UNICAL Suspends 19 Students Over Alleged Examination Malpractice
UNICAL suspends 19 students over alleged examination malpractice, reinforcing its stance against academic dishonesty on campus.
The university of calabar (UNICALS) management enforced this penalty for the entirety of the 2025/2026 academic session following a thorough review by the Students’ Disciplinary Committee.
Ratified directly by the institution’s Senate, the disciplinary action targets individuals across a wide array of faculties, from the medical sciences to management studies.
The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has suspended 19 students for one academic session over alleged examination malpractice. The suspension followed the recommendations by the university’s Students’ Disciplinary Committee, which were ratified by the institution’s Senate.
According to a statement issued by the university, the affected students will remain suspended throughout the 2025/2026 academic session and are expected to resume their studies in the 2026/2027 academic session.
The students are drawn from several faculties and departments, including 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 also directed all deans, heads of departments, and other relevant officials to strictly enforce the suspension, reaffirming its commitment to maintaining academic integrity and discipline.
Final Thought
UNICAL suspends 19 students over alleged examination malpractice as a firm reminder that the institution maintains zero tolerance for compromised academic integrity.
With administrative leaders and department heads strictly enforcing the order, the affected individuals must sit out until the 2026/2027 academic session.
This decisive action reflects the ongoing commitment of UNICAL to protect the credibility of its degrees and foster a culture of honest hard work.
