NNAMDI AZIKIWE
UNIVERSITY
GENERAL AND ACADEMIC
REGULATIONS
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NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY
AWKA
GENERAL AND ACADEMIC
REGULATIONS
SEVENTH EDITION 2021
Issued by the
Office of the Registrar
By the Authority of the Senate
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NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY
P.M.B. 5025,
AWKA
e-mail: r[email protected]
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1 EDITION 1992
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2 EDITION 2002
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3 EDITION 2008
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4 EDITION 2011
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5 EDITION 2014
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6 EDITION 2019
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7 EDITION 2021
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Faculties, Departments, Schools, Institutes and other teaching and research
units of the University and allocation of responsibility for different branches
of learning:
Nnamdi Azikiwe University came into being as an offshoot of the defunct Anambra
State University of Technology (ASUTECH). ASUTECH which was established
through Law No 7 of 30th July, 1980 by the Government of the old Anambra State
operated as a multi-campus University, with campuses at Abakaliki, Enugu, Awka
and Nnewi. In 199I, following the split of the old Anambra State into Anambra and
Enugu States, the Awka and Nnewi campuses of the former ASUTECH were
constituents of Nnamdi Azikiwe University by the Anambra State Edict No. 5 of
November, 26 1991. Nnamdi Azikiwe University was taken over by the Federal
Government by Decree No. 34 of July 15, 1992 (Now Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Act CAP No 139 LFN 2004). The enabling law of the University empowers
the Senate to, inter alia, make provisions for:
a) The establishment, organization and control of Campuses, Colleges,
FOREWORD
Vice Chancellor
This 7th Edition has captured the relevant changes in the University in the past five
c) The award of degrees and such other qualifications as may be prescribed in
conjunction with examinations held as aforesaid.
Professor Charles O. Esimone, FAS
Pursuant to the foregoing, the University Senate makes regulations for the purpose of
discharging its functions. These regulations are embodied in the General and
Academic Regulations to guide staff and students.
b) The organization and control of courses of study at the University and of
examinations held in conjunction with those courses, including the
appointment of examiners both internal and external;
years.
June, 2021
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ADMISSIONS - - - - 9
2.3 Admission into Part-Time Programmes - - 11
1.3 Academic Programmes - - - - 4
CHAPTER l:
GENERAL REGULATIONS - - - - 3
1.2 Organisational Structure - - - - 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.4 Structure of Academic Programmes - - - - 8
1.4.1 Minimum Academic Standards - - - - 8
Matriculation Examination (UME) - - - 9
2.2.4 Admission by Inter-Departmental Transfer - - 10
1.4.2 Academic Advising - - - - 8
2.2.1 Admission through the Universities
CHAPTER 3:
1.1 Mission of the University - - - - 3
CHAPTER 2:
2.1 Introduction - - - - 9
2.2.2 Admission by Direct Entry - - - 9
2.2.3 Admission from Pre-Science Programme - - 10
2.2.5 Deferment of Admission - - 11
GENERAL AND ACADEMIC REGULATIONS
2.2 Admission into Regular Undergraduate Programmes - 9
2.6 Joint Universities Preliminary Examination Board - 12
2.3.1 The Continuing Education Programmes (CEP) - - 12
2. 7 Certificate Programmes - 14
2. 7.2 Chike Okoli Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies (COCES) - 16
2.3.2 The Sandwich Programme - - 12
2. 7.1 HSK Certificate Programme of the Confucius Institute - 14
2.7.3 Diploma in Entrepreneurship - - 16
2.5 The Pre-Science Programme - - 12
2.7.4 Certificate in Business and Vocational Skill - - 17
2.7 .5 Short term trade Vocational Skills Programme - - 17
2.7.6 Admission Requirements - - 17
REGISTRATION OF STUDENTS - - - 18
3.1 Acceptance and ICT Fees - - - 18
2.4 Admission into the Diploma Programmes - - 12
3.2 Students Verification - - - 18
3.3 Biometric Capturing - - - 19
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4.3.2 Work Load for Students - - - - - 26
GUIDELINE ON COURSE CREDIT SYSTEM - - 25
4.1 Introduction - - - - - 25
33 4.2.1Course - - - - - 25
4.2.3 Semester - - - - - 25
4.6.4 Final Cumulative Grade Point Average (FGPA) - - 31
4.8.6 Unauthorized Withdrawal from the University - 34
4.6 Grading System - - - - - 29
4.2 Course Credits - - - - - 25
4.7 Academic Standing - - - - - 32
4.6.3 The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) - - 30
4.5 Coding of Courses - - - - - 28
4.8.1 Withdrawal from the Department/Faculty - - - 33
4.7.2 Academic Probation - - - - - 32
CHAPTER 4:
4.6.1 Grade Point(GP) - - - - - 29
4.3 Work Load - - - - - 26
4.8 Withdrawals by Students - - - - - 33
4.7.1 Good Academic Standing - - - - - 32
4.8.4 Withdrawal from the University on Health Grounds - 34
4.2.2 Credit Units - - - - - 25
4.4 Duration of Academic Programmes - - - - 27
4.8.2 Withdrawal from the University on Academic Grounds - 33
4.6.2 Grade Point Average (GPA) - - - - - 30
4.3.1 Work Load for Full-Time Lecturers - - - 26
4.8.3 Voluntary Withdrawal - - - - - 33
4.8.5 Withdrawal from the University for Disciplinary reasons - 34
4.9 Qualification for Award of Degrees - - - 34
3.4 Physical Clearance - - - 19
3.5 School Fees Payment for New Students - - - 19
3.6 Registration Number Generation - - - 20
3.7 Course Registration for New Students - - - 20
3.8 School Fees Payment for Old Students - - - 21
3.9 Course Registration for Old Students - - 21
3.10 Registration guidelines for Sandwich Students - - 22
3.11 Registration guidelines for newly admitted and old CEP Student 22
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CHAPTER 5:
5.1 Introduction - - - - - - 36
5.2 Conduct of Examinations - - - - - 36
5.3 Compositions of the Committee and Boards - - 37
5.3.1 University Senate Timetable and Classroom Space Committee 37
5.3.2 University Senate Examinations Committee - - 37
EXAMINATIONS - - - - - - 36
5.6.1 The Invigilators - - - - - 41
5.10.2 Appointment - - - - - 50
6.2.1 First Faculty Examination (1 MBBS) - - - 53
5.9.1 Student Petitions Against Marks Awarded - - - 49
5.4.4 Faculty Examinations Committee - - - - 39
5.4.3 Faculty Board of Examiners - - - - 38
5.8.4 Penalties For Examination Misconduct By Student - 46
5.10.1 Introduction - - - - - 50
5.3.3 Faculty Board of Examination - - - - 37
5.4.1 University Senate Timetable and Classroom Space Committee 38
5.5.2 Handling of Answer Scripts and Examination Results - 39
5.3.5 Departmental Board of Examiners - - - - 37
5.4.2 University Senate Examination Committee - - - 38
5.6 Instructions to Invigilators - - - - - 41
5.6.2 The Chief Invigilator - - - - - 42
5.8 Examination Misconduct - - - - - 44
5.8.1 Examination Misconduct Detected in The Hall - - 44
5.8.3 Penalties For Examination Misconduct By Staff - - 45
5.9 Petitions on Examinations - - - - - 49
6.1 General Regulations - - - 52
CHAPTER 6:
5.7.1 Qualification to Sit Examinations - - - - 42
5.3.4 Faculty Examinations Committee - - - - 37
5.9.2 Staff petitions on Examinations - - - - 50
5.4 Functions of the Committees and Boards - - 38
6.2 Faculty Examinations - - - 53
5.5 Instructions to Academic Staff - - - - 39
5.8.2 Examination Misconduct Detected Outside the Hall - - 45
5.7 Instruction to Students - - - - - 42
5.1 0 External Examiners - - - - - 50
5.4.5 Departmental Board of Examiners - - - - 39
5.5.1 Production of Question Papers - - - - 39
5.7.2 Conduct at Examinations - - - - - 43
EXAMINATIONS FOR THE MBBS DEGREE - - 52
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6.3.2 Second Professional Examinations (3rd MBBS) - - 55
6.3.1 First Professional Examinations (2nd MBBS) - - 54
7.4 Department of Radiography & Radiological Sciences - 58
CHAPTER 8:
7.2.I First Professional Examination - - - - 58
6.3.4 Fourth Professional Examinations (5th MBBS) - - 56
6.3 Professional Examinations - - - - 54
CHAPTER 7:
EXAMINATIONS FOR THE FACULTY OF
HEALTH SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY - - - 57
7.2 Department of Medical Laboratory Science - - - 57
7.3 Department of Nursing Science - - - - 58
6.3.3 Third Professional Examinations (4th MBBS) - - 55
7.2.2 Second Professional Examination - - - - 58
7.3.1 Pre-Professional Examination - - - - 58
7.3.2 First Professional Examination - - - - 58
7.5 Department of Medical Rehabilitation - - - 59
7.1 General Regulations - - - - 57
EXAMINATIONS FOR THE FACULTY OF
8.1.1 First Professional Examinations - - - - 60
8.1.2 Second Professional Examinations - - - - 6l
8.1.3 Third Professional Examinations - - - - 62
8.1.4 Fourth Professional Examinations - - - - 63
8.2 Academic Progress Policy - - - - 64
APPENDIX I Official Grade Report Sheet - - - 67
APPENDIX 11 Composite Result Sheet - - - 68
APPENDIX Ill - - - - 69
Examination Misconduct Report Form - - - 69
APPENDIX IV Add/Drop Form - - - - 70
PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES - - - 60
8.I Professional Examinations - - - - 60
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FIG. 1 NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
VISITOR
CHANCELLOR
GOVERNING COUNCIL
VICE - CHANCELLOR
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR
(ACADEMIC)
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR
(ADMINISTRATION)
REGISTRAR
UNIVERSITY
LIBRARIAN
BURSAR
PROVOST OF
COLLEGE
DEAN POST
GRADUATE
SCHOOL
DEAN OF
STUDENT
AFFAIRS
DEANS
OF
FACULTIES
HEAD OF
ACADEMIC
DEPARTMENT
CO-ORDINATORS
OF OTHER
ACADEMIC UNITS
PERSONNEL
UNIT
ADMISSIONS
UNIT
COUNCIL
UNIT
SENATE
UNIT
EXAMS
UNIT
RECORDS
UNIT
GENERAL
ADMINISTRATION
BUDGET/
BUDGET
CONTROL &
STATISTICS
DIVISION
AUXILIARY
ENTERPRISES
DIVISION
TREASURY/
FINANCE
MGT.
DIVISION
FINAL
ACCOUNTS/
CORPORATE
REPORTING
DIVISION
CONTROLLER
OF
STORE
DEPUTY
LIBRARIAN
DIGITAL
LIBRARIAN
DIRECTOR
INFORMATION
AND PUBLIC
RELATIONS
DIRECTOR
MICTU
UNIT
DIRECTOR
OF PHYSICAL
PLANNING
DIRECTOR
OF INTERNAL
AUDIT
DIRECTOR
OF WORKS
SERVICES
DIRECTOR
MEDICAL
SERVICES
DIRECTOR
ACADEMIC
PLANNING
DIRECTOR
OF INSTITUES
CENTRES
PROGRAMMES
DIRECTOR
OF SPORTS
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PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY
CHANCELLOR
His Majesty, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, the Gbong Gwon Jos
VICE-CHANCELLOR
Prof Charles O. Esimone, FAS
FPSN, FNAPharm, FAvH (Germany)
B.Pharm., M.Pharm., PhD (Nig), MIPAN (Nig)
PRO-CHANCELLOR
Prof Sulyman Alege Kuranga
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (ACADEMIC)
Prof Fredrick J.C. Odibo
BSc, MSc, PhD (Nig.), FAvH, FNSM
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (ADMINISTRATION)
Prof Joseph Ikechebelu
MBBS(Nig.), FWACS, FICS, FMAS, B.Endo.
REGISTRAR
Barr. Philomena Iwara Okoye
LL.B, B.L
BURSAR
Mrs. Joy N. Ojukwu
CAN, BSc, MBA, MIFE, MABS
UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN
Dr (Mrs) Stella Ngozi Anasi
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e) high ethical standards in personal and professional life;
The Rt Hon, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, after whom the University is named,
stands out clearly in the history of University education in Nigeria and indeed in
Africa. In the discharge of its mission, the University shall live up to the ideals of
this renowned statesman, by making University education pragmatic, and
using it to forge unity among the various communities in Nigeria.
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a) broad spectrum of knowledge with specialization in a discipline;
GENERAL REGULATIONS
The mission of the University is, thus, to use teaching, research, and public
service to solve societal problems. In the process of learning, students would be
oriented to use their education in the solution of practical problems
confronting them and the Nigerian society. It is hoped that the graduates of the
University will be able to use their knowledge to lift the society off its
problems in science, technology, the utilization of human, and material
resources, and in the development of culture and the environment. To achieve
these goals, develop the large pool of qualified secondary school graduands, and
harness the resources in the high caliber manpower in the environment of the
University, the University will be conventional in scope and outlook,
covering wide areas of learning and research. Overall, the mission of the
University is to produce graduates with the following attributes:
b) logical reasoning;
c) oral and written communication skills and ability;
f) high sense of responsibility;
h) self-employability;.
1.1 Mission of the University
g) self confidence;
Nnamdi Azikiwe University is founded on the philosophy that knowledge
should be propagated and disseminated to individuals without let or hindrance
and that teaching and research would be focused primarily at providing the
needs of the Nigerian society and mankind generally.
d) numeracy, and computer literacy
I) ability to translate knowledge into-practice.
