The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is set to hold its crucial policy meeting on admissions on July 18th, 2024. This session will establish the JAMB cutoff mark for 2024, a key factor in the admission process for tertiary institutions across Nigeria. Here’s a summary of the key points from JAMB’s latest bulletin.
Supplementary UTME and Compliance Issues
JAMB recently conducted a supplementary Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on June 21st and 22nd, 2024, due to significant non-compliance issues at certain exam centres. This supplementary exam affected 28,835 candidates and is part of JAMB’s ongoing efforts to maintain standards and fairness in the examination process.
Direct Entry (DE) Registration and Verification
For the 2023/2024 academic session, JAMB has issued stringent guidelines for candidates applying through Direct Entry (DE). Only registrations conducted at JAMB-designated offices (PRCs) are valid, ensuring proper monitoring. The Nigeria Postsecondary Education Data System (NIPEDS) verification exercise has revealed discrepancies in qualifications, leading to 1,957 candidates being disclaimed by institutions and examination bodies.
Certificate Verification Advisory
Ahead of the 2024 DE registration, JAMB has advised A-level certificate-awarding institutions to rigorously verify candidates’ qualifications. Institutions must upload applicants’ credentials during registration and verify them through the JAMB portal. Non-compliance may result in candidates being ineligible for admission consideration.
Clarification on UTME Scores and Admissions Cutoff Mark for 2024
It is crucial for candidates to understand that while UTME scores are significant in the admission process, they do not guarantee placement into tertiary institutions. JAMB has reiterated that there is no uniform UTME cutoff score applicable to all universities, polytechnics, or colleges of education nationwide. Admission decisions are multifaceted and consider various factors beyond just UTME performance.
Final Thoughts on JAMB Cutoff Mark 2024
As the education sector prepares for the 2024 admissions cycle, the determination of the JAMB cutoff mark during the upcoming policy meeting will be pivotal. Candidates are advised to await official announcements post-meeting, as individual institutions will subsequently publish their specific cutoff marks and admission guidelines.