Stakeholders urge end to stressful screenings, pushing for digital, fairer admission methods.
Education experts, parents, and students nationwide are calling for the scrapping of the Post-UTME exam, citing its financial burden, stress, and limited impact on fair admissions. Despite its official ban in 2016, many institutions still conduct screenings, often requiring candidates to travel long distances, adding hardship. Stakeholders advocate for unified, online exams to ease access, reduce costs, and maintain academic integrity, while allowing physical screenings only for document verification.
Some argue that Post-UTME safeguards admissions by weeding out unqualified candidates, but many call for modernization through computer-based testing to curb malpractice and enhance convenience. Universities like Gombe State and Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University have embraced online screenings, signaling a shift toward technology-driven admission processes that prioritize candidates’ welfare.
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