It is hoped and expected that when the above mission has been achieved, the
graduate of the University will be disciplined in behavior, excellent in
knowledge, and self-reliant in his profession and occupation in life, in
keeping with the Motto of the University, which is Discipline, Self Reliance and
Excellence.
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The University's activities are carried out by its academic, administrative and
professional staff working through the units as structured in the organogram
shown in Fig 1. The functionaries use the physical faculties, and are guided by
the laws, statutes, and rules and regulations provided by Government and the
relevant authorities of the University.
3 Academic Programmes
The Faculties, Departments, Degrees and Programmes of the University are
presented in table 1.
Table I: Academic Programmes in the University
1.2 Organisational Structure
Arts
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6
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Social
Sciences
Health Sciences
& Technology
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v. provide students with training in independent analytic and synthetic reasoning
through individual final year projects which aim at integrating the various
facets of the students' programmes. The typical project which may be purely
experimental, a design or fabrication is accessed via a written report/thesis
followed by an oral defense of the report/thesis;
I. Every new student shall, upon completion of registration, be assigned to an
academic adviser who shall be lecturer in his Department and who shall provide
the student with assistance on academic matters as well as with personal
counseling.
ii. A student shall normally have the same academic adviser for the duration of his
programme (for the sake of continuity) except in compelling circumstances where
change may be necessary.
ii, provide the students with broad-based education and proficiency in information
and communication technology (CT) -between 10% and 20% of the total credits
shall be drawn from two (2) faculties outside the student's Faculty,
b) Every part-time programme, however delivered, shall last for 15% of the
period of its full-time counterpart. See Table 1.
Service provided on a University-wide basis.
iii. provide a minimum of 40% practical content in the science and technology
disciplines;
c) The time limit for the completion of any programme shall not be longer than
150% of the prescribed duration for the programme.
iii. Student academic advising shall be complemented with Student Counselling
vi. provide adequate room for extra-curricular activities such as sports etc;
iv. expose the students to experience in industry and/or professional practice
through the National Students' Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES),
supervised teaching practice, and excursions;
I. meet the minimum standards stipulated by the National Universities Commission
in terms of entry requirements, content, organization, delivery and duration of
courses,
1.4.2 Academic Advising
1.4 Structure of Academic Programmes
I.4.1 Minimum Academic Standards
a) Every academic programme is designed to:
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I. they attain the approved UME minimum score and satisfy the University
assessment in the post UME screening,
Applicants who have sat for the University Matriculation Examination (UME)
may be admitted into the first year degree Programme if:
Applicants for admission by direct entry shall:
- at least two (2) subjects passed at the Advanced or Principal Level of GCE/HSC
or three subject passes at Joint Universities Preliminary Examination Board
(JUPEB) Examination obtained at not more than one (I) sitting.
ii. by the first of October of the year of admission they possess at least one of the
following qualifications.
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ADMISSION
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Admission into Regular Undergraduate Programmes
All applicants for admission into Nnamdi Azikiwe University and its affiliate
institutions shall have attained the age of 1 6 (sixteen) years by the first of
October of the year of admission,
2.2.1 Admission Through the Universities Matriculation Examination (UME)
The Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSC) or the General Certificate of
Education (Ordinary level) or equivalent certificate with credit level passes in
at least five subjects, including English Language obtained in not more
than two (2) sittings;
- the Teachers Grade Two Certificate with credit or merit passes in at least five
subjects, including English Language in not more than two (2) sittings;
iii. they satisfy the Faculty/Departmental entry requirements for the programmes of
their choice as approved by Senate.
Note: October/November GCE/NECO obtained in the year of admission shall not be
accepted for registration
2.2.2 Admission by Direct Entry
I. meet the requirements in 2.2.1 (ii) and (iii) above;
ii. posses at least one of the following qualifications.:
- pass at the credit/merit level in at least two major subjects in the NCE:
- a minimum of a upper credit pass at the ND or Nnamdi Azikiwc University
- Diploma in the relevant discipline;
- a university first degree or HND or its equivalent;
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2.2.3 Admission from Pre-Science Programme
- any other qualification acceptable to Senate.
Offer of admission shall be made to those candidates who have successfully
completed the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Pre-Science programme and who:
ii. pass the final examination in the Pre-Science programme with at least 200
marks and attain the approved UME minimum score for the University for
that year.
I. possess the Senior Secondary Certificate or the General Certificate of
Education (Ordinary level) or equivalent certificate with passes at credit level
in at least five subjects obtained in not more than two (2)sittings and including
at least two science subjects chosen from Agricultural Science/Biology,
Chemistry, Further Mathematics. Health Science, Home Economics/Home
Management, Physics or any such science subjects(s) acceptable to Senate.
iii. have paid all the prescribed fees of the Pre-Science Unit.
2.2.4 Admission by Inter-Departmental Transfer
i. No transfer shall be allowed into the first or final year of any programme.
vii. Approved transfer attracts a transfer fee of one hundred thousand naira only
(N100, 000.00).
v. Any student who has any course outstanding shall not be qualified for a
transfer even if his CGPA is above the required minimum.
vi. Transfers other than those described above may not be permitted except when
one is asked to change department on account of poor academic standing.
iii. Applicants for transfer into the Faculty of Law, Medicine and Pharmaceutical
Sciences must have a CGPA of not less than 4.00 and must pass all the
requisite 100 level courses for the programmes they wish to transfer to.
viii. For staff children the transfer fee is fifty thousand naira only (N50, 000.00).
ix. For all transfers a candidate shall:
- meet the admission requirements applicable to the year of study of the
programme into which he seeks transfer;
ii. Transfer into the Faculties of Law, Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences
shall be allowed after (I) academic session.
- satisfy the Faculty/Department transfer requirements;
iv. Applicants for transfer into the Faculty of Health Sciences must have a CGPA
of not less than 3.5.0.
- apply through the Registrar on the prescribed form enclosing photocopies of
qualifying certificate(s), and certified statements of results for all semesters
spent so far;
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ii. Application for deferment of admission shall be made to the Registrar through
the Dean of Faculty, through the Head of Department and shall be made within
the first two(2) weeks of the session.
v. The Registrar shall convey Senate approval to the candidate.
vi Deferment shall be for a period of one academic year.
i. Candidates to be considered for deferment of admission shall be only those
candidates admitted through UTME or Direct Entry, CEP and sandwich
programmes.
2.2.5 Deferment of Admission
ii. All such candidates must have completed the registration formalities and paid
the prescribed school fees for the session.
xi. All completed transfer forms shall be processed by the Faculty Board and the
Departmental Board involved in the transfer, to determine appropriate
programme of study, waivers, and year of study.
- the remaining courses that did not earn waivers shall appear in the official
academic record of the student but shall not be taken into account
in determining his final CGPA;
- collect from the Admissions Office a transfer letter stating the new programme,
the approved year of study, and the course for which waivers had been granted;
xii. All transfer cases shall be presented to the Admissions Committee of Senate for
consideration and approval.
- earn waiver for only those relevant courses passed in his former Department;
xii. On approval of the transfer, the Registrar shall convey the approval to the
candidate.
iv. All such applications shall be presented to Senate for approval.
2.3 Admissions into Part-Time Programmes
Any candidate seeking admission into any of the part-time programmes of
this University shall apply to the respective units by obtaining and completing
the necessary forms following instructions stipulated on the advertisement for
the programme..
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2.3.1 The Continuing Education Programme (CEP)
i. complete and submit to this University an application admission form for
admission.
2.3.2 The Sandwich Programme
All applicants for admission into the CEP are expected to:
ii. pass the University Pre-Admission Examination
iii. satisfy either2.2.1 (i) & (ii) or 2.2.2
All applicants for admission into the Sandwich Programme shall:
i. complete and return to this University an application form for admission
specifying the discipline into which admission is sought.
ii. possess the same qualifications as for the regular programme.
2.4 Admission into The Diploma Programme
All applicants for admission into the Diploma Programme shall:
i. complete and return to this university an application form for admission
specifying the discipline into which admission is sought
ii. possess the same qualifications as for the regular programme.
2.5 The Pre-Science Programme
Nnamdi Azikiwe University operates a Pre-Science programme for science
based courses. All applicants for admission into the programme must:
i. complete and submit to this University, an application form for admission
obtained from the Pre-Science Unit.
ii. possess the Senior Secondary School Certificate or the General Certificate of
Education (Ordinary Level) or equivalent certificate with passes as credit level
in at least five (5) subjects obtained in one or two (2) sittings and including at
least two science subjects chosen from Agricultural Science/Biology,
Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Health Science, Home Economics/Home
Management, Physics or any such science subjects(s) acceptable to Senate.
2.6 Joint Universities Preliminary Examination Board (JUPEB)
JUPEB Examinations provide an alternative platform for gaining admission into
various universities within and outside Nigeria. The Board examines in 19 basic
subjects, which are requirements for admission into various courses in the university
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Ÿ Chemistry
Ÿ Biology
Structures of the Examinations
A candidate for each of these subjects takes Paper I and II:
The JUPEB examinations consist of two papers for candidates in the Sciences,
French, Music and Visual Arts while candidates in the Arts & Humanities,
Management and Social Sciences take only one paper. For all candidates, paper I has
two sections, Section A with 50 Multiple Choice Items and Section B containing eight
(8) Essay Items. For those with two papers, Paper I is a Practical Skills Examination in
the relevant subjects.
The JUPEB curriculum is structured to provide a robust academic base for admission
seeking candidates for them to cope conveniently with the competitive selection
process associated with Direct Entry admissions globally. Each syllabus is structured
into four unit courses(e.g. BIO 001, 002, 003, 004); two to be taught in the 1st semester
and two in the 2nd semester. The curriculum is flexible such that candidates have a
broad range of combinations from the 19 subjects to satisfy the undergraduate course
requirements. It is mandatory for each candidate to take three (3) of these subjects
relevant to the undergraduate programme desired.
For the foundation, Diploma or JUPEB programme run by universities using this
JUPEB syllabus, it is the responsibility of each to admit, instruct, prepare and present
its own candidates for the JUPEB examinations. A certificate of performance is issued
to every candidate after approval of the results by the Academic and Governing
Boards of JUPEB.
Subjects With Practical Papers
system. The JUPEB Syllabus contains a syl1abus for each of the 19 JUPEB subjects.
Each has been carefully designed by seasoned and sound scholars from various
universities, to embrace the Nigerian and international curricula with a view to
building foundational knowledge, systematic development, and practical acquisition
and application of basic skills for students. Consequently, every syllabus inspires an
average student to develop a sustainable drive and passion for learning.
Of particular note is that admission with JUPEB certificates into tertiary institutions
has a major advantage over other modes of entry into the 200 level academic
programmes because candidates take the final examinations after exposure to a world-
class, intensive and comprehensive curriculum for a minimum of one academic session.
Ÿ Agricultural Science
Ÿ French
Ÿ Music
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Ÿ History
Ÿ Geography
Ÿ Islamic Religious Studies
The Confucius Institute at Nnamdi Azikiwe University does not run any
degree programme. It rather runs a Chinese language programme called HSK
certificate programme. HSK stands for Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (Chinese
Proficiency Examinations). The certificate programme is divided into six
levels, namely HSK 1, HSK 2, HSK 3, HSK 4, HSK 5 and HSK 6. HSK 1, HSK
2 and HSK 3 constitute the basic levels; HSK 3, HSK 4 and HSK 5 constitute
the intermediate level; HSK 6 constitutes the advanced level. HSK
examinations are organized by the Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban),
Beijing and administered by the Confucius Institute at Nnamdi Azikiwe
University. Examinations are also graded by Hanban. HSK certificates are
valid for only two years. Expired certificates may not be accepted for teaching
employment and Chinese scholarships. HSK 5 passed at a good grade is, in
the main, required scholarships and teaching employment. Holders of HSK 6
certificate may be exempted from the scholarship interview and recommended
preferentially for the scholarship. There are one-semester scholarship, one
year scholarship, four-year bachelor's degree scholarship, two-year master's
degree scholarship and four- year doctoral scholarship. Others are short
programmes that may last a few days or a few weeks or a few months.
Ÿ Christian Religious Studies
Ÿ Yoruba
Ÿ Physics
Subjects Without Practical Papers
Ÿ Accounting
2.7 Certificate Programmes
Ÿ Mathematics
A candidate for each of these subjects takes only Paper:
Ÿ Literature-in-English
Ÿ Visual arts
Ÿ lgbo
Ÿ Business Studies
Ÿ Economics
Ÿ Government
2.7.4 HSK Certificate Programme of the Confucius Institute
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The Confucius Institute at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka currently has
six affiliates, namely the Confucius Classroom (CC) at the Federal Polytechnic,
Oko; the Confucius Classroom at Enugu State College of Education
(Technical), Enugu; the Chinese Cultural Centre in Abuja; the Confucius
Teaching Point (CTP) at Unizik High School; the Confucius Teaching Point
at Unizik Primary School; and the Confucius Teaching Point at the Federal
College of Agriculture, Ishiagu. Ebonyi State.
2.7.1 iv Relationship with the Chinese Studies Department and Unizik Business
School
a. Period
Admission to the HSK certificate programme normally takes place three times
in a year namely, March, June and December.
No any academic qualification is required for admission to the HSK certificate
programme, hence HSK students include university staff and students,
primary school pupils, secondary school students, secondary school leavers
(Jambites), job seekers, professionals such as bankers and engineers, traders,
artisans, market women, policemen, soldiers, the clergy, etc. Many of the
students are secondary school leavers (Jambites). Nnamdi Azikiwe University
students combine the HSK programme with their respective degree
programmes.
