The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has advised parents to avoid making baseless accusations against universities for allegedly denying their children admission. This warning came after recent complaints, including a case where a parent accused the University of Calabar of unfairly rejecting their child’s admission. JAMB clarified that the student in question did not meet the university’s admission requirements, despite the parent’s claims.
In another instance, a public figure accused Modibbo Adama University of admission irregularities, but JAMB’s investigation found the allegations to be unfounded. Additionally, a father claimed that his son, who scored 345 in UTME, was wrongly denied admission to the University of Jos. However, upon further examination, it was revealed that the candidate’s ranking did not secure a spot due to limited availability based on merit.
JAMB also cautioned against the misuse of the special provision for exceptionally brilliant candidates under 16 years old, noting that many candidates have been registered under this category, contrary to international standards. The Board reiterated its dedication to fair and transparent admission processes and mentioned ongoing legal action against a university official for admission fraud.
JAMB emphasized the importance of considering all candidates’ performances and reminded parents that the UTME serves as a ranking system to determine students’ positions for the limited spaces available in tertiary institutions nationwide.