The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) held its 2024 policy meeting on July 18, 2024, in Abuja, chaired by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman.
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This annual meeting is critical for setting the guidelines and standards for the upcoming academic year’s admissions into Nigerian tertiary institutions.
Key topics discussed at the meeting included:
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1. Review of UTME Performance: The board analyzed the performance of candidates in the recent Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Notably, out of 1,904,189 candidates, only 8,401 scored 300 and above, with a significant portion scoring below 200. This performance review is essential for setting the minimum admissible score for the 2024 admissions (MySchool) (MySchoolGist).
2. Setting Minimum Admission Scores: One of the primary outcomes of the meeting was the determination of the minimum scores required for admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. This score acts as a threshold that institutions cannot go below when admitting students (Myschoolnews) (MySchoolGist).
3. Policy Adjustments: The meeting also addressed unresolved issues from the previous year’s admissions and discussed potential adjustments to improve the process. This included evaluating compliance with existing advisories and suggesting further amendments as needed.
4. National Tertiary Admissions’ Performance-Merit Award (NATAP-M): As part of the meeting’s proceedings, the NATAP-M Awards were announced, with the overall winner set to receive N500 million. This initiative aims to recognize and reward exceptional performance in tertiary admissions (Leadership News).
5. Stakeholder Involvement: The meeting was attended by vice-chancellors, rectors, provosts, and other key stakeholders from various educational institutions. Their input was crucial in shaping the policies and ensuring a collective agreement on the admission guidelines (Leadership News) (Myschoolnews).
Prospective students and their parents were particularly attentive to the decisions made at this meeting, as these will directly impact their chances of securing admission into their desired institutions. The outcomes will be communicated to all institutions, ensuring they adhere to the new standards set forth.
For students aiming for the 2024 admissions cycle, it is important to stay updated with announcements from JAMB and prepare for the next steps in the admission process, which may include post-UTME screenings or interviews.
This policy meeting underscores JAMB’s commitment to maintaining a fair, transparent, and efficient admission process, ensuring that only qualified candidates gain entry into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions.
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