By Burnett Munthali
Students sitting for the Junior Certificate of Education (JCE) examinations are now required to present valid identification cards issued by the Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB).
The ID must bear the candidate’s photograph and accurate personal details to ensure they are the rightful individuals registered for the examination.
This new enforcement aims to enhance transparency and integrity during the examination process across the country.
Only students who produce their MANEB ID cards are being allowed entry into examination rooms.
The move is part of a broader effort by MANEB to prevent impersonation and other forms of cheating during national examinations.
In previous years, cases of candidates sitting for exams on behalf of others have been reported, prompting the board to tighten security measures.
Examination supervisors and invigilators have been instructed to strictly verify each student’s identity before allowing them to sit for the papers.
This policy is expected to improve accountability and uphold the credibility of Malawi’s education system.
Parents, teachers, and school administrators have also been urged to support the initiative by ensuring that all candidates obtain and carry their MANEB-issued IDs.
As the JCE examinations continue, it is hoped that such reforms will discourage malpractice and promote a culture of honesty and merit among students.
