AATU IJMB Admission Form 2026/2027: Requirements, Duration & How to Apply

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Summary

AATU Ilorin IJMB admission form 2026/2027 is out. Nine-month A-Level programme moderated by ABU Zaria. Five O'Level credits needed. Direct entry to 200 level.

Abdulrasaq Abubakar Toyin University (AATU), Ilorin has invited applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into its Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) Programme for the 2026/2027 academic session. The programme offers a structured pathway to Direct Entry admission into 200 Level at accredited Nigerian universities.

About the AATU IJMB Programme

The IJMB programme at AATU is an A-Level qualification moderated by Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria. Successful candidates receive IJMB certificates that are accepted by most Nigerian universities for direct entry into 200 Level, saving one year compared to writing UTME.

Programme Details

  • Duration: 9 to 12 months
  • Study Centre: AATU Campus, Oke-Ogba, Ganmo, Ilorin
  • Moderating Body: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
  • Outcome: Direct entry admission into 200 Level in participating Nigerian universities

Eligibility Requirements

  • At least five O'Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics
  • Credits must be obtained in not more than two sittings
  • Relevant subject combinations depending on intended degree field
  • Candidates awaiting results may apply but must present results before matriculation

Why Choose IJMB

  • Skip UTME and enter university directly at 200 Level
  • Save one year of study time
  • Higher admission success rate than competing for JAMB quotas
  • Accepted at over 70 Nigerian universities including federal, state, and private institutions
  • Structured A-Level preparation that builds academic confidence

How to Apply

  1. Visit the AATU admission portal
  2. Create an account using valid email and phone number
  3. Select the IJMB Programme from the list of available courses
  4. Complete the application form with accurate personal and academic details
  5. Upload required documents: O'Level results, passport photograph, birth certificate, and local government identification
  6. Pay the application fee through the portal's approved payment platform
  7. Submit the form and print the acknowledgement slip
  8. Await communication regarding admission and resumption

Important Notes

  • Select subject combinations aligned with your intended degree programme
  • Candidates admitted to IJMB at AATU are not required to sit for UTME for degree admission
  • The IJMB certificate is valid nationwide and has international recognition through ABU Zaria's moderation
  • Contact the AATU admissions office for subject combination guidance before applying

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