The Senate of Plateau University, Bokkos, has approved stiff penalties for 76 students found guilty of examination misconduct. The decision was ratified during the 102nd regular meeting of the Senate, which was presided over by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Moses Galadima.
Acting Public Relations Officer of the university, Mr. Masara Kim, disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday in Jos that the decision followed a report presented by the Senate Committee on Examination Misconduct. He revealed that 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," Kim stated.
He explained that the Senate deliberated on the findings and applied appropriate punishments. "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 added.
The university management reaffirmed its zero tolerance for examination malpractice. Kim noted that the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Shedrach Best, has consistently emphasized the institution’s commitment to integrity, discipline, and sound moral values.
