The College of Business Education (Examinations) Rules, 2023
This section is an interpretation heading for Part II on eligibility to sit for examinations, listing topics such as continuous assessment, semester exams, supplementary exams, special exams, and postponement.
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This section is an interpretation heading for Part II on eligibility to sit for examinations, listing topics such as continuous assessment, semester exams, supplementary exams, special exams, and postponement. This section concerns the time to request postponement of studies and examinations. Section heading for transfer of students and grades under Part III, Students’ Assessment. This section is titled “Continuous assessment and evaluation.” This section concerns the marking and submission of continuous assessment scores.
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Section 3
AI-assisted research summary: This section is an interpretation heading for Part II on eligibility to sit for examinations, listing topics such as continuous assessment, semester exams, supplementary exams, special exams, and postponement.
3. Interpretation. PART II ELIGIBILITY TO SIT FOR EXAMINATIONS Continuous assessment. End of semester examination. Supplementary examination. Special examination. Postponement of studies. Postponement of examination.
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PART II
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Time to request for postponement of studies and examination
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns the time to request postponement of studies and examinations.
10. Time to request for postponement of studies and examination. - 12 Verify source ↗
Transfer of students and grades
AI-assisted research summary: Section heading for transfer of students and grades under Part III, Students’ Assessment.
12. Transfer of students and grades. 3 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) PART III STUDENTS’ ASSESSMENT - 4 Verify source ↗
A student eligible to sit for continuous assessment
AI-assisted research summary: A student eligible for continuous assessment must be registered by the College for the semester and attend classes at the required percentage.
4. A student eligible to sit for continuous assessment shall meet the following conditions: (a) has been registered by the College for the respective semester; and (b) has attended classes to the required percentage under these Rules. End of semester examination - 5 Verify source ↗
(1) A student eligible to sit for the end of the
AI-assisted research summary: A student may sit the end-of-semester exam only if several eligibility conditions are met.
5.-(1) A student eligible to sit for the end of the semester examination shall meet the following conditions - (a) does not owe the College any prescribed fee or any other financial dues; (b) has attended not less than eighty percent of lectures and seminars in a particular module within a particular semester; (c) has done continuous assessment and attained a minimum pass mark for a module that he is required to sit for examination; (d) is not barred by any relevant authority from sitting for the examination in question; and (e) has registered for all modules that he is supposed to study in a particular semester. (2) The end of semester examination shall be administered at the end of the respective semester in which a particular module is taught. Supplementa ry examination - 6 Verify source ↗
(1) A student eligible to sit for supplementary
AI-assisted research summary: A student may sit for supplementary exams only if they meet the listed conditions, and a candidate cannot progress to the next NTA level until supplementary exams are cleared.
6.-(1) A student eligible to sit for supplementary examination shall meet the following conditions - (a) has failed the end of semester examination; (b) has failed special examination of the previous academic year; (c) has postponed supplementary examination of the previous academic year; and (d) does not owe the College any financial dues. (2) Supplementary examination shall be administered after approval of the end of semester examination results. 10 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) (3) A candidate who will pass supplementary examination shall be awarded a “C” grade for NTA level 4 to NTA level 8 and “B” grade for NTA level 9 and 10. (4) A candidate who postponed a supplementary examination shall sit for the same during the supplementary examination session of the following academic year. (5) A candidate shall not be allowed to progress to the next NTA Level unless he has cleared supplementary examination. Special examination - 7 Verify source ↗
(1) A student who postponed the end of semester
AI-assisted research summary: Students who postponed the end-of-semester examination may sit for a special examination. If they miss it, they must postpone studies or, if they fail the special examination, sit for a supplementary examination in the next academic year.
7.-(1) A student who postponed the end of semester examination shall be eligible to sit for special examination. (2) Special examination shall be administered at the same session with supplementary examination. (3) A candidate who fails to sit for special examination shall be required to postpone studies. (4) A candidate who fails special examination shall sit for supplementary examination in the next academic year. Postponeme nt of studies - 8 Verify source ↗
(1) A student may request
AI-assisted research summary: A student may ask in writing to postpone studies, and may later ask to resume studies in writing through the Head of Department.
8.-(1) A student may request in writing for postponement of studies to the Director of Academics or Campus Director through the respective Head of Department. that may be considered for (2) The reasons postponement of studies include - (a) illness supported by a medical certificate from any recognised medical institution; (b) sponsorship related problems; or (c) any other reasonable ground which is supported by sufficient evidence provided that each case is considered on its own merit. (3) Where the request for postponement of studies is granted, the respective Head of Department shall inform the student the time to resume his studies. (4) Notwithstanding the provisions of subrule (2), the permission for postponement of studies shall not be granted for two consecutive academic years: Provided that the DR-ARC may grant permission for further postponement of studies. 11 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) (5) A student who will postpone studies in the first semester shall be deemed to have postponed for the whole academic year. (6) Where the permission for postponement of studies is granted, all assessments done by the student in the respective semester shall be nullified and the student shall be required to start afresh upon resuming his studies. (7) A student who has postponed studies and paid his tuition fee, shall not be required to repay upon resuming his studies. (8) A student shall request in writing to resume his studies to the Director of Academics or Campus Director via the respective Head of Department. Postponeme nt of examination s - 9 Verify source ↗
(1) A student may request
AI-assisted research summary: A student may ask in writing to postpone an examination, through the Head of Department, to the Director Academics or Campus Director.
9.-(1) A student may request in writing for postponement of examination to the Director Academics or Campus Director through the respective Head of Department. (2) Rule 8(2) (a) and (c) shall apply regarding reasons Time to request for postponeme nt of studies and examination Repeating module for postponement of examination. (3) A student wishing to postpone examination should be eligible to sit for respective examination. (4) A student shall not be allowed to proceed to the next semester unless he has sat for examination postponed in the previous semester. - 10 Verify source ↗
(1) A student wishing to postpone studies may
AI-assisted research summary: A student may ask to postpone studies before the relevant exams begin. The Director of Academics or Campus Director may also approve a late request if there is sufficient ground.
10.-(1) A student wishing to postpone studies may lodge his request at any time prior to the start of the- (a) end of semester examinations; or (b) respective examination. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subrule (1), the Director of Academics or Campus Director may at his discretion approve request of the student to postpone studies or examination out of time for sufficient ground. - 11 Verify source ↗
(1) A candidate who fails a module
AI-assisted research summary: Candidates who fail a module in supplementary examination must repeat it in the next academic year, and some NTA Level 7 and 9 candidates must carry the module forward. A fee may apply for repeating a failed module, except for students covered by subrule (2).
11.-(1) A candidate who fails a module in supplementary examination shall repeat the module failed in the next academic year. (2) A candidate in NTA Level 7 and 9 who fails a module in the supplementary examination in his first year, shall carry forward such module to the next academic year. 12 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) (3) Except for a student mentioned under subrule (2), the student shall pay a fee as may be prescribed by the College for repeating a failed module. (4) A candidate shall be allowed to repeat a module for a maximum of one academic year. Transfer of students and grades - 12 Verify source ↗
(1) In accordance with NACTVET and TCU
AI-assisted research summary: Students may transfer between recognised institutions and the College if stated conditions are met; the College may request a confidential misconduct check, and DR-ARC regulates grade-transfer matters.
12.-(1) In accordance with NACTVET and TCU Students’ Credits Transfers guidelines, a student may be transferred from any recognised institution to the College and vice versa to proceed with the study of any program provided that - (a) the contents of programme of study between the institution and the College are compatible; (b) grading and assessment criteria of the programme of study are compatible and accepted by the College; (c) the student has successfully completed the prior academic year; (d) the College may request a confidential report from a recognised institution to verify if the student has not been involved in any form of misconduct; and (e) prescribed fee and other financial dues are duly paid to the College. (2) A student who wishes to be transferred from one campus of the College to another or other institution shall – (a) comply with the requirements of subrule (1) (c); and (b) comply with NACTVET and TCU Students’ other guidelines and Credits Transfers requirements. (3) Student’s transfer will be done at the beginning of the academic year subject to NACTVET and TCU almanac. (4) The DR-ARC shall regulate all matters related to the transfer of grades. 13 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) PART III STUDENTS’ ASSESSMENT Administrati on of assessment Continuous assessment and evaluation
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PART III
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Continuous assessment and evaluation
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Continuous assessment and evaluation.”
