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Egerton University students have raised concerns over what they describe as an unfair and poorly planned second-year resit examination timetable, arguing that the schedule places many students at risk of failing to clear their supplementary papers.
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They claim that the timetable contains several examination clashes, making it impossible for some candidates to sit all the units they are required to retake.
A section of Bachelor of Education Science students at Egerton University has raised concerns over what they describe as an unfair and poorly planned second-year resit examination timetable, arguing that the schedule places many students at risk of failing to clear their supplementary papers.
The frustrated students claim that the timetable contains several examination clashes, making it impossible for some candidates to sit all the units they are required to retake.
According to students who reviewed the schedule, seven out of the 16 resit units have been allocated overlapping examination times.
They argue that the situation is particularly challenging for students carrying more than one resit, as they are almost guaranteed to miss at least one examination due to the scheduling conflicts.
“Looking at the timetable, it is difficult to understand how such a schedule was approved. Whether it is incompetence, negligence, or simply poor planning, the result is that many students will be unable to sit all their papers,” lamented one affected student.
The students have also pointed to Thursday’s examination schedule, where three examinations are reportedly set to take place simultaneously, including two Chemistry units.
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They say this effectively denies students an opportunity to clear all their outstanding courses in a single sitting.
For students already struggling academically, the timetable has added another layer of frustration.
Many fear that missing an examination due to a clash will force them to register and pay for another resit in the future, increasing both the financial burden and the time required to complete their studies.
The concerns come amid university regulations that require students to successfully pass all units before progressing academically.
Students argue that while they are prepared to take responsibility for their previous academic performance, they should not be disadvantaged by scheduling decisions beyond their control.
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“This timetable does not give every student a fair chance to clear their resits. We are simply asking for an examination schedule that accommodates all affected learners and allows us to sit the papers we have paid for,” another student said.
The students are now appealing to the university administration to urgently review the timetable and address the clashes before the examinations commence.
They maintain that a revised schedule would help ensure fairness and prevent students from being forced into additional resits solely because of timetable conflicts.
University officials had not publicly responded to the concerns at the time of publication.
By Jeff Kirui
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