The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified its role in determining the cut-off marks for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB’s Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, stated that the board does not set the cut-off marks for admissions into Nigerian tertiary institutions. Instead, these are set by the individual institutions based on their criteria. This clarification aims to correct misconceptions about JAMB’s role in admissions.
JAMB highlighted that institutions are responsible for setting their minimum tolerable admission scores. The board only provides a benchmark national minimum score during policy meetings, but the final decision lies with the institutions themselves. This ensures that the institutions can tailor their admission requirements to meet specific needs and standards.
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Background and Details
The clarification came through JAMB’s weekly bulletin released on July 29, 2024. This move is to address the ongoing debate about who should determine the cut-off marks—JAMB or the tertiary institutions. Professor Oloyede emphasized that it is erroneous for candidates and parents to assume that meeting JAMB’s benchmark score guarantees automatic admission into any institution. The institutions have the autonomy to set higher thresholds as per their admission policies.
Institutional Autonomy in Admissions
Professor Oloyede, a former vice-chancellor of the University of Ilorin, reiterated that tertiary institutions have the responsibility and the right to decide their admission standards. This autonomy allows institutions to maintain academic quality and standards. JAMB’s role is limited to conducting the UTME and providing a framework within which institutions can operate.
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Support for Excellence
In addition to clarifying its role in admissions, JAMB continues to support tertiary institutions through various initiatives. Since 2018, JAMB has awarded over N1.875 billion to institutions for excellence in different categories, such as the most improved institution in female student intake and compliance with admission guidelines. JAMB remains committed to fostering academic excellence and supporting institutions in achieving their educational goals.
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