The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has notified Vice-Chancellors, Rectors, Provosts, and prospective applicants that Advanced Level (A-Level GCE) certificates issued by the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) will no longer be accepted or processed for Direct Entry (DE) admissions.
Why JAMB Rejected NABTEB A-Level GCE
In an official circular signed by JAMB's Director of Admissions, Mr. Mohammed Babaji Ahmed, the Board explained the policy decision:
- Existing Federal Government policies on Advanced Level programmes do not authorize NABTEB to conduct general A-Level GCE examinations (NABTEB's statutory mandate is technical and business craft examinations).
- Consequently, any A-Level GCE certificate issued by NABTEB is not registrable with JAMB, and the Board will not process Direct Entry admission for any candidate presenting such a certificate.
- Prospective A-Level students who wish to enter university at 200 Level via Direct Entry are advised to enroll in recognized A-Level programmes such as IJMB, JUPEB, or Cambridge A-Level.
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