2017 jamb latest news

Here are some of the latest news and updates about the 2017 JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board) examination:

JAMB 2017: Important Dates

• Registration: March 20, 2017 - May 15, 2017
• Examination: June 3, 2017 - June 17, 2017
• Results: July 2017

JAMB 2017: Changes and Updates

• JAMB introduces a new system for registration and examination, which includes the use of biometric verification and a new examination format.
• The board increases the number of subjects offered from 6 to 9, including Literature-in-English, Government, and Economics.
• JAMB introduces a new policy on admission, which allows candidates to choose up to 6 institutions and 2 courses as their first and second choices.

JAMB 2017: Registration and Examination Guidelines

• Candidates are required to register online and upload their passport photograph and other required documents.
• The examination will be conducted in 600 centers across the country.
• Candidates are required to bring their registration slips and identification to the examination center.

JAMB 2017: Examination Format

• The examination will consist of three sections: Section A (Objective), Section B (Multiple Choice), and Section C (Prose and Verse).
• The examination will be conducted in two sessions: morning and afternoon.

JAMB 2017: Results

• The results of the examination will be released in July 2017.
• Candidates can check their results online using their registration numbers.
• The board will also release a list of candidates who are eligible for admission into various institutions.

JAMB 2017: Admission

• The board will conduct a post-UTME examination for candidates who score 180 and above.
• Candidates who score below 180 will not be eligible for admission.
• The board will also conduct a supplementary examination for candidates who are unable to gain admission into their chosen institutions.

JAMB 2017: Controversies and Challenges

• There were reports of technical glitches and server crashes during the registration and examination periods.
• Some candidates complained of poor examination conditions and inadequate facilities at some examination centers.
• The board faced criticism for the delay in releasing the results and the lack of transparency in the admission process.

I hope this information is helpful.