Al-Hikmah University Journal

Examination is an essential aspect of the education process across the globe. It is acknowledged as a foremost avenue of appraising learner’s understanding of knowledge acquired. Examinations are flawed by diverse forms of malpractices. This has rendered the examination system ineffective as it is no longer a true test of knowledge. This paper assesses examination malpractice in IBB University, Lapai and strategies to curb the menace. The paper adopts qualitative method using secondary data and interview.  This cross-sectional paper purposively selected twenty five (25) informants within the university. This includes 15 students, 6 examination stakeholders and 4 Professors. The study reveals that examination malpractice in IBB University, Lapai is fluctuating and taking different dimensions.  It further found out that indolence, ill- preparedness for the examinations, inadequate counseling, truancy and nonchalant attitude of students coupled with poor lecturing methodology cum high handedness of some lecturers’ influences examination malpractices in IBB University, Lapai. In order to curb the menace, the paper recommends for the sensitization of both students and lecturers on the evils of examination malpractice to the students, the university and the society.  The study recommended that close Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras should be installed inside the examination halls to dissuade students from engaging in examination malpractice.