The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has rescheduled the commencement of the 2020/2021 Post-UTME screening exercises across all Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education from August to September 7, 2020.
Why JAMB Shifted the Post-UTME Dates
The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, announced the new timeline following a virtual consultative meeting with Vice-Chancellors, Rectors, and Provosts of tertiary institutions. He explained that shifting the date became necessary to accommodate candidates sitting the 2020 Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE):
- WAEC SSCE: Runs from August 17 to September 7, 2020.
- NABTEB: Runs from around September 2 to October 15, 2020.
- NECO SSCE: Runs from October 5 to November 18, 2020.
Two-Phase Post-UTME Screening Schedule
To ensure candidates awaiting their 2020 O'Level results are not shut out, Prof. Oloyede directed institutions conducting mandatory Post-UTME tests to split their screening into two phases:
- First Phase: September 7 to October 4, 2020.
- Second Phase: Around November 18, 2020, to mop up candidates who were writing their SSCE examinations during the first phase.
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