Resit Cases Increase at Accra Technical University for 2025 – Analysis by Richmond Bediako (Kiddojunior)

Accra Technical University has recorded a significant rise in resit cases for the 2025 academic year. Based on my personal analysis of student performance across several departments, an estimated 27% of the total student population sat for at least one resit examination this year.

For the purpose of analysis, I worked with an estimated 8,200 active students across various levels.

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Overall Breakdown

• 27% of 8,200 students = 2,214 students had resits this year.

Detailed Breakdown (Percentages + Actual Numbers)

• 14% (1,148 students) wrote one resit paper
• 9% (738 students) wrote two resit papers
• 4% (328 students) wrote three or more resit papers

Gender Breakdown

Out of the 2,214 students who had resits:

Male Students

• 60% of resit students = 1,328 males
  • One resit: 690
  • Two resits: 420
  • Three or more: 218

Female Students

• 40% of resit students = 886 females
  • One resit: 458
  • Two resits: 318
  • Three or more: 110

These figures, although not official, reflect the academic challenges many students encountered during the year.

In my recommendations, I emphasized that ATU should enhance academic support structures, particularly:

• Strengthening tutorial sessions at the beginning and end of every semester
• Providing accessible lecture materials and recorded lessons
• Encouraging peer-learning groups
• Improving lecturer-student consultation hours
• Introducing a mid-semester academic review to assist struggling students early

I also suggested that students themselves adopt stronger study habits, attend lectures regularly, and seek help before exams draw near.

If these interventions are implemented, I believe the number of resit cases can significantly reduce in the next academic year.