The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a stern directive to all tertiary institutions in Nigeria, mandating a one-month deadline to disclose all admissions conducted outside JAMB’s Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) before 2017. This initiative, announced by Dr. Fabian Benjamin on behalf of JAMB’s Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, aims to bolster transparency and fairness within the admissions process.
This directive arises from concerns over educational institutions admitting students through unauthorized means and subsequently legitimizing such entries via an illegal admissions window. To eliminate this loophole, JAMB has set a firm date of August 1, 2024, from which institutions must disclose all pre-2017 admissions that bypassed CAPS. Any admissions not reported within this window will no longer be recognized or condoned.
Moreover, institutions that continue to admit candidates outside of CAPS or attempt to falsify admission records will face stringent repercussions. The board has emphasized that CAPS remains the sole legitimate platform for admissions. This stern policy seeks to curb illegal admissions and ensure all candidates undergo the approved process, safeguarding the integrity of the system.
The board has also addressed the issue of minimum age requirements, affirming that for the 2024/2025 admission cycle, the minimum age for entry into tertiary institutions remains at 16 years. This decision follows a directive from the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, with the enforcement of the 6-3-3-4 educational policy set to begin from the 2025 session.
Additionally, JAMB has expressed concern over new and unauthorized admissions practices emerging in some institutions, such as the “Daily-Part-Time” programs offered by polytechnics and the “Top Up” schemes by universities. These practices are not recognized by regulatory bodies like the National Board for Technical Education or the National Universities Commission. JAMB warns that these programs are fraudulent, derailing the educational and professional plans of students and allowing institutions to rake in illegitimate income.
In conclusion, JAMB’s recent directives and clarifications aim to reinforce the integrity of the Nigerian higher education admissions process. By closing loopholes, enforcing age requirements, and cracking down on unauthorized programs, the board seeks to ensure that admissions are conducted lawfully and transparently, thus safeguarding the future of students and maintaining the standards of Nigerian higher education.
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