JAMB Introduces New Screening Model to Replace Post-UTME

In separate meetings with representatives of universities, polythecnics and colleges of Education, the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, on Thursday revealed the criteria for next session’ admission.

       

See details below

 Federal Universities

• Ratio: 60: 40 (SCIENCES / ARTS)

        A. CONVENTIONAL INSTITUTIONS

        (Universities and Colleges of Education)

        Sciences (60) : Arts/Social Sciences (40)

        B. SPECIALIZED UNIVERSITIES

        (Technology, Agriculture, etc)

        Sciences (100%)

        C. POLYTECHNICS/COLLEGES OF TECHNOLOGY

        Science Related (70) : Arts Related (30)

        UTME/DIRECT ENTRY: 9 : 1

        That is 90% for UTM and 10% for DE

        However, if the 10% for DE is not utilized, it may be added to the UTME quota.

Private Universities:

• Ratio: 60 : 40 (SCIENCES / ARTS)

        A. CONVENTIONAL INSTITUTIONS

        (Universities and Colleges of Education)

        Sciences (60) : Arts/Social Sciences (40)

        B. SPECIALIZED UNIVERSITIES

        - Sciences, Technology, Agriculture, etc (Not less than 80%)

        - Others (Not more than 20%)

        C. POLYTECHNICS, COLLEGES OF TECHNOLOGY, etc

        - Science/Technology Related (70) : Arts Related (30)

        UTME/DIRECT ENTRY RATIO: 9 : 1

        That is 90% for UTME and 10% for DE

ISSUES TO NOTE

        - The list of candidates that have scored above the minimum cut-off mark, and are NOT admitted may be forwarded to other institutions that need them for consideration. Especially their Second (2nd) Choice institutions of preferences.

        The rules:

        1. Screening of candidates shall be for those offered Provisional AdmissionsONLY.

        2. No written examination to be conducted.

        3. Verification of Course Requirements (O levels or A levels).

        4. Verification of valid JAMB results by checking

        i. Online Result Slip

        ii. Printout

        iii. Provisional Admission Letter

        iv. Photo Album

        v. Check list

        vi. Biometrics

Before a candidate can seat/be considered for screening, he/she must have been given provisional admission by Jamb.

Institutions are free to source from other Course(s) to compensate for SHORTFALL in any of the criteria.

The point system:

 This is the most critical part of the process. Jamb's provisional admission no longer makes much sense this year, your points tally will decide your faith. The points are evenly spread out between your O'level and Jamb results to provide a level playing field for all.

• In the first case, any candidate who submits only one result which contains his/her relevant subjects already has 10points, the exam could be NECO, WAEC, GCE etc, but any candidate who has 2 sittings only gets 3 points. So this means that aspirants with only one result are at an advantage but only just.

• The next point grades fall into the O'level grades. Each grades has it's equivalent point, A=6 marks, B=4 marks, C=3 marks, so the better your grades the better your chances.

• The next point is the UTME scores. Each score range has its equivalent point which can be summarized thus, 180-200=20-23 marks, 200-250=24-33 points, 251-300=34-43, 300-400=44-60 points. Each categories contains 5 Jamb results per point added, for example a candidate with 180-185 gets 20points, a candidate with 186-190 gets 21 points etc.

        Points system for DE will be released soon.