Got a Bagrut grade with a word instead of a number? Here’s what each term means and what you can do next.

The Ministry of Education has provided guidance on several terms that may appear instead of a regular grade on a Bagrut exam.

🔹 “Blocked” (חסם)

If a student receives a score of 1-4 out of 100, the Ministry considers the exam booklet essentially blank.

The exam is treated as if the student did not take that particular exam, and the score does not count toward the student’s overall average.

🔹 “Suspected” (חשד)

This means the Ministry has concerns that the student may have violated the exam rules.

The student can appeal the decision in writing through the Shiluvit system, within the required deadline.

If the student does not appeal by the deadline, the exam will be disqualified.

While the case is being reviewed, the word “Suspected” will appear instead of a grade.

🔹 “Invalid” (פסל)

This means that the suspicion of cheating or another serious violation of exam rules was confirmed.

This can happen after an appeal is reviewed and rejected by the appropriate committee. It can also happen if the student does not appeal a “Suspected” status within the required time.

In this case, the exam is disqualified, and the word “Invalid” appears instead of a grade.

🔹 “Suspended” (עכב)

This is a more serious situation.

“Suspended” means there is a confirmed suspicion of a serious violation of exam rules.

If confirmed, the exam is disqualified, and the student may be prevented from retaking that subject for one year or longer.

Examples include:

Having or using a prohibited electronic device during the exam.
Repeatedly giving answers in an identical format that appears across different exams or schools.
Having two or more exam questionnaires disqualified.

The word “Suspended” will appear instead of the exam grade.

🔹 “Administrative Review” (בירור מנהלי)

This does not necessarily mean cheating.

It means the Ministry found an administrative or procedural issue while checking the exam.

For example:

A page was removed from the exam booklet.
The student took the exam using an accommodation that was not correctly updated in the system.
Another administrative issue was found during the examination process.

The student or school can submit a written explanation through the Shiluvit system, within the specified deadline.

After reviewing the information, the Ministry will decide whether to publish the grade or disqualify the exam.

📝 Can you appeal a Bagrut grade?

Yes. Students can appeal a written Bagrut exam grade within 30-40 days after the official grades are published.

The Ministry recommends submitting an appeal as early as possible through the Student Portal or through the school.

📌 In short

“Blocked” - Very low score (1–4), usually indicating an essentially blank exam. It does not count toward the average.

“Suspected” - The Ministry suspects a violation of exam rules. The student can appeal.

“Invalid” - The suspicion was confirmed, or the student did not appeal in time. The exam is disqualified.

“Suspended” - A serious violation was confirmed. The student may be prevented from retaking the subject for a year or longer.

“Administrative Review” - The Ministry found an administrative or procedural issue and is reviewing it. It does not necessarily mean cheating.