14. Continuous assessment and evaluation. - 15 Verify source ↗
Marking and submission of continuous assessment scores
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns the marking and submission of continuous assessment scores.
15. Marking and submission of continuous assessment scores. - 16 Verify source ↗
Marking and uploading of end of semester and supplementary
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns marking and uploading end-of-semester and supplementary examination results.
16. Marking and uploading of end of semester and supplementary examination results. - 18 Verify source ↗
Dissertation, research and project report
AI-assisted research summary: Section heading: Dissertation, research and project report.
18. Dissertation, research and project report. - 19 Verify source ↗
Modality for supervision of fieldwork and research
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Modality for supervision of fieldwork and research” and appears within Part IV on setting pre- and post-moderation of examinations.
19. Modality for supervision of fieldwork and research. PART IV SETTING PRE AND POST-MODERATION OF EXAMINATIONS - 13 Verify source ↗
(1) Each module shall be assessed through
AI-assisted research summary: Modules must be assessed through continuous assessment and an end-of-semester examination, except fieldwork, research reports, project reports, and dissertations. Those four items must form part of the student’s assessment and count toward the final cumulative GPA.
13.-(1) Each module shall be assessed through continuous assessment and end of semester examination except for fieldwork, research report, project report, and dissertation. (2) Fieldwork, research report, project report or dissertation shall form part of the assessment of the student and shall contribute to the final cumulative GPA. - 14 Verify source ↗
(1) Distribution of continuous assessment marks
AI-assisted research summary: This section sets how continuous assessment and exam marks are distributed, sets pass marks, and requires instructors and students to act during the preparation week.
14.-(1) Distribution of continuous assessment marks in each module for all undergraduate programmes shall include 25 marks for test, 10 marks for individual assignment and 5marks for group assignment; making a total of 40 marks unless stated otherwise in the curriculum. (2) Distribution of continuous assessment marks in each module for postgraduate programmes shall include 20 marks for test, 20 marks for individual assignment or term paper and 10 marks for group assignment; making a total of 50 marks unless stated otherwise in the curriculum. (3) The instructor shall administer a minimum of two tests in a semester whereby, at least one test shall be administered in each half of a semester. (4) End of semester examination in each module shall carry 60 marks and 50 marks for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes stated otherwise in the curriculum. respectively, unless (5) The pass mark for each module per NTA Level shall be as follows: (a) NTA Levels 4 and 5 = 50%. (b) NTA Level 6 = 45%. (c) NTA Level 7 and 8 = 40% (d) NTA Level 9 and 10 = 50%. (6) The pass mark for undergraduate programme in each module shall be a combination of both continuous assessment and end of semester examination in a respective semester provided that a student has scored a minimum score as follows: 14 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) Levels Continuous assessment/40 NTA Levels 4 and 5 NTA Level 6 NTA Level 7 and 8 20 Marks 18 Marks 16 Marks End of Semester/ 60 30 Marks 27 Marks 24 Marks (7) The pass mark for postgraduate programmes shall be a combination of both continuous assessment and end of semester examination in a respective semester provided that a student has scored a minimum of 25 marks out of 50 for both continuous assessment and end of semester examination. (8) A student who fails to attain a minimum score of the respective continuous assessment shall repeat the module. (9) A student shall sign continuous assessment results in each module during the preparation week before the start of the end of semester examination. (10) A student shall ensure that all matters related to his continuous assessment results are addressed and resolved during the preparation week. (11) Each instructor shall be readily available and accessible to students during preparation week to resolve continuous assessment matters. (12) Teaching continuous assessment shall not be allowed during the preparation week unless approved in writing by DR-ARC. administering or Marking and submission of continuous assessment scores - 15 Verify source ↗
(1) Marking and uploading of continuous
AI-assisted research summary: Module instructors must mark and upload continuous assessment, submit signed hard and soft copies of scores to the Head of Department during preparation week, and keep a copy of submitted scores for at least two academic years.
15.-(1) Marking and uploading of continuous assessment shall be done by the module instructor. (2) A module instructor shall submit to the respective Head of Department a signed hardcopy and softcopy of continuous assessment scores during preparation week. (3) A module instructor shall be required to keep a copy of a record of all assessment scores submitted to the Head of Department for a period of at least two academic years. (4) The Head of Department in which the module originates may take necessary administrative measures which he deems necessary on any issue that may arise relating to continuous assessment submission. 15 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) Marking and uploading of end of semester and supplementa ry examination results Fieldwork - 16 Verify source ↗
(4) Marking and uploading of end of semester and
AI-assisted research summary: Module instructors must mark and upload end-of-semester and supplementary results, submit specified hardcopy and softcopy records to the relevant offices, and keep a copy of the mark sheets for at least two academic years, unless DR-ARC directs otherwise.
16.-(4) Marking and uploading of end of semester and supplementary examination results shall be done by the module instructor unless directed otherwise by DR-ARC. the (2) A module Instructor shall submit examination office a hardcopy of end of semester or supplementary examination marked scripts, pre-moderated examination paper, marking scheme, and a duly signed mark sheet containing a list of all students examined and their respective scores. to (3) A module instructor shall submit to the respective Head of Department, the softcopy of end of semester or supplementary examination scores after incorporating the changes done by the external examiner. (4) A module instructor shall be required to keep a copy of record of all end of semester or supplementary mark sheet submitted to the examination office for a period of at least two academic years. - 17 Verify source ↗
(1) There shall be fieldwork for diploma and
AI-assisted research summary: Students in diploma and bachelor degree programmes must do fieldwork, submit a field report on time, and may repeat failed fieldwork within one academic year.
17.-(1) There shall be fieldwork for diploma and bachelor degree programmes depending on curriculum requirements. (2) The Head of Department shall appoint an instructor to supervise fieldwork. (3) A student shall be required to submit his field report within the time as may be prescribed in writing by the Head of Department. (4) The assessment or marking of the final field report shall be done by a supervisor or an instructor appointed by the Head of Department. (5) The field work shall be marked out of 100 marks of which thirty percent shall be awarded by immediate supervisor at the field placement and seventy percent shall be awarded as per the College field work guidelines. (6) A student who fails in the field work report shall be allowed to repeat his field work within one academic year. Dissertation, research and project report - 18 Verify source ↗
(1) A student shall be allocated a supervisor who
AI-assisted research summary: Students must be assigned a supervisor, and dissertation assessment must include oral presentation and examiner scoring. Some students may repeat after a first failure, apply for time extension before the original deadline, and late submission can be treated as absconding.
18.-(1) A student shall be allocated a supervisor who will guide him throughout the dissertation, research or project process. 16 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) (2) The assessment of the final dissertation, research or project report shall include oral presentation and constitute an average of scores awarded by a supervisor and external examiner. (3) The panel for oral presentation shall constitute the major supervisor, external examiner and any other instructor appointed by the Head of Department. (4) The chairperson of the panel in oral presentation shall be appointed by the Head of Department. (5) A candidate who fails in his dissertation, research or project in the first attempt shall be allowed to repeat within one academic year. (6) A student who fails to submit his dissertation, research or project report on time shall be considered to have been absconded from studies. (7) A student may apply to the DR-ARC through the Head of Department for the extension of time to submit his dissertation, research or project report prior to the expiry of the initial period. (8) The Governing Body shall prescribe fees for each month requested for extension of dissertation, research or project report submission. Modality for supervision of fieldwork and research - 19 Verify source ↗
The DR-ARC may issue directives from time to
AI-assisted research summary: DR-ARC may issue directives about the modality for supervising fieldwork and research or a project.
19. The DR-ARC may issue directives from time to time on the modality for supervision of fieldwork and research or project. PART IV SETTING PRE AND POST-MODERATION OF EXAMINATION Setting of examination paper
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PART IV
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Procedures of pre and post-moderation of examinations
AI-assisted research summary: This section is about procedures for pre- and post-moderation of examinations.
21. Procedures of pre and post-moderation of examinations. - 22 Verify source ↗
Power to set examination dates
AI-assisted research summary: This provision is about a power to set examination dates.
22. Power to set examination dates. PART V PRODUCTION, HANDLING AND CONDUCT OF EXAMINATIONS - 20 Verify source ↗
(1) There shall be pre-moderation of
AI-assisted research summary: The College must pre-moderate specified examinations, record exam sessions in the College almanac, and follow set procedures for setting and administering examinations.
