[70718] Confusion in Iran's Higher Education System: Will Payame Noor University Exams Be In-Person?

Academic Embarrassment in Iran: Lack of Clarity Regarding Exam Format at Payame Noor University

Iran's higher education system is facing uncertainty regarding the holding of exams for the current semester. On May 22, 2026, it was reported in آخرین خبر and حامیان پزشکیان that the education deputy of Payame Noor University announced a transition to an online method. According to these reports, the university announced that in a joint decision by the exam headquarters and the institution's management from May 21, 2026, it was decided that exams will be held remotely.

Reports of the transition to online exams were simultaneously confirmed by other channels such as خبرفوری and آخرین خبر خوزستان, which highlighted the decision to "cancel in-person exams." However, this is a move that is causing great confusion among students.

On the other hand, a publication by خراسان آنلاین recorded a prominent discrepancy: the channel first reported in the name of the university's education deputy that exams would be held in-person starting June 6, 2026. Shortly after, the same channel published a contradictory update citing the ISNA news agency, confirming that the university had retreated from the intention to hold in-person exams.

Meanwhile, the channel اخبار جنگ خوزستان, which is associated with student and pupil affairs, reported on assessments that the 'Shad' system may be upgraded on May 30, 2026, to support online assessment options. The report suggests that the transition to remote exams may be technologically backed for the provinces that choose to do so.