Nigerian Content: Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB)

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is a Nigerian entrance examination board for tertiary-level institutions. The board conducts entrance examinations for prospective undergraduates into Nigerian tertiary institutions.

JAMB Announces New Post-UTME Screening Date for All Tertiary Institutions
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JAMB Announces New Post-UTME Screening Date for All Tertiary Institutions

Latest: JAMB Announces New Post-UTME Screening Date for All Tertiary Institutions The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has shifted the post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post-UTME) screening for the 2020 admission processes till September 7th in universities, polytechnics and colleges of education in the country. The board said the shift in the date of the …

JAMB Releases Guidelines for 2020/2021 Admission Exercise
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JAMB Releases Guidelines for 2020/2021 Admission Exercise

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released guidelines to all heads of tertiary institutions for the 2020 admission exercise. This came as it directed institutions to begin admissions for candidates for first and second choices on August 21, 2020. “The 1st and 2nd Choices Admission-Exercise be conducted for all institutions from 21st August …

Best 2020 UTME Candidate Reveals the Secret to Her Success
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Best 2020 UTME Candidate Reveals the Secret to Her Success

The best Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidate for 2020 Maduafokwa Agnes has revealed the secrets to her success. The 16-year-old, a student Louisville Girls High School scored 365 out of 400. In an interview with newsmen in Lagos, she said her position as an Assistant Head Girl in her school motivated her to excel …

16 UTME Candidates Get Scholarships For Their Excellent Performance From NSE
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16 UTME Candidates Get Scholarships For Their Excellent Performance From NSE

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has awarded scholarships to sixteen (16) candidates who took the 2020 UTME for their excellent performance in the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The beneficiaries, comprising males and females, have indicated interest to study mechanical, industrial production, electrical, computer as well as civil engineering in Nigerian universities. The …

Having Minimum UTME Score Does Not Guarantee Admission – JAMB
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Having Minimum UTME Score Does Not Guarantee Admission – JAMB

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reminded candidates who took the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) that there is no uniform minimum UTME score that guarantees them admission into institutions of their choice. This was contained in the weekly bulletin made available by JAMB. JAMB stated that some candidates have the impression that …

No Admission Offer Should Be Made Outside JAMB CAPS – Minister Warns
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No Admission Offer Should Be Made Outside JAMB CAPS – Minister Warns

Latest: No Admission Offer Should Be Made Outside JAMB CAPS – Minister Warns All candidates seeking admission into various tertiary institutions in the country have again been warned to desist from backdoor admissions which are admissions given to candidates without recourse to the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) introduced by JAMB. The Hon. Minister of …

JAMB Explains Why Over 679 Candidates Who Scored 300 and Above Were Denied Admission
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JAMB Explains Why Over 679 Candidates Who Scored 300 and Above Were Denied Admission

According to the documents released by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) at its policy meeting – over 679 high-performing candidates who scored 300 and above were denied admission into any tertiary institution. The board listed nine reasons why the candidates did not get admission. They are rigidity (candidates who want a particular programme …

JAMB Policy Meeting 2020: Download Presentation by JAMB Registrar
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JAMB Policy Meeting 2020: Download Presentation by JAMB Registrar

Presentation by JAMB Registrar at the 2020 JAMB Policy Meeting The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the presentation done by its Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, during the 2020 policy meeting on admissions to DEGREE, NIGERIA CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION and NATIONAL DIPLOMA – AWARDING INSTITUTIONS. Some of the points presented: The presentation provides …

JAMB Releases Latest Phone Numbers for its Offices Nationwide
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JAMB Releases Latest Phone Numbers for its Offices Nationwide

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has just released all its office phone numbers nationwide. According to the document released JAMB terms these office numbers as “SMA(R)T Numbers”. Basically, these are special numbers, which have been customized for each of JAMB offices located in every state. These phone numbers are specific to each state …

JAMB CAPS: Over 80,000 Candidates Are Yet to Accept Their 2019 Admissions
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JAMB CAPS: Over 80,000 Candidates Are Yet to Accept Their 2019 Admissions

Reports has it that over 80,000+ candidates admitted into various tertiary institutions for the 2019/2020 session are yet to accept their admission on the JAMB CAPS Portal. The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released an updated list of candidates that are yet to accept their admission on JAMB CAPS. The board wishes to …

JAMB CAPS Has Helped Eliminate Fraudsters and Unqualified Candidates – Babcock University VC
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JAMB CAPS Has Helped Eliminate Fraudsters and Unqualified Candidates – Babcock University VC

The Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Babcock University, Prof. Adeyemo Tayo, has described the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) as a wonderful innovation that has helped to eliminate fraudsters, admission racketeers, and unqualified candidates from the admission value chain. CAPS, a brainchild of Prof. Oloyede that was introduced in 2017, is an automated admission platform for the …

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