The University of Abuja has issued a clarification on its post-UTME grading system following a wave of enquiries from parents and candidates over perceived discrepancies between their academic results and post-UTME scores.
In a statement released by the Admissions Office, the institution explained that the grading process is not uniform but depends on the relevance of each subject to the applicant’s chosen course of study.
“For instance, a candidate seeking admission into MBBS will have Biology given greater weight, while Economics carries no relevance for that course. Conversely, for a candidate applying for Economics or related programmes, Economics will be prioritised over Biology. Thus, even if two candidates have identical grades, the variation in subject relevance naturally leads to different post-UTME scores,” the statement read.
The university assured parents and prospective students that the admission process is transparent, credible, and aligned with established standards, urging stakeholders to trust the system.
However, the clarification has sparked a mix of reactions from applicants and parents on social media.
A Facebook user, Klassik Ngwee, criticised the approach, describing it as “a means of denying people opportunity,” and suggested that UNIABUJA should adopt a written post-UTME exam like other universities.
Another user, Kufre Edem II, pleaded with the university to refresh the post-UTME portal to accommodate candidates who recently uploaded their NECO results. “We know awaiting results were not allowed, but out of deep love and faith in this institution we applied. Do not let our hope and future die at the gate of the school we revere most,” he wrote.
Similarly, Itz Ibb raised concerns about inadequate communication on subject combinations, noting that requirements often differ from one university to another.
The debate highlights ongoing tensions between universities’ admission processes and c
