Make-up Examinations

Make-up examination refers to tests, exams and term papers administered to a student who has missed tests, exams and has not submitted her/his term papers for various reasons but has a minimum of 80% attendance.

  1. A Student who has at least 80% attendance but has missed a test, or final exam shall apply for a make-up examination. He/she must attach a valid evidence and/or justifiable cause which explains why he/she has missed the test or exam.
  2. A student who applies for a make-up examination must have earned an “I” (Incomplete) grade for the course(s)
  3. A student whose request for make-up final exam has been accepted shall pay the following fees:
    • One course = Birr 75
    • Two courses = Birr 100
    • Three courses = Birr 125
    • The student shall pay an additional fee of Birr 25 for each and every course above one course.
  4. A female student who misses a final exam for maternity reason shall not pay any fee.
  5. A student unable to register because of delay in the administration of a make-up exam shall be allowed to attend class with the permission of the department head.
  6. Departments shall prepare final make-up exams simultaneously with the regular scheduled final exams.
  7. Make-up exams shall be administered between the time for the regular final exam and the registration for the next semester.
  8. A request for a make-up examination shall be submitted to the relevant head of department by filling in the make-up exam request form.
  9. A student applying for a make-up exam shall produce valid written evidence unless this is absolutely difficult for practical reasons.
  10. An application for a make-up exam can be submitted up to one week after the administration of the final exam the student has missed.
  11. The student will be informed of the exact date of the make-up exam to be administered by the concerned head of department when his/her request is accepted.
  12. A student must take the make-up exam on the date specified by the department.
  13. If a student fails to take a make-up exam within the specified period, the Office of the Registrar shall change the 'I' grade entered previously into an 'F' three weeks after the commencement of the next semester class.