The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has given fresh deadlines for public and private universities regarding student admissions for the year 2025
The information was shared in a weekly update from JAMB.
The board explained that the deadlines were set during a recent meeting led by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa.
JAMB said public universities are required to finish their admission processes by October 31, 2025.
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In contrast, private universities have until November 30, 2025, to complete theirs, while all other types of institutions, whether public or private, must finish by December 31, 2025.
Also, JAMB stated that the goal of these timelines is to keep the academic calendar on track and ensure that students have fair access to admissions across all universities.
JAMB emphasized the importance of wrapping up admission processes ahead of the deadlines.
It advised that even if a university isn’t fully prepared for the upcoming school year, it should still conduct admissions and keep records of them.
Additionally, institutions that hold post-UTME screenings should finalize those screenings quickly to meet the new admission schedule.
JAMB urged all universities to follow the guidelines to ensure a smooth admission process for 2025.