ABU Zaria Approves Timetable for Special Resit Exams for Final Year Students
The Senate of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has officially approved the timetable for the long-awaited special resit examinations designed exclusively for final-year students. The approval was reached during its 554th meeting held on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
For many students nearing graduation, this development comes as a crucial opportunity to clear outstanding courses and secure their degrees without delay. University authorities, however, have emphasized the importance of commitment and punctuality to avoid missing out.
Key Dates Final-Year Students Must Remember
The Senate outlined a strict academic calendar, comparing it to a “race against time.” Here’s the breakdown of the schedule:
- End of Second Semester: Saturday, September 27, 2025
- Registration for Resit: Monday, November 10 – Saturday, November 15, 2025 (1 week)
- Revision Period: Monday, November 10 – Saturday, November 22, 2025 (2 weeks)
- Resit Examinations: Monday, November 24 – Saturday, November 29, 2025 (1 week)
- Resumption for New Academic Session: Monday, January 5, 2026
The message from the university is clear: students must not take any of these dates lightly. Missing even one could jeopardize their chances of graduating on time.
Why This Matters for Final-Year Students
The resit exercise is strictly for students in their final year who still have pending courses. With a short registration window and only two weeks for revision, ABU is urging students to prepare adequately, register promptly, and use the available revision period wisely.
“It is a lifeline,” a senior academic staff member noted, stressing that this opportunity ensures students do not carry unresolved courses into the new session.
What’s Next After the Resits?
Once the resit examinations conclude, Ahmadu Bello University will immediately shift focus to the new academic session, set to begin on January 5, 2026. This means students will get only a brief holiday before lectures resume.
The university’s approach signals a push for academic efficiency, ensuring that final-year students graduate without unnecessary delays while keeping the broader academic calendar on track.
Bottom Line
ABU Zaria’s resit timetable is both an opportunity and a challenge for final-year students. With the clock ticking, students are advised to plan ahead, adhere strictly to deadlines, and treat this window with seriousness.
As the university puts it: time and tide wait for no one.
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