The University of Calabar suspended 19 students for alleged examination misconduct following recommendations from the Students' Disciplinary Committee [1, 2, 3, 4].
The move signals a strict institutional stance on academic integrity within the Nigerian higher education system. By imposing significant penalties, the university aims to deter cheating and maintain the credibility of its degrees.
The students involved come from various departments and faculties across the campus in Cross River State [3]. According to university records, the disciplinary action was triggered by a formal review process conducted by the Students' Disciplinary Committee [2].
An official said the affected students were suspended for one academic session covering the 2025/2026 session [1, 4]. This duration means the students will be barred from academic activities for the entirety of the specified term [1].
The university has not released the specific names of the students or the exact nature of the misconduct. However, the administration confirmed that the 19 individuals [1, 2, 3, 4] were penalized based on the evidence presented to the committee.
University officials said the decision follows the established guidelines for handling academic dishonesty. The suspension serves as a formal penalty for those who violated the school's examination protocols [2, 3].
“The University of Calabar (UniCal) has suspended 19 students over alleged examination misconduct”
This mass suspension reflects a broader effort by Nigerian universities to combat systemic examination malpractice. By targeting students across multiple faculties, the University of Calabar is attempting to establish a zero-tolerance precedent that prioritizes academic rigor over graduation rates.
