Examination in the dream has meaningful symbolism of your high expectations and criticism from others. Dreaming that you are taking an exam, also stands as a symbol for fear of missing an possibility and opportunity. Additionally, test also can represent fear of failure.
Dream dictionary: Exam dream meanings
This dream reflects the anguish of the moment we are living. It reveals weakness and lack of confidence in our own strength.
If you are cheating in some kind of affair where you are going against the law, there is a possibility that in your waking life you are not being honest and even break the law. Sometimes cheating is something that we wish to avoid, but the inner evil doesnt let to do us so, because we are too lazy to be faithful.
Schools or lyceums in the dreams reflect the tension before an exam or frustration about the current circumstances of our life.
Additionally, read the interpretation about exam.