20.-(1) There shall be pre-moderation of- (a) end of semester examination; (b) supplementary examination; and (c) special examination. (2) The examination session for each type of examination shall be duly indicated in the College almanac. (3) The College shall set and administer its own examination. 17 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) (4) In the case of collaboration with other institutions, the examination setting will depend on the terms and conditions of the agreement. (5) The following procedures shall govern the setting of the end of semester and supplementary or special examination - (a) the module instructor shall - (i) set examination for the module he has taught; (ii) comply with the College examination format issued by the DR-ARC; and (iii) be the internal examiner. (b) in the event a module has been taught by more than one instructor, the instructor in-charge appointed by the Head of Department shall set the examination in consultation with co-instructor; (c) the setting of the examination shall consider the extent of coverage in teaching the contents of the module; (d) the examination paper shall carry 100 marks; (e) the internal examiner shall be responsible for setting marking scheme. (6) The DR-ARC may issue guidelines and criteria of setting examination from time to time. - 21 Verify source ↗
(1) The DR-ARC in consultation with the
AI-assisted research summary: The DR-ARC must nominate and manage external examiners for pre- and post-moderation of examinations, with CAB approval required for the nominated examiner.
21.-(1) The DR-ARC in consultation with the Director of Academics or Campus Director shall nominate a competent external examiner from public higher learning institution for conducting pre and post-moderation of examination. (2) In the case there is deficient competent external examiners from public higher learning institutions, the DR- ARC shall issue a permission in writing to nominate external examiners from private higher learning institutions. (3) Subject to the provision of subrule (1) and (2), the nominated external examiner from public or private higher learning institution shall be approved by CAB. (4) During pre-moderation, the external examiner shall be responsible for ensuring that the setting of the examination is fair, clear, and relevant and the level of 18 Procedures of pre and post- moderation of examination College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) questions set is commensurate with the time allocated and are in accordance with the module contents. (5) During post-moderation, the external examiner shall be responsible for advising the DR-ARC in writing on matters related to anomalies of examination results and recommend appropriate measures to be taken. (6) The Head of Academic Department shall ensure the pre and post-moderation of examination from his department are done. (7) The examination office shall coordinate the pre and post moderation exercise. (8) The DR-ARC may issue the mode of pre and post moderation examination process. - 22 Verify source ↗
(1) The DR-ARC shall appoint a team to prepare
AI-assisted research summary: DR-ARC must appoint a team to prepare the College almanac with examination dates, and there must be a timetable showing dates for each module. DR-ARC may change an examination date for sufficient reason and notify stakeholders in writing.
22.-(1) The DR-ARC shall appoint a team to prepare the College almanac which shall include specific dates for examination session. (2) There shall be a timetable for each examination session indicating a specific date for each module. (3) For sufficient reason, the DR-ARC may alter the date of the examination and communicate in writing to the stakeholders. Power to set examination dates PART V PRODUCTION, HANDLING AND CONDUCT OF EXAMINATION Production and handling of examination
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PART V
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Production and handling of examination
AI-assisted research summary: 23. Production and handling of examination.
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Confidentiality in the conduct of examinations
AI-assisted research summary: This section is about confidentiality in the conduct of examinations.
25. Confidentiality in the conduct of examinations. PART VI EXAMINATION INSTRUCTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES - 23 Verify source ↗
(1) Upon completion of setting examination, the
AI-assisted research summary: The module instructor must keep completed examination setting confidential, and the College and its support services must help secure and handle examination printing materials properly.
23.-(1) Upon completion of setting examination, the module instructor shall keep it in a confidential manner. (2) The Directorate of Academic Support Services shall be responsible for preparing printing and photocopying facilities for the module instructor to produce adequate number of examination papers on time. (3) Printing and handling of examination shall ensure, inter alia, the following: (a) all materials for examination are handled and kept in a secure and confidential place; (b) the College may use various safe printing options depending on prevailing circumstances; 19 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) (c) a person entrusted with the task of printing and handling examination shall be trustworthy and observe the highest degree of confidentiality; and (d) all defective printed pages or discarded examination materials shall be kept intact and confidentially disposed. Supervision of examination - 24 Verify source ↗
(1) The Head of Academic Department shall be
AI-assisted research summary: This section assigns exam-administration responsibilities to department staff, including custody, submission, moderation, and supervision of examination papers and scripts.
24.-(1) The Head of Academic Department shall be the overall overseer of all administrative matters relating to examination conducts in his respective department. (2) An invigilator shall be accountable to the Director of Academics in all matters related to invigilation. (3) The module instructor shall be responsible for the custody of examination papers of the respective module before the examination. (4) The module instructor shall submit a sealed envelope of examination papers to the examination office forty-five minutes before commencement of examination. (5) The examination officer shall be responsible for - (a) safe custody of scripts or booklets before and after examination session; and (b) issuing scripts or booklets and sealed envelope of invigilator in a examination papers to the prescribed manner. (6) The module the examination scripts or booklets from examination office after the examination and ensure safe custody thereof. instructor shall collect (7) The module instructor shall submit marked examination scripts or booklets in a prescribed manner to the examination office for moderation. (8) Where examination script or booklet is lost for any reason, the respective student shall be allowed to sit for examination as may be directed by DR-ARC. (9) The DR-ARC may issue directives on any matter relating to the supervision of examination. Confidential ity in conduct of - 25 Verify source ↗
(1) The DR-ARC shall be responsible to ensure
AI-assisted research summary: The DR-ARC and College staff must keep examinations confidential and prevent leakage of examination questions or results.
25.-(1) The DR-ARC shall be responsible to ensure that the examination is prepared and handled in a strictly confidential manner. 20 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) examination s (2) A College staff shall ensure that issues concerning examination are handled in a maximum degree of confidentiality and that no one steal or attempt to, aid, abet or cause leakage of examination or examination results. (3) A breach of duty of confidentiality or leakage of examination or examination results by any College staff shall amount to a disciplinary offence and shall attract disciplinary measures. (4) Where the College staff temper with examination results of any student, it shall amount to a disciplinary offence and shall attract disciplinary measures. PART VI EXAMINATION INSTRUCTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES shall - General instructions and guidelines for invigilator
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PART VI
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General instructions and guidelines for invigilator
AI-assisted research summary: This section gives general instructions and guidelines for an invigilator.
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Specific examination guidelines for invigilators
AI-assisted research summary: This section sets out specific examination guidelines for invigilators.
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Specific instructions and guidelines for students
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Specific instructions and guidelines for students” under Part VII on examination irregularities.
28. Specific instructions and guidelines for students. PART VII EXAMINATION IRREGULARITIES - 26 Verify source ↗
(1) Prior to examination session, an invigilator
AI-assisted research summary: An invigilator must prepare for the exam, supervise candidates, handle suspected irregularities, and report refusals or safety concerns.
26.-(1) Prior to examination session, an invigilator (a) personally, collect sealed envelopes containing examination papers from examination office and ensure that all materials for examination are ready thirty minutes before commencement of the examination; (b) be present in the examination room at least twenty the the commencement of minutes before examination; (c) ensure that each student possesses a valid student identity card; and (d) ensure that students are reminded of- (i) not possessing anything or do anything examination amount to that may irregularity; (ii) checking whether in possession of the correct examination paper; and students are (iii) adhering to all Rules and guideline of conducting examination. (2) During the examination, the invigilator shall - (a) ensure that all candidates sign-in the attendance sheet at the commencement of examination and 21 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) sign-out upon submitting the examination booklet or script; (b) in case of alleged examination irregularity, require the candidate to sign an examination irregularity report form; (c) require the candidate alleged to have committed to stop doing his irregularity examination examination; (d) direct the alleged candidate to report to the Directorate of Academic Support Services or examination office for necessary measures; (e) ensure that all relevant evidence of examination irregularity is submitted to the Directorate of Academic Support Services or examination office for further action; and (f) ensure that the safety of examination in his custody and in the event, he apprehends any danger or insecurity should take appropriate measures to inform relevant authorities for immediate help. (3) Where the student refuses to sign the examination irregularity report form referred under subrule (2)(b) or refuses to surrender to the invigilator any unauthorised material, the invigilator shall include in his report the fact that the candidate refused to do so and shall ask the co-invigilator to sign as a witness to that effect. - 27 Verify source ↗
(1) An invigilator shall have power to
AI-assisted research summary: An invigilator may inspect candidates, change seating, and confiscate unauthorized material, but must not leave candidates unattended during the exam and must submit exam materials and reports after the examination.
