being unable to depart at the designated time as per the established examination schedules.

The Ministry of Education reported that various observations were noted by state and private schools implementing the ministry’s curriculum, specifically regarding a technical malfunction during the final examinations for the second semester physics assessment.

Upon discovering the issue, the ministry worked to resolve the technical problems in collaboration with relevant authorities, with most reported issues being addressed through their Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.

A toll-free number and an email address were provided for students and schools to report any technical difficulties encountered during the exam period, emphasizing the ministry's commitment to coordinate with partners to prevent further technical challenges in upcoming examinations.

Students who were unable to complete their exams are being tracked through the system to provide them opportunities for compensatory tests tailored for those absent from the final exams with valid excuses, or for those facing technical disruptions during assessments.

On the same day, students across all academic tracks—general, advanced, and elite—at government and private schools implementing the Ministry of Education’s curriculum participated in the final semester examinations for the academic year 2024-2025, in the subject of physics.

Students described the exam questions as directly aligned with the curriculum, noting the variety and unexpected nature of certain questions.

Several students expressed differing opinions on the difficulty of two particular questions, one relating to current and resistance, and the other concerning Kirchhoff's laws for electric circuits.

Each required specific skills and knowledge for proper engagement.

Students were to undertake their English language exam the following day.

According to student feedback, the physics exam covered approximately 70% of the curriculum, with the remaining 30% containing diverse questions that addressed other material from the second semester curriculum.

In terms of allotted study time, students mentioned that while the electronic exam did not require additional time for completion and review, the paper-based exam necessitated extra time.

They also remarked that the handwritten physics exam often included indirect questions, demanding greater focus to ascertain the correct answers, a trend that has become familiar among students.

Candidates indicated that the exam paper consisted of 20 questions: 15 from the electronic test and five from the paper version.

Each question required detailed steps on a separate sheet to ensure the correct option was identified.

In addition, the Ministry of Education made provisions for teams of technical support to assist in addressing any technical issues faced by students or schools during the examination period.
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