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  • JAMB announces additional code for UTME registration, introduces WhatsApp platform

    JAMB announces additional code for UTME registration, introduces WhatsApp platform

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has announced the adoption of an additional code, 66019 to its already existing 55019 code for registration.

    The board disclosed this in its Weekly Bulletin of the Office of the Registrar, obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja.

    JAMB said that it adopted the 66019 as an optional USSD code to its 55019 code, which had been operational since 2018, for Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and its other services.

    “This is to facilitate a hitch-free 2022 UTME/ Direct Entry (DE) exercise, by ensuring that there was no difficulty whatsoever, in creation of profiles by candidates.

    “In essence, both codes are to be used to create profile for the registration by candidates sitting for the 2022/23 examination.

    “Candidates are expected to send their NIN, via either of the codes for their details to be pulled out from the NIMC database before they proceed to any accredited centre for biometric capturing, ” JAMB said.

    The board further explained that the effort was earlier planned to eliminate all bottlenecks associated with the creation of profiles.

    Similarly, JAMB said that it had also introduced the use of a WhatsApp platform, as an additional support and complaint platform for clients.

    The board also said that the platform was also part of measures to effectively attend to diverse needs of candidates and its other clients alike.

    “With the platform, candidates and other stakeholders would have the benefit of instant messaging and solutions to whatever query they might have regarding any of the operations of the board.

    “The platform is not meant to replace, but complement the existing ticketing system, thereby expanding access to critical services among others,” JAMB said.

    The WhatsApp number was yet to be released by the board.

  • JAMB introduces self-service registration in Abuja, Lagos

    JAMB introduces self-service registration in Abuja, Lagos

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), says it plans to introduce self-service registration outlets in Abuja and Lagos to leverage the digital competence of its computer-savvy candidates.

    JAMB disclosed this in its Weekly Bulletin from the Office of the Registrar, on Monday in Abuja.

    It said that the system is expected to reduce crowds at its accredited Computer-Based Tests (CBT) Centres in both cities.

    The idea, the board explained, is to advance the digital competence of candidates who can do the registration on their own.

    It added that it is also to expand the registration access points, in line with the extant federal government’s COVID-19 protocols.

    The board expressed confidence that the service provider, Bankfort, had assured of an immense potential of the seamless registration mode.

    Similarly, JAMB also stated that it is set to incur not less than N50 million as added commission to its financial vendors.

    This followed the introduction of its cashless regime in its 2022 registration exercise.

    The bulletin quoted the Registrar of the board, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, as saying that the additional financial burden was the price the board is prepared to pay.

    This, Oloyede stated, followed the board’s concern to the plight of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), and Direct Entry (DE) candidates in the hands of shylock CBT centre owners.

    He said: “The measure would put a stop to other sharp practices that usually follow the payment of direct service charges for registration at these centres.”

    He also added that candidates are expected to purchase an e-PIN for N3,500 as subsidized by the federal government, N500 compulsory reading text and a N700 regulated charge for CBT centres.

    “All the purchases cost N4,700 as candidates are expected to now pay the regulated N700 charge for CBT centres along with the cost for e-PIN.

    “The board would later transmit all accrued entitlements to respective CBT centres on a weekly basis or any timeframe agreeable to respective centres, to curtail all noticeable infractions.”

    Oloyede also stated that, while the board now spearheads the collection of the N700 service charge on behalf of the centres, it would be taking on an additional responsibility of N25 commission.

    He said that the N25 commission amounted to over N50 million in 2021.

    Oloyede, however, urged all financial institutions to be involved in the UTME/DE registration to live up to expectation.

    According to him, the vendors would be held responsible for any act of misdemeanor or infraction committed by their agents.

  • JAMB introduces Computer Studies and Physical Health Education to UTME

    JAMB introduces Computer Studies and Physical Health Education to UTME

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced Computer Studies and Physical and Health Education as part of its UTME subjects.

    The board disclosed this in its weekly bulletin released by the Director of Public Relations, Dr Fabian Benjamin, and made available to newsmen in Abuja on Monday.

    It said that candidates sitting for the UTME could now pick Computer Studies or Physical and Health Education as part of the four required UTME subjects, if they so desire or as dictated by their programme preferences.

    The board said that the addition of the two subjects to the existing 23 UTME subjects would commence from the 2022 UTME exercise.

    According to the board, the move is to enhance career prospect of students transiting to tertiary institutions.

