The university has taken a firm stance against academic dishonesty, with the expulsion serving as a deterrent to others.
The Umaru Musa Yar’adua University in Katsina State has announced the expulsion of 57 students for engaging in various forms of examination malpractice.
According to a statement on Saturday by institution’s Head of Information and Protocol, Hajiya Fatima Sanda, the decision was made during the university’s Senate 125th Regular Meeting, following recommendations from the University Central Examination Misconduct Committee.
“UMYU remains committed to preserving the sanctity of its academic standards and will not hesitate to sanction any act that undermines the integrity of its examinations,” the University stated.
The university has taken a firm stance against academic dishonesty, with the expulsion serving as a deterrent to others.
In addition to the expelled students, the statement noted that five others have been rusticated for two semesters in the 2024/2025 academic session, and their affected examination papers have been cancelled.
Another two students also received official written warnings, which will be permanently added to their academic records.
The university’s management emphasized its zero-tolerance policy for examination misconduct, urging students to adhere strictly to academic rules and avoid any form of malpractice.
“Students have been urged to adhere strictly to academic rules and avoid any form of malpractice, as future violations will be met with equally strict consequences,” the statement added.
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