The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released important updates for all 2024 candidates. Here are the crucial details you need to know:
Minimum Age Requirement
• For the 2024/2025 academic session, only candidates who are at least 16 years old will be eligible for admission.
• Candidates currently 15 years old can sit for the Post UTME exams or screenings but must be 16 years old by the time they accept admission.
• This policy, directed by the Honourable Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, SAN, OON, aims to prevent the submission of false affidavits and doctored age documents.
Stoppage of Illegal Admissions
• JAMB has announced an end to the condonement of illegal admissions.
• Institutions must report all candidates admitted illegally before 2017 within the next month.
• Admissions not reported within this period will not be recognized.
Daily Part-Time Programmes
° JAMB has condemned the practice of certain polytechnics and universities advertising unauthorized Daily Part-Time (DPT) and Top Up (TU) programmes.
° These programmes are not approved by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) or the National Universities Commission (NUC).
° Candidates are advised to avoid these programmes as they are not recognized and will not be regularized.
Admissions Outside CAPS
– Institutions must disclose all candidates admitted outside the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) from 2017 to the present.
– Any admissions outside CAPS that are not disclosed within the given timeframe will not be tolerated.
– CAPS is the only authorized platform for admissions to ensure transparency and fairness.
Key Takeaways
Age Requirement: Ensure you meet the minimum age requirement of 16 years old.
Legal Admissions: All admissions must go through CAPS and be reported accordingly.
Unauthorized Programmes: Avoid enrolling in programmes not recognized by NBTE or NUC.
Stay Informed: Regularly check for updates from JAMB to ensure compliance with all directives.
Candidates are encouraged to stay informed and adhere to all guidelines outlined in the JAMB 2024 updates.
