UG STUDENTS, THIS IS HOW TO ACCESS THE UNIVERSITY OF GHANA BALME LIBRARY PAST QUESTIONS FOR FREE
Samuel K. Owusu
Are you a freshman at the University of Ghana preparing for your first ever University of Ghana Interim Assessment (IA) and End-of-Semester Examination? OR are you a continuing student looking for past questions?.
If your answer to the above questions is yes, then this is the best article for you. This is because, in this article, I am going to give a step-to-step approach on how to access the University of Ghana's Past Questions for free
Past questions are important for both freshmen and continuing university students as they provide a roadmap to academic success. Here are some tangible reasons:
- Familiarization with exam format: Past questions give students an idea of the exam structure, format, and types of questions that may appear in the actual exam. This knowledge helps students to feel more confident and better prepared for the exam.
- Time management: By practicing past questions, students learn how to manage their time effectively during exams. This skill is crucial as it ensures that they can answer all the questions within the allotted time.
- Mastery of subject matter: Solving past questions helps students to identify areas where they need to improve their understanding and knowledge. This knowledge enables them to prioritize their study time and focus on areas that require more attention.
- Consolidation of learning: For continuing students, reviewing past questions is a helpful way to revise and consolidate their learning from previous semesters. It enables them to keep the information fresh in their minds, making it easier to recall and apply in future exams.
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A) HOW TO REGISTER FOR PAST QUESTIONS WITH THE BALME LIBRARY
Before you can access the University of Ghana's past questions, you need to register with the Balme Library before you will be allowed access
- Visit www.balme.ug.edu.gh/index.php/services/past-exam-question-access-registration
- Enter your 8-digit Student ID in the Student ID box
- Enter your full name as known by the University in the Name box
- Enter your University of Ghana email address (yourname@st.ug.edu.gh or yourname@ug.edu.gh) in the Email box
- After the registration, you need to wait for at least 48 hours before you can have access to the past questions
- Visit www.balme.ug.edu.gh
- Scroll down and tap Past Exam Papers
- You will be redirected to the University of Ghana Past Questions portal
- Enter the Course title, the Examiner name, or the course code of the Examination paper in the search bar >> Click on SEARCH
- A PDF link to all relevant past questions will be shown. Scroll through and click on the paper you like
- The details of the examination will be displayed. This includes the department, examiners, semester, campus, and language
- Click on the Course Vide or attachment under File Attachment
- A login page will be displayed for you to log in with your student/Staff ID, and your password
- Afterwards, click on LOGIN
- A full PDF version of the past question will be displayed for you, you can download and print it fit free
NOTE: The password to log into your account is your University of Ghana Library Account Barcode. The Barcode is the format Student ID + Date of Birth (DDMONYYYY) where
- DD = two digits for the day of birth e.g 01, 21
- MON = first three letters of your birth month e.g JAN, SEP
- YYYY = the year you were born in full e.g 1992, 2009
Thus an example of a Library Account Barcode will be 1062131921SEP1984
NB: Your date of birth should be the same as what is in your Student Profile
C) BRIEF HISTORY OF THE BALME LIBRARY
- The Balme Library, established in 1948 is located on the main campus of the University of Ghana. The Balme Library was named after David Mowbray Balme, the first Principal of the University of Ghana.
- The Balme Library is the main library of the University of Ghana and is also the largest within the University of Ghana Library System (UGLS). It is endowed with information resources, IT infrastructure and expert staff. Since its establishment in 1948, the library has gone through successive growth with its printed book collection totalling over 400,000 volumes.
- The library subscribes to an increasing number of online databases including electronic journals (e-journals) and electronic books (e-books)
- The Balme Library together with the various satellite libraries in schools, institutes, faculties, departments and halls of residence of the university, from the University of Ghana Library System (UGLS).
CONCLUSION
The University of Ghana Balme Library together with the Univercolleagueshana Computing system (UGCS) stored the past questions to help Students and Staff gain access to them. Therefore, I would advise that you make good use of this portal
If you encounter any challenges in logging into your account, send an email to ir@ug.edu.gh for enquiries
You can find past questions at the various departmental libraries throughout the University. Staff and Students (Main, City, Distance) can access past questions for free
Past questions are an essential tool for academic success. They help students to familiarize themselves with exam formats, manage their time effectively, master subject matter, and consolidate their learning. For freshmen and continuing university students, using past questions is a smart way to prepare for exams and achieve their academic goals.
Dear Legonites, exams is coming, do not slack for anything !!!
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