EBSU IJMB Admission Form 2026/2027 — How to Apply, Requirements & Subject Combinations
Summary
EBSU announces IJMB admission for 2026/2027. Learn who is eligible, subject combinations, fees, payment details and how to collect and process your form at the IJMB office.
EBSU IJMB Admission Form 2026/2027 — How to Apply, Requirements & Subject Combinations
EBSU IJMB Admission Form 2026/2027 — Guide for Applicants
Ebonyi State University (EBSU), Abakaliki, is inviting applications for the Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) programme for the 2026/2027 academic session. The IJMB is a one-session pre-degree programme that awards an IJMB certificate used for Direct Entry admission into 200 level at EBSU and other universities.
Why choose IJMB?
The IJMB route is a recognised alternative to JAMB/UTME for Direct Entry admission into many university programmes. Successful candidates may gain admission into 200 level into programmes such as Medicine & Surgery, Nursing Science, Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory Science, Law, Political Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Architecture and others, depending on performance and departmental requirements.
Duration
The IJMB academic programme runs for a minimum of one academic session comprising two semesters.
Entry Qualification
- Minimum of five (5) O'level credit passes including English Language and Mathematics.
- Acceptable certificates: SSCE, NECO, GCE or NABTEB, obtained in one or two sittings.
Subject Combinations (Choose the group that matches your intended degree)
Sciences
Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Agricultural Science
Management Sciences
Accounting, Economics, Business Studies, Mathematics
Social Sciences & Humanities
Government, Literature, Christian Religious Knowledge (CRK), History
Application Fee and Payment
The application form costs Twenty Thousand Naira (N20,000.00) — non-refundable.
Payment is to be made to the following bank account:
- Bank: First City Monument Bank (FCMB)
- Account Name: Ebonyi State University Interim Joint Matriculation Board
- Account Number: 2001943758
An acceptance fee of Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15,000.00) is payable only after an offer of admission has been made.
How to Obtain and Process the Form
- Make the payment of N20,000 to the bank account shown above and keep evidence/receipt of payment.
- Proceed to the IJMB Office at the Pre-Degree Complex, College of Applied Sciences (CAS), EBSU with your payment evidence to collect and complete the form.
- Follow the IJMB office instructions for form processing, submission of supporting documents and registration.
Documents You Should Have Ready
- Original and photocopies of O'level result slips/certificates (SSCE/NECO/GCE/NABTEB)
- Birth certificate or age declaration
- Passport photographs (as required by the IJMB office)
- Evidence of payment (bank teller or electronic transfer receipt)
- Any other documents requested by the IJMB office
Practical Tips for Applicants
- Choose subject combinations that match the entry requirements of your intended degree course.
- Confirm O'level subject credits early—some departments have strict subject requirements.
- Keep clear copies of all payment receipts and official documents; you will need them when collecting and submitting your form.
- Attend classes regularly and prepare thoroughly for the IJMB exams, which determine Direct Entry placement.
- Contact the IJMB office for up‑to‑date information on registration deadlines and timetable.
Contact Information
Director, EBSU IJMB Programme: Dr. Oliver U. Nwankwo
Phone: +2348037776065
Office location: IJMB Office, Pre‑Degree Complex, College of Applied Sciences (CAS), Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki.
