JAMB Urges IJMB, JUPEB Candidates to Upload Results or Risk Disqualification

 

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a crucial directive to all candidates who applied for admission in 2024 through the Direct Entry (DE) mode using results from the Interim Joint Matriculation Board Examination (IJMB) and the Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB). Candidates who registered with “awaiting results” (AR) are required to upload their results immediately after release, or they risk being disqualified from consideration for admission.

JAMB made this announcement through its Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, in a statement released on Sunday in Abuja. The examination body emphasized that compliance with this directive is mandatory and that failure to upload results at an approved Computer-Based Test (CBT) center would render candidates ineligible for the 2024 DE admission process.

No Admission Without Uploaded Results

During the 2024 DE registration exercise, several candidates submitted applications with pending results, particularly from IJMB and JUPEB. JAMB has now made it unequivocally clear that such candidates must ensure their results are uploaded as soon as they become available.

“No candidate will be considered for admission if they have not uploaded their results,” the statement read. “This policy is in line with the existing rule applied to Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates.”

The board further stressed that any application marked as “awaiting result” (AR) without an uploaded result will be disqualified outrightly. This means that even if a candidate eventually passes their A’Level examinations, failure to follow JAMB’s stipulated process will automatically bar them from gaining admission this year.

JAMB Tightens Screening Process Amidst Rising Cases of Fake Credentials

This move by JAMB is part of a broader effort to ensure transparency and integrity in Nigeria’s admission process. Over the years, concerns have been raised about the submission of fake A’Level results by some candidates in collaboration with certain tertiary institutions.

JAMB recently revealed that it had uncovered cases of fraudulent admissions facilitated by some universities and colleges. The board disclosed that institutions were found admitting students who presented forged A’Level results—an issue that prompted stricter measures, including the mandatory verification of all credentials before admission consideration.

By enforcing the requirement for candidates to upload their results at accredited CBT centers, JAMB aims to eliminate discrepancies and maintain a credible admissions system. “It is essential that all candidate credentials are verified to determine their eligibility,” the statement emphasized.

Implications for 2025 DE Applicants

While the directive specifically targets 2024 DE applicants, JAMB also advised prospective 2025 DE candidates to learn from this exercise. The board urged them to be proactive in ensuring their results are uploaded as soon as they are released, thereby preventing unnecessary delays or disqualification.

“Candidates applying for the 2025 DE are encouraged to be proactive,” JAMB stated. “Ensure that your awaiting results are uploaded promptly upon release to change your status from AR and enhance your chances of admission.”

What Candidates Should Do Now

To comply with JAMB’s directive, affected candidates should take the following steps immediately:

1. Visit an approved CBT center – Candidates should locate a JAMB-certified CBT center to upload their results.

2. Ensure accuracy – Verify that the uploaded results match the official records to avoid issues during admission screening.

3. Confirm upload status – After submission, candidates should confirm that their results reflect correctly on JAMB’s portal.

4. Act quickly – Delay in uploading results may lead to automatic disqualification.

Final Call for Compliance

JAMB’s directive is a wake-up call to all affected candidates who have yet to take action. The examination body has made it clear that the era of processing admissions with “awaiting results” is over. Candidates who fail to comply will not be considered, regardless of their academic performance.

With the deadline approaching, prospective students must act swiftly to secure their admission status. As Nigeria’s tertiary education system continues to undergo reforms, JAMB remains firm in its stance to ensure that only qualified and eligible candidates are admitted into institutions across the country.