The Federal Government has dismissed as false and misleading reports circulating on some media platforms claiming that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is no longer required for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
According to the Minister, JAMB remains the legally recognized and sole authority empowered to conduct entrance examinations and coordinate admissions into all tertiary institutions in the country.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, described the publication as “baseless and entirely fabricated,” stressing that the Ministry never issued or authorized any such announcement.
CLARIFICATION: JAMB HAS NOT BEEN SCRAPPED
The recent ministry of education press release is not about scrapping JAMB from 2026 onward— rather, it’s aimed at creating more opportunities for students to gain admission.
Key highlights include:
1. Candidates with D7 in Mathematics can now apply for non-science courses.
2. Candidates with D7 in English can apply for science-related courses.
3. Polytechnics and Colleges of Education may accept 4 O’Level credits instead of 5
This update is meant to make admission more inclusive, not to cancel JAMB.