2.7.1 ii Duration of Study
The students are expected to complete the basic lcvels (HSK I-HSK 3) within
the space of one year. After completing the basic levels, the students are
required to renew their studentship to be eligible for admission to the
intermediate levels (HSK 4-HSK 5). Most students can complete the
programme within the space of three years. Renewal of studentship may be
waived for admission to HSK 6. To ensure quality, the teaching staff of the
Confucius Institute may require the students to pass some placement
examinations to be eligible for admission to the next HSK class. The students
are strongly advised to not skip levels since skipping can jeopardize their
chance of winning a Hanban scholarship. HSK levels may be divided into
Class A, Class B and Class C. Lecture hours are arranged by the class teachers to
suit their convenience and workload. Lecture frequency is determined by the
size and availability of the teaching staff.
2.7.1 iii Affiliates
2.7.1i Admissions
b. Requirements and Student Mix
The Confucius Institute supplies 97% of the teaching staff of the Chinese
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Studies department. It also supplies the teaching staff for the Chinese
language and Chinese business courses at Unizik Business School.
2.7.1 v Educational and Cultural Exchange Programmes
Every year, the Confucius Institute organizes a number of partially-funded
educational and cultural tours in China for staff and students of Nnamdi
Azikiwe University as well as heads of primary and secondary schools from
different parts of the country.
2.7.1 vi Training Centres
2.7.1 vii HSK Examination Centre
The Institute is one of the three HSK examination centres in Nigeria.
Examination candidates come from the affiliates (excepting the Chincsc
Cultural Centre in Abuja) as well as the Chinese Language Centre at Imo State
University, Owerri.
2.7.3 Diploma in Entrepreneurship
The Confucius Institute at Nnamdi Azikiwe hosts the Chinese Cultural
Experience Centre, Centre for Chinese Language Training Centre in Nigeria
and Chinese Language Translation Base. It is also the headquarters of the
Chinese Alumni Association of Nigeria.
This is a 2-year knowledge and skill-based programme that provides a more
robust curriculum aimed at training graduates of diverse disciplines to be
confident in starting up new ventures or managing existing businesses. The
Diploma in Entrepreneurship course-work is designed in such a way as to
promote knowledge and skills impartation.
The course work consist of core courses and also courses in general studies.
The core courses arc those of Entrepreneurship Education. The students will
also run some vocational/technical skills acquisition courses during the
programme. The second semester of year-two will be practical industrial
training based on the skills learnt, writing and presentation of I.T. reports and
business plan to a panel of examiners.
The Centre runs a 2-year knowledge and skill-based Diploma programme,
Certificate in Business and Vocational Skill (CBVS) Programme and Short
Term Certificate Courses.
2.7.2 Chike Okoli Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies (COCES)
2.7.3i Structure of the Programme
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2.7.4i. Entry Qualification:
2.7.3 iii Duration:
2.7.4ii Duration:
2.7.4 Certificate in Business and Vocational Skill(CBVS) Programme
2.7.5 I Duration
Five credit passes at O'level which must include a credit pass in English
language and Mathematics in not more than two sittings.
This is a knowledge cum skill-based programme designed for persons with
innate potential that could be tapped through exposure to some entrepreneurial
training and mentoring. The programme hopes to instigate entrepreneurial
thinking and behaviour among course participants by exposing them to
classroom lectures and practice-oriented sessions. After classroom work, the
course participant will be transferred to the business skills incubation unit of
COCES for actualization of specific business plan and later graduates into the
world as a practicing entrepreneur.
The Centre runs short-term Certificate Courses for practising Business men
and women, artisans and entrepreneurs who may desire to learn specific skills
in Business Management and practice. The programmme is open to Business
people, traders, civil servants, retirees and those who are about to retire,
undergraduates, fresh graduates and unemployed people. The programme is
centered on job creation and self-employment.
Three (3) to six (6) months (depending on the students' performance)
2.7.5 ii Admission Requirements
The Diploma Programme runs for minimum of two academic sessions and a
maximum of three academic sessions.
The two programmes above are open to those with reasonable level of
literacy and numeracy. Holders of any of the following certificates will have
an added advantage.
a First School Leaving Certificate
At least five O'level passes including English language and Mathematics.
2.7.3 ii Entry Requirement:
b. Junior Secondary School Certificate;
c. Senior Secondary School Certificate;
d. NABTEB Certificate;
2.7.5 Short Term Trade/Vocational Skills Programme
e. TCII Certificate etc.
Certificate Programme runs for minimum of six months and a maximum of one year.
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REGISTRATION OF STUDENTS
a. Confirm Acceptance and ICT fee payments
(a) Username: UTME Registration Number
iv. Default Sign-in Credentials are:
ii. log onto the Portal Web Interface to perform the following operations:
3.2 Students Verification
ii. Students are to adhere strictly to appointed time and date as failure to do so will
attract severe penalties.
NEW STUDENTS
CHAPTER 3
I. After payments have been made at the bank, proceed to Nnamdi Azikiwe
University ICT Center, located at the University Digital Library to kick start the
registration process.
Alternative B (Via NAU Mobile App Channel)
iii. Qualified Instructors will be available to guide you properly
I. New students are to undergo verification at the University ICT Center in the
university digital library on schedule for your verification
b. You can also regenerate RRR numbers (Acceptance and ICT fee) in case the one
on this slip becomes invalid as RRR numbers expire in about 1-2 weeks
Alternative A (Via University ICT Center Channel)
STUDENTS REGISTRATION GUIDELINES
3.1 Acceptance and ICT Fees
a. Confirm Acceptance and ICT fec payments
New students are expected to generate Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) for
the Acceptance and ICT fees, and Use the RRR Number to make the payments in
any bank via alternative Aor B below:
b. You an also regenerate RRR numbers (Acceptance and ICT fee) in case the one
on this slip becomes invalid as RRR numbers expires
i. A student with an android device can download and install the NAU Mobile
from Google Play Store
ii. After payments have been made at the bank, log on to the Mobile App (NAU
Mobile) to perform the following operations:
(b) Password: password
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c. Jamb Biometric Verification Status
iii. At this point, the verifications listed below will be carried out and students
will know their status:
a. O'Level Result Verification Status
v. Original Jamb Admission Letter
b. Local Government Identification Status
iii. Admission Status Slip
3.3 Biometrics Capturing
New students having passed the verification will proceed for biometric
capturing. This exercise is important, and any student who fails to present
himself/herself for capturing is not a valid student.
3.4 Physical Clearance
I. Birth Certificate/Baptismal Certificate
After biometric capturing, new students are to proceed to the Admissions Office
in the University Administrative Block B with the underlisted documents for
their physical clearance:
iv. Original Jamb Result Slip
iv. A student who fails O'level, local government and JAMB biometric
verifications will have to write to the Vice Chancellor through the Deputy Vice
Chancellor (Academic). The university after concluding its investigations
may decide to withdraw the admission or pardon the student.
ii. Online WAEC Result Printout
ii. Local Government Identification Certificate
vii. Secondary School Testimonial
A student who fails to undergo physical clearance before the start of first semester
examinations will not have the University Matriculation Number (Registration
Number) and as such is not a valid student of the University. A student who fails to
undergo physical clearance before the end of first semester shall pay appropriate
penalty fees. A student who fails to undergo physical clearance by the end of first
semester shall lose his/her admission.
3.5 School Fees Payment for New Students
New students after undergoing physical clearance will proceed to generate RRR for
their school fees via the understated channels:
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Alternative B (Via NAU Mobile App Channel)
d. Check the courses you are expected to register and click on submit button
3.8 School Fees Payment for Old Students
c. A list of courses you are meant to register will appear
a. Log in again with mobile application, click on the Course Registration button.
e. NOTE: Contact your ICT Officer or your Course Representative or Your Head
of Department to obtain the list of courses you are required to offer for the
session
b. Click on Register course button
OLD STUDENTS
I. Proceed to the NAU ICT Center at the University Digital Library
Alternative A (Via University ICT Center Channel)
ii. Log on to the Portal Web Interface school registration number and password
a. Click on GENERATE PAYMENT RRR button
b. Click on GENERATE SCHOOL FEES RRR button
d. Proceed to any bank of your choice located anywhere to make payment
a. Log into the mobile application, click on the GENERATE PAYMENT RRR
button to get the RRR for the payment.
d. Use the RRR NUMBER to make payment at any bank of your choice
nationwide
Old students are expected to generate RRR for their school fees and pay on or
before 3 weeks after resumption. Generation of RRR can be done via the
understated channels:
After generation of RRR and payment of school fees, students are to login into
the mobile app to confirm their payment.
Alternative B(Via NAU Mobile App Channel)
3.9 Course Registration for Old Students
All old students are expected to register their courses online before the
commencement of semester's examinations. Any student who fails to register
his/her courses will not be able to participate in the examinations.
Any course registered, must be written. A student who registers a course and
fails to write the examination, will carry the course over.
c. Print out the RRR Slip or copy out the RRR number
b. Click on GENERATE SCHOOL FEES RRR button
Any student who fails to register his/her courses online, and ends up sitting for
c. Screenshot or Copy out RRR number
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c. A list of courses you are meant to register will appear/li>
Library to print out their Registration Number.
3.6 Registration Number Generation
b. Click on GENERATE SCHOOL FEES RRR button
All newly admitted students are expected to register their courses online before the
commencement of semester's examinations. Any student who fails to register his/her
courses will not be able to participate in the examinations. Any course registered, must
be written. A student who registers a course and fails to write the examination, will
carry the course over. Course registration can be carried out via the channels below:
After payment of school fees, students should proceed to the ICT Center at the Digital
Alternative A(Via University ICT Center Channel)
I. Proceed to the NAU ICT Center at the University Digital Library
d. Proceed to any bank of your choice located anywhere to make payment
ii. Log on to the Portal Web Interface using your UNIZIK Registration Number
and your password to perform the following operations
a. Click on GENERATE PAYMENT RRR button
d. Check the courses you are expected to register and click on submit button
d. Use the RRR NUMBER to make payment at any bank of your choice
nationwide
Alternative A(Via University ICT Center Channel)
a. Log into the mobile application, click on the GENERATE PAYMENT RRR
button to get the RRR for the payment.
c. Printout the RRR Slip or copy out the RRR number
3.7 Course Registration for New Students
a. Click on Course Registration button
ii. Log on to the Portal Web Interface using the default sign-in credentials
shown in (Step I) above to perform the following operations.
b. Click on GENERATE SCHOOL FEES RRR button
i. Come to the NAU ICT Center at the University Digital Library
c. Screenshot or Copy out RRR number
b. Click on Register Course button
Alternative B (Via NAU Mobile App Channel)
e. NOTE: Contact your ICT officer, or your Course Rep or Your HOD to get the list
of courses you are to offer this session
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the examinations will not have results for those courses, and any result in the
hard copy must be online. Therefore, any result in the hard copy not obtained
online is not a valid result and will not be used to compute the Final
Cumulative Grade Point Average (FCGPA) for the student.
c. A list of courses you are meant to register will appear
3.10 Registration Guidelines for Sandwich Students
i NOTE: Contact your ICT officer, or your Course Rep or Your HOD to get the
list of courses you are to offer this session
a. Click on Course Registration button b. Click on Register Course button
h. A list of courses you are meant to register will appear
3. Go back to Utility to confirm the payment
d. Check the courses you are expected to register and click on submit button
Alternative B (Via NAU Mobile App Channel)
f. Log in again with mobile application, click on the Course Registration
button.
i. Check the courses you arc expected to register and click on submit button
6. After which you go back to ICT Center in Utility to generate RRR for school
fees
2. Proceed to bank to make the payment
8. Your Registration Number will be issued to you.
3.11 Registration Guidelines for newly admitted and old CEP students
a. Biometric Capturing
iv. Log on to the Portal Web Interface using your UNIZIK Registration Number
and your password to perform the following operations:
iii. Come to the NAU ICT Center at the University Digital Library
Course registration can be carried out via the channels below: Alternative A
(Via University ICT Center Channel)
e. NOTE: Contact your ICT officer. or your Course Rep or Your HOD to obtain
the list of courses you are to offer for the session
g. Click on Register course button
7. Go to bank and make the payment, go back to utility to confirm the payment.
4. Your e-Clearance form will be printed for you.
1. Go to Utility to generate RRR for acceptance and biometric fee
5. Proceed to admission office in Block B of the Admin Block for physical
clearance
The following constitutes the steps for registration:
I. Log on to the Portal Web Interface using your UNIZIK Registration Number
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iii. All screened and qualified candidates should attend a compulsory crash
training/mock test at the University Digital Library.
