UNICAL suspends 19 students over examination misconduct

Nineteen students at the University of Calabar have been suspended for one academic session due to alleged examination misconduct. The decision follows recommendations from the Students’ Disciplinary Committee and has been approved by the university senate.

The affected students will not be able to attend classes for the 2025/2026 academic session. They are expected to resume their studies in the 2026/2027 academic session, according to a letter signed by the Director of Administration, Dr Citizen Ekpo, on behalf of the Registrar.

These students come from a wide range of faculties and departments across the university. They include students from Administration, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Arts, Education, Allied Medical Sciences, Pharmacy, Environmental Sciences, Nursing Science, Peace and Conflict Studies, Science Laboratory Technology, Estate Management, and Marketing.

The university has directed all deans, heads of departments, and relevant units to enforce the suspension and ensure full compliance with the directive. This action underscores the university's commitment to maintaining academic integrity and deterring examination malpractice.

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The university has said the students would resume their studies in the 2026/2027 academic session.