Appealing against conflicting or clashing semester examination schedules at Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka requires an affected undergraduate student to identify the overlapping course papers on the provisional institutional timetable, complete an official Timetable Clash Rectification Form, secure written endorsements from the Course Lecturers and Heads of Department of both affected courses, and submit the formal dossier to the Chairman of the Senate Timetable and Calendar Committee at least fourteen calendar days prior to the start of the examination diet. Under DELSU academic regulations and established administrative fairness principles, no student can be compelled to sit for two separate degree examination papers scheduled at the exact same hour, and the university provides structured administrative mechanisms to resolve examination schedule conflicts.
Addressing examination clashes promptly ensures that your academic performance is evaluated fairly without the stress of conflicting paper times.
- Carefully examine the provisional semester examination timetable published on the university website and departmental notice boards.
- Identify the two or more registered courses scheduled for the exact same date and time slot.
- Obtain an official “Timetable Clash Rectification Form” from the Departmental Examination Officer or the Faculty Officer.
- Fill in your full name, matriculation number, department, registered course codes, and the specific date and hour of the conflicting examinations.
- Attach certified copies of your approved semester Course Registration Form (CRF) verifying valid registration for both courses.
- Present the form to the Course Lecturers and Heads of Department of both affected courses for administrative verification and endorsement.
- Submit the endorsed notification dossier to the Secretary of the Senate Timetable Committee at the Senate Building, Abraka.
- Obtain an official stamped receiving copy of the submission docket for tracking and administrative reference.
- Check the finalized semester examination timetable to confirm that one of the clashing papers has been moved to an alternate time slot.
Students must verify that course registration was completed within official deadlines to qualify for examination timetable adjustments.
- Official Timetable Clash Rectification Form signed by the affected Heads of Department.
- Certified semester Course Registration Form (CRF) indicating valid registration for both clashing courses.
- Photocopy of the draft examination timetable displaying the conflicting course codes and time allocations.
- Valid university student identification card or temporary clearance slip.
Filing timetable clash notifications early prevents administrative bottlenecks and ensures the committee has sufficient time to reschedule papers.
DELSU examination regulations stipulate that where an unavoidable clash persists despite timely notification, the Chief Examination Officer must arrange a supervised holding room and administer the papers sequentially under strict invigilation.
Exercising your administrative rights through established channels guarantees fair examination conditions and protects your academic standing.
Prospective scholars must maintain meticulous records of all online applications, payment receipts, and official institutional clearance dockets throughout their academic journey. Diligent documentation protects your candidate profile from administrative discrepancies and facilitates seamless physical verification across faculty screening desks.
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Please what is the recommended procedure if the school portal is not reflecting the payment receipt after completing the bank branch remita transfer?
Great inquiry. As a general rule across Nigerian tertiary institutions, once a payment is made via Remita, the confirmation is automated. However, network latency between the interbank settlement switch and the school portal can cause temporary delays. We advise taking a clear photograph of your payment slip and sending a support ticket with your application number and RRR code to the institution’s official ICT helpdesk. In virtually all cases, transactions are validated within one business day without any forfeiture of admission or screening eligibility.
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Please I need a quick clarification: can an applicant who has already uploaded their O-level result make changes if there was an omission of a required subject?
Thank you for contacting EduTalks. Regarding subject combination discrepancies: if your chosen UTME subject combination does not align strictly with the National Universities Commission (NUC) and JAMB brochure requirements for that faculty, you must immediately apply for a Change of Course on the JAMB portal to an aligned discipline. Universities conduct automated eligibility filtering, and mismatched combinations will result in disqualification regardless of a high aggregate score.
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