27.-(1) An invigilator shall have power to- (a) inspect the candidate during the examination as may deem necessary; (b) arrange and re-arrange the sitting position of the candidate; and (c) confiscate any unauthorised material brought into the examination room. (2) An invigilator shall not, at any time, leave candidates in the examination room unattended while the examination is in progress. (3) An invigilator shall ensure that booklets or scripts submitted by the candidates match with the number of candidates that have attempted the examination. 22 Specific examination guidelines for invigilators College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) (4) An invigilator shall submit in prescribed manner all booklets or scripts, invigilation report, and signed attendance sheet to the examination office upon completion of the examination. Specific instructions and guidelines for students - 28 Verify source ↗
(1) A student eligible to sit for examination shall
AI-assisted research summary: Students eligible for examination must follow the listed exam-room rules, and the DR-ARC may issue further instructions or guidelines.
28.-(1) A student eligible to sit for examination shall observe and comply with the following instructions and guidelines before or during the examination: (a) to have an authentic student identity card; (b) to observe examination timetable and venue; (c) be seated in the examination room thirty minutes before starting time; (d) inspect the surrounding environment for presence of any unauthorised item or object and report or handle over to the invigilator prior to the commencement of the examination; (e) listen from invigilator and read carefully all instructions issued in the examination question paper and in the examination booklet or script in relation to the conduct of examination; (f) to observe silence and order in the examination room; (g) inter and intra-communication is not allowed between candidates when the examination is in progress; (h) not to write names or any mark anywhere in the examination booklet or scripts that may reveal his identity; (i) not to write or draw anything on the question paper; (j) to sign-in sheet at the attendance the commencement of examination and sign-out upon submitting the examination booklet or script; and (k) not to take the examination booklet or scripts, question paper, or any other examination related material outside the examination room. (2) In the examination room, a student is allowed to - (a) carry pen, pencil or other material explicitly prescribed by the respective department or in the particular examination instructions; 23 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) (b) use calculator or department's tools as may be instructed; and (c) request an invigilator for any clarification in relation to the examination. (3) A student is not allowed to enter into the examination room with- (a) any unauthorised materials; and (b) any kind of drink or food stuffs. (4) Borrowing between candidates shall not be allowed during the examination. (5) A candidate wishing to answer a call of nature may be allowed by invigilator to leave the examination room for a reasonable time. (6) A candidate shall not be permitted to sit for the examination after a lapse of thirty minutes from the commencement of the examination. (7) A candidate shall not be allowed to leave the examination room until a lapse of thirty minutes after commencement of the examination. (8) A candidate shall not be allowed to leave the examination room in the last thirty minutes before the end of the examination. (9) Smoking is not permitted in the examination room. (10) The DR-ARC shall have power to issue instructions, notes or guidelines to students as may deem appropriate. PART VII EXAMINATION IRREGULARITIES Examination irregularities
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Procedures and organs responsible for handling examination
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns the procedures and bodies responsible for handling examination irregularities.
30. Procedures and organs responsible for handling examination irregularity. 4 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) - 31 Verify source ↗
Penalty for the commission of examination irregularity
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns penalties for examination irregularities.
31. Penalty for the commission of examination irregularity. - 32 Verify source ↗
Appeals against decision on examination irregularity
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns appeals against a decision on an examination irregularity.
32. Appeals against decision on examination irregularity. PART VIII APPROVAL OF EXAMINATION RESULTS Institutional framework. - 29 Verify source ↗
(1) Acts which shall constitute examination
AI-assisted research summary: This provision lists acts that count as examination irregularity.
29.-(1) Acts which shall constitute examination irregularity includes - (a) possession of an unauthorised material in examination room which includes but not limited to notes, magazine, book, any object with written information, or information written on any part of the body or cellular or mobile phone, smart watch, radio, radio cassette or other types of cassette/DVD/VCD players, Air Pods, computer, 24 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) iPod, iPad, tablet, recording apparatus, annotated document, handbag, pouch, purse, and wallet; (b) causing any form of disturbance or nuisance in or near any examination room without compelling reason; (c) any form of dishonesty or falsification for the purpose of gaining unfair advantage in examination; (d) any destruction of evidence of examination irregularity; (e) refusal to hand over any evidence of examination irregularity to the invigilator when ordered to do so; (f) getting out of the examination room without prior permission from the invigilator; (g) impersonation in the examination; (h) stealing, aiding, abetting or causing leakage of examination; (i) making false accusation against the invigilator in relation to an examination; (j) ordering, soliciting, inducing, facilitating, aiding, abetting, assisting commission of examination irregularity; inciting, the (k) copying a work of another person; (l) walking out of an examination room in protest; (m) inciting or instigating other students to protest or refuse to do an examination; (n) taking part in any act of refusal or protest against examination, implicitly or explicitly; (o) detaching a part of examination booklet or script; or (p) doing any act that is expressly prohibited in the conduct of examination in accordance with these Rules. Procedures and organs responsible for handling - 30 Verify source ↗
(1) As soon as the invigilator finds a student to
AI-assisted research summary: If an invigilator finds examination irregularity, a report must be sent to the examination officer, and the student must follow the committee process and related restrictions.
30.-(1) As soon as the invigilator finds a student to have committed examination irregularity, shall write and submit a report duly signed, accompanied with evidence if any, to the examination officer. 25 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) examination irregularity (2) A student alleged to have committed examination irregularity shall immediately report to the office of Director of Academic Support Services or examination office for further directives. (3) The examination officer shall, upon receiving the report from the invigilator, inform the Chairperson of Examination Irregularity Handling Committee who shall convene a meeting to deliberate on the matter according to these Rules. (4) The examination officer shall prepare a summary of allegation to be signed by the respective invigilator who shall appear before the Examination Irregularity Handling Committee to testify the incident. (5) The examination officer shall serve the allegations to the alleged candidate and require him to appear before Examination Irregularities Handling Committee in person and with his witnesses if any, for hearing. (6) An Advocate or a representative shall not appear and act for any party under these Rules. (7) There shall be Examination Irregularities Handling Committee at the main campus which shall be composed of the following members: (a) The Director of Academics who shall be the Chairperson; (b) Head of examination unit who shall be the Secretary; (c) Head of Department from which the accused student is registered; (d) Head of Department from which the module is originating; (e) a representative from the students’ organisation; (f) a representative from the Legal Services Unit; and (g) any other person who may be invited by the chairperson. (8) There shall be Examination Irregularities Handling Committee at the Campus level which shall be composed of the following members: (a) Campus Director who shall be the Chairperson; (b) examination officer who shall be the Secretary; (c) Campus Manager - ARC; 26 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) (d) Head of Department from which the accused student is registered; (e) Head of Department from which the module is originating; (f) a representative from the students’ organisation; (g) a staff with legal qualifications or in case of absence of a staff, any public servant from other institutions appointed by the chairperson; and (h) any other person who may be invited by the chairperson. (9) The composition of the Examination Irregularities Handling Committee shall be by virtue of the office rather than in person. (10) The quorum of the Examination Irregularities Handling Committee shall be at least four members. (11) In case of conflict of interest against the Chairperson, the members present at the Meeting shall elect one of their members to be the Chairperson of the Meeting. (12) A student or staff of the College may be summoned by the Examination Irregularities Handling Committee when necessary. (13) The Examination Irregularities Handling Committee shall be the organ with original jurisdiction on all matters related to the examination irregularities under these Rules and shall in all circumstances act judiciously and ensure fairness in administration of justice. (14) The Examination Irregularities Handling Committee shall convene a meeting for hearing and determination of the examination irregularity within three working days from the date of the incident unless there are special circumstances for convening a meeting after the prescribed period. (15) The candidate alleged to have committed examination irregularity shall not vacate the College until he receives directives from examination officer or a decision from the Examination Irregularities Handling Committee. (16) The candidate alleged to have committed examination irregularity shall not be allowed to attempt any other examination until final determination of his allegation. 27 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) Penalty for commission of examination irregularity (17) The Examination Irregularities Handling Committee shall determine on examination irregularity and immediately notify the student by a written decision signed by the Chairperson of the committee. (18) Where the student fails to appear before the Examination Irregularities Handling Committee without a reasonable cause communicated in writing to the Chairperson of the Committee, the Committee shall record the failure by the student to appear and proceed to determine the matter in his absence. (19) Where a candidate alleged to have committed examination irregularity declines to receive allegations and a call to appear before the Committee, the matter shall be determined in his absence. - 31 Verify source ↗
(1) The decision made by the Examination
AI-assisted research summary: The committee must base its decision on evidence. A student found guilty of an examination irregularity is normally discontinued from studies, unless there is not enough evidence, in which case the student may repeat the examination.
