Erbil, Kurdistan Region - The annual twelfth-grade final examinations officially commenced today, June 1st, across the Kurdistan Region, with 115,787 male and female students participating. The Ministry of Education has implemented strict measures to ensure the smooth and secure administration of the exams, which will continue until June 29th.

Saman Siwaily, spokesperson for the Ministry of Education, emphasized the security and confidentiality of the examination process. Speaking to the Media and Information Department, he said:
"The exam questions are securely stored and supervised by the High Examination Committee. No individual has access to them except for the designated specialized committees. The questions will be transported to examination centers by authorized representatives from the Ministry of Education."

Siwaily also highlighted the precautions taken to prevent cheating and information leaks.
"Fortunately, these capabilities have been in place for many years, especially since the formation of the ninth cabinet. Students are thoroughly inspected before entering the exam halls. Moreover, to minimize the risk of digital cheating, the Ministry of Transportation will cut internet access daily for two hours, from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM," he added.

Regarding the exam format, Siwaily noted that the "Soma" exam paper system and the A2Z question-setting method produce 26 distinct versions of the exam. This system makes it virtually impossible for students to copy from one another.

School administrations have also been preparing to ensure a comfortable environment for students. Sami Abdullah, principal of Shorsh Girls' High School, confirmed:
"All schools are fully prepared to meet the needs of students, including access to clean drinking water, electricity, and air conditioning."

Exams will be held twice a week across 2,017 examination halls throughout the Region. Students who do not pass in the first round will have the opportunity to retake all failed subjects during a second round of exams.

The Ministry has reiterated its commitment to maintaining fairness and integrity throughout the examination process, ensuring all students have equal opportunities to succeed.