How to calculate your JAMB aggregate score

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If you want to get admission into any Nigerian higher institution, simply passing your JAMB UTME (Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination) is not enough anymore. Most schools calculate your aggregate score based on your JAMB score, Post UTME score, and sometimes your O’Level grades. So, JAMB alone will not help you get admission. If you want … Read more

How to check my JAMB center online

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On our last post, someone asked us the question “How can I check my JAMB center online?”, while we already answered her in the comment section, it’ll be nice to explain it better here. If you’ve successfully registered for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the next big step … Read more

How do I access my JAMB CAPS?

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Before, JAMB had a portal, but it wasn’t as sophisticated as the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS). Now, with the CAPS, you can easily do anything on your own. You can make changes to your profile, accept or reject admission, upload your O’Level results, monitor your admission status and many others. To access the CAP … Read more

What is the difference between admission in progress and admission is being processed?

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If you’re regularly checking your admission status on JAMB CAPS, you’ll come across different messages showing “the different progress stages” of your application. The two most common messages you’ll see are “Admission in Progress” and “Admission Is Being Processed.” While they look or seem like they’re the same thing, they have different meanings. Read also: … Read more

What is JAMB marketplace system?

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I hope I am not the only one who is in love with how innovative JAMB has become in recent years. Previously they concentrated on conducting the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and nothing more. But now, they’re not just conducting the entrance exam, they’re actively involved in the whole admission process. One of the … Read more

How does JAMB give admission?

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Before, JAMB’s role in admission into higher institutions in Nigeria was to conduct the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Now, things have changed, JAMB does more than conduct the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). They’re now actively involved in giving and confirming student’s admission to higher institutions. Does JAMB give admission? JAMB does not directly … Read more