“A degree earned through cheating is not success — it’s self-deception.”
Every exam season, hundreds of invigilators walk through exam halls, maintaining silence, pacing nervously, trying to catch the “smart cheaters” of the room.
While most students fear being caught, there’s a rising concern that’s hardly talked about:
Some girls misuse cultural modesty and gender boundaries to cheat freely — and invigilators often look away.
It’s time we talked about this — not to shame, but to wake up.
🎭 Cheating with Cleverness — A Hidden Reality
Some students (yes, not all) have developed techniques that shock even experienced invigilators:
- Writing formulas on palms, inside sleeves, or calculator backs
- Whispering in groups disguised as asking for pens
- Girls writing answers on arms, wrists, thighs, or inside dupattas and sleeves, knowing male teachers might hesitate to check those areas
This isn’t a rumor. It’s happening.
And it’s hurting the credibility of hard-working, honest students — girls and boys alike.
🛑 When Modesty Is Misused
Cultural respect often prevents male teachers from inspecting girls closely during exams — and rightly so, modesty and dignity must be preserved.
But some misuse this protection:
- Writing answers just above the wrist or on the lower arm
- Hiding chits inside headscarves or under their hijabs
- Scribbling on tight areas of clothing like jeans or inner sleeves, where no male invigilator will dare ask to check
This is not smartness.
This is exploiting decency.
⚖️ It’s Unfair — For All Genders
Honest girls are just as frustrated. They prepare sincerely and watch others cheat their way to high marks, knowing the invigilator won’t check “there.”
Boys face tighter scrutiny — even a glance downwards might get them a warning.
Where’s the fairness?
🤲 What Needs to Change
This isn’t a war against girls — it’s a call for justice and reform:
- Deploy female invigilators for girls-only sections
- Train exam staff to maintain boundaries with firmness and professionalism
- Introduce random checking systems (ID tags, clear sleeves, hand stamps)
- Teach integrity in schools — not just science and math
Because exams should reflect knowledge, not tricks.
🧕 To the Girls Who Cheat This Way
You might fool the system.
You might score well.
But deep down — you know it’s fake.
Wearing a hijab or modest dress while cheating doesn’t make you intelligent — it makes you dishonest in disguise.
True modesty isn’t just in fabric — it’s in character.
🧭 Final Words
Let’s not cover corruption with culture.
Let’s not turn exam halls into theatres of deception.
Cheating is cheating — whether it’s done by a boy with a chit or a girl with ink on her skin.
The future of our nation depends not just on how we study, but on how we behave when no one is watching.
Written by:
A student advocate for ethical education and academic honesty.
