Commission reveals number of students caught cheating in State exams doubled in a year

The State Examinations Commission said strict guidelines are in place for all students sitting state exams including a ban on bringing in notes or electronic devices.

THE number of students caught cheating in their Leaving Cert and Junior Cert exams has more than doubled in the space of a year.

The State Examinations Commission (SEC) said 86 results had been withheld during 2024’s Leaving Cert cycle compared to only 39 the year before. Similarly, 24 Junior Cycle exam scores were permanently withheld after last year’s exams, well over double the figure of 10 from 2023.