The student s reason for not wearing a mask properly was not disclosed.
Warned seven times in total before disqualification
While the student arrived at the venue wearing a mask, they partially removed their mask multiple times, and was warned by supervisors to wear their mask properly six times before being warned of possible disqualification.
On the seventh and last instruction, the student s conduct was taken as cheating, and subsequently failed in the exam,
The National Centre for University Entrance Examinations in Japan has indicated on its website and leaflets for students that people are not allowed to take the exams unless they wear facial masks correctly .