We are yet to fix 2017 cut-off marks for admission, says jamb

The joint Admission and matriculation board (JAMB) had disclosed it that it has not fixed the 2017 cut- off marks for admission.A statement by it's head of media,Dr.Fabian Benjamin, said that the fixing of the cut-off marks decision that is yet to be taken," is only done at a policy committee meeting with all stakeholders and is chaired by the minister of Education".The board also urge candidates to disregard the figures being circulated on the social media in this regard.Also,the body has announced the commenced of sale of direct entry application form for candidates with A- level results,who are seeking direct admission into degree programmes.

The Statement added that jamb has started the sale of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)  application for Nigerians abroad and foreign candidates who desire to attend Tertiary institutions in the country.

The statement reads; "the process is as it was with the UTME,where you create a profile ,obtain PIN and proceed for the biometric capturing at the computer Base (CBT) centres for direct entry candidates." We urge all candidates wishing to register through direct entry to obtain the PIN at interswitch,Remitta or any of the commercial banks earlier approved for the vending of UTME PINS.

The board has also explained that it has not opened its portal for change of course and institutions ."we will soon begin and when we do start,the changes will be done at  all CBT approved centres nationwide.candidates need  not to necessarily come to the board's for the  change.it can be done in any of the centres."This is to avoid overcrowding our office for the services that can be obtained at the utmost comfort by the candidates.The delay has been occasioned by the board's preparation to ensure that the system is smooth and without encumbrance ",the statement added .

Jamb urged the public to note every candidates desirous of a change of course or institutions would be out soon. He said

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