Accra, Jan. 5, GNA - The Ministry of Education Science and Sports on Friday said candidates seeking admission into the universities would be treated on their merits.
Candidates with respective qualifications such as SSSCE and WASSCE would be treated on their own merit.
WASSCE candidates should have credits in both the core and electives subjects from A1 to C6 to qualify for admission and in computing the aggregates the following numerical values should apply: A1 is equivalent to 1 (A); B2 is 2 (B); B3 is 3 (C); and C4, C5, C6 is equivalent to 4 (D). A statement jointly signed by Professor Jophus Anamuah-Mensah, Chairman of Vice Chancellors Ghana and Mr Ato Essuman, Chief Director of the Ministry, said the Universities instituted the necessary procedures to meet the concerns of all applicants.
The statement said the explanation was necessary following the concerns raised by applicants and other stakeholders regarding the interpretation of the grades for admission of WASSCE candidates to the respective programmes of study in the Universities.
The statement said: "Universities would always provide the necessary guidance at all times to assist applicants to their programmes of study. The respective Academic Affairs Offices and Directorates of the Universities are on hand for such purposes." 5 Jan. 07