31.-(1) The decision made by the Examination the Irregularities Handling Committee shall base on evidence. (2) A student found guilty of the commission of any examination irregularity stipulated under these Rules shall, upon conviction, be discontinued from studies forthwith; unless the Committee is of the opinion that there is no sufficient evidence, and the student shall be allowed to repeat the examination. (3) The Examination Irregularities Handling Committee shall have power to refer or report the candidate’s case to the appropriate authority if the act or offence so committed by the candidate is not an examination irregularity under these Rules. (4) For avoidance of doubt, all persons involved in the commission of impersonation shall both be liable under these Rules. (5) The decision for discontinuation of student from studies under these Rules shall state expressly the reason for the decision made. (6) Any examination results of the student found guilty of examination irregularity shall be nullified. (7) Where academic dishonesty or falsification has been discovered after the student has been conferred any 28 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) academic award, the provisions relating to revocation of award shall apply. Appeals against decision on examination irregularity - 32 Verify source ↗
(1) A student who has been discontinued from
AI-assisted research summary: A student discontinued for examination irregularity must be told in writing that they may appeal to the Chairperson of the College Academic Board.
32.-(1) A student who has been discontinued from studies due to examination irregularity shall be informed in writing of his right to appeal against the decision to the Chairperson of the College Academic Board. (2) An appeal under subrule (1) shall be lodged within seven working days from the date of the decision. (3) The Chairperson of the College Academic Board shall determine the appeal within thirty working days from the date of receiving the appeal. (4) An appeal shall not be allowed in case of any student who has pleaded guilty by confession and has been convicted on such plea by the Examination Irregularities Handling Committee except regarding the legality of the punishment. (5) An appeal lodged under these Rules may not be entertained unless it is on the basis of either of the following grounds that: (a) the Examination Irregularity Committee was not duly constituted; Handling (b) there was insufficient evidence on record to convict the candidate; (c) there was a breach of rules of natural justice; and (d) the candidate, was intimidated or threatened during the examination irregularities proceedings resulting into a plea of guilty by confession. (6) The College may issue public notice to the media or public places names and photos of students who were found guilty of examination irregularity: Provided that, the publication is done after expiration of the appeal period or after a dismissal of the appeal by the Chairperson of the CAB PART VIII APPROVAL OF EXAMINATION RESULTS Institutional framework
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PART VIII
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Examination Results Appeal Committee
AI-assisted research summary: Examination Results Appeal Committee.
34. Examination Results Appeal Committee. - 35 Verify source ↗
Composition and Functions of Departmental Admission and
AI-assisted research summary: This section is about the composition and functions of the Departmental Admission and Examination Committee (DAEC).
35. Composition and Functions of Departmental Admission and Examination Committee (DAEC). - 36 Verify source ↗
Composition and functions of Campus Admission and Examination
AI-assisted research summary: Section 36 is titled “Composition and functions of Campus Admission and Examination Committee (CAEC).”
36. Composition and functions of Campus Admission and Examination Committee (CAEC). - 37 Verify source ↗
Composition and functions of Joint Admission and Examination
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns the composition and functions of the Joint Admission and Examination Committee (JAEC).
37. Composition and functions of Joint Admission and Examination Committee (JAEC). - 38 Verify source ↗
Composition and functions of the College Academic Board (CAB)
AI-assisted research summary: Section title: Composition and functions of the College Academic Board (CAB).
38. Composition and functions of the College Academic Board (CAB). - 39 Verify source ↗
Processing and stages of approving examination results
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Processing and stages of approving examination results.”
39. Processing and stages of approving examination results. - 40 Verify source ↗
Procedure to rectify errors in examination results after approval
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Procedure to rectify errors in examination results after approval.”
40. Procedure to rectify errors in examination results after approval. PART IX DISCONTINUATION AND DEREGISTRATION - 33 Verify source ↗
Notwithstanding any other office or organ
AI-assisted research summary: This section says the listed committees and board are responsible for admissions and examinations matters, overriding any other office or organ with similar powers.
33. Notwithstanding any other office or organ stipulated under these Rules with powers to deal with matters 29 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) Examination Results Appeal Committee related to admissions and examinations, the following organs shall be responsible for the matters thereof: (a) Examination Results Appeal Committee (ERAC); (b) Departmental Admission and Examination Committee (DAEC); (c) Campus Admission and Examination Committee (CAEC); (d) Joint Admission and Examination Committee (JAEC); and (e) College Academic Board (CAB). - 34 Verify source ↗
(1) There shall be Examination Results Appeal
AI-assisted research summary: An Examination Results Appeal Committee is established to handle examination-result appeals, and further appeal is not allowed after the published appeal results.
34.-(1) There shall be Examination Results Appeal Committee which shall- (a) be the principal organ that is vested with all powers related to scrutiny and processing of all appeals related to examination results; result appeals submitted by students through examination officer who shall coordinate re-marking of appeals; and (b) scrutinize examination all (c) meet after completion of re-marking by external examiners to deliberate on the outcome of appeals relating to examination results, seek for approval from the CAB chairperson and publish thereafter; (2) Further appeal shall not be allowed against the published examination appeal results. (3) The composition of Examination Results Appeal Committee shall consist of the following members: (a) Director of Academics or Campus Director who shall be the Chairperson; (b) Examination officer who shall be the Secretary; (c) Manager-ARC; (d) a representative from Legal Services Unit or a staff with legal qualifications; (e) Quality Assurance Manager or coordinator of Quality Assurance; (f) a representative from Students Organisation; and (g) any other staff who may be invited by the Chairperson. 30 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) Composition and functions of Departmenta l Admission and Examination Committee (DAEC) (4) The quorum of the Examination Results Appeal Committee shall be at least three members. and - 35 Verify source ↗
(1) The Departmental Admission
AI-assisted research summary: The committee must include specified members, may include invited persons, and must have a quorum of at least half its members.
35.-(1) The Departmental Admission Examination Committee shall consist of the following members: (a) Head of Department who shall be the Chairperson; (b) the Secretary who shall be appointed by the respective Head of Department from amongst members of the department; (c) all academic staff members in the respective department; (d) all academic from other staff members departments involved in teaching the modules in the respective department; and (e) any other person who may be invited by the Head of Department. (2) The functions of the Departmental Admission and Examination Committee shall include the following: (a) to deliberate and recommend to the CAEC on the their general performance of students respective department; in (b) to discuss all matters related to admission and examination and provide recommendations to the CAEC; and (c) to deliberate and recommend to the CAEC the names of qualified applicants. (3) The quorum of the Departmental Admission and Examination Committee shall be at least half of the members. Composition and functions of Campus Admission and Examination Committee (CAEC) - 36 Verify source ↗
(1) The composition of the CAEC at the main
AI-assisted research summary: This section sets out who sits on the CAEC at the main campus and campus level, what the committee can do, and the quorum required.
36.-(1) The composition of the CAEC at the main campus shall consist of the following members: (a) Director of Academics who shall be the Chairperson; (b) examination officer who shall be the Secretary; (c) Director of Academic Support Services; (d) heads of academic department; (e) Quality Assurance Manager; and 31 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) (f) any other person who may be invited by the Chairperson. (2) The composition of the CAEC at the campus level shall consist of the following members: (a) Campus Director who shall be the Chairperson; (b) Manager - ARC who shall be the Secretary; (c) examination officer; (d) heads of academic department; (e) Campus Coordinator of Quality Assurance; and (f) any other person who may be invited by the chairperson. (3) The functions of the CAEC shall be to- (a) receive and deliberate on recommendations from DAEC on the general performance of students; (b) discuss and recommend to JAEC any matter related to the admission and examinations; and (c) receive and deliberate on the recommendations from DAEC in respect of qualified applicants. (4) The quorum of the Campus Admission and Examination Committee shall be at least half of the members. Composition and functions of Joint Admission and Examination Committee (JAEC) - 37 Verify source ↗
(1) The composition of the Joint Admission and
AI-assisted research summary: This provision sets out who must make up the JAEC and says the chairperson may invite additional members.
