Higher-Ranking Candidates Must Not Be Bypassed, JAMB Warns Universities

Higher-Ranking Candidates Must Not Be Bypassed, JAMB Warns Universities

Abuja, Nigeria — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has directed tertiary institutions to reverse admissions where higher-ranking candidates were bypassed in favour of lower-ranked candidates, warning that such admission irregularities will not be tolerated.

According to JAMB’s Weekly Bulletin released on Monday, attention was drawn to instances where some institutions reportedly skipped better-ranked candidates during their admission processes. The Board cautioned affected institutions and mandated the immediate reversal of any irregular admissions.

“Notwithstanding these reversals, all institutions are reminded to adhere strictly to established admission guidelines. The process follows a three-tier policy based on Merit, Catchment Area, and Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS). In each tier, candidates with higher rankings must be selected first, followed by others in descending order,” JAMB stated.

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The Board also dismissed recent allegations regarding a candidate at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), clarifying that the candidate was not disadvantaged, as multiple higher-ranked candidates preceded her on the admission list.

“While instances of better-ranked candidates being bypassed were observed in some institutions, JAMB has ordered corrections, and the affected candidates were not involved in the irregularities,” the Board said.

JAMB reiterated its commitment to a transparent and merit-based admission system, urging candidates to verify claims of admission irregularities through official channels and to avoid being misled by individuals spreading baseless allegations on social media.

Higher-Ranking Candidates Must Not Be Bypassed, JAMB Warns Universities