Welcome to mitrobe network, In today’s guide, I will be guiding you on Jamb in Nigeria including Everything You Need to Know About Jamb Admissions and Its Application Process.

JAMB (fully pronounced as the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board) is a board which oversees the organization and conduct of the examination for tertiary-level admissions in Nigeria. Specifically, the examination is described as the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination and is conducted for Nigerian aspirants of universities, polytechnics or colleges of education.

It is noteworthy that JAMB also oversees the administering of examinations for candidates of private and public monotechnics in Nigeria. While UTME represents the passport examination for tertiary-level admissions, it is reckonable that UTME applicants are expected to have passed West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or any alternative examination such as GCE and NECO.

JAMB (CBT) Examination

Precisely regarded as Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), JAMB’s CBT examination is a yearly exercise organized by JAMB in order to evaluate candidates’ eligibility for tertiary education. It is worthy of note that the examination records no less than 1 million candidates every year. For the current year (2020), JAMB registered more than 2 million applicants for the said examination.

The Release of JAMB Results

JAMB results refer to an aggregate of candidates’ performances at any given CBT examination. It is notable that JAMB often releases candidates’ results few hours after their exams.

Admittedly, JAMB results constitute the requirements for candidates’ successful admission into the Nigerian universities/polytechnics of their choice. While 400 is the highest attainable score in a candidate’s JAMB result, 150 is JAMB’s benchmark for university admission with 100 being the benchmark for polytechnics and colleges of education.

However importantly, you should note that several Nigerian universities stipulate 200 as the minimum JAMB score a candidate must attain before being considered for their admissions. Also, admissions into various highly sought after university courses demand special JAMB scores usually fixed by university authorities.

JAMB Exam Centres

JAMB exam centres are the locations (widely spread across Nigeria’s 36 states) specialized for the conduct of JAMB’s examinations. Notably, such locations are generously equipped with the needed facilities for the smooth conduct of JAMB’s CBT exams.

JAMB 2020 Registration Form

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, under the stewardship of its Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, stipulated 13^th of January, 2020 as the date for the commencement of JAMB (2020) form sale. Professor Oloyede noted that the form sale would last over a 4-week period and that the subsequent examinations would last from 14^th of March to 4^th of April, 2020.

JAMB Application Process

Below are the general instructions for JAMB registration:

• Every candidate is required to create a JAMB profile by forwarding their details to the number 55019. The details include the candidate’s surname, first name and middle name and should be sent as a text message to the said number
• Following the above, the candidate will receive a 10-digit profile code which is required for the purchase of their JAMB application form at an MFB, MMO, Bank or other JAMB-authorized outlet
• The candidate will receive a text message containing their form e-pin
• Subsequently, the candidate is expected to visit any JAMB-authorized CBT centre and submit the e-pin for their registration

Functions Of Jamb In The Nigerian Educational System:

1. Conducting of UTME

JAMB is responsible for conducting Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) which possesses a cut off mark and  acts as a requirement for gaining admission into all the tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

JAMB also conducts appointment of examiners, moderators, invilgilator, members of the subject panels and other personels essential for the smooth conduct of the examination.

The board also employs various strategies to combat examination malpractice such as use of National security agency and Civil Defence Corps(NSCS), independent monitors e.t.c

2. Ensure Eligibility of Candidates seeking Admission into Tertiary Institutions

JAMB helps to ensure candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions are eligible by fielding the following qualifications and it’s equivalent as part of its requirements for  participation  in the UTME exams and also to gain admission into tertiary institutions.

The West African School Certificate (WASC) issued by The West African Examination Council (WAEC)

The Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE)  issued by The National Examination Council  (NECO)

The National Technical Certificate or the National business Certificate (NTC /NBC) issued by The National Business and Technical Examinations  Board (NABTEB)

Teacher’s Grade II Certificate

Candidates who have sat or are scheduled to sit for examinations in any of these qualifications in the year of application may also sit for the UTME.

3. Structuring of The Unified Tertiary  Matriculation Examination

JAMB is responsible for fixing the venue and date of the UTME exam,  it’s frequency, the mode of the test (CBT or paper  based), the duration and general subjects for all candidates.

4. Creation of Admission Requirements

JAMB works alongside other academic bodies to create requirements such as five/four relevant subjects and  cut off marks to distinguish students suitable for universities from others and as well to ensur

Conclusion

We strongly believe that reading the information above has exposed you to all you should know about JAMB and the application process for its UTME. If you however require more information about JAMB or its exam registration process, you may ask questions using the comment section below.