The Digest:
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that public universities must complete 2025 admissions by October 31, while private universities must conclude theirs by November 30, with all tertiary institutions required to finish by December 31, 2025.
Key Points:
- Public universities must complete admissions by October 31, 2025.
- Private universities are given a November 30, 2025, deadline.
- All other tertiary institutions must finalize admissions by December 31, 2025.
- The deadline aims to stabilize the academic calendar and ensure equitable access to admissions.
- Institutions must conclude post-UTME screenings on time to comply.
- JAMB warns against failing to submit matriculation lists, as it may result in the denial of approval for future admissions.
- The directive is part of JAMB's efforts to curb admission fraud and ensure transparency.
JAMB's move highlights the importance of the timely completion of the admission process to ensure that institutions adhere to the new academic timelines and avoid complications.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, Channels TV