    Newsmen reports that with the addition, there are now 25 UTME subjects to be written by candidates.

    Others are: Agricultural Science, Arabic, Art, Biology, Chemistry, Christian Religious Studies, Commerce, Economics, French, Geography, Government, Hausa, History and Home Economics.

    Others are: Igbo, Islamic Studies, Literature in English, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Principles of Accounts, Use of English and Yoruba.

  • Incomplete UTME registration: JAMB to refund candidates, explains procedure

    Incomplete UTME registration: JAMB to refund candidates, explains procedure

    The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the refund of N4,000 deposit to the candidates who could not complete their 2021Unified Tertiary

    Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration.

    The board disclosed this in its weekly bulletin released by its Director of Public Relations, Dr Fabian Benjamin, and made available to newsmen in Abuja on Monday.

    The bulletin directed candidates concerned to visit the board’s Website, https://www.jamb.gov.ng, and complete a form for the refund of the value of the draft they submitted to the board.

    “The above candidates are to click on the link 2021 UTME/DE Unregistered Candidates Bank Draft Recapture and fill the spaces after which they would key in the token sent to the phone numbers they had submitted during the submission of their drafts.

    ” It is this token that would be used to access a form on which they will fill in their account details for the refund of the value of the draft.

    ”Candidates are to provide these details within the next two weeks from the date of this publication.

    ” A text message containing OTP has been sent to the affected candidates besides this notification,” it said.

  • Any A/Level GCE Certificate issued by NABTEB, is not registrable- JAMB

    Any A/Level GCE Certificate issued by NABTEB, is not registrable- JAMB

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dismissed the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) progressed level as a section necessity for Direct Entry into tertiary establishments.

    The Board said the mandate became fundamental after the disclosure that significant government approaches on A/Level projects don’t allow NABTEB from directing Advanced Level assessments.

    The Board, in a statement disclosed by the Director of Admissions, Mohammed Ahmed made accessible to Vice-Chancellors and different Heads of tertiary establishments in the nation said that JAMB would not process the admission of any candidate with NABTEB A/L Certificate.

    The statement reads in parts: “It has come to the notice of the Board that some institutions are accepting NABTEB A/L GCE as a qualification for Direct Entry (DE) Admissions.

    “JAMB is aware that NABTEB is not authorised to offer GCE and is, therefore, compelled to take appropriate action.”

    The statement warned: “Any A/L GCE Certificate issued by NABTEB is, therefore, not registrable with JAMB and the Board would not process the admission of any candidate with such a result.

    “Candidates who wish to enlist for A/Level examinations are to note.”

     

  • Sale of 2022 UTME forms yet to commence – JAMB

    Sale of 2022 UTME forms yet to commence – JAMB

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it has not commenced the sale of 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) application forms.

    The board, in a statement by its Spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, on Thursday in Abuja, dismissed speculation and misinformation in some quarters that the examination forms were now on sale.

    Benjamin said that the attention of the board had been drawn to the activities of unwholesome elements misleading the general public on the purported commencement of the sale of the 2022 UTME and DE application documents.

    ”For the avoidance of doubt, any information in circulation purporting to have emanated from the board that the sale of the 2022 UTME and DE forms has commenced is not only fraudulent but a calculated attempt by mischief makers to create unnecessary panic among prospective candidates for their own selfish ends.

    “It should be noted that the commencement of the sale of the application documents in any given year has never been shrouded in mystery rather it is always a well-publicised undertaking in the print media, online and electronic platforms.

    “Although, the board has concluded all arrangements to commence the sale of the 2022 UTME/DE Application Documents in due course but it is yet to fix any date for its commencement.

    “The general public is therefore, by this notice urged to be mindful of speculators who are in the habit of second-guessing the board’s on certain procedural issues with the aim of defrauding hapless candidates,” he said.

    The spokesperson further said that the public would be sufficiently informed of the commencement of the sale of E-Pins once approval had been granted by relevant authorities.

    He added that the board would announce a suitable date to commence the sale, accompanied by well-defined information on the procedures for the purchase of the e-pins, create a profile, and where to go for biometric capturing, among other essential details.

  • UNIBEN directs admission seekers to upload O’ level results

    UNIBEN directs admission seekers to upload O’ level results

    The University of Benin (UNIBEN) Admissions Board, says only candidates who have uploaded their O Level results will be offered admission on the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).

