The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has established the minimum admission score for Nigerian universities at 140 points, while Polytechnics and Colleges of Education will have a minimum cut-off of 100 points. These determinations were made during the 2023 Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria, conducted at the National Judicial Institute in Abuja.
Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the Registrar of JAMB, emphasized that these specified points serve as the minimum requirements, but institutions are not compelled to strictly adhere to them. Institutions retain the flexibility to define their unique admission criteria and may choose to set higher cut-off marks for admission.
JAMB is expected to provide additional information on the admission process and related matters in the coming days.
During the 2023 Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) made significant decisions regarding the minimum scores required for admission into Nigerian universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education. The minimum admission score for universities was set at 140 points, while Polytechnics and Colleges of Education were assigned a minimum cut-off of 100 points. This crucial meeting took place at the National Judicial Institute in Abuja.
It’s important to note that these specified scores are considered the minimum requirements, indicating the baseline for eligibility. However, JAMB’s Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, clarified that institutions are not obligated to strictly adhere to these set scores. Instead, institutions have the autonomy to establish their own specific admission criteria. This includes the option to set higher cut-off marks if they deem it necessary for their unique academic and institutional requirements.
In essence, while JAMB provides a standardized minimum, individual institutions have the flexibility to tailor their admission standards based on their specific needs and academic considerations. This ensures a degree of autonomy for educational institutions in determining the academic qualifications deemed suitable for admission.
As the decisions were made during the Policy Meeting, it is anticipated that JAMB will release further details and guidelines concerning the admission process and related matters in due course. This additional information will likely provide clarity on the implementation of the minimum scores, as well as any additional criteria or procedures that institutions may need to consider during the admission process.
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