After the payment of acceptance fee, each candidate should proceed to CEP
Admissions' Sub-Unit (within CEP General Office) in the Utility Building for
physical clearance with the following:
v. Biometric identity card from CEP I CT Unit Registration Centre
A student who fails to undergo physical clearance before the start of first semester
examinations will not have the University Matriculation Number (Registration
Number) and as such is not a valid student of the University. A student who fails to
undergo physical clearance before the end of first semester shall pay appropriate
penalty fees. A student who fails to undergo physical clearance by the end of first
semester shall lose his/her admission.
ii. Failure to appear for Biometric Capturing automatically disqualifies a
candidate from participating in the Pre-Admission Examination.
iv. The Pre-Admission Examination is computer-based.
c. Physical Clearance
i. Evidence of acceptance fee payment (original bank printout and deposit slip)
ii. Admission status slip
and your candidates for Pre-Admission Examination must appear physically
for Biometric Data Capturing at the CEP ICT Unit Registration Centre at
the Utility Building (Upstairs)
b. Acceptance and ICT Fees
i. Admitted candidates from the conducted Pre-Admission Examination are
expected to generate Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) for payment of
Acceptance and ICT fees all the CEP ICT Unit Registration Centre at the
Utility Building (Upstairs); thereafter, they should use the RRR number to
make the payments in any bank in the campus.
ii. Each candidate should after payment return to CEP ICT Unit Registration
Centre at the Utility Building (Upstairs) for confirmation and printing of e-
clearance form.
iii. e-clearance form
iv. Photocopy of CEP Application Form
vi. Online O'level result print-out
vii. Secondary school testimonial
d. Online Clearance
After physical clearance, an online clearance is undergone by each candidate
at CEP General Office to enable him/her to pay development levy.
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e. Development Levy Payment
i. Proceed to the CEP ICT Centre at Utility Building (upstairs) to generate RRR
for payment of development levy.
ii. Go to any bank within the campus to pay, and thereafter
v. For the late payment of development levy, students are expected to generate
separate RRR fee at the CEP ICT Centre at Utility /building (upstairs) for the
payment of the late payment fine.
vi. Old CEP students are expected to generate RRR for their development levy
payment before the commencement of the first semester examinations as no
student (whether old or new) is admitted into examinations halls without an
evidence of payment of development levy.
After physical clearance, candidates should proceed to generate RRR for their
development levies payment through these channels:
f. Collection and Return of Files
iii. Return to CEP ICT Centre at Utility Building (upstairs) for confirmation of
payment and print out registration number
iv. Late payment of yearly development levy after the end of second semester
attracts late payment fine.
v. take one file to university's Records Unit (Administrative Building Block A)
iii. take one file to his/her Faculty office
i. proceed to Unizik Medical Service for medical examination and signing of the
forms.
ii. return one file to CEP Records Sub-Unit
g. Admission Letters
On final completion of all the processes above, the candidate will be issued an
Admission Letter by the CEP Admissions Sub-Unit and qualifies to be addresscd as a
CEP student.
iv. take one file to his/her Department and
On completion and proper arrangement of all required materials given to
him/her in the file, the candidate should proceed to the office of the Deputy
Registrar, CEP for the signing of course registration form by the latter on
behalf of the Director, CEP. The student should then;
When all the payments have been made, each candidate is expected to come to
CEP Records Sub-Unit for collection of four (4) files and other registration
materials.
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CHAPTER 4
GUIDELINES ON COURSE CREDIT SYSTEM
4.1 Introduction
Nnamdi Azikiwe University operates the course credit system in all Faculties
except in Medicine.
4.2 Course Credits
ii. As a measure of course weighting, a credit unit consists of number earned by a
student for satisfactorily completing the course.
4.2.1 Course
- one hour of lecture or tutorial
4.2.2 Credits/Credit Units
iii. As an indicator of student's work load, a credit unit consists of specified
number of student-staff contact hours per semester.
- three hours of laboratory, field work, workshop, clinical/studio practice or
stadium sporting activity.
- six hours of teaching practice.
- one week of industrial attachment
A course shall be defined as a collection of topics in given subject area(s) taught
over a specific period of time at the end of which students are examined and on
the basis of which they earn credits.
4.2.3 Semester
- Registration - 1 week(1st Semester only)
i. Credit units are weights assigned to each course as a measure of the work done
in that course. They are used as a measure of course weighting and also as an
indicator of student's work load.
- Lectures/Revision - 4weeks
iv. A credit unit as in (ii)above is defined in the following equipment:
The academic session comprises two semesters of eighteen (18) weeks each,
made up as follows:
- Examination - 3weeks
Continuing Education Programme (CEP) runs in tandem with regular
programme.
For the sandwich programme, long vacation contact lasts for eight (8) weeks
while the Easter contact lasts for four (4) weeks.
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4.3.1 Work Load for Full-time Lecturers
4.3 Work Load
i. The total work load required for any given degree shall be the same for part
time as full-time
4.3,2 Work Load for Students
To ensure that no programme falls short of the approved minimum academic
standards of a given discipline, some ranges of work load are defined for staff
and for students.
I. Full-time lecturers' work load distribution shall be as shown in table2:
I. No lecturer shall normally carry more than 4 (four) courses or twelve ( 12)
credits whichever is less.
Table2: Full time Lecturers' Workload
iv. Every part-time student shall register for not less than ten (10)credit units and
not more than fourteen (14) credit units per semester
ii. Every full-time student shall register for not less than fifteen (I5) credit units
and not more than twenty-four (24) credit units per semester except for students
on field experience/industrial attachment or as provided in (iv) below.
The work load for each academe staff depends on his rank and his involvement
in administrative duties.
iii. However, a final year student shall be allowed to register twenty eight (28)
credit units per semester provided that it would enable him clear all his
outstanding courses. Otherwise he shall comply with 4.3.2 (ii)
v. Notwithstanding 4.3.2(ii) and (i), a final year student, who has exceeded the
POST/RANK OF STAFF
CREDITS
MaximumMinimum
3
6
8
10
12
3
0
4
6
8
10
0
Vice-Chancellor
Deputy VC/Provost
Dean/Director
HOD/Coordinator
Prof/Reader, Snr Lecturer
Others
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ix. No student on SIWES Training or Teaching Practice shall be allowed to write
any examinations for that semester.
vi. Attendance at all lectures, practicals, clinics etc is required, but a minimum
attendance of 75% is compulsory. Attendance shall be calculated by the
Department from the Students' Class Attendance Register submitted by the
course lecturer.
minimum number of years allowed for his programme (4.4), may register for
less than the minimum credit units allowed for a semester but not more than
the maximum.
4.4 Duration of Academic Programmes
The duration of academic programme from the date of first registration in the
University are as stated in Table 3.
I. All cases of inter-faculty transfer shall be treated as Direct Entry for the
purpose of determining the maximum duration of academic programme.
vii. A student who registers without approval for more than his maximum
approved credit units for a semester shall forfeit the grade(s) made in those
course(s) listed beyond the approved credit unit (as listed in the Course
Registration Form) provided carryover courses are counted first.
x. Any score(s)and grade(s) obtained during the semester a student is on SIWES
Training or Teaching Practice shall be forfeited.
viii. Any score(s) and grade(s) made for unregistered or unapproved course(s)
shall be forfeited.
ii. For the avoidance of doubt, the approved periods of absence from the
University shall normally be excluded in calculating the maximum duration of
academic programme.
iii. Except for 4.4(i), extension under any circumstances shall not be entertained.
xi. A student who has more than ten (10) credit units outstanding up to
semester preceding the semester of training shall not be eligible to participate
in the SIWES until he/she has remedied his/her academic record.
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Table 3: Duration of Academic Programme (in years)
Environmental Sciences
(except Architecture)
Pharmacy (PharmD)
Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
Law
Health Science and
Technology
Medicine
Others
6(5)
5(4)
1
9(7 / )
2
1
7 / (6)
2
-
-
-
-
4(3) 6(5)
1
6(4 / )
2
1
9(7 / )
2
Programme
Part Time
Full Time
Maximum Maximum MinimumMinimum
Agriculture
Engineering
ii. Each course code comprises two parts: a three-letter pre-fix and a three digit
number.
I. All the courses of this University are uniquely coded to show at a glance the
Department or the Sub-Department offering the course, the level (ie the year
of study) within the approved full-time programme, the semester in which the
course is taught. and the subject area.
4.5 Coding of Courses
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4.6 Grading System
ii. For courses with laboratory aspects, the continuous assessment shall
comprise 15% labs and I5% tests.
a. at least three tests, quizzes or assignments
iii, Continuous assessment comprises any of;
v. The second digit refers to the subject area within the course. This number
ranges from zero (0)to nine (9).
vi. The third digit is odd or even for the first or second semester respectively.
i. The mark obtained in each course is made up of continuous assessment of
30% and an end-of-semester examination of 70%.
iv. The first digit of the three-digit number indicates the year of study in which the
course is taught. This ranges from one (I)to six (6).
b. term paper, exhibition, field trip
c. assessment in workshop/laboratory/studio/clinics
d. any combination as may be applicable to the discipline.
iii. The pre-fix which is approved by the Senate uniquely describes the
Department or the Sub-Department offering the course.
iv. Marks from continuous assessment shall he submitted to the Head of the
Department at least two weeks before the start of the semester examinations.
v. End-of-semester's examinations shall be conducted for the course registered
in that semester except in the Faculty of Medicine where the professional
examinations are given whenever they are due.
SECTION 4.6.6 – 4.8.2, 4.9(a)(vii) and 4.9(b) SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE
FACULTY OF MEDICINE YET
The mark scored in each course (continuous assessment score plus end-of-
semester examination score) has an equivalent letter grade of F to A, and each
letter grade has a corresponding numerical value of 0.00 to 5.00 called a
GRADE POINT as in Table 4.
4.6.1 Grade Point(GP)
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Table 4: GRADING SYSTEM
MARKS
LETTER
GRADES
70-100
GRADE
POINT
FINAL
CGPA
CLASS OF
DEGREE
60-69
50-59
45-49
40-44
0-39
A
B
C
D
E
F
5.00
4.00
3.00
2.00
1.00
0.00
4.50-5.00
3.50-4.49
2.40-3.49
1.50-2.39
1.00-1.49
0.00-0.99
1st Class
2nd Class Upper
2nd Class Lower
3rd Class
Pass
Fail
4.6.2 Grade Point Average (GPA)
GPA = (TQP)
4.6.3 The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
i. The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is the measure of the
student's overall academic performance at any given point in his programme.
ii. CGPA is normally computed at the end of each semester as an up-to-date
weighted mean of the grade points, where the weights are the course credit
units.
iii. The Grade Point Average (GPA) defines the academic performance of the
student in a semester. It is obtained by dividing the Total Quality Points
(TQP) by the Total Credit Units (TCU) for all the courses registered in that
semester. That is, for that semester.
i. The academic performance of a student in any semester shall be measured
with the Grade Point Average (GPA), the maximum value of which is 5.00,
and the minimum 0.00.
ii. Quality Point (QP): The Product of the Credit Unit and Grade Point of each
course defines the Quality Point for that course.
(TCU)
∑
∑
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iv. To compute the CGPA the Total Quality Point (TQP) is divided by the
Total Credits Units (TCU) for all courses registered/repeated so far in
the programme.
iii. The Grade Points earned at all end of semester examination shall count
towards the CGPA in (iv) below.
(TQP)
CGPA = (TCU)
Where i= 1 is the first year and n is the n-th year of the programme. This is detailed in
Table 5 for a student
4.6.4 Final Cumulative Grade Point Average(FCGPA)
I. The FCGPA is calculated at the end of a student's academic programme to
determine the degree he/she shall be awarded.
ii. To compute the FCGPA, the total quality points earned by the student during
his/her study is divided by the total credit units carried throughout the
duration of the study.
The Final Cumulative Grade Point Average (FCGPA) calculated at the end of a
student's academic programme shall determine the class of degree he/she shall be
awarded.
∑
∑
i=1
1=n
i=1
1=n
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TABLE 5: CGPA CALCULATION
There shall be only two classes of students: student in good academic
standing, and student on academic probation. (See Table 6).
4.7.1 Good Academic Standing
ii. Such a student shall either:
re-register and repeat the failed courses and any other coursely, subject to
maximum of fifteen(15) credits or:
i. A student whose CGPA lies between 0.60 and 0.99 shall be placed on
academic probation in the following session.
I. A cumulative grade point average (CGA) of at least 1.00 shall place a student
in good academic standing.
transfer to another programme (following the guideline in 2.2.5)
4.7.2 Academic Probation
4.7 Academic Standing
TCPTQP CGPA
YEAR I a
1
YEAR I a
2
YEAR III
3
a
YEAR IV a
4
YEAR V a
5
YEAR n
b
1
b
2
3
b
b
4
b
5
b
n
a
n
a
1
b
1
a
1
a
2
a
3
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b
1
b
2
b
3
( (
((
a
1
a
2
+ +
b
1
b
2
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a
1
a
2
a
3
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b
1
b
2
b
3
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4
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((
a
4
a
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+ + + -
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b
1
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3
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iii. A student who had withdrawn voluntarily may be considered for re-admission
on application to Senate.
I. A student shall be allowed to withdraw from the University on health grounds
if the recommendation for such withdrawal by a medical officer is
authenticated by the University Director of Medical Services.
4.8.4 Withdrawal from the University on Health Grounds
ii. On production of a medical certificate of fitness authenticated by the Director
of Medical Services, such a candidate shall be considered for re-admission
only by Senate.
iii. A student who has withdrawn on health grounds shall retain all the grades
made in the courses he has taken before his withdrawal.
4.8.5 Withdrawal from the University for Disciplinary Reasons
I. The Senate shall order a student to withdraw from the University on
disciplinary ground such as forgery, fraud, examination misconduct,
membership of secret cults etc.
iii. The particulars of such a student shall be circulated to all other Nigerian
Universities and published in Nigerian dailies.
ii. A student required to withdraw from the University for disciplinary reasons
shall neither be issued with a transcript nor be considered for admission into
any of the University's programmes, for any job or contract with the
University.
iv. Voluntary withdrawal shall be for a period of one (l) academic session at any
one time, renewable on request for one more session only
4.8.6 Unauthorized Withdrawal from the University
I. A student of the University who fails to register without prior authorization by
the appropriate authority shall be deemed to have ceased to be a student of the
University for that session.
ii. A student who leaves the University as in (i) above for more than two (2) or
more sessions shall apply for re-admission through JAMB.
