JAMB Sets New Age Requirement for Admission – New Guidelines for 2024/2025 Academic Session.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified the minimum age requirements for candidates seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions for the 2024/2025 academic session.
At the 2024 Policy Meeting, it was agreed that the minimum admissible age for entry into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education should be 16 years, with a cut-off date set for 31st December 2024.
Extension of the Minimum Age Requirement to August 2025
However, JAMB has modified the minimum age rule, understanding that some institutions may extend their 2024/2025 admission processes into mid-2025.
In a recent statement, the Board stated that any institution that wishes to do so may now admit candidates who will turn 16 years old by 31st August 2025, provided they meet all other academic requirements set by the institution.
This adjustment aims to offer flexibility to institutions without compromising their standards or admission policies.
Candidates who were initially ineligible solely because of age can now have the opportunity to gain admission if they turn 16 before the new cut-off date.
JAMB emphasised that this adjustment does not affect institutions’ autonomy.
Universities and other tertiary institutions that have already set their minimum age requirement at 16 years, with no plans for extension, are still free to maintain this policy.
Therefore, while some institutions may welcome this extended age consideration, others may adhere strictly to the original date of 31 December 2024.
Actions Required from Institutions
Institutions must now review their candidates’ lists on the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).
They are expected to compile and submit a list of candidates who will be 16 years old between 1 January and 31 August 2025 and who meet other eligibility criteria no later than a week from the release date of JAMB’s directive.
This will enable JAMB to make the final decisions on admissions based on the new age guidelines.
Well
I will be 16 by January
So I am eligible right
yes
So this means the age requirement will not be 18 years again right?
Plz can 16 years register for jamb 2025
Please does it mean if u are 16 year old next year before 31 august u can write jamb
Thanks
I guess u people should still update us on the institutions that will extend the minimum age requirement before 1st of Jan 2025
Pls I am going to be 16 by October next year can I still write jamb or what do u advise me to do
You can write jamb next year,no panic dear
Me too
I don’t really know what will happen
All una suppose to be in ss1
All those nowadays children chai
Lolz…. why now?
I will be 17 by December 13 so am eligible right?? Pls I need to know
Yes
Please am looking for admission list 2024/2025
Please I need help