Recent allegations of cheating and leaks during the unified examination for admission to medical, pharmacy, and dental schools for the academic year 2026-2027 have generated significant controversy and discontent among candidates and their parents. This uproar was ignited by the widespread circulation of a video recording on social media, purportedly documenting instances where some candidates received answers to exam questions while the test was still ongoing.
The video, which almarrakchia.net obtained a copy of, shows a smartphone screen featuring what appears to be a list of answers corresponding to the exam questions, complete with timestamps indicating when each answer was sent. Observers have deemed this evidence as warranting a thorough investigation into the validity of these claims, particularly given the high stakes involved in this examination, which significantly influences the future of thousands of applicants each year.
In the recording, the individual filming can be heard boasting about the success of several candidates in the exam, which has intensified questions surrounding the authenticity of the events and has led many candidates and parents to demand an independent and comprehensive investigation to uncover the full circumstances and assign responsibility should any violations be confirmed.
In light of these allegations, candidates and their parents have launched a national petition directed at the Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation, the deans of the medical, pharmacy, and dental faculties, as well as the president of the National Authority for Integrity, Prevention, and Anti-Corruption. The petition calls for a transparent and independent inquiry into the matter.
The petitioners emphasize that their aim is not to undermine the institutions involved but rather to safeguard the principle of equal opportunity and bolster public confidence in the integrity of the admission exams. They demand an administrative investigation into all claims of cheating or leaks, access to detailed results for candidates, clarification of the grading and selection criteria, and publication of the investigation's findings to the public, alongside legal actions if any infractions are confirmed that could have compromised the integrity of the results.
With the debate gaining traction, the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation swiftly issued an official statement, confirming its engagement with the circulated audiovisual recording, which includes allegations about candidates gaining access to exam answers during the test.
The ministry stated that the relevant judicial authorities have indeed initiated an investigation into the reported incidents to verify the accuracy of the allegations and to determine the legal consequences that may arise. They assured that all measures mandated by law would be taken based on the investigation's findings, in an effort to uphold the integrity and credibility of the entrance examinations for higher education institutions and to protect the principle of merit and equal opportunity.
The ministry emphasized that Morocco's medical, pharmacy, and dental schools have accumulated a pioneering academic and scientific experience that enjoys national and international recognition. Maintaining the credibility of these institutions remains a priority that cannot be compromised.
While awaiting the outcomes of the judicial inquiry, all circulating allegations remain unverified in a court of law as of now. However, the severity of the claims, if proven true, necessitates a meticulous and transparent investigation to clarify responsibilities and dispel doubts, ensuring the protection of the rights of all candidates and maintaining trust in one of the most critical entrance exams to higher education institutions in the kingdom.
As reported by almarrakchia.net.
