The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) met representatives of Universities, Polythecnics and Colleges of Education, to reveal the new criteria for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. In essence, creating a more national screening models for all schools.

Guideline 1(A): Public Schools Admission Course Ratio

FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES

Ratio: 60/ 40 (SCIENCES Courses / ARTS Courses)

A. CONVENTIONAL INSTITUTIONS

• (Universities and Colleges of Education)
  Sciences (60) : Arts/Social Sciences (40)

B. SPECIALIZED UNIVERSITIES

• (Technology, Agriculture, etc)
  Sciences (100%)

C. POLYTECHNICS/COLLEGES OF TECHNOLOGY

• Science Related Courses(70) : Arts Related Courses(30)

Guideline 1(B): Admission Entry-Mode Quota

UTME/DIRECT ENTRY: 9 : 1

That is;

• 90% for UTME
• 10% for DE

However, if the 10% for DE is not utilized, it may be added to the UTME quota.

Guideline 2(A): Private Schools Admission Course Ratio

PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES

Ratio: 60 / 40 (SCIENCES Courses/ ARTS Courses)

A. CONVENTIONAL INSTITUTIONS

• (Universities and Colleges of Education)
• Sciences (60), Arts/Social Sciences (40)

B. SPECIALIZED UNIVERSITIES

• Sciences, Technology, Agriculture, etc (Not less than 80%)
• Others (Not more than 20%)

C. POLYTECHNICS, COLLEGES OF TECHNOLOGY, etc

• Science/Technology Related (70) : Arts Related (30)

Guideline 2(B): Admission Entry-Mode Quota

UTME/DIRECT ENTRY RATIO: 9 : 1

That is;

• 90% for UTME
• 10% for DE

ISSUES TO NOTE

The list of candidates that have scored above the minimum cut-off mark, and are NOT admitted may be forwarded to other institutions that need them for consideration. Especially their Second (2nd) Choice institutions of preferences.

The rules:

1. Screening of candidates shall be for those offered Provisional Admissions only
2. No written examination to be conducted.
3. Verification of Course Requirements (O levels or A levels).
4. Verification of valid JAMB results by checking
   • Online Result Slip
   • Printout
   • Provisional Admission Letter
   • Photo Album
   • Check list
   • Biometrics
   • Before a candidate can seat be considered for screening, he/she must have been given provisional admission by Jamb.
   • Institutions are free to source from other Course(s) to compensate for SHORTFALL in any of the criteria.

Guideline 3: The Point System

This is the most important part of the new process. The points are evenly spread out between your O’level and Jamb results to provide a level playing field for all. In the first case, any candidate who submits only one result which contains his/her relevant subjects already has 10 Points, the exam could be NECO, WAEC, GCE etc, but any candidate who has 2 sittings only gets 3 Points. So this means that aspirants with only one result are at an advantage but only just.

The next point grades fall into the O’level grades. Each grades has it’s equivalent point, A=6 marks, B=4 marks, C=3 marks, so the better your grades the better your chances.

The next point is the UTME scores. Each score range has its equivalent point which can be summarized thus, 180-200=20-23 marks, 200-250=24-33 points, 251-300=34-43, 300-400=44-60 points. Each categories contains 5 Jamb results per point added, for example a candidate with 180-185 gets 20points, a candidate with 186-190 gets 21 points etc.

Points system for Direct Entry is yet to be released.

• Schools might still charge screening fees, this depends on the school.
• Catchment and ELDS will still be used!

ILLUSTRATED Point System

OFFICIAL JAMB GRADING SYSTEM FOR 2016/2017 ADMISSION
JAMB SCORE GRADE POINTS

180 — 185 ———————— 20 points
186 — 190 ———————— 21points
191 — 195 ———————— 22points
196 — 200 ———————— 23points
201 — 205 ———————— 24points
206 — 210 ———————— 25 points
211 — 215 ———————— 26 points
216 — 220 ———————— 27 points
221 — 225 ———————— 28 points
226 — 230 ———————— 29 points
231 — 235 ———————— 30 points
236 — 240 ———————— 31 points
241 — 245 ———————— 32 points
246 — 250 ———————— 33 points
251 — 300 ———————— (34- 43points)
300 — 400 ———————— (44 – 60 points)

WAEC / NECO O’LEVEL GRADE POINTS

• Single sitting ———————— 10 points
• Combined Results ———————— 2 points
• A1 ———————— 6 points
• B2 and B3 ———————— 4 points
• C4 – C6 ———————— 3 points

For example

If Kenayo O Micheal scored 205 in UTME = 24 points
Applied for Political Science

• He presents only one WAEC result= 10 Points
• He has 5 credits in the necessary subjects (3 x 5) =15 Points
• His total points = 49 points.
• He will now await the school to release the cut off Point for his course before admission can be guaranteed.

**** (As Reported by NTA Online)