The general entry requirements for admission into the First Degree, National Diploma (ND), National Innovation Diploma (NID) and Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes are five (5) O’level credit passes including English Language.
In addition, credit in mathematics is required for science-based and social science programmes.
Details are available in the e-Brochure which would be given to each eligible candidate at every JAMB-accredited CBT registration centre.
The JAMB eBrochure is also available for download at https://www.jamb.gov.ng by selecting “quick links”, and then ibass.jamb.gov.ng.
JAMB Eligibility Checker
Aspiring undergraduates are advised to check their eligibility for chosen programmes and institutions on https://www.jamb.gov.ng. Select “quick links”, and then ibass.jarnb.gov.ng. It is important that candidates check the requirements before commencing the application process.
The jamb eligibility checker assists candidates with options of programmes (courses) based on their qualifications. It can also be accessed directly via : http://eligibility.jamb.gov.ng/checker/
Download JAMB IBass App
You can access the utme brochure on your phone if you download jamb ibass android app from the Google Play store.
Requirements for Direct Entry (DE)
Candidates with any of the following qualifications may be considered for admission through
Direct Entry:
- A minimum of O ’level credit pass in five (5) SSSC subjects at not more than two sittings with at least two prescribed subjects for each programme (course of study) at Principal or Advanced level.
- Two passes [in prescribed subjects for each (programme) course of study] at the A 'Level Examination awarded by IJMB, Cambridge, JUPEB or Institute of Baccalaureate with other 3 credit passes in the SSSC.
- Credit passes in two major subjects in the NCE with 3 other credit passes in SSSC, NTC/NBC (mainly for Education/Technical programmes).
- Minimum of credit grade in University/National Diploma or National Innovation Diploma with the appropriate O level requirements.
Also note that:
All applicated for DE will be required to provide their jamb registration numbers with which they gained admission to NCE/NID/DIPLOMA and previous degree programmes. Registration for DE candidates shall not be extended beyond the period allotted to both UTME/DE