Alabi, Afusat TitilayoIssa, Abdulwahab OlanrewajuOyekunle, Rafiat Ajibade2024-05-092024-05-092012Alabi, A. T., Issa, A. O. and Oyekunle, R. A. (2012): The Use of Computer Based Testing Method for the Conduct of Examinations at the University of Ilorin. Ife Journal of Educational Leadership, Administration and Planning (IJELAP). 1(1); 226–236, Published by Department of Educational Administration and Planning, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.https://uilspace.unilorin.edu.ng/handle/123456789/13950This paper presents an overview of the application of Information and Communication Technology in the conduct of post-UTME and other examinations at the University of Ilorin. It provides a brief historical background to the practice at the University, dating back to 2005 when it started by adopting the Pen-and-Paper Testing up to the present practice, using the Computer-Based Testing method. The paper underscored the challenges associated with the former practice, thus justifying the introduction of the latter, thereby justifying it. In conclusion, this paper advocates the widespread adoption of CBT method for the conduct of not just the post-UTME examinations, but also other University-based examinations with large population of students in Nigerian Universities owing to the success story of the University of Ilorin.enCBTExaminationUniversity of IlorinArticle