JAMB Sets Admission Deadlines for 2025/2026 Academic Year in Nigeria
Breaking: JAMB announces deadline for university admissions nationwide
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) of Nigeria has announced deadlines for university admissions for the 2025/2026 academic year. Public universities must complete admissions by October 31, 2026, while private universities have until November 30, 2026. Candidates must accept their offers within four weeks to avoid cancellation.
- 01Public universities in Nigeria must finalize admissions by October 31, 2026.
- 02Private universities have a deadline of November 30, 2026, for admissions.
- 03Candidates have four weeks to accept admission offers or risk cancellation.
- 04Failure to adhere to the timeline may result in institutions losing access to candidates on the Central Admissions Processing System.
- 05The minimum cut-off mark for university admissions remains at 150.
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Nigeria has set critical deadlines for the 2025/2026 admission process during its Annual Policy Meeting held in Abuja. Public universities must complete their admission processes by October 31, 2026, while private universities have until November 30, 2026. Additionally, polytechnics and colleges of education are required to conclude their admissions by December 31, 2026. JAMB emphasized that institutions must adhere to this timetable, warning that those who fail to comply will lose access to candidates on the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS). Candidates are granted a four-week period to accept their admission offers, with the risk of cancellation if they do not comply. The meeting also reaffirmed the minimum cut-off mark for university admissions at 150.
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These deadlines are crucial for students seeking admission into Nigerian universities, as missing them could jeopardize their educational plans.
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