    The board directed admission seekers into the institution to upload their Ordinary Level (O level) results at any accredited centre of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to guarantee their consideration.

    The directive is contained in a statement on Monday in Benin by the University’s spokesperson, Dr Benedicta Ehanire.

    The board said that only candidates who complied with the directive would be offered admission.

    It noted that candidates could only be accepted via the JAMB’s platform after which the kofa page of the admitted student would be created on the official website of UNIBEN.

    “Admission offer from UNIBEN can only be accepted via the JAMB CAPS, after which the kofa page of the student will be created on the UNIBEN website,” it said.

  • BREAKING: DELSU releases first batch 2021/2022 admission list

    BREAKING: DELSU releases first batch 2021/2022 admission list

    Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka has released the first batch provisional admission list for the 2021/2022 academic session.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the first batch 2021/2022 provisional admission list can be accessed online via a portal provided by DELSU.

    Candidates who partook in the admission exercise are only required to enter their Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) registration number on the portal to check if they made the list.

    The first batch provisional admission list is for both Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) candidates.

    Click here to access the admission list portal. This admission list will be followed by another shortly.

  • 2022 UTME: JAMB sends important message to prospective candidates

    2022 UTME: JAMB sends important message to prospective candidates

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has asked all prospective candidates for the 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) to acquire their National Identification Numbers (NIN) ahead of the exercise.

    The board stated this on Monday in its weekly bulletin released by the Office of the Registrar in Abuja.

    JAMB said that it would soon start the sale of application documents and registration for the 2022 UTME and Direct Entry (DE).

    “The board, is at the moment, engaging its core functionaries in a series of intensive training to ensure that once the date is announced, the stage would have been set for yet another hitch-free exercise.

    “The release of this information is in line with the board’s firm determination to ensure that candidates who are desirous of enrolling are ready and prepared.

    “Similarly, it is expected to serve as a wake-up call to all who may want to register, to first obtain their NIN, a major prerequisite for the UTME registration.

    “For those who may want to obtain any of the two application documents, they are advised to get their NIN and also familiarise themselves with the board’s Integrated Brochure and Syllabus System (IBASS).

    “It will give them an idea of the course requirements and the syllabus they are expected to cover for the examination,” the board said.

    According to JAMB, IBASS is on the board’s website and can also be downloaded on Google Playstore and other similar platforms.

    The board said that the next step was for candidates to create their profiles by sending their NIN to 55019 to create a profile for registration.

    JAMB added that it had put adequate measures in place to checkmate those who might want to cheat.

    It said that it had also strengthened all administrative procedures for the smooth prosecution of any candidate, centre or staff of JAMB found to have been involved in an infraction.

  • 2022 UTME: JAMB changes literature texts for language subjects

    2022 UTME: JAMB changes literature texts for language subjects

    JAMB says it has changed the literature texts in four language subjects and Literature- in-English, ahead of the 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

    It stated in its weekly bulletin issued on Monday that the four language subjects are Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba and Arabic.

    The changes, it said, would take effect from the 2022 UTME.

    For Arabic language, “The Nigerian Arabic Poems: a case study between the old and the new by Abdulwahab Shith is one of the new texts.

    Diwaanur Riyardh: A collection of Arabic Poems by Dr Isah Abubakar is also one of the new texts.

    For Hausa language JAMB listed “Prose (Zube) Turmin Danya, Poetry (Waka) Wakokin Hausa and Drama (Wasan kwaikwayo) Abin Da Kamar Wuya 3 as the new texts.

    The board also listed the new literature texts for Igbo as “Prose (Iduuazi) Chinedu Ofomata (2009), Poetry (Abu) Nolue Emenanjo and Drama, (Ejije) Odunke Artists (1981).

    “That of Literature-in-English, include ‘Lion and the Jewel’ by Wole Soyinka; `Look Back in Anger’ by John Osborne; `Second Class Citizen’ by Buchi Emecheta and `Unexpected Joy at Dawn’ by Alex Agyei Agyiri.

    “ `Heights’ by Emile Bronte is also included.

    “New texts for Yoruba Language include `Akojopo Alo Ijapa, Apa Kinni, by Adeboye Babalola; `Awon Oriki Orile Metadinlogbon’ by Adeboye Babalola, `Moremi Ajasoro’ by Debo Awe.

    “Others are `Oro Enu Akewi’ by Ayomide Akanji and `Nitori Owo’ by Akinwumi Isola,’’ JAMB stated.