ABOUT JAMB
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is a statutory body established by the Federal Government of Nigeria to conduct entrance examinations into tertiary institutions and to ensure a fair, transparent, and credible admission process across the country.
JAMB coordinates admissions into Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Education, and Monotechnics through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE).
AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY CATEGORIES
1. Federal Universities
Owned and funded by the Federal Government of Nigeria. They are widely recognized for academic standards and affordable tuition.
2. State Universities
Established and managed by State Governments to cater to educational needs within their states.
3. Private Universities
Owned by individuals, religious bodies, or organizations and approved by the Federal Government through the National Universities Commission (NUC).
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
UTME (Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination)
- Minimum of five (5) O’Level credits including English Language
- Subjects relevant to the chosen course
- Valid National Identification Number (NIN)
- Participation in UTME and Post-UTME screening
DIRECT ENTRY (DE)
- O’Level requirements as applicable
- ND, NCE, IJMB, JUPEB, or equivalent qualifications
- JAMB Direct Entry registration
FACULTIES & COURSES
Universities offer programmes across diverse faculties, including:
- Faculty of Arts & Humanities
- Faculty of Sciences
- Faculty of Social & Management Sciences
- Faculty of Engineering & Technology
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences
- Faculty of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences (Availability of courses varies by institution)
ADMISSION PROCESS (STEP-BY-STEP)
- Create JAMB Profile using NIN
- Register for UTME or Direct Entry
- Sit for the JAMB examination
- Check UTME results
- Apply for Post-UTME/Screening
- Monitor CAPS for admission status
- Accept admission and print admission letter
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Admission is based on merit, catchment area, and educationally less developed states (ELDS)
- Candidates must ensure correct subject combinations
- Change of Institution/Course is allowed within the admission period
WHY STUDY IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES?
- Accredited and globally recognized degrees
- Wide range of academic programmes
- Affordable education options
- Opportunities for research and innovation
CONTACT & SUPPORT
For enquiries and updates, visit:
- Check: Brochure by institution
- JAMB Offices: Nationwide
Follow official JAMB platforms for verified information and announcements.
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