Education Minister Hilali Sherbini approved on Sunday the results of final year exams for secondary students, called Thanaweya Amma, at a success rate of 75.7% compared to 79.4 last year.

At a press conference, the minister said 560,533 students applied for this year exams but only 483,366 attended.

The minister than announced top students totaling 93 in the different categories.

This year's high school exams were marred by extreme violations in light of controversial leaks of exam questions and answers online.

The results of Thanaweya Amma exams determine students' college destinations.