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 to Create Platform for Candidates Who Scored Over 250
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JAMB to Create Platform for Candidates Who Scored Over 250

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has stated that the board will create a platform to enable some candidates who scored 250 yet fail to secure admission in their respective institutions of choice to know the reasons they were denied admission by these schools. This was disclosed by Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s Head of Media …

JAMB Denies Parents Access to Candidates’ Profiles
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JAMB Denies Parents Access to Candidates’ Profiles

Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has stated that parents, guardians and other proxies of candidates have been barred henceforth from making changes to the data page or profile of candidates for the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME). According to the board, only candidates could henceforth make such changes in their data page or profile. This …

JAMB Adopts New Policy That Prevents Candidates From Scoring Zero in UTME
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JAMB Adopts New Policy That Prevents Candidates From Scoring Zero in UTME

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disclosed that the policy of score standardisation has been adopted for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. According to JAMB with this policy, Candidates who register for the UTME cannot score zero, even if they are absent from the examination. Similarly, candidates who did not attempt any question …

How to Check JAMB Matriculation List: NYSC Notice for Final Year Students
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How to Check JAMB Matriculation List: NYSC Notice for Final Year Students

The Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) has launched a portal where undergraduates of various institutions can check whether their admissions are recognised by JAMB or not. It is important for final year students in particular to confirm that their names are on the matriculation list.

JAMB To UTME Candidates: No NIN, No 2020 UTME
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JAMB To UTME Candidates: No NIN, No 2020 UTME

LATEST: JAMB To UTME Candidates: No NIN, No 2020 UTME The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has advised candidates who wish to take part in the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to register with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to enable them obtain the National Identification Number (NIN). According to JAMB, the …

Five 2019 UTME Candidates Face Prosecution for Altering Their Scores
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Five 2019 UTME Candidates Face Prosecution for Altering Their Scores

Five 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates are reported to be facing prosecution for allegedly altering their results. It was gathered that they were arrested between June and September by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and handed over to the police. The JAMB Head of Information, Dr Fabian Benjamin, confirmed this on Monday …

2019 UTME Candidate Forges Result to Meet Cut-off Mark For Medicine in UNN
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2019 UTME Candidate Forges Result to Meet Cut-off Mark For Medicine in UNN

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that it has cancelled the unified tertiary matriculation examination (UTME) result of one Kingsley Unekwe who allegedly changed his UTME score in order to meet the cut-off mark to study Medicine at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). Also See: Four UTME Candidates’ Results Revoked By JAMB Over …

2019 UTME: 12 Lagos Prisoners Set for National Open University
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2019 UTME: 12 Lagos Prisoners Set for National Open University

Latest: 2019 UTME: 12 Lagos Prisoners to Attend National Open University The Principal, Ikoyi Prisons School, Mr Ibikunle Idris, has expressed his delight in the performance of inmates who participated in the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. Idris, speaking at an interview, described the performance of the inmates as encouraging and signs of better things …

2019 UTME Top Scorers Offered Free Pilgrimage by National Hajj Commission
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2019 UTME Top Scorers Offered Free Pilgrimage by National Hajj Commission

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has confirmed that top scorers in the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) have been offered free pilgrimage by the National Hajj Commission. The board has said that the Hajj Commission requested the details of some top scoring candidates, and also revealed that some banks will be offering …

2019 UTME Candidate Arrested for Paying N10,000 to Upgrade UTME Score
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2019 UTME Candidate Arrested for Paying N10,000 to Upgrade UTME Score

UTME Candidate arrested for paying N10,000 to upgrade UTME score. The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination candidate, Cletus Kokowa, for reportedly hiring a syndicate to upgrade his scores from 162 to 206. The candidate with Registration Number 95329290ED from Bayelsa State, was arrested on Thursday at …

The 2019 UTME Receives JAMB’s Verdicts
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The 2019 UTME Receives JAMB’s Verdicts

The Chairman of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Dr Emmanuel Ndukwe, has described the process and the conduct of the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) as credible. He praised the Register, Prof Is-shaq and his management team for providing a “credible and world-class assessment,” as he declared the 2019 exercise to be …

Four UTME Candidates’ Results Revoked By JAMB Over Forgery
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Four UTME Candidates’ Results Revoked By JAMB Over Forgery

The results of four 2019 UTME candidates have been revoked by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), for attempting to falsify their results. The candidates have been identified as Adah Eche with   Registration Number 97512230IB, Taiwo Abisola Omowumi with  Registration Number 97049254GG, Vincent Onyinyechi Prisca with  Registration Number 96531098BC and Sofodun Afolasade Zainab with …

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