JAMB Updates Age Requirements and Scores for Admission

In agreement with the stakeholders, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced several significant updates to the admissions process starting from the 2024/2025 academic session including changes to the age limit to 18 years and minimum admissible JAMB scores for tertiary institutions. These changes aim to streamline procedures, enhance transparency, and ensure compliance with established standards. Prospective candidates and institutions must adhere to these guidelines for a smooth admission process:

JAMB Change Age Requirements for Admission Beyond 2024

Starting from the 2025 admission cycle, JAMB will only admit candidates at least age 18. This update marks a departure from the previous deviation that allowed 16-year-olds to gain admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions. This change starts with the commencement of registration for the 2025 examinations.

O-Level Data Integration

Admission officers will now download candidates’ O-Level data directly from the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS). This integration eliminates the need for students to submit their results separately during the admission screening process. This approach aims to reduce administrative burden and minimize errors.

O’level results, biometrics, and photograph requirements will come from JAMB for admissions. Tertiary institutions will no longer request biometric data or photographs from candidates during admission screenings. This directive is part of JAMB’s efforts to protect candidate privacy and streamline the verification process.

Post-UTME Fees Cap

JAMB has set a maximum fee of ₦2000 for post-UTME screening exercises. Institutions must adhere to this cap to prevent the exploitation of candidates. This regulation ensures that the screening process remains accessible to all candidates, regardless of their financial background.

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Correction of Data

Candidates seeking to enrol for JAMB in 2025 and looking to correct any personal or academic data must do so by the deadline. This allows sufficient time for necessary adjustments in preparation for the 2026 JAMB registration.

Illegal Admissions Policy

JAMB will no longer condone or regularise illegal admissions beyond the 2020 set. All admissions for the 2025 cycle and going forward will be conducted exclusively through JAMB CAPS. Any admissions processed outside this platform are considered illegal. Candidates whose names do not appear on the national matriculation list will be deemed not to have been admitted by JAMB. Such admissions will be classified as fake, illegal, null, and void, and will not be recognized.

Final thoughts on JAMB Admissions

The new guidelines for JAMB admission reflect JAMB’s commitment to improving the admissions process in Nigerian tertiary institutions. Candidates and institutions must comply with these updates to ensure a transparent, efficient, and fair admission process. By adhering to these regulations, JAMB aims to enhance the credibility of the admissions process and uphold the integrity of Nigeria’s educational system.