The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a stark warning to prospective students about the perils of irregular admissions for the 2024/2025 academic year. In a recent statement, the examination board emphasized the importance of appearing on the national matriculation list as a prerequisite for legitimate admission into tertiary institutions.
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Clarity on Admission Validity
JAMB clarified that only the names appearing on the official national matriculation list would be considered valid for admission. The board categorically stated that any admission granted outside these parameters would be deemed unauthorized, fake, and subsequently void.
How to Verify Admission Status
To combat the confusion surrounding admission statuses, JAMB has urged candidates to verify their names on the matriculation list via the JAMB portal. This step is crucial for ensuring that their admission is recognized by the board and thereby valid.
Community Responses and Concerns
The announcement has sparked a flurry of queries from anxious candidates on social media, seeking clarity on how to confirm their admission status:
- @SonofGrace234 asked: “How will we know maybe our name is there or not.”
- @Kingsfly19 explained: “When your name appears on the matriculation list definitely you’re admitted by JAMB and you’re also qualified to go for your NYSC. You can confirm this by checking it on their portal if your name appears on the matriculation list.”
- @NikeX910485 queried: “What is the national matriculation list?”
- @MaleekNureni and @mr_mkdon both pondered: “How will we know. How can this be checked?”
Dispelling Misconceptions
Additionally, JAMB addressed misconceptions about uniform cut-off marks for tertiary admissions, clarifying that there is no national minimum score. Instead, each institution sets its tolerable minimum score based on its criteria.
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Navigating the Admission Landscape
Prospective students are encouraged to regularly check JAMB’s official website and follow their verified channels for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding admissions and related procedures.
This proactive approach by JAMB aims to streamline the admission process and prevent the pitfalls of irregular admissions, thereby safeguarding students’ educational trajectories.
