DELSU To Commence First Semester 2025/2026 Examinations March 9

By Daniel Dafe

In line with the approved 2025/2026 Academic Calendar of the Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, the institution has said that the first semester examinations will commence on Monday, 9th March, 2026.

This was contained in an official memo signed by Engr. Prof.Hilary Ijeoma Owamah, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic).

According to the said memo, lectures are to end on Friday, 27th February, 2026, to allow for a one-week revision period scheduled from Monday, 2nd March, 2026 to Friday, 6th March, 2026.

He added: “Consequent upon the above, Deans of Faculties are requested to put the necessary machinery in place to ensure a hitch-free examination exercise. They are also to ensure full compliance with all examination guidelines and procedures.

“The Director, Directorate of Special Duties and Timetable is expected to release the first draft of the examination timetable and venue allocations for the attention of all concerned on or before Wednesday, 25th February, 2026.”

“The Vice-Chancellor appreciates the efforts of staff and students in ensuring that teaching and learning were conducted seamlessly during the semester,” he concluded.

In another development, DELSU has extended the submission of first semester Continuous Assessments (CAs) for the 2025/2026 academic session.

The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) who said this in an official memo, recalled that a circular dated 3rd February, 2026 was issued to Deans of Faculties on the submission of First Semester Continuous Assessments (CAs) for the 2025/2026 academic session, with the deadline set for Friday, 20th February, 2026.

Adding: “Following appeals from some Deans of Faculties, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Samuel O.Asagba, has approved a final extension of the submission deadline by one (1) week.

“Accordingly, all Departments are required to forward their Continuous Assessments (CAs) to the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) on or before Friday, 27th February, 2026,” saying that “no further extension will be granted.”

“Deans and Heads of Departments are requested to ensure strict compliance,” he said.

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Meanwhile, Deans of Faculties have been informed of the urgent need to submit the 100 Level result spreadsheets for the 2024/2025 academic session.

According to Owamah, all Heads of Departments (HODs) are to download their respective 100 Level result spreadsheets from the University Result Engine and forward same to the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) on or before Thursday, 12th February, 2026, for onward transmission to the Vice-Chancellor.