37.-(1) The composition of the Joint Admission and the Examination Committee (JAEC) shall consist of following members: (a) DR-ARC who shall be the Chairperson; (b) Director of Academics who shall be the Secretary; (c) Campus Director; (d) Manager-ARC; (e) Director of Academic Support Services; (f) Director of Research, Consultancy and Publications; (g) Director of Library Services; (h) Quality Assurance Manager; and (i) any other person who may be invited by the chairperson. (2) The functions of the JAEC shall include the following: (a) to receive recommendations from CAEC for deliberation and recommend to the CAB; 32 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) (b) to discuss and recommend to the CAB on any matter related to admission and examination; (c) to discuss and recommend to the CAB on any other academic related matter; and (d) to receive recommendations from CAEC for deliberation and recommend to the CAB on matters to admission of qualified applicants. related Composition and functions of College Academic Board (CAB) - 38 Verify source ↗
(1) The Composition of the CAB shall be
AI-assisted research summary: The CAB’s composition is set by the Board Charter or another legal instrument, and the CAB has specified functions on examinations, admissions, and academic rules.
38.-(1) The Composition of the CAB shall be determined by the Board Charter or any other legal instrument. (2) Subject to the Board Charter or any other legal instrument, the functions of CAB shall include - (a) approve examination results; (b) nullify any examination results for sufficient reason; (c) discuss and make decision on any examination related matter; (d) discuss and make decision on all matters related to admission; (e) receive, and recommendations from JAEC; deliberate decide on (f) discuss on any proposed academic Rules, Guidelines and Policies before presenting them to the Governing Body for approval; and (g) make any other decision that is vested upon it by applicable, Board Charter, other legal instruments or best practices. Processing and stages of approving examination results - 39 Verify source ↗
(1) The College shall have power to determine the
AI-assisted research summary: The College may set the system for processing, storing, and publishing examination results. Staff misconduct in that system is a disciplinary offence, and non-staff matters must be reported to the relevant authority.
39.-(1) The College shall have power to determine the best and appropriate system of processing, storing and publication of examination result in accordance with the best practices. (2) Any mishandling, dishonesty, breach of confidence or similar unethical acts done by any staff through the system of processing, storing and publication of examination results shall amount to a disciplinary offence and shall attract disciplinary measures. 33 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) involved (3) Where a person in mishandling, dishonesty, breach of confidence or similar unethical acts through the system of processing, storing and publication of examination results is not a College staff, the matter shall be reported to the relevant authority for further action. (4) Processing and declaration of examination results shall start at the departmental level before compiled reports are tabled to higher organs for deliberation and other appropriate actions. (5) The Head of Department shall have power to take appropriate action on any recommendations made by the DAEC before forwarding the recommendations to the CAEC. (6) The DR-ARC may direct the Director of Academics or Campus Director to effect some improvements on the recommendations of the JAEC on the basis of the records of the proceedings of the JAEC before such recommendations are presented to the CAB for further action. (7) Where necessary, the CAB may appoint a person or a special task force to inquire on any examination related matter and recommendations made thereof may be used for decision making. - 40 Verify source ↗
(1) Any clerical, summation, typographical error
AI-assisted research summary: Errors in approved examination results must be handled by the Head of Academic Department and approved by the Chairperson of the CAB through the DR-ARC. Altering results requires DR-ARC authorisation, and tampering with results is gross misconduct.
40.-(1) Any clerical, summation, typographical error that is noted after examination results have been approved by the CAB shall be dealt with by the Head of Academic Department and shall be approved by the Chairperson of the CAB through the DR-ARC. (2) For avoidance of doubts, any complaint relating to the marks awarded to a student shall be dealt in accordance with the provisions relating to appeals against examination results. (3) DR-ARC shall authorise any alteration of examination results. (4) It shall be a gross misconduct for any person to cause, direct, aid, abet or take part in tempering with examination results and shall attract disciplinary measures. 34 Procedure to rectify errors in examination results after approval College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) PART IX DISCONTINUATION AND DEREGISTRATION Factors for student to be discontinued from studies
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Factors for a student to be discontinued from studies
AI-assisted research summary: This section is about the factors for discontinuing a student from studies.
41. Factors for a student to be discontinued from studies. - 42 Verify source ↗
Re-registration for studies after discontinuation
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Re-registration for studies after discontinuation.”
42. Re-registration for studies after discontinuation. PART X PUBLICATION OF EXAMINATION RESULTS - 41 Verify source ↗
(1) A student shall be discontinued from studies
AI-assisted research summary: A student must be discontinued from the College if any listed condition occurs, including low GPA, examination irregularity, failure in modules or fieldwork, poor attendance, absconding, or expiry of studentship.
41.-(1) A student shall be discontinued from studies at the College if one of the following occurs: (a) has been found guilty of any examination irregularity; (b) has attained a GPA of less than 2.0 for NTA Level 4 to NTA Level 8 and a GPA of less than 3.0 for NTA Level 9 in the respective semester; (c) fails in the repeat module; (d) fails in a field work, research, project or dissertation more than the time limit provided under these Rules (e) absconds any module; (f) absconds from studies; (g) fails to attend classes for a percentage stipulated under these Rules; or (h) expiry of studentship. (2) A student discontinued from studies shall cease to be a student at the date in which the relevant organ has declared him to be discontinued from studies subject to any appeal that may be lodged to that effect. (3) A student discontinued from studies shall be deregistered from studies. Re- Registration for studies after discontinuati on - 42 Verify source ↗
A student who has been discontinued from studies
AI-assisted research summary: A discontinued student, except in an impersonation incident, may apply to re-enrol and start again in former or other College programmes if the entry requirements are met.
42. A student who has been discontinued from studies except for impersonation incident shall have the right to apply to be enrolled and start afresh in his former or other programmes offered by the College upon satisfaction of the applicable entry requirements. PART X PUBLICATION OF EXAMINATION RESULTS Authority responsible for publication
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PART X
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Authority responsible for publication of provisional examination
AI-assisted research summary: This section identifies the authority responsible for publishing provisional examination results.
43. Authority responsible for publication of provisional examination results. - 44 Verify source ↗
Disposal of used examination documents
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Disposal of used examination documents.”
44. Disposal of used examination documents. PART XI APPEALS AGAINST EXAMINATION RESULTS - 43 Verify source ↗
(1) DR-ARC may direct publication of
AI-assisted research summary: DR-ARC may direct publication of provisional examination results after the CAEC meeting; the results remain in place for ten days. A student who sees an anomaly must report it in writing to the Head of Department within five days, and the Head of Department may change results with DR-ARC’s permission if there are uploading errors.
43.-(1) DR-ARC may direct publication of provisional examination results immediately after the CAEC meeting and the results shall exist for the period of ten days. 35 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) of provisional examination results (2) In case of errors in uploading examination results, the Head of Department upon permission of DR-ARC, shall have power to change the provisional examination results. (3) A student who observes an anomaly in his provisional examination results shall, report in writing to the Head of Department within five days after release of provisional results for guidance. Disposal of used examination documents - 44 Verify source ↗
(1) Used examination documents such as
AI-assisted research summary: Used examination documents must be kept in safe custody for three years after the examination, and disposal must follow the relevant laws.
44.-(1) Used examination documents such as booklets, marking guide or scheme, attendance sheets, shall be kept in safe custody for a period of three years after the examination. (2) The disposal of examination documents shall be done according to the relevant laws. Right to appeal against examination results PART XI APPEALS AGAINST EXAMINATION RESULTS
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Right to appeal against examination results
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns an appeal right relating to examination results.
45. Right to appeal against examination results. PART XII 5 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) GRADING AND AWARD SYSTEM - 45 Verify source ↗
(1) An appeal shall not be lodged against
AI-assisted research summary: Appeals are barred for continuous assessment and certain report results, and examination-result appeals must go to the Examination Results Appeal Committee.
45.-(1) An appeal shall not be lodged against - (a) continuous assessment results; or (b) field work report, project report and research report or dissertation results. (2) An appeal against examination results shall be dealt with the Examination Results Appeal Committee established under these Rules. (3) Except where unfair marking, wrongful computation of marks or grading is alleged, no appeal shall lie in respect of any other ground. (4) An appeal against examination results shall be ten days after publication of general lodged within provisional results unless there is sufficient reason for delay to be determined by DR-ARC. (6) An appeal shall be filed to the examination office upon payment of the applicable fee. PART XII GRADING AND AWARD SYSTEM Grading system for NTA levels
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Procedure for computing Grade Points Average (GPA)
AI-assisted research summary: This section sets out the procedure for computing Grade Points Average (GPA).
