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There is no absolute definition of examination fraud and misconduct, but below are examples of what is considered academic dishonesty.

Any attempt at cheating in an examination will be treated under the rules governing examination irregularities, irrespective of whether the attempt is successful or not. The rules governing examination fraud and misconduct apply regardless of the type of examination.

Examples of examination fraud and misconduct

Before the examination:

• To falsify data or other examination material
• To obtain unauthorised prior knowledge of the contents of an examination paper 
• To fail to provide proper citation and/or source reference – also when you submit work you have previously presented, e.g. in projects that form the basis of the examination

During the examination:

• To falsify data or other examination material
• To use unauthorised aids during an examination 
• To receive help during the examination 
• To help or assist another candidate during the examination
• To use the work of others in a way that suggests the work is your own 
• To fail to provide proper citation and/or source reference – also when you submit work you have previously presented

After the examination:

• To continue writing an examination answer when the examination time has expired
• To change the basis for assessing your examination paper when the examination time has expired – e.g. by attempting to hand in additional sheets

See procedure in respect of breaches of examination regulations in Rules and Regulations: Disciplinary measures against students.

Last update 17 July 2006 Webmaster:  Department of Education and Research