solidbroda: That's why we have so many First class from covenant University. Walai, if I attended CU, I go have over 1st class.

Gamuguma: nothing is wrong with re-sit exams. NUC should make sure universities have proper equipments so as to make our graduate has proper practical knowledge. That is their main tax. Gbam

Bludeville: I'm a graduate of pharmacy from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and in my department, re-sits are often written, this is because in pharmacy, most courses are 'prerequisites' , what this means is you cant proceed to the next level of a certain course (e.g Pharmacology 301) if you havent passed the previous level (Pharmacology 201) because it is a continous process and it's difficult/impossible to truly understand 301 if you havent proven that you have a firm grasp of 201.
I think that the NUC should poke their noses where they are truly needed and not disrupting and stupidly banning certain practices especially if they do not know/understand the reason behind it because it only makes them seem stupid.

lekside44: please tell the private universities

afam4eva:
Are you for fake? It's not every statement that you interpret with a kindergarten eye. Of course we all know NUC is the body that regulates universities in Nigeria but that doesn't mean the universities should not have some kinda relative independence. Very soon NUC will tell them the kind of flower to plant in all the schools.

Bludeville:

I'm a graduate of pharmacy from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and in my department, re-sits are often written, this is because in pharmacy, most courses are 'prerequisites' , what this means is you cant proceed to the next level of a certain course (e.g Pharmacology 301) if you havent passed the previous level (Pharmacology 201) because it is a continous process and it's difficult/impossible to truly understand 301 if you havent proven that you have a firm grasp of 201.

I think that the NUC should poke their noses where they are truly needed and not disrupting and stupidly banning certain practices especially if they do not know/understand the reason behind it because it only makes them seem silly

Tmany: In the first place it rubbish for such a policy to be allowed.
At least it the same degree they are awarded as that of federal and states universities who don't allow resit.
very stupid double standard.

Osheshe:

I'm an alumunus of Covenant University...(check your spelling). I read architecture so I'm in a better position to shed more light on this issue

Yes, resit examinations were conducted, for a stipulated fee. This did not enhance a students' CGPA in any way. The scores from failed courses were not 'erased' and 'replaced' as you stated. The resit scores were added and divided by the number of failed courses re-taken, then multiplied by a fixed percentage. At the end of the day, the overall aggregate added may be 0.01.

The concept of resit examinations (summer, as it is called) was introduced for certain reasons...

Ever heard of force majeure? These are unforeseen circumstances beyond one's control. Assuming one is too ill to write a paper, or suddenly falls ill in the middle of an exam, what happens? The individual has to spend an extra year in school for this?

Femsyn: Now the bone of contention here is simple. why would a group of universities allow resit, when others don't? Especially when the graduates of these schools go on to compete in the same labour market - where grades are held in high esteem; I dont think this is fair enough. When i fail a course in a public university, i am expected to undergo additional stress/load in the next session, while another group of schools allow u to pay a token (which they shld be able to conveniently pay, since they can afford the school fees) for a resit absent of pressure or any additional load; just holidays "deprivation". There's imbalance in the educational system!!!
It's either all schools encourage resits or it's completely scrapped!!
NUC, way to go.

gidiMonsta:

I'm so glad u crossed common sense cos it seems to be far from you at this moment.

What concerns NUC with what goes on in a university? Are you for real?

Don't mind him/her. Its like saying what concern cbn with what happens in commercial banks.

mbhs139:

for stipulated fee? So, I can afford to play away my time and retake my failed course in the same year. Guy, all is in a bid to stop your parents from paying for your exorbitant extra year fee.

So, those of us for other schools no dey fall sick? If you are sick, go to the medical center and get a report, the course will not be counted as a carry over. it's simple as that.

gidiMonsta:

I'm so glad u crossed common sense cos it seems to be far from you at this moment.

What concerns NUC with what goes on in a university? Are you for real?

afam4eva:
Are you for fake? It's not every statement that you interpret with a kindergarten eye. Of course we all know NUC is the body that regulates universities in Nigeria but that doesn't mean the universities should not have some kinda relative independence. Very soon NUC will tell them the kind of flower to plant in all the schools.

clemmonce: thank u bros 4 the comment. i thought @afam4eva was smart but for him to say such a word now i knw he is dull u fall my hand

Osheshe:

Did you see any referral to private universities in the original post or link?

You really ought to start reading in-between the lines some more.

If the NUC had found only private universities culpable, I'm sure they would have clearly stated so in their press statement.

The mere fact that they used 'universities' means simply that they were referring to both state, federal and privately owned universities. That it doesn't happen in your alma mater, does not mean same goes for others.

Osheshe:

Did you see any referral to private universities in the original post or link?

You really ought to start reading in-between the lines some more.

If the NUC had found only private universities culpable, I'm sure they would have clearly stated so in their press statement.

The mere fact that they used 'universities' means simply that they were referring to both state, federal and privately owned universities. That it doesn't happen in your alma mater, does not mean same goes for others.

aryzgreat: NO MORE 180 FIRST CLASS STUDENTS FROM BABCOCK AND CONVENANT UNIVERSITIES WHERE STUDENST RE-SIT TO RECTIFY THEIR POOR RESULTS AND COUNT THEM AS FRESS COURSE(THE OLD SCORES ARE ERASED AND THE RE-SIT SCORE IS ACCEPTED). FIRST CLASS MY ANUS! IF U FAIL, U CARRY OVER AND GOD PUNISH U NA 4 OR 3 CREDIT UNIT, IT EATS UP UR G.P

Tmany:
madam if u had check my response well u would have seen that i didn't mention private universities but since you went there i don't know of any federal or state university that all resit
madam if u had check my response well u would have seen that i didn't mention private universities but since you went there i don't know of any federal or state university that all resit

MostIncredible.DFirst:
This NUC policy is not meant to affect d clinical and pharmacuetical programs. To my understanding dis policy is meant to stop d sharp exam practices prevalent in private universities.

Joey82: resit ke?
I neva heard that name through out my school days,
and the law isnt draconian, if u fail a course, u carry it over, reasob being that scripts are not immediately marked and compiled because of the bulk of work on lecturer's table.
so i'm wondering how the resit thing is executed, i think its fraudulent.

lakesider: Notin is wrong with resit exam as long as i m writing it from my brain.in advanced country U can walk out of exam hall Nd. Av your paper resheduled if U feel U ll fail d paper.outdated pple @ work

saxywale:
Resit is common in private universities.

It is also applicable in the school of medical/health/pharmacy of some or most government universities where students usually graduate with a pass or distinction. If a student fails the Resit, then he/she repeats the year.

sheedy407: All of una wen don read a̶̲̥̅̊ñ̷̊D̶̲̥̅̊ comment nonsence abt private uni,una papa head.If u ® opportund to go to a private uni lik the 1st private uni in Nigeria(Madonna Uni)will u reject d offer?Abegi,no dey beef us if ur moni no reach.

afam4eva: What's their business with what goes on inside a school. Shouldn't it be the duty of the universities to determine whether or not they want their students to resit? I think some people are taking lectures from Fashola of Lagos. This law is a draconian law that does not sit well with common sense me.

solidbroda: That's why we have so many First class from covenant University. Walai, if I attended CU, I go have over 1st class.