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Over 61,000 students to appear for first-term General Education Diploma exams in Oman

Tomorrow, January 23rd, marks the start of the first-term exams for General Education Diploma students and their equivalents for the academic year 2024-2025.

TAS News Service

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025

MUSCAT : The exams will continue until February 6, 2025, with 61,257 students from various educational institutions across Oman set to participate.

The exams will be conducted in 366 centers, meticulously equipped to ensure a smooth process. These centers are distributed across educational governorates, accommodating the student density in each region. Participants include students from government, private, special education, and continuing education schools.

To manage the extensive correction process, around 6,200 correctors will work in four centers, operating in morning and evening shifts. The Ministry of Education has established committees to oversee all aspects of the examination process. These include the Preparation and Preparation Committee, which handles exam preparations at both the governorate and ministry levels, and the Examination Management Committee, tasked with supervising exams and managing operations within governorates. Correction committees are also in place to ensure accurate and efficient grading.

The Ministry has also emphasized the importance of a conducive exam environment. Students are advised to arrive early, bring necessary tools, verify their details, and strictly adhere to the examination rules. Prohibited items are not allowed in exam centers.


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