Professors Urge Exam Review and Stricter Penalties
The Algerian Ministry of Higher Education concluded yesterday the entrance exam for medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry after widespread organized cheating incidents, which were countered through technological means and social media. The Sectoral Coordination Council reported that the cheating was extensive, prompting the government to call for a review of the exam system, either by raising the passing threshold or by eliminating it entirely, to ensure equal opportunities and prevent fraud. The council also warned that the rapid increase in student numbers is negatively affecting the quality of medical training due to the lack of adequate facilities and equipment. They emphasized that the ministry’s delays in fulfilling some of its commitments are adversely impacting the continuity and improvement of medical and health education.
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