A senior lecturer at the University of Ghana, Legon, Dr Jabir Mohammed, has called for the reintroduction of entrance examinations in universities to curb academic indiscipline among students and restore seriousness to tertiary education.

Speaking on JoyNews AM Show on May 14, 2025, Dr Jabir expressed concern about the declining commitment to learning among today’s youth, noting that many students now rely on shortcuts such as Artificial Intelligence tools and mobile phones to pass their examinations.

“These days, it’s very funny, the youth of today are not learning. They enter the exams hall with phones and simply write down whatever the AI says, without even going through the material themselves,” he lamented.

He stated that bringing back entrance exams would serve as a wake-up call for students, as the anticipation of a preliminary assessment before gaining university admission would compel them to take their studies seriously.

“Reintroduction of university entrance examination before gaining university admission will make them sit up to study,” he indicated.

According to Dr Jabir, many students cheat their way through the education system to attain the minimum pass marks, only to struggle once admitted into the university due to a lack of academic foundation.

He also recommended the implementation of stricter disciplinary measures to punish students caught cheating, adding that this would serve as a deterrent to others and help preserve the integrity of Ghana’s education system.

“When we allow them to continue cheating and have their way through, they come out and end up being irresponsible graduates. Stakeholders in education must take swift action to address the problem with stricter punishment,” he said.

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