Manipur: Damdei Christian College launches campaign to combat exam malpractices

Manipur's Damdei Christian College has launched a campaign titled "Free and Fair Exams," aimed at promoting academic integrity and addressing unfair malpractices during examinations.
 

The campaign which was launched as part of a one-day awareness programme aims to curb unfair means during examinations and foster a culture of honesty and responsibility among students. 
 

Faculty members, students, and staff participated in the programme, emphasising the importance of maintaining ethical standards in academic assessments.
 

As part of the campaign, students were urged to take a pledge to refrain from using unfair means during exams and to act as role models for their peers. 
 

They demonstrated their commitment by signing a pledge board promoting a message - "Together we can create a future where integrity, fairness, and equal opportunity thrive in exams." 
 

The board also outlined four key principles:
 

1. Uphold honesty in my exam.
2. Respect the effort of my peers and understand that success is meaningful when achieved fairly.
3. Adhere to all examination rules and regulations.
4. Be accountable for my actions in upholding the integrity of the exam process.
 

The campaign garnered widespread support from parents, educators, and local community leaders, who view it as a crucial step in ensuring that students in Kangpokpi District excel not only academically but also ethically.
 

The initiative is expected to spark similar movements in other schools, further promoting a culture of fairness and integrity across the region.
 

Speaking at the event, Paotinsei Kipgen highlighted the significance of the programme, calling it "thoughtful and relevant." 
 

"I really appreciate Damdei Christian College for organizing such seminars, which is a testament to the college's functionality and status," he said, further emphasising that while unfair means might offer a short-term victory, they ultimately destroy both the future of individuals and the well-being of society. 
 

"Let’s drop such culture and practices," Kipgen urged.
 

Also present at the event was Assistant Commissioner (AC) of Kangpokpi, Lamminlal Simte, MCS, who offered a powerful message to the students. He compared cheating in exams to "cheating yourself" and likened it to taking drugs, where the temptation is strong but harmful in the long run.
 

Dr. Parmawi Haokip, Vice Principal (Academic), also shared her insights, highlighting the detrimental effects of cheating. She stressed that exam malpractices not only undermine the value of education but also erode trust in the academic system, urging collective action to protect the integrity of the institution.