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JAMB Approves Computer Studies and PHE as New UTME Subjects

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Tryphena Loveday

Academic Research Lead

April 6, 2021

The Governing Board of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), at its 13th meeting held on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, approved the addition of Computer Studies and Physical and Health Education (PHE) as examinable subjects in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), effective from the 2022/2023 admission exercise.

JAMB to include Computer Studies & PHE as UTME subjects from 2022/2023 exercise

What This Means for UTME Candidates

  • The addition of Computer Studies and PHE increases the total number of available UTME subjects from 23 to 25.
  • This gives Science, Technology, and Education candidates a wider range of relevant subjects when selecting their three electives alongside the compulsory Use of English.

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Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Richard Essien

Apr 6, 2021

Can 2021 UTME candidates pick Computer Studies this year, or does it start next year?

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Mentra Admissions Desk

Apr 6, 2021

It takes effect from the 2022/2023 UTME exercise, Richard, so 2021 candidates will still choose from the existing 23 UTME subjects.

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