JAMB to consider only exceptional U16, candidates with scores 80% and above for admissions.

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that exceptional candidates under 16 years old can be considered for admission into tertiary institutions if they score at least 320 out of 400 (80%) in the UTME.

This decision follows the reversal of the 18-year minimum admission age introduced by the former Minister of Education. The current minister, Olatunji Alausa, reinstated the 16-year benchmark but allowed exceptions for highly gifted students.

JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, emphasized that while 16 remains the standard admission age, exceptional students must prove their ability through multiple exams, including UTME, WASSCE, Post-UTME, and GCE O/Level.

He also criticized some private universities for admitting underage students who later struggle academically and warned against manipulation of birth records by parents.

Additionally, JAMB has introduced a mock UTME for underage candidates to assess their capabilities, though this mock exam is not for admission purposes.

  • Form sales: January 31 – March 5, 2025
  • Mock UTME: February 23, 2025
  • Main UTME: March 8, 2025

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