Federal Polytechnic Bauchi Highlights Penalties for Examination Misconduct

The management of the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi (FPTB) has reiterated its commitment to upholding academic integrity by outlining stringent penalties for examination misconduct. The measures, detailed in the institution's student handbook, aim to promote fairness and discipline among students.

According to the handbook, entering the examination hall with unauthorized materials, such as textbooks, handsets, or electronic gadgets, without using them, will result in rustication for one semester. However, the use of any of these items during the examination carries a more severe penalty of expulsion.

The institution also considers other forms of misconduct seriously. Actions such as making noise, eating, or causing disturbances during exams will lead to rustication for one semester. Similarly, passing information to another student or allowing someone to copy from one's work will result in expulsion.

Additionally, entering the examination hall with writings on any part of the body or clothing is prohibited. Penalties for this violation range from rustication for one session to expulsion if the writings are used during the exam.

Other offenses, including giving or receiving assistance, non-submission of answer scripts, unauthorized borrowing of materials, reckless acts, or rudeness, attract penalties ranging from carrying over the course to outright expulsion.

The management emphasized its zero-tolerance policy on impersonation, where hiring someone to write an exam on a student's behalf results in expulsion. Furthermore, failure to obey instructions from invigilators or authorized personnel will lead to rustication for one semester.

The Federal Polytechnic Bauchi has urged all students to adhere strictly to these regulations to maintain the integrity of its examination processes and ensure a conducive learning environment.