4.9 Qualification for Award of Degrees
iii. submitted the original certificate(s) or certified statement(s) of result from
the awarding body for all examinations that qualified him for admission into
the University;
a) For a candidate to qualify for an award of a degree of the Nnamdi Azikiwe
University, he must have:
ii. met the admission requirements for his year of admission;
I. been deemed to be of good behaviour;
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i. A student shall be required to withdraw from the University on academic
grounds at the end of each session if:
I. A student of the University may withdraw voluntarily at any time on
completion of a voluntary withdrawal form and on the approval of Senate.
4.8 Withdrawals by Students
4.8.1 Withdrawal from the Department/Faculty on Academic Grounds
4.8.2 Withdrawal From the University on Academic Grounds
- his CGPA is below 0.60
- he has spent more than 150% of the minimum time required for his
programme as in 4.4 for reasons other than ill-health.
ii. A student who has withdrawn from the University on academic grounds shall
apply for re-admission through JAMB.
4.8.3 Voluntary Withdrawal
A student may transfer out of his present Department/Faculty on academic
grounds if his CGPA falls between 0.60 and 0.99
- his CGPA is below 1.00 while on probation
ii. A student granted voluntary withdrawal shall retain all the grades he made in
the courses he has taken so far.
TABLE 6: SUMMARY OF ACADEMIC STANDING
CGPA EFFECT CGPA EFFECT
1.00 -5.00
the Year
OR
Change
Department
Good Academic Standing
0.00 - 0.59 Withdraw
from
University
Poor Academic Standing
0.60- 0.99 Repeat
Withdraw from University
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ix. cleared all his indebtedness to the University
iii. An aegrotat degree shall, on application (from the Head of Department
through the Dean) to Senate be awarded to a student who has met all the
conditions in 4. 9 (a) above but could not write his last semester examinations
due to ill health and certified as in 5.1(vi).
for any student;
xi. complies with such other requirements prescribed by the Senate.
iv. spent the minimum period required for his programme;
v. spent a minimum of two (2) years as a bona fide student of this University;
vii. scored a minimum Final Cumulative Grade Point Average(FCGPA) of 1.00;
viii. without prejudice to section 4.9 a(vi) above, all inter/intra Faculty transfer
students would be required to pass all the courses stipulated for the new
programme. Such students are therefore, not required to meet the course
requirements for their former programme.
On no condition shall any course whether a core course or elective course be waived
ii. The First Class Degree shall be awarded only if the course of study
is completed within the minimum prescribed period for that programme (as
in 4.4)except for an extension occasioned by ill health and certified as in 5.1.
vi. registered for, and passed all the courses stipulated for his programme; and
passed all other courses duly registered
i. Only one (I) degree shall be awarded for each study period spent in this
University.
b) Notwithstanding 4.9(a) above:
x. met all Faculty/Departmental requirements for an award of the degree
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iii. This University is first and foremost a teaching and research institution; all
other functions of the University ranking well below this function. To any
University worthy of a good name or desirous of achieving one, a healthy,
reliable and well-run examination process is a sine qua non.
5.1 Introduction
EXAMINATIONS
CHAPTER 5
i. Nnamdi Azikiwe University operates the course credit system with an
examination administered at the end of each course work which is usually at
the end of each of the two semesters in an academic session.
ii. No special degree examination shall be conducted for the award of degree,
hence each semester examination is important and every student is required to
sit an examination in each course he registered for at the beginning of the
session
iv. All examinations are centrally organized but administered by individual
Faculties.
v. Any student who misses a chance to sit an examination on the published date
and time but has a valid reason like illness, for missing it, shall submit a
medical certificate to the Vice Chancellor, through his Head of
Department, within two (2) weeks from the date of examination, or of
discharge from the hospital, whichever is later.
vii. Such permission shall be communicated in writing by the Registrar, upon
approval by the Vice-Chancellor and copied to the Dean of the Faculty and the
Head of Department.
ix. Any student who fails a course shall re-register for it the next time it is offered
alongside other courses of that semester provided he does not exceed his
maximum credit load per semester; else he may drop some new courses as
directed by his academic adviser.
I. All examinations will be centrally organized but administered on Faculty
basis, involving the following committees and boards: University Senate,
Timetable and Classroom Space Committee, University Senate Examination
5.2 Conduct of Examinations
vi. Only if the medical certificate is authenticated by the University Director of
Medical Services, shall the student be allowed to sit the examination without
penalty in the next examination in that course. No special or private
examination shall be arranged for such a student.
viii. Students who do not appear in an examination for an inexplicable or
invalid reason shall be deemed to have failed that course and shall be awarded
“F” in that course.
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i. Vice-Chancellor's representative
Committee, Faculty Board of Examiners, Faculty Examinations
Committee, and Departmental Board of Examiners.
5.3 Composition of the Committees and Boards
5.3.1 University Senate Timetable and Classroom Space Committee
i. Chairman
ii. All Heads of Department shall prepare class albums in triplicate copies for
use in admitting students into examination halls.
ii. Two(2) representatives of Senate
ii, One(1) representative of each Faculty
v. Registrar as Secretary
5.3.2 University Senate Examinations Committee
a) Examination Misconduct Panel
i. Chairman
ii. Four(4)Members of Senate
iii. Faculty Officer as Secretary
b) Examination Monitoring Team
Members to be appointed by the Vice -Chancellor
ii. The Department Examination Officers (each of whom shall normally be ofthe
rank of Senior Lecturer and above)
5.3.5 Departmental Board of Examiners
v. Faculty Examinations Officers
ii. All Heads of Departments of the Faculty
i. Dean of Faculty as Chairman
ii,. Not less than two (2) and not more than six (6) other members comprising the
most senior academic members of the Department representing the different
specialties in the Department.
vi. Faculty Officer
i. Head of Department as Chairman
iii. The Departmental Examination Officer as Secretary.
iii. All Senior Lecturers and above
ii. Faculty Officer as Secretary
5.3.4 Faculty Examinations Committee
i. Faculty Examinations Officer as Chairman
5.3.3 Faculty Board of Examination
iv. All Course Lecturers(in attendance)
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5.4.2 University Senate Examination Committee
iii. To allocate classroom spaces for lectures and examinations to the Faculty
Examinations Committees for inter-Faculty courses.
v. To ensure that alterations to the examination timetables and invigilation
schedules shall only be made by the Chairman of the University Senate
Timetable and Classroom Spaces Committee with approval of the Vice-
Chancellor.
iii. The Panel shall under normal circumstances dispose of all cases of
examination misconduct brought before it, before the commencement of the
next session
i. To approve the Faculty examination results.
5.4.1 University Senate Timetable and Classroom Space Committee
ii. To deal with the allocation of classroom spaces in relation to the timetables
for lectures and examinations
vi. To undertake such other matters as may be referred to it by the Senate or the
Vice-Chancellor
5.4 Functions of the Committees and Boards
I. To draw up general University lectures, and examination timetables for only
the Inter Faculty courses with matching schedules of invigilators for the
examinations. These shall be done early enough to enable the Faculties
prepare their lecture timetables at least two (2) weeks before the beginning
of any semester, and also for the Faculty Examinations Committee to
publish their examination timetable at least four (4) weeks ahead of
the semester's examinations.
iv. In dealing with (ii) to ensure that
- no two(2) candidates writing the same examination be allowed to sit next to
each other unless it is impossible
- There shall be minimum of two (2) invigilators per examination hall and
a minimum of one (1) invigilator per twenty-five (25) students unless it is
impossible;
i. Examination Misconduct Panel shall be established for each Faculty.
Quorum is Chairman plus two members.
ii. The Panel shall start sitting from the first day of examination until a week
after examinations are completed. Defaulting students must appear within
this period
iv. To undertake such other matters as may be referred to it by the Senate or
the Vice-Chancellor
ii. To deal with any other matters referred to it by the Senate or the Vice-
Chancellor
5.4.3 Faculty Board of Examiners
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i. To make, through the Faculty examinations Officer, in consultation with the
Departmental Head and the Dean-requisition for examination material(s)
at least, a month before the commencement of examinations.
vii. To undertake such other matters as may be referred to it by the Dean of the
Faculty.
5.4.4 Faculty Examinations Committee
ii. To oversee the entire examination process in the Faculty for both the inter- and
intra-Faculty courses.
iii. To monitor the implementation of the invigilation schedules for both the inter
and intra-Faculty examinations involving the Faculty
v. To prepare an end-of-examination report for the Dean of the Faculty.
iv. To co-ordinate the conduct of all examinations in the Faculty.
vi. To liaise with the Examinations Monitor(s) of the Faculty.
5.4.5 Departmental Board of Examiners
i. To moderate all question papers of the Department.
iii. To advise the Head of Department on the appointment of external examiners.
iv. To undertake such other matters as may be referred to it by the Dean of the
Faculty.
5.5 Instruction to Academic Staff
5.5.1 Production of Question Papers
i. Each course lecturer shall submit to his Head of Department at least ten (10)
questions to cover the scheme in each course he teaches not later than four
(4) weeks from the beginning of each semester.
ii. Any special materials such as graph papers, drawing sheets, and tables
required for any examination shall be clearly indicated or attached.
ii. To approve the Department examination results (with the course lecturers in
attendance).
iv. No written examination shall last for less than two(2) hours or more than three
(3) hours except for multiple choice questions (MCQ) where OMR (Optical
Mark Reading must be used. MCO is mandatory for classes greater than five
hundred (500).
5.5.2 Handling of Answer Scripts and Examination Results
I. Continuous Assessment marks shall be submitted to the Head of Department
at least two(2)weeks before the start of examinations.
iii. The Head of Department shall forward all the questions submitted to him to
the Departmental Board of Examiners for moderation at least two (2) weeks
before the beginning of the examinations.
v. The Head of Department shall be responsible for the security and reproduction
of question papers of the Department.
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ii. The course lecturer/coordinator shall collect the packaged answer scripts
from the Chief Invigilator at the end of the examination.
xi. The Head of Department shall, within two (2) working days, countersign and
distribute the approved result sheets of service courses as follows;
ix. Under no circumstances shall the Head of Department accept score sheets
without the answer scripts and the marking scheme.
xiii. The Faculty Board of Examiners shall meet at most five (5) weeks after
the examinations to consider the examination results.
x. The Head of Department shall present the result to the Departmental Board
of Examiners for moderation and approval not later than three (3) weeks
from the end of the examinations.
- one copy of each score sheet and composite result sheet, together with the
minutes of the meeting of the Faculty Board of Examiners to the Head of
v. The marks obtained for each course in an examination shall be recorded by
the course lecturer (or the course co-coordinator) in a spread sheet application
such as MS Excel. See Appendix I
viii. The signed score sheets together with marked answer scripts and the marking
scheme for the course shall be submitted by the course lecturer/coordinator to
the Head of Department at most two (2) weeks from the end of examinations.
- Deputy Registrar (Exams)
vi. The students' Registration Numbers only, shall be entered serially and the
corresponding names in full with no abbreviations in Excel Data sheet.
Not more than three (3) names of each student shall be entered.
iv. It is the responsibility of the course lecturer/coordinator to collect the answer
scripts from the Chief Invigilator at the examination hall within one (1) hour
of the end of examination.
- Head of the serviced Department
- MICTU
xiv. On the approval of the results by the Faculty Board of Examiners, the Dean of
the Faculty shall within two (2) working days countersign the composite
result sheets that are then distributed as follows:
xii The Head of Department shall forward to the Dean of the Faculty all score
sheets duly countersigned, the composite result sheets (made out for each
class) also in Excel Data sheet as per Appendix II and the minutes of the
Departmental Boards of Examiners not later than four (4) weeks from the
end of the examinations.
- Course lecturer/coordinator
vii. The course lecturer/coordinator shall prepare five (5) copies of (v) above for
departmental courses and six (6)copies for service courses,
iii. If the course lecturer/coordinator is not available at the end of the examination,
the Chief Invigilator shall deliver the packaged answer scripts to the Head of
the Department offering the course.
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iii. allow the students to enter the examination hall with only permissible writing
materials which shall include current identity card, pens, pencils, calculators
(not programmable), rulers and erasers.
ii. ensure that all the seats are in order and that no pieces of papers are left on
the floor.
i. arrive at least thirty (30) minutes before the start of any examination and sign
the Invigilators' Attendance Register.
v. distribute answer booklets, and advise students to write their particulars
strictly as required on those booklets and on additional sheets if used.
ix. make all announcements at the start of the examination, and as much as
possible shall not disturb the candidates during examinations.
iv. allocate seats to students and ensure that they are well spaced out.
xi. not allow any student to either leave the examination hall within the first thirty
(30) minutes of the examination or to enter the hall thirty (30) minutes after the
examination has started.
Department;
- one copy of each score sheet and the composite result to the Deputy Registrar
(Exams);
- one copy of each score sheet and composite result sheet (soft and hard copies)
to the Management and Information & Communications Technology Unit
(MICTU);
vi. cause each student to sign the Student Examination Attendance Register at
the start of examination, and after submitting his/her answer script.
x. no GSM phones must be taken into the examination hall.
The Invigilators shall:
xv. The Senate shall meet to consider and approve semester examinations results
at most one (I)month after the examinations.
xvii. The answer scripts and the marking schemes shall be preserved for at least
three (3) years by the Head of Department and a further seven (7) years by the
University Records Center.
