The BEPC session entered its second day today with mathematics exams, following a first day without major incidents yesterday. The Malagasy language exam yesterday morning was received with mixed reactions but was generally accessible, as was the life and earth sciences exam in the afternoon. Yesterday, the official kickoff was held at the Lycée Moderne Ampefiloha examination center in the presence of three ministers. This 2026 BEPC session is marked by transparency and the fight against fraud. Candidates, for their part, are attempting to face the exams without too much stress. Mathematics is on the agenda this morning and French exam this afternoon.
Scammers with fake exam papers still operating on social media
Well before exam day, offers to sell BEPC exam papers circulated on social media. The day before the exam and yesterday during the first day, such offers continue to flood various platforms. The modus operandi remains virtually the same: a post offering BEPC papers, emphasizing that these are the subjects to be covered in the exam, and inviting interested parties to contact via private message. Authorities are warning against scammers and other exam fraud perpetrators. These are offenses subject to penalties. Cybercafés near exam centers in Atsimondrano ordered to close
An order signed by the district chief of Antananarivo Atsimondrano requires cybercafés and merchants around exam centers in this district to remain closed during BEPC and baccalaureate exam sessions. This measure was taken to prevent exam fraud but has been heavily criticized by those affected—merchants and cybercafé operators. They denounce the measure as economically damaging, causing loss of income, while arguing that candidate control measures should be strengthened instead of suspending professional activities.
Hanitra R.