The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is urging parents to refrain from making baseless claims against universities regarding admission denials. According to Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s Communication Advisor, the Board has addressed several recent complaints, including a notable case involving Mr. Godwin Nsan, who accused the University of Calabar of unfairly denying his son admission.
JAMB clarified that the candidate in question scored 201 in UTME with an aggregate score of 34%, which fell short of the university’s admission cut-offs. Dr. Benjamin emphasized that the candidate’s father had unfairly criticized the university, but once the required details were provided, it became clear that his child didn’t meet the admission criteria.
According to JAMB, the candidate in question scored 201 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and had an aggregate score of 34%. However, the university’s admission cut-offs were higher:
- Merit: 55%
- Catchment: 35%
- ELDS (Education Less Developed States): 35%
Since the candidate’s aggregate score of 34% fell short of the university’s cut-offs, they did not meet the admission criteria. Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s Communication Advisor, noted that the candidate’s father had initially criticized the university, accusing them of unfairly denying his child admission. However, after providing the required details, it became clear that the candidate did not meet the admission criteria, and the father’s criticism was deemed unfair.
To ensure fair and transparent admissions, JAMB is cracking down on admission fraud. A senior university official is currently being prosecuted, and four others are under investigation
JAMB has announced that a senior university official is being prosecuted for admission-related malpractices, while four others are under investigation. Unfortunately, the official’s name and the university they’re associated with haven’t been disclosed. However, JAMB Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, revealed this information during a visit to some Computer-Based Test (CBT) centers in Ilorin, Kwara State.
Additionally, six CBT officials have been blacklisted for engaging in fraudulent registration practices during the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration process. Oloyede emphasized that these officials will be banned from conducting JAMB exams for life, and their details will be documented to track them.
It’s worth noting that JAMB has been working to ensure transparency and fairness in the admission process. The Board has also warned against the misuse of the ‘exceptionally brilliant window’ category, which is intended for candidates under 16 years old.
JAMB also warned against misusing the ‘exceptionally brilliant window’ category, which is intended for candidates under 16 years old. The Board noted that many unqualified candidates have been registered under this category, contrary to global standards.
In conclusion, JAMB reiterated its commitment to merit-based admissions and urged parents to verify facts before making public allegations.
