UYANNE, Elizabeth O.AGUBOSI, Lydia A.AKINSEMOYIN, Lasbat O.AJAGBE, Fidelia N.2021-09-152021-09-152018-10978-245-572-5https://uilspace.unilorin.edu.ng/handle/20.500.12484/6359Examination is a potent instrument for assessing the knowledge acquired by humans especially in educational institutions. Examination malpractice is being misconstrued as a way to academic excellence. Examination malpractice in Nigeria in Nigeria has become one of the greatest social challenges that have eaten up deep in into all levels of the educational system. However, this study examined upper basic students’ perception of the causes and consequences of examination malpractice in Ilorin East Local Government. The sample for this study comprised 100 upper basic three students selected from five basic schools. Two research questions and two research hypotheses were generated and raised in this study. Research questions one and two were answered with the use of t-test at 0.05 level of significance. One of the findings of the study revealed that there is no significant difference in the perception of students on the causes of examination malpractice based on gender. It was also found that there is no significant difference in the perception of the students on the consequences of examination malpractice based on gender. Based on the findings, it was recommended that teachers should encourage students to be more proactive and efficient in all aspect of their lives by setting aside a particular time to study everyday so that they can get used to that.enCausesConsequencesExamination MalpracticeIlorin EastArticle