Futa news on jamb 2017

I'm assuming you're referring to the news on the 2017 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination.

Here are some key updates on JAMB 2017:

  1. New JAMB Syllabus: JAMB introduced a new syllabus for the 2017 UTME, which focused on the core subjects of English, Mathematics, and Science.
  2. Computer-Based Test (CBT): For the first time, JAMB conducted the UTME examination using a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format, which replaced the traditional paper-based test.
  3. Increased Cut-Off Marks: The minimum cut-off marks for admission into Nigerian universities were increased to 180, while polytechnics and colleges of education set their own cut-off marks.
  4. Admission Guidelines: JAMB introduced new admission guidelines, which emphasized the importance of merit, catchment area, and educationally less-developed states (ELDS) in the admission process.
  5. UTME Results: The results of the 2017 UTME were released in June 2017, with over 1.5 million candidates participating in the examination.
  6. Admission Statistics: According to JAMB, over 500,000 candidates were admitted into Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education in 2017.
  7. JAMB's New Policy: JAMB introduced a new policy, which allowed candidates to change their course or institution after the initial admission offer.

These are some of the key news updates on JAMB 2017. If you have any specific questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!