48. Procedure for computing Grade Points Average (GPA). - 50 Verify source ↗
Power to establish new programme
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Power to establish new programme,” but the excerpt does not state who holds the power or any conditions.
50. Power to establish new programme. PART XIII POWER TO ISSUE AWARDS, ACADEMIC CERTIFICATES AND TRANSCRIPTS - 46 Verify source ↗
(1) The grading system for a Basic Technician
AI-assisted research summary: This provision sets the grading scales, score ranges, grade points, and pass/fail rules for several NTA qualification levels.
46.-(1) The grading system for a Basic Technician Certificate which is NTA Level 4 and Technician Certificate which is NTA Level 5 shall be as follows: 36 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) Grade Definition A B C D F Excellent Good Satisfactory Poor Failure Grade Points 4 3 2 1 0 SCORE RANGE 80% - 100% 65% - 79% 50% - 64% 40% - 49% 0% - 39% Grades A, B, and C shall be regarded as pass in ascending order of merit where A will be the highest pass grade and C the lowest pass grade while grades D and F shall be regarded as Fail. (2) The grading system for Ordinary Diploma which is NTA Level 6 shall be as follows: Grade Definition A Excellent Grade Points 5 B+ Very Good B C D F Good Satisfactory Poor Failure 4 3 2 1 0 SCORE RANGE 75%- 100% 65%- 74/% 55%- 64/% 45%-54% 35% - 44% 0% - 34% Grades A, B+, B and C shall be regarded as pass in ascending order of merit where A will be the highest pass grade and C the lowest pass grade while grades D and F shall be regarded as Fail. (3) The grading system for Higher Diploma which is NTA Level 7 and Bachelor Degree which is NTA Level 8 shall be as follows: GRADE DEFINITIO N Excellent A Grade Points 5 SCORE RANGE 70% - 100% 37 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) B+ Very Good B C D F Good Satisfactory Poor Failure 4 3 2 1 0 60% - 69/% 50% - 59/% 40% - 49% 35% - 39% 0% - 34% Grades A, B+, B and C shall be regarded as pass in ascending order of merit where A will be the highest pass grade and C the lowest pass grade while grades D and F shall be regarded as Fail. (4) The grading system for Postgraduate Diploma and Master’s Degree which is NTA Level 9 and Doctor of Philosophy which NTA level 10 shall be as follows: DEFINITIO N Excellent Grade Points 5 GRAD E A B+ Very Good B C D F Good Satisfactory Poor Failure 4 3 2 1 0 SCORE RANGE 70% - 100% 60% - 69/% 50% - 59/% 40% - 49% 35% - 39% 0% - 34% Grades A, B+ and B shall be regarded as pass in ascending order of merit where A will be the highest pass grade and B the lowest pass grade while grades C, D and F shall be regarded as Fail. (5) In case of decimal point, the total score range shall be rounded off. Application of grading system - 47 Verify source ↗
(1) The College shall apply the grading system to
AI-assisted research summary: The College must apply the grading system based on the programme each student is registered for.
47.-(1) The College shall apply the grading system to students according to the programme they are registered for. (2) Where a student was registered for a particular programme and in compliance of the procedures dropped 38 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) prematurely, the grading system for the programme he qualifies shall be used and be entitled to get an academic transcript at that level. - 48 Verify source ↗
(1) The final Grade Point Average (GPA) shall be
AI-assisted research summary: The final GPA must be used to classify an award, and it must be calculated from module grades and credits using the stated formula and procedures.
48.-(1) The final Grade Point Average (GPA) shall be used for the purpose of classifying an award. (2) The GPA shall be calculated by using the formula: Procedure for computing Grade Points Average (GPA) Where: P is grade point assigned to a letter grade scored by the student in a module; and N is the number of credits associated with the module. (3) The GPA shall be calculated using the following procedures: (a) the letter grades obtained shall be converted into “points” as stipulated in the grading system in accordance with these Rules; (b) the credits for modules taken in each programme shall be used to determine the weight of each module; (c) to get the score for the module, the points in paragraph (a), shall be multiplied by the credits of the module; (d) the total score for the programme shall be the sum of scores for all modules taken as calculated in paragraph (c); (e) to get the final GPA, the total score in paragraph (d) shall be divided by sum of credits for all modules undertaken; (f) The final GPA shall be truncated to one decimal place. Award classificatio n - 49 Verify source ↗
(1) The CAB shall confer award to the student
AI-assisted research summary: CAB must confer an award to a student who has completed all modules and achieved at least a pass-equivalent final GPA.
49.-(1) The CAB shall confer award to the student who satisfy the following conditions: (a) have duly completed all modules; and (b) have achieved a minimum final GPA equivalent to Pass. 39 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) (2) Award naming shall be in accordance with the programme of study for which the student was admitted. (3) The classification of awards for each NTA Level shall be as prescribed below: (a) For NTA Levels 4 and Level 5: Class of Award First Class Second Class Pass Cumul ative GPA - 2
AI-assisted research summary: This fragment appears to set a First Class award criterion for NTA Level 6 to Level 8 based on cumulative GPA.
2.9 First Class Class of Award (b) For NTA Level 6 up to Level 8: Cumul ative GPA - 2
AI-assisted research summary: This text lists award classes and cumulative GPA categories for NTA Level 9 and Level 10.
2.6 Lower Second Class Upper Second Class Pass (c) For NTA Level 9 and Level 10: Class of Award First Class Second Class Pass Cumulative GPA - 3 Verify source ↗
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AI-assisted research summary: This section is about a power to establish a new programme.
3.0 to 3.4 Power to establish new programme - 50 Verify source ↗
The CAB may establish a new programme of
AI-assisted research summary: CAB may establish a new programme of study if it receives recommendations from the JAEC.
50. The CAB may establish a new programme of study upon recommendations from the JAEC. 40 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) PART XIII POWER TO ISSUE AWARDS, ACADEMIC CERTIFICATES AND TRANSCRIPTS Conferment of awards Authority to issue academic transcripts
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Authority to issue academic transcripts
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns authority to issue academic transcripts.
52. Authority to issue academic transcripts. - 53 Verify source ↗
Authority to issue academic certificate
AI-assisted research summary: This section is about authority to issue an academic certificate.
53. Authority to issue academic certificate. - 54 Verify source ↗
Names on academic certificates and transcripts
AI-assisted research summary: This section is about names on academic certificates and transcripts.
54. Names on academic certificates and transcripts. - 55 Verify source ↗
Power to revoke issued academic transcript or academic certificate
AI-assisted research summary: This section is about the power to revoke an issued academic transcript or academic certificate.
55. Power to revoke issued academic transcript or academic certificate. - 56 Verify source ↗
Application to re-issue academic certificate
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns applications to re-issue an academic certificate.
56. Application to re-issue academic certificate. - 57 Verify source ↗
Dealing with forged academic transcripts and certificates
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Dealing with forged academic transcripts and certificates.”
57. Dealing with forged academic transcripts and certificates. PART XIV MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - 51 Verify source ↗
(1) The College may confer Degree, Diploma,
AI-assisted research summary: The College may confer awards to qualified students, and the CAB may recommend honorary degrees and student awards.
51.-(1) The College may confer Degree, Diploma, Certificate and other Awards to qualified students as may be recommended by the CAB. (2) The CAB may recommend to the Governing Body for any person to be awarded an honorary degree as recognition for an outstanding contribution of such person to the College academic excellence or the development of the society at large. (3) Honorary degree shall be awarded in accordance with the College honorary degree policy. (4) The conferment of all Awards shall be done during graduation ceremony as scheduled in the College almanac. (5) The CAB may recommend for award or recognition of best student, female best student per each programme of study and overall best student. - 52 Verify source ↗
(1) A student may request for academic transcript
AI-assisted research summary: A student may request an academic transcript after exam results are approved and all modules are passed; transcripts cannot be issued until fees and other relevant dues are paid.
