EBSU JUPEB Admission 2025/2026: Skip JAMB and Enter 200 Level Directly

Ebonyi State University (EBSU) in Abakaliki has opened applications for its Joint Universities Preliminary Examination Board (JUPEB) programme for the 2025/2026 academic session. This programme offers a smart alternative to JAMB UTME for gaining university admission.

What is JUPEB?

JUPEB is a one-year intensive programme that qualifies you for direct entry admission into 200 level at Nigerian universities. Instead of writing JAMB and entering 100 level, you complete JUPEB and skip directly to second year.

This pathway is especially valuable if:

• You've been scoring below 200 in JAMB despite multiple attempts
• You want to save a year compared to the traditional university route
• You prefer a more focused, exam-oriented preparation environment
• You didn't get admission through JAMB but have good O-Level results

Entry Requirements

To qualify for EBSU's JUPEB programme, you need:

• Minimum of five credits including English Language and Mathematics
• Results from WAEC, NECO, GCE, NABTEB, or SSCE
• Credits obtained in not more than two sittings

Notice that there's no JAMB requirement. Your O-Level results alone qualify you for admission into JUPEB.

Available Subject Combinations

EBSU offers JUPEB across multiple disciplines:

Sciences

• Biology/Chemistry/Physics
• Mathematics/Chemistry/Physics
• Agricultural Science combinations

Social Sciences

• Government/Economics/Literature
• Various social science combinations

Management Sciences

• Business Studies/Economics/Accounting
• Commerce-focused combinations

Arts/Humanities

• Government/Literature/CRS
• History combinations
• Foreign language options

Choose your combination based on your intended university course. The subjects you take in JUPEB should align with your desired degree programme.

Application Process

1. Visit the Portal: Go to https://portal.ebsu.edu.ng
2. Pay Application Fee: ₦10,000 (non-refundable)
3. Complete the Form: Fill in your personal and academic information
4. Select Subjects: Choose your three-subject combination carefully
5. Upload Documents: Submit your O-Level results and other credentials

Programme Duration and Structure

The JUPEB programme runs for one academic session minimum. During this period, you'll:

• Study three subjects intensively
• Write the JUPEB final examination
• Qualify for direct entry admission upon successful completion

After passing JUPEB exams with good grades (usually minimum of three Cs), you gain automatic direct entry into 200 level at EBSU or other Nigerian universities that accept JUPEB results.

Advantages of JUPEB Over JAMB

1. No JAMB Stress: Avoid the UTME exam entirely
2. Save One Year: Enter 200 level directly instead of spending 5 years total for a 4-year degree
3. Focused Learning: Study only three subjects instead of four JAMB subjects
4. University Acceptance: Most Nigerian universities accept JUPEB for direct entry
5. Better Preparation: One year of intensive study prepares you well for university academics

Important Considerations

Before applying for JUPEB, understand these points:

• JUPEB is not easier than JAMB—it requires serious study and dedication
• You must pass the JUPEB exams with good grades to qualify for direct entry
• Some competitive courses (like Medicine) may have additional requirements beyond JUPEB
• JUPEB results are valid for three years from the date of issuance

Contact Information

For questions about the EBSU JUPEB programme:

• Programme Director: Dr. Augustina N. Awoke
• Phone: 08038891838
• Registrar: Mrs. Ugochinyere M. Uka
• Portal: https://portal.ebsu.edu.ng

If you need to prepare for JUPEB entrance screening or strengthen your foundation in your chosen subjects, you can practice on Ulearngo's platform.

Don't let JAMB be your only path to university education. JUPEB offers a proven alternative that could be your gateway to academic success.