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This study is about the socio economic effect of examination malpractice among university students. The study employed a survey research design, targeting residents in the area. The simple random sampling technique was employed to select teachers from schools, with a sample size of 100 respondents due to time constraints. The data collection instrument was a structured questionnaire designed by the researcher after a thorough review of the literature. The validity of the instrument was ensured through scrutiny by the project supervisor and experts. Reliability was determined by administering 20 copies
of the questionnaire to 20 teachers in public secondary schools in the area. The instrument was administered and collected by the researcher on the spot with the help of a research assistant in the area. The simple percentage method was used for data
analysis, making it easier to interpret and understand the information. The study showed that students personal problems, peer pressure, inadequate, teaching learning in schools, bribery and corruption on the parts of lecturers and examination officials tremendously lead to causes and perpetration of the behavior of examination malpractices common