Baghdad:Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Haider Bahaa al-Hassani affirmed the adoption of unified academic standards to ensure the quality of assessment and the soundness of academic outcomes.

According to Iraqi News Agency, a statement from the ministry indicated that Minister Haider Bahaa al-Hassani chaired a meeting of the ministerial committee responsible for establishing mechanisms to regulate the standardized assessment examination for corresponding scientific departments at public universities, as well as private universities and colleges included in the examination.

The Minister emphasized the need for an integrated system of academic and procedural regulations to ensure the integrity and credibility of the examination process and its results. He highlighted the importance of fairness and equal opportunities for students and the necessity of adopting precise scientific standards in designing examination questions. This process considers the targeted disciplines and levels of knowledge, drawing on qualified teaching staff and specialized academic expertise to prepare, review, and evaluate the questions.

He further noted that the standardized assessment examination is a key pillar for measuring academic achievement and verifying the efficiency of academic performance in scientific departments. The Minister stressed that the success of this initiative relies on compliance with ministerial instructions and regulations, as well as the accuracy of implementation and follow-up procedures. This approach aims to enhance result credibility, reinforce quality and academic rigor standards, and advance the Ministry’s objectives of developing the educational environment and improving the quality of academic outcomes.