Debate Arises Over Claim That Most First-Class Graduates Are Direct Entry Students
Following a statement that most of the students who graduated with first class are direct entry students, students and Nigerians have shared their opinions on the subject.
Zita Ezechi 
A statement suggesting that a majority of students who graduate with first-class honors are direct entry (DE) candidates has sparked a heated debate among students and Nigerians alike, eliciting diverse opinions on the matter.
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"Truth is bitter," remarked one commentator, encapsulating the sentiment that uncomfortable truths often provoke strong reactions.
"Direct entry students feel they know everything in the lecture hall," countered another perspective, challenging stereotypes about direct entry students' academic capabilities.
"According to who?" queried another participant, highlighting skepticism regarding the credibility of such sweeping statements without concrete evidence.
"They are also known as assistant lecturers ooo," added another comment, injecting humor into the arguement.
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Contrary to the initial statement, a different viewpoint emerged: "No! Most of the first-class students in universities are UTME students, not direct entry students." This assertion reflects a belief that students who enter university through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) route are more likely to achieve top academic honors.
