2019 2020 jamb news

Here are some important updates and news related to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for the 2019 and 2020 academic sessions:

2019 JAMB News

  1. JAMB 2019 UTME Registration: The registration for the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) began on January 10, 2019, and ended on February 21, 2019.
  2. JAMB 2019 UTME Cut-Off Mark: The minimum cut-off mark for admission into Nigerian universities was set at 180, while that of polytechnics and colleges of education was set at 150.
  3. JAMB 2019 UTME Results: The results of the 2019 UTME were released on June 21, 2019.
  4. JAMB 2019 UTME Mock Exam: The mock exam was held on April 27, 2019, for candidates who registered for the UTME.
  5. JAMB 2019 UTME Change of Course/Institution: The board allowed candidates to change their course or institution of choice from April 22 to May 31, 2019.

2020 JAMB News

  1. JAMB 2020 UTME Registration: The registration for the 2020 UTME began on January 10, 2020, and ended on March 16, 2020.
  2. JAMB 2020 UTME Cut-Off Mark: The minimum cut-off mark for admission into Nigerian universities was set at 160, while that of polytechnics and colleges of education was set at 120.
  3. JAMB 2020 UTME Results: The results of the 2020 UTME were released on June 15, 2020.
  4. JAMB 2020 UTME Mock Exam: The mock exam was held on April 25, 2020, for candidates who registered for the UTME.
  5. JAMB 2020 UTME Change of Course/Institution: The board allowed candidates to change their course or institution of choice from April 20 to May 31, 2020.

Other Important Updates

  1. JAMB Introduces New Features: In 2020, JAMB introduced new features, including the use of biometric verification and the option for candidates to upload their O'Level results during registration.
  2. JAMB Warns Against Fraudsters: The board has consistently warned candidates against fraudsters who claim to offer services such as changing of results, alteration of scores, and sale of fake admission forms.
  3. JAMB Partners with Banks: JAMB has partnered with some banks to provide a convenient payment option for candidates during registration.

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