- one copy of each score sheet and composite sheet to the Dean of the Faculty;
one copy of the score sheet to the Course Lecturer/Coordinator through the
Head of Department;
5.6 Instructions to Invigilators
viii. instruct the students to write only their Registration Numbers on the question
papers. No other writings or workings are allowed on the question papers.
xvi. Students are to access their results by logging on to the University website
www.nauportal.com at most one (1) month after Senate approval.
vii. distribute the question papers face down and placed under the answer booklet.
xii. not allow or assist the students to exchange or borrow any material whatsoever
during the examination.
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xiv. promptly document on the prescribed Examination Misconduct For any case
of suspected examination misconduct (See Appendix III). The student(s)
involved shall complete the form before they can continue with the
examination. Failure of the student to do so, shall be documented by the
invigilator on the Examination Misconduct Report Form.
xvi. not leave the examination hall without prior permission from the Chief
Invigilator
xiii. collect the answer scripts from the students from their scats, and shall not
allow any student to bring his answer scripts to the invigilator.
xv. not be engaged in any other work such as marking scripts, reading newspapers
or other materials not relevant to the examination, or engage in any other
activities that may distract attention from invigilation.
ii. note the time when all students must have received the answer booklets and
the question papers, and allow the students to start,
iii. package the completed Examination Misconduct Report Form along with the
relevant answer script(s) and any supporting material(s) in a separate
envelope, the Student Examination Attendance Register(s) and the
Invigilators Attendance Register(s) for the Faculty Examination Officer who
shall within one (1) working day submit same to the Dean of the Faculty,
v. hand over the packaged answer scripts to the course lecturer/coordinator at the
end of each examination,
vi. account fully for all examination materials supplied to him for each
examination not later than one (1)working day after the examination.
5.7.1 Qualification to Sit Examinations
Candidates for each examination are only those students:
The Chief Invigilator shall:
ii. who have attained a minimum of 75% attendance at lectures/lab/clinics,
ii. whose registration numbers appear on the official examination list for the
course,
iv. who are not on SIWES Training or Teaching Practice,
l. Warn the students not to tear off any piece of paper either from their question
papers or from the answer booklets,
iv. at the end of the examination, make the Invigilators Attendance Register
available for the invigilator to sign out,
v. whose photographs appear on the Department Class Album.
xvii. not remove or use the answer booklet for personal work. Examination
booklets are intended for no other purpose than the writing of examinations.
5.7 Instructions to Students
i. who were duly registered for the course as required by the University
registration regulations,
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vi. who have been duly authenticated by the NAU Biometric verification App
5.7.2 Conduct at Examinations
Candidates for each examination are required to comply with the following
regulations:
ix. No candidate shall be permitted to borrow or lend any material such as ruler,
calculator, pen, pencil, eraser etc during an examination.
xiii. All candidates, within the first five (5) minutes of examination, shall write
ii. No candidate shall enter the hall unless he has been identified in the class
album, or other identity process authorized for the time being by the
University
iii. When asked, a candidate shall enter the examination hall with;
- Any other materials (tables, graph paper, drawing sheet etc) that may be
permitted by the Chief Invigilator.
vi. The invigilators shall assign seats to candidates. A candidate shall neither
choose a seat for himself/herself nor refuse a seat assigned to him/her by the
invigilator.
vii. Any invigilator reserves the right to inspect caps, head ties and sun glasses on
the candidates.
x. Candidates are not allowed to tear any paper from either the question papers
or answer booklets for any purpose including rough work. Any such work
must be done on the answer booklet and be cancelled by the candidate before
submitting the answer booklet. No rough work is permitted on the question
paper, on the desk, palm or anywhere else.
i. All candidates shall arrive at the designated examination hall thirty (30)
minutes before the scheduled time.
v. No cell phone shall be allowed inside the examination hall.
viii. No candidate shall be allowed to either enter the examination hall thirty (30)
minutes after the examination has started or leave the hall within the first
thirty (30) minutes of the examination.
- Calculator (but not a programmable type)
- Ruler and
xii. Candidates wishing to draw the attention of the invigilators to any particular
issue shall do so by raising their hands and not by rising from their seats, or
by making sounds of any sort.
xi. No candidate shall leave his/her seat during an examination unless authorized
by the invigilator.
- Current Identity Card
- Pen(s), Pencil(s)
iv. No candidate shall have any other material in his possession, even a private
letter, while inside the examination hall.
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5.8.1 Examination Misconduct Detected in the Examination Hall
xv. Candidates shall ensure that they enter the question numbers attempted in the
appropriate columns on the front cover of the answer scripts.
their Registration Numbers on both the Question Papers and the Answer
scripts. Nothing else shall be written on the question paper.
xiv. No alteration or cancellation is allowed in the students’s registration number.
If any mistake is made the Chief Invigilator shall witness and initial the
correction immediately it is made.
xvii. On submission of the answer script after the examination, each candidate
shall sign off on the Students Examination Attendance Register.
of his examination script in the examination hall.
xvi. Every candidate shall sign the Students Examination Attendance Register at
the start of each examination
Any departure either by staff or student from laid down examination
regulations constitutes examination misconduct. Examination misconduct
should, therefore, be considered for staff as well as for students in and outside
the examination hall.
i. Every alleged case of examination misconduct arising during an
examination shall be recorded on the prescribed Examination Misconduct
Report Form (See Appendix III ) filled in duplicate.
For the avoidance of doubt. every student is responsible for the proper return
ii. The Examination Misconduct Report Form shall be completed before
the student involved is allowed to continue with the examination. The
student's examination time shall not be extended.
iii. An allegation of a case of examination misconduct shall not constitute
enough grounds for a student not to be allowed to complete writing the
examination except where his/her continued presence within the
examination hall endangers peace and good order.
xvii. Smoking, eating or drinking (except water) is prohibited in the examination
hall.
5.8 Examination Misconduct
iv. The Chef Invigilator shall package the completed Examination Misconduct
Report Forms along with the relevant answer scripts and any supporting
materials, in a separate envelope for the Faculty Examinations Officer.
v. The Faculty Examination Officer shall collect all cases of examination
misconduct at the end of each examination, make a record of them and
promptly submit them to the Chairman of the Examination Misconduct Panel
for the Faculty through the Dean of the Faculty who may retain the duplicate
copy(only)of each Examination Misconduct Report form.
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Offences
ii. Failure to submit examination questions as required.
ii. Late submission of examination results
ii. Failure to return examination answer scripts along with the score sheets and
the marking scheme.
c) Withdrawal of one Month Salary Offences
v. Partiality in handling examination misconduct cases.
iv. Failure to report suspected examination misconduct cases.
b) Demote by One Rank
v. Award of marks for unmarked examination/quiz scripts.
iv. Non-compliance with examination timetable.
i. Failure to adhere to the relevant marking scheme.
iii. Administering special/private examination.
i. Absence from invigilation.
vi. Conviction in two (2)offences in No (c) below.
vi. Conviction in two offences in No (b) below.
vi. On no account shall a report on an alleged case of examination misconduct be
delayed for more than one (1) working day in the custody of any
forwarding officer.
i. Any suspected case of examination misconduct detected outside the
examination hall shall be promptly reported in writing through the Head of
Department to the Dean of the Faculty who shall forward the case to the
Chairman of the Faculty Examination Misconduct Panel within one (1)
working day of the receipt of the report.
vii. Only the Dean, the Examination Monitor or Examination Misconduct Panel
is empowered to treat examination misconduct cases and so no other officer
shall either investigate a case or delay its forwarding process.
5.8.2 Examination Misconduct Detected Outside the Hall
ii. The Examination Misconduct Panel shall dispose of such cases before the
next semester examinations.
5.8.3 Penalties for Examination Misconduct by Staff
The following misconduct shall be visited with corresponding penalties
subject to the provisions of Act N0 34: Nnamdi Azikiwe University Act 1992,
a) Dismissal Offences
ii. Assisting a student in answering examination question(s)
i. Unauthorized handling of examination questions.
iii. Alteration of approved examination result(s).
iv. Victimization of student(s)through examination marks.
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vi. Failure to collect answer scripts immediately after the examination.
iii. Failure to convene a meeting of the Board of Examiners.
d) Withhold 50% of Monthly Salary Offences
iii, Discussion/issuance of unapproved examination results.
i. Assisting/permitting a student to borrow in the examination hall.
ii. Engaging in activities not relevant to examination during invigilation e.g.
reading, chatting etc.
e) Withhold 10% of Monthly Salary Offences
iv. Failure to publish approved provisional results.
vii. Conviction in two(2)offences in No(e) below.
Here are some misconduct with corresponding penalties as approved by
Senate (Table 7). The list is not exhaustive and Senate reserves the right to
amend it from time to lime.
vii. Conviction in two (2)offences in No(d) below.
v. Interference in the investigation of examination misconduct case.
vi. Misuse of examination booklet.
if. Abandonment of invigilation
iv. Premature destruction/poor storage of examination answer scripts or marking
schemes.
v. Any delay in forwarding of an examination misconduct case.
i. Lateness to invigilation.
A student who wishes to resume his studies after suspension must apply to Senate
for permission to do so and timeously,
5.8.4 Penalties for Examination Misconducts by Students
The effective date for punishment for examination or other misconduct shall be as
decided by the Senate approval. The student retains all grades scored prior to the date
of Senate approval.
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Table: 7 Examination Misconducts and their Corresponding Penalties
S/N
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
10
11
12
13
14
15
9
8
Nature of Offence
Impersonation
Forged receipts(s) documents
Collaborative copying
Unauthorized material(s)
Exchange of answer booklets/written
material(s)
Refusal to hand over suspected
incriminating material(s)
Destruction of suspected incriminating
material(s)
Presentation of false identity card
Possession of unauthorized materials
relevant to exams
Smuggling of question paper out of the
exam hall
Smuggling of answer script into or out
of the exam hall
Conviction in two or more misconduct
offences
Refusal to appear before the panel after
three invitations
Battery/Assault occasioning harm or
fighting an invigilator
Mutilation of or use of fake Registration
Number
Penalty
Suspension for 3 years for both
students for first offenders
Suspension for 3 years and hand over
to police
Suspend for 1 year
Suspend for 2 years
Suspend for 2 years
Suspend for 2 years
Suspend for 2 years
Suspend for 2 years
Suspend for 2 years
Suspend for 3 years
Suspend for 3 years
The punishments shall be cumulative
subject to maximum of three (3) years
Apply the punishment for the offence
for which the candidate failed to
appear for trial
Suspension for 3 years and should
present an apology letter
a) Suspend for 1 year for mutilation of
Registration number
b) Suspend for 3 years for use of fake
Registration Number
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S/N Nature of Offence Penalty
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
A student who is found guilty of
committing for a second time any of the
offences that attract 3 years suspension
A student who is found guilty of
committing for a second time any of the
offences that attract 1year or two years
suspension
Refusal to sign the examination
misconduct form
Failure to return an answer script
Talking to another student during
an examination
Looking into another student’s answer
script
Unruly behaviour to the invigilator or any
other examination officer
Borrowing or lending of any material
in the examination hall
Writing before the start of the
examination
Writing after the call for stop of
examination
Writing things other than the registration
number on the question paper
Expulsion
Suspend again
Suspend for two years
Repeat the Year
Award an “F”
Award an “F”
Award an “F”
Award an “F”
Loss between 5 and 20 marks
Loss between 5 and 20 marks
Loss between 5 and 20 marks
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5.9 Petitions on Examination
5.9.1 Student Petition Against marks Awarded
A student might be aggrieved at the mark awarded to him/her at the end of an
examination in a course.
I. It is the right and not a privilege of the student to seek re-marking of his
answer script not later than the end of the semester following the examination.
- the marking scheme
- the petitioner is awarded the new mark
- any other scripts.
- the petitioner's case is closed without prejudice to (x) below.
iii. To initiate this exercise, the student shall pay the prescribed fee of fifty
thousand naira (N50,000.00) for non professional examinations and one
hundred thousand naira (N100,000.00) for professional examinations such as
MBBS, Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing, Medical Rehabilitation,
Radiography, Pharmacy, Architecture etc at the Bursary and attach a copy of
the receipt for such payment to a petition addressed to the Vice-Chancellor
requesting that his scripts be re-marked.
ii. No petition for re-mark shall be entertained in respect of examinations where
Optical Mark Reader (OMR) or Computer Based Test (CBT) is used.
- the Score Sheet for the class
- two scripts, one tending towards the highest score and the other tending
towards the lowest score;
viii. If the difference in marks is minus 5%or less for the petitioner then
vii. If the differences in marks for all the re-marked scripts are less than 5% then
the petition fails and the case is closed.
- the petitioner is awarded new mark;
v. The Vice-Chancellor, in addition to the petitioner's script, shall make a
random selection of six (6) scripts as follows:
- all the answer scripts
- two scripts, one each bearing a mark immediately above and immediately
below the petitioner's mark;
vi. The Vice-Chancellor shall arrange a re-mark of the selected scripts using an
external assessor.
- the petition fee is refunded;
iv. The Vice-Chancellor shall request from the Dean of the Faculty concerned the
following materials relevant to the course in question:
ix If the difference in marks is plus 5% or more for only the petitioner, then the
petition succeeds and;
- a possible case of victimization shall be investigated and if established,
- the question paper
- the petition fails
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- a case of unmarked examination scripts or failure to adhere to the marking
scheme(s) shall be investigated and if established, appropriate disciplinary
measures are applied.
i. The External Examiner ensures that the University's avowed academic
standards are duly reflected in the quality of question papers and the marking
schemes, and students' projects.
iii. The Vice-Chancellor shall endeavour to dispose of the matter in the shortest
possible time in order not to delay the publication of the students' results.
