Victoria Mgbanwa
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board JAMB has set the minimum benchmark for tertiary institutions at 140 for universities, 100 for polytechnics and colleges of education.
The Heads of higher institutions of learning, and other educational stakeholders on Thursday endorsed the benchmark at the 2024 policy meeting organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board in Abuja.
The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, during the meeting also emphasized on the exemption of some candidates.
While stating that institutions should disclose them in their advertisements for the post-UTME screening test and strictly enforce the policy.
“The minimum benchmark approved for universities is 140; 100 for polytechnics and colleges of education.
“Candidates from outside Nigeria who applied through UTME/DE modes are exempted from the post-UTME screening test but can be screened after admission.
“Candidates with disabilities, including but not limited to those who are blind, deaf, mute, autistic, amputees, lame, paralyzed, have Down syndrome, Dyslexia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, albinism, cerebral palsy, and disfigurements, are exempt from the post-UTME screening test.
“All institutions should clearly disclose this exemption in their advertisements for the post-UTME screening test and strictly enforce this policy.”
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, who was also present during the policy meeting, explained that the ban on underage admission would commence by 2025.
