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The Federal Government has dismissed reports claiming that JAMB is no longer required for tertiary admissions. It reaffirmed that the UTME remains mandatory and that JAMB is still the sole body authorised to conduct entrance examinations in Nigeria.
The Federal Government has debunked reports claiming that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is no longer required for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
In a statement issued on October 16, 2025, by the Federal Ministry of Education through its Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, described the reports as “baseless and entirely fabricated.” He stressed that the Ministry never issued or authorised any such announcement.
According to the Minister, JAMB remains the legally recognised and sole authority empowered to conduct entrance examinations and coordinate admissions into all tertiary institutions in the country.
“The established admission processes through JAMB remain fully operational, and any contrary information should be disregarded in its entirety.”
Dr. Maruf affirmed that the Ministry is still in partnership with JAMB and other education agencies to maintain transparency, fairness, and merit in the nation’s admission process. He also emphasised that the Federal Government remains committed to preserving the integrity of Nigeria’s tertiary education system.
“The Federal Ministry of Education reiterates that there has been no change in the existing role of JAMB, which remains central and indispensable in Nigeria’s tertiary education framework,” the statement added.
The Ministry urged students, parents, and tertiary institutions to rely solely on official communication channels of the Ministry and JAMB for accurate updates regarding admission policies and other education-related matters.
It further cautioned media outlets, bloggers, and online platforms against spreading unverified reports, warning that such misinformation could cause unnecessary confusion in the education sector.
Meanwhile, a recent update in Nigeria’s education sector now allows candidates without a credit in Mathematics in their Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) to gain admission into certain programmes within the Faculty of Arts. The adjustment is to expand access to tertiary education for qualified students.