5.10 External Examiners
University's examination process.
xi. The Vice-Chancellor shall endeavor to dispose of the matter in the shortest
possible time.
ii. The Dean of Faculty shall within five (5) working days of its
submission forward the petition to the Vice-Chancellor.
x. If the differences in marks are 5% or more for two (2) or more of the marked
scripts then:
- if the petitioner is not one of the above cases, his petition fails and his case is
closed.
Every academic staff has the right to petition the Vice-Chancellor through the
Head of Department and the Dean of his Faculty on any perceived
unfair treatment/bad handling in connection with any aspect of the
examination in this University; an advance copy shall be dispatched to the
Vice-Chancellor.
The External Examiner performs a most important quality control function in the
- all the scripts shall be re-marked
5.10.1 Introduction
i. The Head of Department shall within two (2) working days forward the
petition to the Dean of Faculty.
- if the petitioner is one of the above cases; his petition succeeds, he is awarded
the new mark and his petition fec is refunded
appropriate disciplinary measures are applied.
5.9.2 Staff Petitions on Examination
ii. The External Examiner shall submit an independent report to the Vice-
Chancellor at the end of each external examination exercise.
5.10.2 Appointment
I. The External Examiner shall be a senior academic of a rank not below a senior
lecturer and shall be external to the University. If in industry or in professional
practice, he shall have attained such a senior academic rank prior to leaving
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University service. In any event, he shall possess evidence of academic
currency in his field.
ii. The appointment of an external examiner shall be in accordance with the
following processes:
a. For each field of study in each Department, the Head of Department shall, in
consultation with the Departmental Board of Examiners propose two (2)
persons, one (1) of whom is an alternate examiner to the Faculty Board,
along with their curriculum vitae.
c. Nothing in the aforesaid procedure shall be construed to be at variance with
Act 34 Nnamdi Azikiwe University Act 1992, as it concerns the Vice-
Chancellor on the removal of examiners.
b. The Faculty Board shall consider these nominations and make
recommendations to the Senate which shall consider these and then make
the appointment.
iii. The External Examiner's term of appointment shall be year by year for a
maximum of three (3) years after which he shall not be eligible for
appointment until a period of three (3) years has elapsed from the end of his
last appointment unless otherwise authorized by Senate.
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CHAPTER 6
EXAMINATIONS FOR THE MBBS DEGREE
(iv) The result for each subject shall be expressed as Pass or Fail but
Distinction may be awarded for 70 (seventy) percent or above in any subject;
provided the candidate passes all the subjects of the particular professional
examination in the first attempt.
(xiii) The results of each professional examination shall be published
(ii) The mark obtained in any subject of the professional examination shall he
earned from continuous assessment and the examination, Continuous
assessment shall constitute thirty percent (0%) and the professional
examination the remaining seventy percent(70%).
(v) The marks obtained in the constituent courses of a subject in any professional
examination shall be pooled so as to give one score for the subject. A student
therefore fails or passes a subject. A student who fails, does the second
examination or repeats a whole subject rather than its constituent courses after
payment of the prescribed fee.
(vi) Each Department shall conduct a fresh continuous assessment before every
second examination.
(iii) The pass mark in each subject for all professional examinations is fifty
percent (50%) ·
(viii) External Examiners shall be involved in all professional examinations.
- 2nd. 3rd, 4th and 5th MBBS examinations.
(vii) The mark obtained in any subject after the second examination shall consist of
the score from a fresh continuous assessment plus the mark obtained in the
second examination, graded over seventy percent(70%)
(x) To qualify to sit an examination in any subject a candidate must score at least
seventy-five percent(75%) attendance at both lectures and practical/clinics in
that subjects.
(ix) A pass in the clinical is mandatory for a pass in clinical subjects.
(xi) A candidate who fails to meet the minimum seventy-five percent (75%)
attendance in any subject shall be deemed to have failed the Professional
Examination. A subsequent attempt shall be regarded as a second attempt of
the Professional Examination.
(i) The University examination regulations for staff and for students will apply to
all scheduled Faculty examinations, The scheduled Faculty examination are:
(xii) The Professional Examinations Board shall meet not more than twenty-four
(24) hours after each professional examination to approve the results
produced by the Departmental Examinations Board.
6.1: General Regulations
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Section 6.2.1 First Faculty Examination Premed
iii. Failure in one of the other courses will lead to a repeat of the first year while
failure in more than one course will require withdrawal from the programme.
provisionally by the Dean not more than twenty-four (24) hours after the
meeting of the Professional Examinations Board.
- Recommend the results to the Senate for approval.
- Approve the results produced by the Departmental Examination Board
(xviii) The results of the Professional Examination shall be published provisionally
by the Dean not more than twenty four (24) hours after the meeting of the
Faculty Board of Examination.
Section 6.2 Faculty Examinations
The subjects of the First Faculty Examination shall be General Studies, Biology,
Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science. The pass mark
for each course shall be forty percent (40%). The students are expected to pass each
registered course.
(xvi) A candidate must pass one Professional Examination to qualify to attempt the
next Professional Examination.
(xiv) The Faculty Board of Examiners shall meet at most one (1) week after
the Professional Examinations Board has approved the results to:
i. To qualify to proceed to the preclinical course (at Nnewi), a premed student
must pass all core courses at ONE sitting. However, a student who fails only
General Studies (GS) may be allowed to proceed with the class but must re-
sit and pass the GS course(s) before the second MBBS examinations.
ii. For the avoidance of doubt, core courses are the subjects of Biology, Physics
and Chemistry.
(xv) The Dean shall forward the results to the Academic Board with one (1)
week of the Faculty Board of Examiner's approval.
(xvii) The Faculty Board of Examinations shall meet not more than twenty four
(24) hours after each Professional Examination to:
- Verify that the examination regulations were applied
- Recommend the result to the Senate for approval
- Verify that the examination regulations were applied.
(xix). The Dean shall forward the results to the College Academic Board within
one (1) week of the Faculty Board approval without prejudice to xii above.
iv. A student who fails to meet item 6.2.1 (i), (ii) and (iii) must withdraw from
the programme.
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A candidate must pass the 2nd MBBS Examination after a maximum of four (4)
attempts - subjects to a maximum duration of six semesters otherwise he/she
withdraws from the programme.
(No candidate can join the class immediately below more than once).
Withdraw from the programme
Failure in all the three subjects with a score of less than 40% in each of the subject at
the 1st attempt.
Discontinue the introductory Clinical Courses Join the class immediately below.
JCIB
Join the class immediately below. JCIB
Failure in all the three subjects (but scoring 40% and above in at least one subject)
The Examination shall be held after three (3) semester instructions. The Faculty
of Basic Medical Sciences having duly completed the enunciated 2nd MBBS
programme shall conduct the Examinations. The provisional Result of the
examination after due consideration by the Faculty of Basic Medical Science
Examiners Board for the 2nd MBBS shall be published by the Dean of the Faculty
of Basic Medical Science who shall duly present the same to the Vice Chancellor
for onward presentation to the Senate for consideration and approval.
Failure in one or two of the subjects at 1st attempt.
6.3 Professional Examinations
In line with the University regulations, the Departments where the courses are
domiciled shall develop the curriculum based on NUC minimum standard and in
line with Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria Guideline on Minimum Standard
of Medical and Dental Education in Nigeria (Red Book).
6.3.1 First Professional Examinations (2nd MBBS).
Re-sit (2nd Exam) Examination in the failed subject(s) in three months. Continue
with introductory clinical courses.
Failure in any of the subjects at the 2nd Examination
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ii. Failure in one or both subject(s) at the second examination - Join class
immediately below (JCIB). Discontinue the 4th MBBS Clinical
courses/posting.
iv. Failure in any/both subject(s) at the 4th MBBS as in(ii) above. candidate shall
be subjected to a minimum of 12 calendar months of supervised posting in the
department(s) before approval by the departmental board to take examination
in the subject(s) in the next 4th MBBS examination.
vi. Failure in (v) above, candidate shall be subjected to another minimum of
12 calendar months of supervised tutelage in the department(s) before
approval by the departmental board to take examination in the subject(s) in the
Section 6.3.3 Third Professional Examination (4th MBBS)
i. Failure in one or both subjects - Take second examination for the subject(s) in
three months. Continue with the 4th MBBS Clinical courses/posting.
i. For the 4th MBBS examination, a candidate continues to re-sit only failed
subject(s).
ii. Failure in any/both subject(s) at the second examination, Join class
immediately below and continue with the MBBS programme leading to
the next 4th MBBS only in the failed subject(s).
First Paragraph- The subjects of the examination shall be Obstetrics & Gynaecology
and Paediatrics.
iii. Failure in any/both subject(s) at the 4th MBBS examination as in (ii) above -
re-sit the failed subject(s) in three months.
v. Failure in (iv) above, candidate shall be allowed to take examination in the
subject(s) in the next 4th MBBS examination.
a. Failure in one or both subject(s) -Take second examination for the
subject(s)in three months.
iii. Afer JCIB
Section 6.3.2 Second Professional Examination (3rd MBBS)
- Failure in one or both subject(s) at the second examination - Withdraw from
the programme.
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vii. Items v and vi above shall apply until the candidate passes all the subjects of
the 4th MBBS examination.
next 4th MBBS examination.
ii. Failure in the second examination, Join the Class Immediately Below,
but continue with the MBBS programme leading to the main 5th MBBS
examination only in the failed subject(s)
viii. A candidate must have passed ALL subjects of the 4th MBBS examination
before proceeding to the 5th MBBS examination.
Section 6.3.4 Fourth Professional Examination (5th M BBS)
I. For the 5thMBBS examination, a candidate continues to take examination
only in the failed subject(s).
iii. Failure in the main 5th MBBS examination as in (ii) above -take second
examination for the failed subject(s) in three months.
v. Failure in any of the subject(s) as in (iv) above, candidate shall take
the examination in the next 5th MBBS examination.
iv. Failure in the second examination as in (iii) above, candidate shall be
subjected to a minimum of 12 calendar months of supervised posting in the
department before approval by the departmental board to take examination
in the subject(s) in the next 5th MBBS examination.
vii. Items v and vi above shall apply until the candidate passes all the subjects of
the 5th MBBS examination.
viii. A candidate must pass ALL the subjects of the 5th MBBS before he is
deemed to have graduated from Medicine and eligible to be awarded the
MBBS degree.
vi. Failure in any subject(s)as in(v) above, candidate shall be subjected to
another minimum of 12 calendar months supervised tutelage in the
department before approval by the departmental board to take examination in
the subject(s)in the next 5th MBBS examination.
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ii. The Faculty also operates the course credit system and students write
examinations at the end of each semester. However, for the graduates to
register and practice as professionals, they must pass the Professional
Examinations organized by the appropriate Board/Council for the
Department.
v. The assessment of performance in each of the courses in the Professional
Examinations shall comprise
CHAPTER 7
EXAMINATIONS FOR THE FACULTY OF HEALTH
SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY
7.1 General Regulations
i. First year students in the Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology must all
pass their courses at the Awka campus before proceeding to the Nnewi campus
for the second year.
iii. The University examinations regulations for staff and for students shall
apply to all scheduled Faculty Professional Examinations.
iv. 500 Level students are expected to carry out an independent research study,
write up and submit projects which shall be assessed and forms part of the
requirement for the award of the Bachelor's degree.
a. continuous assessment {with a maximum score of thirty percent (30%); essay
questions;
b. multiple choice questions;
c. practical examination, continuous assessments shall constitute a maximum of
thirty percent (30%) and the rest a maximum score of seventy percent(70%).
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vi. Each examination includes written papers, practical/clinical and orals.
vii. Pass in the examination shall be a score of at least fifty percent (50%) for both
practicals/Clinicals and written.
viii. Failure in either the practicals/clinical or written is regarded as failure in the
examination.
ix. External Examiners shall be involved in all the professional examinations.
x. A representative of the Registrar of the regulatory Board/Council shall be
present in all the examinations.
7.2 Department of Medical Laboratory Science
The Professional Examinations for the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory
Science (BMI.S) is regulated by the Medical Laboratory Science Council of
Nigeria.
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7.2.1 First Professional Examination
7.3.1 Pre-Professional Examination
iii A student must pass the Pre-Professional Examination before he can sit for the
next Professional Examination.
iv. Failure in the third attempt of any of the First Professional Examinations shall
attract withdrawal from further attempts. Such a student is not qualified to sit
for the final semester examinations.
I. The First Professional Examination shall be held at the onset of the first
semester of the 500 Level.
i. The second Professional Examination shall be held at the end of the second
semester of the 500 Level.
7.3.2 First Professional Examinations
v. After graduation the students shall sit for the Public Health Nursing
Examination regulated by the West African Health Examination Board,
WAHEB, which is held normally in May of every year.
ii. A student who fails this examination shall be allowed to re-take it at the next
available opportunity until his studentship expires.
7.4 Department of Radiography & Radiological Sciences
7.3 Department of Nursing Science
The Professional Examinations for the Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.NSc.)
is regulated by the Nursing Midwifery Council of Nigeria
ii. The Pre-Professional Examination for Midwifery shall be held during the first
semester of the 500 Level
I. The First Professional Examination for General Nursing shall be held during
the second semester, normally in May, of the 400Level
iii. A student who fails any of the First Professional Examinations is allowed two
more chances to pass the examination.
ii. A student who fails this examination shall be allowed to re-take it at the next
available opportunity which is normally at the end of the first semester of the
500 Level.
7.2.2 Second Professional Examination
The Professional Examination for the Bachelor of Radiography (B.Sc. RAD)
is regulated by the Radiographer's Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN).
i. The Pre-Professional Examination for General Nursing shall be held during
the end of the first semester of the 400 Level
ii. The First Professional Examination for Midwifery shall be held at the end
of the first semester, normally in March, of the 500 Level
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ii. To qualify for the examination the student must satisfy the professional
requirement in 1000 radio diagnostic examinations specified in his log books
and must not have any outstanding course.
c. at the end of the first semester of the 500 Level
i. The Professional Examination shall be held at the end of the second semester
of the 500Level.
iii. Pass mark is 40%.
