The Digest:
JAMB is set to screen over 500 exceptional candidates under the age of 16 for the 2025/2026 academic session. This screening process is scheduled for September 22-26 and will involve thorough evaluations to ensure academic readiness and maturity.
Key Points:
- Over 500 exceptional candidates under 16 will be screened for 2025/2026.
- Screening will take place in Lagos, Owerri, and Abuja, from September 22-26.
- The screening aims to uphold academic excellence and cognitive maturity.
- Only candidates scoring above 320 in UTME and meeting other criteria will be considered.
- This move follows concerns over underage admission and age falsification.
- Some universities, like the Air Force Institute of Technology, have set strict age limits.
- The policy aligns with the Ministry of Education’s mandate for a 16+ minimum age.
JAMB’s screening of underage candidates reflects a commitment to preserving academic integrity and preventing age-related discrepancies in tertiary admissions. It’s a step toward maintaining fairness and academic maturity in Nigeria’s education system.
Sources: Punch, JAMB
