Current news about jamb 2017
JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board) 2017 was a significant event in Nigeria's education sector. Here are some current news and updates about JAMB 2017:
- JAMB 2017 Results Released: The results of the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) were released on June 15, 2017. Over 1.7 million candidates sat for the exam.
- JAMB 2017 Cut-Off Marks: The minimum cut-off marks for admission into Nigerian universities were announced on August 22, 2017. The cut-off marks varied from institution to institution, with some universities setting their cut-off marks as low as 150.
- JAMB 2017 Admission Process: The admission process for the 2017/2018 academic session began in August 2017. Candidates were required to upload their O'Level results to the JAMB portal and choose their preferred institutions and courses.
- JAMB 2017 Post-UTME: Some universities conducted post-UTME exams for candidates who scored above the cut-off marks. The post-UTME exams were used to further assess candidates' suitability for admission into the institutions.
- JAMB 2017 Admission List: The admission lists for the 2017/2018 academic session were released by various universities in September 2017. Candidates who were admitted were required to accept or reject their offers of admission.
- JAMB 2017 Statistics: According to JAMB, the 2017 UTME had a 72.6% success rate, with 1,245,556 candidates scoring 150 and above. The overall pass rate was 64.6%.
- JAMB 2017 Challenges: The 2017 UTME was marred by several challenges, including technical issues with the exam portal, poor infrastructure, and allegations of exam malpractice.
- JAMB 2017 Controversies: The 2017 UTME was also marked by controversies, including allegations of exam malpractice, manipulation of results, and irregularities in the admission process.
These are some of the current news and updates about JAMB 2017. If you have any specific questions or concerns, feel free to ask!