As of August 22, 2024, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued updates regarding the enhancement of transparency and integrity in the admissions process for tertiary institutions in Nigeria. These updates focus on the timely submission of matriculation lists and the discontinuation of irregular admissions to uphold standards and eliminate past challenges in the education sector.
JAMB emphasizes the importance of timely submission of matriculation lists by tertiary institutions to the Federal Ministry of Education to enhance accountability and ensure compliance with established guidelines.
Key directives:
- Submission deadline: Institutions must submit their matriculation lists within three months of their matriculation ceremonies to the Federal Ministry of Education.
- Consequences for non-compliance: Failure to comply will result in sanctions, including the forfeiture of illegal admissions.
Avoiding past pitfalls in admissions
JAMB advises institutions to learn from past mistakes that led to condoning illegal admissions. Strict adherence to guidelines is crucial to prevent a recurrence of such issues.
Recommendations for institutions:
- Strict compliance: Institutions must adhere to established admission procedures to avoid penalties.
- Awareness of risks: Institutions are warned about the risks of bypassing federal guidelines and neglecting admission advisories.
CAPS adherence for 2024 admissions
JAMB emphasizes adherence to the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) to ensure fairness and transparency in the admissions process.
Actions taken:
- Mandatory admissions enforcement: All institutions are required to comply with CAPS to prevent unauthorized admissions.
- Investigation into certificate racketeering: A dedicated committee is investigating allegations of certificate fraud, particularly involving foreign institutions in Cotonou, Benin Republic.
Clarification on disclosure of admissions
JAMB provides clear instructions on the disclosure of admissions, especially regarding past irregularities. Institutions must disclose all candidates admitted outside the CAPS framework for transparency.
Disclosure requirements:
- Immediate disclosure: Institutions must disclose all candidates admitted illegally before 2017 and within the 2017-2020 period for Condonement of Undisclosed Illegal Institutional Admissions (CUIIA).
- Deadline for disclosure: The deadline for these disclosures is set for August 31, 2024. Undisclosed admissions after this date will not be recognized.
JAMB 2024 updates on cessation of irregular admissions
JAMB is taking steps to end irregular admissions and will no longer condone admissions that do not comply with the CAPS framework.
Key measures:
Termination of condonement processes: The CUIIA process for non-compliant admissions will be terminated.
Sanctions for Non-Compliance: Institutions admitting candidates outside the CAPS framework post-2020 will face sanctions,