Assuring that the exam took place this Thursday "in special conditions", Amzazi stressed that a strict medical protocol was put in place to protect the health of the candidates and the educational and administrative staff mobilized to ensure the smooth running of this national event.

The examination was organized in two distinct group; a group of literature and traditional and professional education (October 1 to 2) with 105,551 candidates, and a scientific and technical group (from October 2 in the afternoon to October 3) with 215,515 candidates, said the minister during a press briefing at the end of the weekly cabinet.

Candidates from the two groups who were unable to attend the exam due to force majeure will have the right to a resit on October 22 and 23, he added.

The Minister also lauded efforts made by the teaching staff, the local, health and security authorities, the Youth and Sports sector, as well as all the actors who contributed to the success of this important national event amid an exceptional situation due to the coronavirus pandemic.