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JAMB 2021 Admission Policy & Cut-Off Mark Meeting Holds August 31

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Tryphena Loveday

Academic Research Lead

August 16, 2021

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), in conjunction with Vice-Chancellors, Rectors, and Provosts of tertiary institutions nationwide, has scheduled the 2021 Annual Policy Meeting on Admissions for Tuesday, 31st August 2021.

JAMB 2021 cut-off mark policy meeting holds August 31st, minimum to be decided

Key Agenda of the August 31 Policy Meeting

  • Chaired by the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, the meeting will determine the minimum admission cut-off marks for universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education for the 2021/2022 academic session.
  • The meeting will also review 2021 UTME candidate performance statistics and approve the official timetable for Post-UTME screenings and 2021/2022 CAPS admissions.
  • Proceedings will be streamed live on www.jamb.gov.ng and @JAMBULLETIN on Facebook.

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Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Favour Alabi

Aug 16, 2021

Since performance in the 2021 UTME was lower than last year, will JAMB reduce the university cut-off mark below 160?

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Mentra Admissions Desk

Aug 16, 2021

Many Vice-Chancellors are expected to propose benchmarks between 140 and 200 depending on their university's application volume, Favour. We will post the full list of approved cut-off marks right after the meeting on August 31.

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