JAMB Stands for Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board. There are two Jamb Options; Jamb UTME And Jamb Direct Entry. Jamb Direct Entry is for admission into 200 Level while UTME is for Admission into 100 Level. Continue reading for everything you need to know about Jamb.
JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board) is a significant examination conducted annually in Nigeria. It serves as a crucial step for students seeking admission into universities and other tertiary institutions. The exam is computer-based and takes place at designated JAMB centers located throughout the country.
The computer-based nature of the JAMB examination means that candidates are required to have basic computer knowledge and skills to navigate the exam successfully. It is important for candidates to familiarize themselves with the computer-based test format and understand the specific requirements of the exam.
JAMB centers are established in various states across Nigeria to accommodate candidates from different regions. Each center has a specific schedule for the examination, with different dates allocated for different sets of candidates. This allows for efficient management and smooth conduct of the exam.
Candidates are assigned to their respective JAMB centers based on their registration and examination details. The centers are equipped with the necessary infrastructure, including computer systems and internet connectivity, to facilitate the smooth administration of the computer-based exam.
It is essential for candidates to be well-prepared and confident in their computer skills before taking the JAMB examination. This includes understanding how to navigate through the exam interface, manage time effectively, and answer questions accurately on the computer.
To ensure a successful JAMB experience, candidates should consider enrolling in computer-based test training programs, practicing with mock exams, and seeking guidance from experienced individuals or professionals. These resources can help candidates develop their computer skills and boost their confidence before the actual exam.
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Jamb Registration:
Registration in Nigeria is announced yearly. Registration usually begins around December or early in the new year. Candidates are usually given about three weeks or more to do their registration. See the next Jamb date here.
Examination Hall:
The jamb examination hall is AC tight and highly supervised. The examination is computer-based and you are timed to answer specific number of questions. The computer goes off immediately after your time is over. See what not to take to Jamb hall here.
Subjects Registered In Jamb:
Candidates are required to answer questions on only four subjects in the examination. The Use of English is compulsory while the three other subjects depend on the course you have chosen to offer at the University.
Jamb Profile:
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board have made it compulsory for all candidates to create Jamb profile before they can register Jamb. There are many other things you can do with your Jamb profile; You may want to see more about that here.
Release Of Jamb Result:
The results of the Joint admission examination are released online a few days after the examination. The results are also checked via the Jamb profile.
Jamb Official Website
Jamb registration, creation of an account, checking results and every other thing are done on Jamb official portal. Jamb website is Jamb.org.ng. The following are other things you could do on Jamb site:
- Utme Registration.
- Direct entry registration.
- Download Jamb mobile App
- Print your result slip
- Admission letter printing
- Application for correction of data
- Change of admission letter
- Check Admission status
- Late application
- Cbt Registration.
The following are more information and facts about JAMB…
- Jamb stands for Joint Admission & Matriculation Board.
- It is an entrance exam that determines your admission into a University or Polytechnic in Nigeria
- The minimum you can score in Jamb is 0 (lol).
- The maximum you can score in Jamb is 400.
- Jamb is offered once in a year.
- More than one million candidates take Jamb yearly.
- If you have not written your Waec or Waec, you can fill in awaiting result to sit for Jamb.
- Jamb started in 1978.
This is just a preamble. Trust me, you are going to enjoy everything I would share about Jamb.
isah musa layo says
I send my NIN .number than tell me has been registered
Miss precious says
Though ‘ve not written jamb, but u should first of all aknowledge this man (mr.isaac…)cuz not everyone will do this fr u nor enlighten you on jamb protocol. at least be thankful n pray to pass your exams than causing confusion.
Anonymous says
please how do I know my jamb date and center? because it was written in jamb slip that my exam date and center will be given to me later
Gbenga says
Me too I don’t know aw to get it
Anonymous says
What will happen if my computer goes off during the exams
Jane says
please i checked jamb caps and they wrote admission in progress for BOTANY but when i checked the school portals, they wrote admission in progress for PHARMACY, i’m confuse please
Harmony says
Please how can I manage time during the jamb exam
Miss precious says
Thank you sir,you’ve given me the courage to sit for jamb nxt year.