7.5 Department of Medical Rehabilitation/Physiotherapy
i. Professional Examinations shall be held as follows:
The Professional Examinations for the Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation,
B.M.R. (PT), is regulated hy the Medical Rehabilitation Therapist Board.
a. at the end of the second semester of the 300Level
b. at the end of the first semester of the 400 Level
d at the end of the second semester of the 500 Level,
ii. A student who fails any of the professional examinations shall be allowed to
repeat it in the next academic session.
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EXAMINATIONS FOR THE FACULTY OF
8.1 Professional Examinations
There shall be four professional examinations namely:
i. First professional examinations
ii. Second professional examinations
PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
in. Third professional examinations
CHAPTER 8
The first professional examinations shall comprise of five papers. Each paper
shall be constituted of courses as stipulated below:
PTE 242: Introduction to Pharmaceutics
PMB202: Practical Introductory Biochemistry
PMB 205: Introduction to Biochemistry
PMB 283. Practical Pharmaceutical Microbiology
PCO 215: General Principles of Physiology
iv. Fourth professional examinations
PCO217: Practical Human Anatomy/Histology
PTE 244: Practical Pharmaceutics (Dispensing)
The students shall be assessed for these four professional examinations in their
second, third, fourth and fifth years for UME students or in their first, second, third
and fourth years for Direct Entry candidates, respectively.
PCL201: Introduction to Pharmacy Practice
PAPER 1:HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY &ANATOMY comprising of:
PCO211: Human Gross Anatomy/Neuroanatomy
PCO 213: Introduction to Human Physiology
8.1.1 First Professional Examinations
PMB 281 : Introductory Pharmaceutical Microbiology
PCO 214: Introduction to Human Physiology II
PAPER2: PHARMACY PRACTICE comprising of:
PAPER 3: BASIC PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY &
BIOCHEMISTRY comprising of:
PCO212: Human Genetic Anatomy/Histology
PCO 216: General Practical Human Physiology
PTE203: Pharmaceutical Calculations
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PAPER 5: INTRODUCTORY PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY
8.1.2 Second Professional Examinations
PCG 224: Practical Pharmacognosy
comprising of:
PMC 234. Practical Pharmaceutical Physical Chemistry
comprising of:
PCG 221: Introductory Pharmacognosy
PAPER 4: PHARMACOGNOSY & TRADITIONAL MEDICINE
PCG 222: Indigenous Medicinal Plants
PMC 231: Genera! Pharmaceutical & Inorganic Chemistry
PMC 232: General Physical, Organic & Radio Chemistry
Candidates that fail three or more professional papers shall repeat the year without an
option of a re-sit examination. Candidates that fail one or two professional paper
(s) shall have opportunity to write a re-sit exam for the course (s) failed. Any
such candidate who fails to pass any of the professional courses shall repeat the
year, A repeat student who fails to satisfy the examiners in the professional exams
shall be required to withdraw from the Faculty.
The second professional examinations shall comprise of six papers. Each
paper shall be constituted of courses as stipulated below:
PTE 341 : Physical Pharmaceutics
PTE 344: Practical Unit Operations and Disperse Systems
PAPER 2: NATURAL PRODUCTS comprised of:
PCG 321: Natural Products
PAPER 3: PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY comprised of:
PMC 331 Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry
PMC 332. Pharmaceutical Analysis I
PTE 342: Unit operations
PMC 334: Practical Pharmaceutical Qualitative Analysis
PAPER 4: PHARMACY ADMINISTRATION & BIOPHARMACEUTICS
comprised of:
PCL 371 Pharmacy Administration & Entrepreneurial Skills
PTE 343: Practical Physical Pharmaceutics
PCG 323: Practical Pharmacognosy II
PAPER I: PHARMACEUTICS & PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY
comprised of:
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PCL 362: Bio Pharmaceutics & Pharmacokinetics
PCO 353: Pharmacology of Peripheral Nervous & GIT Systems
PCL 364: Health Psychology
PCO 354: Practical Pharmacology I
PCO 452: Pharmacology of Endocrine and Respiratory Systems
PMB 381: Sterile Products Technology
PCO 451 : Chemotherapy
PMB 383: Practical Pharmaceutical Microbiology II
Candidates that fail four or more professional papers shall repeat the year without an
option of a re-sit examination. Candidates that fail one, two or three professional
paper(s) shall have opportunity to write a re-sit exam for the course(s) failed. Any such
candidate who fails to pass any of the professional courses shall repeat the year. A
repeat student who fails to satisfy the examiners in the professional shall be required
to withdraw from the Faculty.
PAPER 2: CLINICAL PHARMACY, ETHICS & JURISPRUDENCE
comprised of:
PCO 352: Pharmacology of Cardiovascular and Central Nervous Systems
PAPER 6: STERILE PRODUCTS TECHNOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY
comprised of:
PAPER I: PHARMACOLOGY & TOXICOLOGY comprised of:
PCL 471: Pharmacy Ethics & Jurisprudence
PCL 461: Pathology for Pharmacy Students
PCL 462: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Care
Commodities
PCO 351: Principles of Pharmacology
PAPER 5: PHARMACOLOGY comprised of:
PMB 384: Practical Sterile Product Technology
The third professional examinations shall comprise of six papers. Each paper shall be
constituted of courses as stipulated below:
PCO 453: Practical Pharmacology II
8.1.3 Third Professional Examinations
PCL 464: Supply Chain Management of Pharmaceutical and other Health
PMB 382: Pharmaceutical Biotechnology I
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PAPER 3: PHARMACEUTICS & PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY
comprised of:
PCG 421: Phytoevaluation and Phytoanalysis
PTE 444: Advanced Dispensing
PMC 433: Practical Pharmaceutical Analysis
PAPER 6: PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY
PTE 441: Tablet & Capsule Technology
PTE 443: Practical Tablet & Capsule Technology
PTE 446: Practical Advanced Dispensing
PAPER 4: PHYTOEVALUATION AND PHYTOANALYSIS comprised of:
PCG 422: Practical Phytoevaluation and Phytoanalysis
PAPER 5: PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY & ANALYSIS comprised of:
PMC 434: Instrumental Methods m Pharmaceutical Analysis
PMC 432: Medical Chemistry
PMC 434: Practical Pharmaceutical Synthesis
PM 483: Practical Antimicrobial Drugs Evaluations
PMB 484: Practical Introductory Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
The fourth professional examinations shall comprise of five papers. Each
paper shall be constituted of courses as stipulated below:
8.1.4 Fourth Professional Examinations
P A P E R 1 : P H A R M A C E U T I C A L M I C R O B I O L O G Y &
BIOTECHNOLOGY comprised of:
PMB 482. Basic Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Immunology
PMB 581: Clinical Applications of Pharmaceutical Microbiology
PMB 582:Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Candidates that fail four or more professional papers shall repeat the year without
an option of a re-sit examination. Candidates that fail one, two or three professional
papers shall have opportunity to write a re-sit exam for the course (s) failed. Any
such candidate who fails to pass any of the professional courses shall repeat the
year. A repeat student who fails to satisfy the examiners in the professional exams
shall be allowed to repeat for yet another year. Failure to satisfy the examiners after
this second repeat attempt shall lead to the withdrawal of such a student from the
programme.
PMB 481: Antimicrobial Drugs
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PAPER 2: PHARMACOGNOSY & TRADITIONAL MEDICINE
PCG 521: Herbal, Complementary & Alternative Medicines
PMC 532: Medicinal Chemistry, Drug Design and Development
PCL 562: Drug information, Literature Evaluation & Communication Skills
PCL 563: Clinical Pharmacokinetics & Clinical Safety Evaluations
PAPER 6: PHARMACEUTICS AND PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY
8.2 Academic Progress Policy
PAPER 3: PHARMACOLOGY comprised of:
PCO 553: Toxicology
PMC531: Pharmaceutical Analysis and Good Laboratory Principles
PAPER 5: THERAPEUTICS AND CLINICAL CLERKSHIP comprised of:
PCL 561: Pathophysiology & Pharmacotherapeutics
PCO 551: Screening Methods in Pharmacology
PTE 541: Pharmaceutical Evaluation of Dosage Forms and Novel
Drug Delivery Systems
PTE 542: Industrial Pharmacy and Process Validation
PAPER 4: MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY comprised of:
Candidates that fail four or more professional papers shall repeat the year without
an option of a re-sit examination. Candidates that fail one, two or three
professional papers shall have opportunity to write a re-sit exam for the course(s)
failed. Any such candidate who fails to pass any of the professional courses shall
repeat the year. Without prejudice to the provisions above, no student shall spend
more than eight (8) or seven (7) academic sessions in the 5 year (UTME) or 4
year (DE) programmes respectively.
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PCL 564:Clinical Pharmacy Clerkship
PCO 552: Veterinary Pharmacy and Agrochemicals
PCL 571: Pharmacy Administration and Management
I. At the end of the first year (for UTME candidates), students are expected
to pass all the first year core courses (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Zoology
and Mathematics). The minimum pass mark shall be 40%. Students that fail
any of the core courses shall repeat the year. Such students shall re-register
PCL 566: Drug Administration & Patient Medication Assessment
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200 level - 500 level
4 Non-professional courses may be carried over to the next class, provided
that the total credit unit per semester does not exceed 24 units.
2. Additionally, a minimum CGPA of 2.50 may be required to progress from
one level to another
3. The pass mark for all courses from the first professional class shall be 50%,
except in Dispensing and Pharmacy Jurisprudence, which shall be 60%. All
courses registered must be passed. Students eligible for re-sit examinations
as stipulated under section 3.11 shall be required to re-take the failed courses
only. No professional course (s) shall be carried over from one level to
another.
the entire failed course (s) and other courses in order to carry between 15
and 24 credit units.
2 Students that fail any non-core course (such as GSS and CSC) shall re-
register the courses failed in subsequent years up to the 500 level
provided that not more than 3 credit units shall be carried over by the
student in a semester. A student who has more than 4 credit units per
semester outstanding shall repeat the first year. Such students shall re-
register all the failed courses and other courses in order to carry between 15
and 24 credit units.
3. Candidates from related disciplines in Nnamdi Azikiwe University who
wish to transfer to Pharmacy shall have passed all the first year Pharmacy
courses and in addition MUST have satisfied the UTME subject
combination requirement and scored a minimum GPA of 4.0. Acceptance
into the Pharmacy programme is however also subject to available spaces.
1. As from the 200 Level, progress from one level to the next shall primarily
be based on the overall performance of the candidate in the various
professional examinations as stipulated under section 3.11 above.
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
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16
17
18
19
20
21
22
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SUMMARY:
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NAME OF EXAMINER:
IN COURSE
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EXAM
SCORE
NAME OF STUDENT
APPENDIX 1
NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
OFFICIAL GRADE REPORT SHEET
COURSE TITLE:
COURSE CODE:
CREDIT UNIT:
SESSION:
SEMESTER:
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SUMMARY:NAME OF EXAMINER:
SIGNATURE & DATE:
SIGNATURE & DATE:
NAME OF HOD:
%
%E (40-44%)
Total
%D (45-49%)
%C (50-59%)
%B (60-69%)
%
100%
A ( 70%)
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CUMULATIVE means sum of TCU or TQP from Semester 1 to current semester;
Note: PREVIOUS means immediate past semester;
REMARKS: number of failed courses to be indicated as XF/YF, where X=Total
number of failed courses in the current semester, Y=Total number of
outstanding courses and XF+YF = Total number of outstanding courses.
For the final semester of the final year, class of degree is indicated in the
REMARKS column.
NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA
EXAMINATION MISCONDUCT REPORT FORM
(to be completed in duplicate)
APPENDIX III
From: The Invigilator
Student’s Name:
I. Name:
Name:
Department:
ii. Name:
Date:
Exam Hall:
iii. Name:
Other student(s) involved: (complete one form for each student)
DETAILS: Find below a report of an alleged examination misconduct committed by the above student(s):
Offending Materia(s) impounded and attached to the script.
(Please described):
(Reporting Officer’s Signature & Date)
To: The Chairman, Examinations Committee
Reg. Number:
Reg. No.
Reg. No.
Reg. No.
Dept:
Dept:
Dept:
Through: The Dean,
Course Code:
Faculty of
Date:
The Reporting Officer
SECTION A:
SECTION B:
STUDENT’S UNDERSTANDING
(To be completed by the Invigilator)
(To be completed by the student before he can continue writing)
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ADD / DROP FORM
Name: Reg. No:
Signature:Signature:
Student’s Signature:
Approved by: Endorsed by:
i) Academic Adviser: ii) Head of Department:
Department: Year of Study:
Name:Name:
Date:Date:
Session: Semester: Date:
APPENDIX IV
COURSES DROPPED
Code
CREDITS REGISTERED CREDITS REGISTERED
CREDITS DROPPED CREDITS ADDED
REMAINING CREDITS CREDITS FOR THE YEAR
Title Credit Code Title Credit
COURSES ADDED
