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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has fixed May 11, 2026, for its annual policy meeting on admissions into tertiary institutions.
The meeting will determine the minimum Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination cut off marks and other admission guidelines for universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and related institutions for the 2026 to 2027 academic session.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that
JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, confirming that the meeting will be held in Abuja and will bring together major stakeholders in the education sector.
According to him, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, is expected to unveil key policy directions for the admission exercise during the meeting.
The board said the gathering will formally set the tone for the admission process and emphasise the need for institutions to comply with approved guidelines.
JAMB added that participants will include vice chancellors, rectors, provosts, registrars and admission officers from tertiary institutions across the country.
The statement read, “Attendees at the meeting will include vice-chancellors, rectors, provosts, registrars, and admission officers across tertiary institutions.”
It added, “Others are representatives of regulatory agencies such as the National Universities Commission, National Commission for Colleges of Education, and National Board for Technical Education.”
Benjamin said the meeting will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to review challenges affecting admissions and agree on a framework for the new academic session.
He also noted that goodwill messages will be delivered by key institutions, including the Nigerian Education Loan Fund and the National Youth Service Corps, reflecting the need for coordinated planning across the education sector.
Benjamin further disclosed that the sixth edition of the National Tertiary Admissions Performance Merit Awards will hold during the event.
According to him, the initiative has strengthened transparency and encouraged strict compliance with admission guidelines.
He said the awards have “ensured strict adherence to admission guidelines and contributed greatly to the development of tertiary education in the country.”
The outcome of the meeting is expected to guide institutions in conducting admissions for the 2026 to 2027 academic session.
