The battle against exam cheating
is entering a new technological era in Morocco.
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For the 2026 baccalaureate session,
the Ministry of National Education
has unveiled a reinforced anti-fraud system
designed to detect phones and suspicious electronic signals
inside examination rooms.
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The exams, scheduled for June 4 to 6,
will involve around 520,000 candidates,
including nearly 100,000 independent candidates,
across more than 2,000 examination centers nationwide.
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At the center of the system
is a new generation of portable electronic detectors.
More than 2,000 devices
will be distributed across the country,
allowing supervisors to scan classrooms
table by table
to identify hidden or connected phones.
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Unlike traditional signal jammers,
the system does not block communications.
Instead, it analyzes radio waves passively
to locate suspicious signals
without interfering with emergency networks.
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The technology was developed locally in Morocco
by the startup SensThings
from Mohammed VI Polytechnic University.
Known as “T3 Shield,”
the device integrates Edge AI technology,
allowing autonomous signal analysis
without relying on cloud infrastructure.
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The system also includes multiple operational modes,
from full-room scanning
to individual desk verification
and precise signal isolation.
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Beyond detection,
the Ministry is also strengthening exam traceability.
Each candidate will receive a unique QR code,
making exam papers easier to track
and limiting the risk of leaks online.
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Artificial intelligence will also assist during correction.
While teachers continue to grade manually,
AI systems will verify score calculations
to reduce human error
and improve fairness in grading.
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This reflects a broader transformation in education.
As cheating methods become more technological,
institutions are increasingly turning to AI,
digital monitoring,
and automated verification systems
to preserve exam integrity.
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In summary:
Morocco is deploying one of its most advanced anti-cheating systems ever for the 2026 baccalaureate exams.
It highlights how artificial intelligence and electronic detection
are becoming central tools
in modern education security.
