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 .
A student taking Japan's standardized university entrance exams was disqualified Saturday for refusing to cover his or her nose with a facial mask in violation of rules set by the exam operator to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The operator said Sunday the test-taker in Tokyo disobeyed exam supervisors'…
A person taking Japan's new standardized university entrance exam has been disqualified for failing to wear a mask properly to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.