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JAMB Announces Date for Decision on 2023 Admission Cut-Off Marks
A Comprehensive Look at JAMB’s Upcoming Meeting to Determine Admission Standards for Nigerian Tertiary Institutions.
As per the latest news, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that they will set the cut-off marks for admissions into Nigerian tertiary institutions for the academic year of 2023 on June 24, 2023.
This decision will influence the future of countless students aiming to secure their place in universities, polytechnics, and other tertiary institutions across the nation.
Setting the Stage for a Crucial Meeting
When and Where Will the Meeting Take Place?
The much-anticipated meeting is scheduled to take place at the National Judicial Institute, according to the Gatekeepers News.
This high-profile event will host a variety of notable attendees, such as heads of tertiary institutions and regulatory bodies.
“This meeting is a pivotal juncture in determining the direction of higher education in Nigeria for the upcoming academic year,” said Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the Director of Public Affairs at JAMB.
The impressive list of attendees is expected to include representatives from the National Universities Commission, the National Board for Technical Education, and the National Commission for Colleges of Education, among other notable institutions.
| Regulatory Body | Expected Attendee |
|---|---|
| National Universities Commission | Yes |
| National Board for Technical Education | Yes |
| National Commission for Colleges of Education | Yes |
The Key Elements of the Meeting
What Will Be Discussed?
As per Dr. Benjamin, the Policy Meeting will involve a limited number of participants from each tertiary institution: the Head of the Institution and one official nominated by the Head.
The restricted attendance aims to foster focused discussions on several critical issues.
“Aside from issues emanating from the presentation of the Registrar, JAMB, on the recently concluded UTME, we will discuss other issues of national importance, particularly as they concern the education sector,” clarified Dr. Benjamin.
Objectives of the Policy Meeting
What Are the Expected Outcomes?
The upcoming meeting is more than just a forum for deciding the minimum acceptable score for admissions into Nigerian tertiary institutions.
It is also expected to set policy directions for the nation’s tertiary institutions, establish admission guidelines, and present and analyze application statistics and candidates’ performance.
In addition, the meeting will evaluate the 2023 Admission exercise to gain insights and draw lessons for the future.
According to JAMB’s announcement, the Policy Meeting will also focus on a range of topics, including the nation’s education sector and other issues of national importance.
“Among other things, the Policy Meeting will decide the acceptable minimum admissible score to be applied in all admissions to be undertaken by all tertiary institutions in Nigeria,” stated JAMB’s bulletin.
A Precedent of Institutional Autonomy
What Happened in the Previous Year?
It’s worth noting that in 2022, the meeting granted institutions the power to set their own minimum allowable cut-off marks for admission. This decision was seen as a move towards institutional autonomy, allowing tertiary institutions to determine their admission criteria based on their unique requirements and standards.
While the institutions were given the freedom to decide their cut-off marks, a restriction was put in place: once adopted, they couldn’t go below the agreed-upon minimum. Furthermore, all decisions were made in consensus, ensuring a general concession was reached among all stakeholders.
As we anticipate this year’s meeting, stakeholders across the country are eager to see whether this trend towards institutional autonomy will continue and how the policies set will shape the future of tertiary education in Nigeria.
Stay tuned for updates on the outcomes of this crucial meeting and its implications for Nigerian students and tertiary