Jamb new admission policy 2017 2018

Here is the JAMB new admission policy for 2017/2018:

Admission Policy for 2017/2018 Academic Session

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced a new admission policy for the 2017/2018 academic session. The policy aims to ensure that admission into Nigerian universities is more transparent, fair, and merit-based.

Key Features of the New Admission Policy

  1. Central Admission Processing System (CAPS): JAMB has introduced a new online platform called CAPS, which will be used to process and manage admissions. The platform will allow candidates to accept or reject admission offers from their chosen institutions.
  2. Merit-Based Admission: The new policy emphasizes merit-based admission, where candidates are admitted based on their performance in the UTME and their O'Level results.
  3. Admission Quota: Each institution has been allocated a quota of admission slots, which will be used to admit candidates. The quota will be based on the institution's capacity to accommodate students.
  4. Admission Cut-Off Marks: Each institution will set its own cut-off marks for admission. The cut-off marks will be based on the institution's admission quota and the performance of candidates.
  5. Admission Processing: The admission processing will be done online, and candidates will be able to track the status of their admission applications on the JAMB website.
  6. Admission Acceptance: Candidates who are offered admission will have to accept or reject the offer online. If a candidate accepts the offer, they will be required to pay a non-refundable acceptance fee to the institution.
  7. Admission Deferral: Candidates who are offered admission but are unable to take up the offer immediately can defer their admission to a later date.

Benefits of the New Admission Policy

  1. Increased Transparency: The new policy ensures that admission is more transparent, as all admission processes will be done online.
  2. Fairness: The policy ensures that admission is based on merit, and candidates are admitted based on their performance in the UTME and O'Level results.
  3. Efficiency: The online admission processing system will reduce the time and effort required for admission processing.
  4. Improved Candidate Experience: The new policy allows candidates to track the status of their admission applications online and accept or reject admission offers online.

Implementation Timeline

The new admission policy will be implemented as follows:

  1. UTME Registration: The 2017 UTME registration will take place from March 20 to May 15, 2017.
  2. Admission Processing: Admission processing will begin on June 1, 2017, and will be completed by August 31, 2017.
  3. Admission Acceptance: Candidates who are offered admission will have to accept or reject the offer online by September 30, 2017.

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