09/07/2025
*BREAKING: Changes from the 2025 JAMB Policy Meeting — Everything You Need to Know!*
The 2025 JAMB Policy Meeting has delivered some massive updates for students, parents, and education stakeholders in Nigeria.
From changes in admission deadlines to a shift in how scores are evaluated — here’s the full breakdown.
If you’re aiming for university admission this year, read this carefully — your chances may depend on it!
*JAMB Is Now All About Ranking — Not Just Score*
Prof. Oloyede, the JAMB Registrar, confirmed:
“JAMB is not an achievement test; it is a ranking exam.”
That means your admission chances don’t just depend on how well you scored — but how your score compares to other candidates.
All JAMB result slips will now include:
Your actual score
Your national rank
Real-Life Examples:
A student with 370 ranked only 16th
A student with 200 ranked 533,005th
A score of 140 may land you a rank of over 1.5 million
*Takeaway:* Focus on your ranking, not just the score.
*Top 10 UTME Candidates for 2025 Announced!*
The best performers in the 2025 UTME have been unveiled.
Check out their amazing scores and their chosen institutions:
Dzekwe Chinedu Chielotan, 379, UNILAG, Mech. Engineering
Ayuba Simon-Peter John, 378, UNILAG, Mech. Engineering
Jimoh Abdulmutalib Olayinka, 374, UNILAG, Mech. Engineering
Roberts Daniels Ayiba, 373, UNILAG, Mech. Engineering
Ononogbu Chigozirim Chibuozor, 373, UNILAG, Elect/Elect Engr
Olawoye Garrudee Tumise, 371, UNILAG, Mech. Engineering
Afiunu Ofeoritse Leslie, 369, COVENANT, Comp. Science
Azayiseme Samuel Chukwumeka, 369, COVENANT, Mech. Engineering
Oyelude Oluwapemisi Emmanuel, 369, OAU, Aerospace Engr
Omigie Osaiogho Cecil, 367, UI, Mech. Engineering
Most top scorers chose Mechanical Engineering at UNILAG — showing its growing popularity and competitiveness.
Top 10 Most Sought-After Universities for 2025
*Here are the schools that received the highest number of first-choice applications this year:*
Lagos State University (LASU), 79,000
University of Lagos (UNILAG), 58,645
University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), 56,734
Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), 52,103
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), 51,467
University of Ibadan (UI), 48,291
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), 46,542
University of Benin (UNIBEN), 45,686
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), 43,777
Insight: The more applicants, the tougher the competition — especially in popular courses like Medicine, Law, and Engineering.
Approved 2025.
*Admission Cut-Off Marks:*
Federal/State Universities: 150
Colleges of Nursing: 140
Polytechnics: 100
Colleges of Agric/Education: 100
Admission Deadlines (2025/2026 Session):
Public Universities: Must conclude admission by October 2025
Private Institutions: Deadline is November–December 2025
*Admission Offers Have Expiry Dates!*
If JAMB recommends you: The school must accept or reject you within 2 weeks
If the school offers you admission: You must accept/reject within 4 weeks
Delays can cost you your admission.
*JAMB Tightens Admission Rules Against “Runs”*
Universities must admit at least 90% of candidates on merit before using “connections” (exemption mode).
*Merit-first is now policy — and it’s enforced.*
Minimum Age for Admission Remains 16
Anyone younger than 16 is not eligible for admission — regardless of their JAMB score.
Medical Courses Still Most Competitive
Over 570,000 candidates applied for Medical Sciences.
Only about 115,000 can be admitted.
That’s less than 1 in 5 applicants — make sure your backup plans are solid!
*Final Words for Students and Parents:*
The game has changed.
Your child scoring 300+ is great — but if they rank 200,000th, it might not mean much.
Focus on rank, stay alert, and act fast on every admission offer.
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