The management of Plateau University, Bokkos, has sanctioned 76 students for their involvement in examination malpractice.

 

This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday in Jos by the institution’s Acting Public Relations Officer, Mr. Masara Kim.

 

According to Kim, the disciplinary action was approved by the university’s Senate during its 102nd regular meeting, which was presided over by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Moses Galadima.

 

He explained that the decision was based on the findings of the Senate Committee on Examination Misconduct, whose report was presented at the meeting.

 

According to Kim, the affected students committed the offences during the second semester examination for the 2024/2025 academic session.

 

“The committee investigated 76 students apprehended during the second semester examination for the 2024/2025 academic session.

 

“Offences such as possession of mobile phones in examination halls, written notes, and inscriptions on body parts related to examination questions were committed by the students.

 

“After deliberations, the Senate approved punishments in line with the provisions of the students’ handbook.

 

“The sanctions include rustication for one academic session, compulsory carryover of affected courses, and outright expulsions in severe cases,” he said.

 

Kim said the management reaffirmed the university’s zero tolerance for examination malpractice.

 

He added that the Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Shedrach Best, had over time emphasised the university’s commitment to integrity, discipline, and

sound moral values.