The Federal Government on
Saturday clarified its ban on Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
and the general admission procedures, saying it “does not in any way affect the
statutory role of the Senate of any University or the academic boards of any
tertiary institution conducting its admissions.”
The
Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, stated this inpunchng.com a statement by the
Deputy Director (Press and Public Relations) in the Ministry of Education, Mr.
Ben. Bem-Goong.
He said
the clarification became necessary “following conflicting reports in the media
over the roles of universities and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board
in admission under the new dispensation.”
According to him, the role of JAMB is to conduct the UTME, compile the list of
candidates whose scores meet the cut-off marks (180 and above) and send same to
the Universities.
The
Universities, he emphasised, will shortlist the candidates using the agreed
guidelines and thereafter return the shortlisted candidates to JAMB for verification
of compliance to guidelines and subsequent issuance of JAMB admission letters.
“For
the avoidance of doubt, any screening charges shall apply only to successful
candidates who have been issued admission by the universities of their choice.
All Universities and JAMB should adhere to this directive”, Adamu stated.
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