52.-(1) A student may request for academic transcript after the approval of the last semester examination results of the respective academic programme provided that the student has passed all modules the programme under consideration. in (2) Academic transcript shall not be issued to a student unless he has duly paid all fees or other relevant financial dues. (3) A student may request for a statement of results after completing the respective semester. (4) The DR - ARC or any other person duly authorised by him shall have authority to issue academic transcript. Authority to issue academic certificate - 53 Verify source ↗
(1) A student may apply for his academic
AI-assisted research summary: A student may apply for an academic certificate after graduation, and the DR-ARC or an authorised person may issue it.
53.-(1) A student may apply for his academic certificate after the graduation. (2) The DR - ARC or any other person duly authorised by him shall have authority to issue academic certificate. 41 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) (3) The safe custody of academic certificates and transcripts, and their issuance thereof shall comply with Certification Standard Operating Procedures. Names on academic certificates and transcripts - 54 Verify source ↗
(1) Academic certificate and transcript shall be
AI-assisted research summary: A student may change their name if they submit a duly registered and gazetted deed poll.
54.-(1) Academic certificate and transcript shall be issued in the student’s name as it appears in the letter of admission and shall have the name of the programme of study. (2) Notwithstanding the provision of subrule (1), a student may be allowed to change his name upon submission of the copy of the deed poll duly registered and published in the gazette. Power to revoke issued academic transcript or academic certificate - 55 Verify source ↗
(1) In the event an anomaly is discovered on the
AI-assisted research summary: The College may revoke a student’s academic certificate or transcript if an anomaly in its legitimacy is discovered and there is good cause.
55.-(1) In the event an anomaly is discovered on the legitimacy of the academic certificate or transcript issued to a student, the College may on good cause, revoke it. (2) The College shall investigate the anomaly referred under subrule (1) regarding legitimacy of the academic certificate or transcript and observe the rules of natural justice before revocation. Application to re-issue academic certificate - 56 Verify source ↗
(1) A student who graduated at the College may
AI-assisted research summary: A graduate student may apply to DR-ARC to have an academic certificate re-issued if it was lost, damaged, or destroyed; the CAB chairperson can approve corrections to certificate or transcript errors; and the Governing Body may set fees for re-issue.
56.-(1) A student who graduated at the College may apply to DR-ARC for re-issue of academic certificate in the following grounds: (a) loss, supported by a police loss report, an affidavit and public notice in the newspaper for a period of not less than three months from the date of publication; or (b) damage or destruction to the extent of not being able to be used. (2) The CAB chairperson shall have power to approve corrections of clerical, spelling, computation or any other error noted after the issuance of academic certificate or transcript. (3) The Governing Body may prescribe fees payable for re-issue of academic certificate. Dealing with forged academic transcripts - 57 Verify source ↗
(1) Any issue concerning forgery of academic
AI-assisted research summary: Forgery of an academic transcript or certificate must be treated as a criminal case, and the College must report the matter to the relevant authority.
57.-(1) Any issue concerning forgery of academic transcript or certificate shall be treated as a criminal case and the College shall report the matter to the relevant authority. 42 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) and certificates (2) Where a College staff is alleged to have been involved in the forgery of academic transcript or certificate to shall face disciplinary measures and be reported responsible authority. PART XIV MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Amendment s of Rules Power to prescribe fees Revocation of GN. No 101 of 2022
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Revocation
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Revocation.”
60. Revocation. 6 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS EDUCATION (CAP. 315) ______ RULES ______ (Made under section 14(1)) THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS EDUCATION (EXAMINATIONS) RULES, 2023 Citation and objective Application and commencem ent Interpretatio n Cap. 315 PART PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS - 1 Verify source ↗
(1) These Rules may be cited as the College of
AI-assisted research summary: These Rules may be cited as the College of Business Education (Examinations) Rules, 2023, and they set out a framework for continuous assessment, college examinations, grading systems, and the organs responsible for enforcing the Rules.
1.-(1) These Rules may be cited as the College of Business Education (Examinations) Rules, 2023. (2) The objective of these Rules shall be to provide for a framework of Rules governing, inter alia, all conducts of continuous assessment, College examinations, grading systems and organs responsible in enforcing these Rules. - 2 Verify source ↗
(1) These Rules shall apply in respect of all persons
AI-assisted research summary: These Rules apply to people and bodies dealing with continuous assessment, College examinations, and related matters, and they start after Governing Body approval and Government Gazette publication.
2.-(1) These Rules shall apply in respect of all persons and bodies dealing with matters relating to continuous assessment, College examinations and all incidental matters thereto. (2) These Rules shall come into force after approval by the Governing Body and publication in the Government Gazette. - 3 Verify source ↗
In these Rules, unless the context requires
AI-assisted research summary: This section defines key terms used in the examination rules, including “Act,” “academic programme,” and “abscondment.”
3. In these Rules, unless the context requires otherwise- “Act” means the College of Business Education Act; “academic programme” means a programme of study which leads the National Technical Award; any prescribed postgraduate award or any other programme of study established by the College Academic Board; to “abscondment” means not sitting for scheduled examination, or failure to attend scheduled classes to the required 7 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) percentage or being absent from the College without prior permission; “academic certificate” means a document duly signed by relevant authority of the College classifying an award to a student upon successful completion of his programme of study; “academic transcript” means a document duly signed by relevant authority of the College listing grades for all modules in all semesters and indicating a cumulative GPA for all semesters assessed during a period of studies issued after successful completion of studies in a particular programme; “assessment” means any mode or combination of modes of testing a candidate’s performance in a particular module; “award” means a conferment upon a candidate who has successfully completed a given programme of study; “Campus Director” means any person in-charge of the campus other than the main campus; “candidate” means a student dully registered in any programme of study and eligible for examination; “College” means the College of Business Education Cap. 315 established by Act; “continuous assessment” means a combination of modes of assessment used to test a candidate’s academic performance in a module during the semester excluding end of semester examination; “discontinuation” means a declaration by relevant authority of the College that a particular student is no longer qualified to continue with his studies; “end of semester examination” means an examination undertaken by a candidate at the end of the respective semester; “examination irregularity” means an act or conduct prohibited under PART VII of these Rules; “examination” includes continuous assessment, end of semester examination, supplementary examination, field reports, project or research reports, dissertations, and thesis assessments; 8 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) “external examiner” means an academic staff from higher learning institution appointed by the College to conduct pre or post moderation of examination or as an external marker of the examination; “Grade Points Average (GPA)” means the weighted arithmetic mean of the weighted scores points; “grade” means a letter assigned to range of scores or marks; “invigilator” means a person given the responsibility to ensure that the examination is properly conducted in accordance with these Rules; “module” means an independent package of learning related to an academic programme undertaken by a student for a fixed number of hours during the semester; “module instructor” means a Tutorial Assistant, Assistant Lecturer, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor or Professor; “postgraduate programme” includes Postgraduate Diploma, Master’s Degree and Doctor of Philosophy; “semester” means an academic period in which a set of modules are examined; “special examination” means an examination which a candidate is allowed to sit for after postponing the end of semester examination; “student” means a person dully registered by the College to pursue any academic programme; “studentship” means the duration of an academic programme and addition of two academic years undertaken by a student; “supplementary examination” means an examination administered to candidate who fail to obtain a pass in a module during the end of semester examination; “DR-ARC” means the Deputy Rector-Academic, Research and Consultancy; “unauthorised material” means any object, written or printed material that is generally or specifically prohibited from being brought into the examination room; “undergraduate programme” includes bachelor degrees, ordinary diploma and certificate programmes. 9 College of Business Education (Examinations) GN. NO. 926 (Contd.) PART II ELIGIBILITY TO SIT FOR EXAMINATIONS Continuous assessment - 58 Verify source ↗
Governing Body may amend these Rules anytime
AI-assisted research summary: The Governing Body may amend these Rules at any time if it considers that necessary.
58. Governing Body may amend these Rules anytime as may be deemed necessary. - 59 Verify source ↗
Governing Body shall prescribe any fee required
AI-assisted research summary: The Governing Body must prescribe any fee required under these Rules.
59. Governing Body shall prescribe any fee required under these Rules. - 60 Verify source ↗
The College of Business Education
AI-assisted research summary: The College of Business Education (Examinations) Rules, 2022 are revoked.
60. The College of Business Education (Examinations) Rules, 2022 are hereby revoked. Dar es Salaam, 18 December, 2023 WINEASTER S. ANDERSON, Chairperson of the Governing Body 43
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