The South Sudan National Examinations Council has cancelled the 2025 Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) examination results for a secondary school in Eastern Equatoria State after uncovering what authorities described as a serious breach of examination rules and regulations.
The announcement was made on Monday by the Minister of General Education and Instruction, Kuyok Abol Kuyok, during the official release of the 2025 national examination results.
According to the ministry, the affected institution is Nimule Model Secondary School, where examination authorities detected irregularities that compromised the integrity of the national examinations.
As a result, the National Examinations Council nullified the results of all 87 candidates from the school who sat for the 2025 Certificate of Secondary Education examinations.
He said the decision followed investigations into what they termed a serious cheating incident during the examination period.
In addition to cancelling the school’s results, the council also awarded zero scores to 23 candidates linked to the same malpractice case.
Education authorities did not immediately disclose the specific nature of the examination irregularities but emphasized that the sanctions were imposed in accordance with established examination regulations designed to protect the credibility of South Sudan’s national assessment system.
The punishment represents one of the strongest disciplinary measures taken by the examinations council this year and underscores growing efforts by education authorities to combat examination malpractice across the country.
Officials said maintaining fairness and credibility in national examinations remains a top priority, noting that dishonest practices undermine the achievements of students who prepare and sit examinations in accordance with the rules.
The cancellation means that affected candidates from Nimule Model Secondary School will not receive valid results from the 2025 examination cycle, a development that could affect their progression to higher education and other post-secondary opportunities.
The Ministry of General Education and Instruction has repeatedly warned schools, teachers, invigilators and students against engaging in any form of examination malpractice, including unauthorized assistance, collusion, impersonation and the use of prohibited materials during examinations.
Education experts say strict enforcement of examination regulations is essential for preserving public confidence in the country’s education system and ensuring that academic qualifications accurately reflect students’ abilities and performance.
The sanctions against Nimule Model Secondary School came as the ministry released national examination results showing that thousands of candidates successfully completed the 2025 Certificate of Secondary Education examinations across the country.
The National Examinations Council said it remains committed to upholding the integrity of national examinations and taking disciplinary action against any individual or institution found violating examination rules.
