Jamb new policy

You're referring to the new policy of JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board), the body responsible for conducting the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) in Nigeria.

Here are some of the new policies introduced by JAMB:

  1. Removal of UTME Subjects: JAMB has removed the use of subjects like Literature-in-English, History, and Government from the UTME examination. Instead, candidates will only write Mathematics, English Language, and three other subjects of their choice.
  2. Introduction of New Subjects: JAMB has introduced new subjects like Computer Science, Economics, and Business Studies as optional subjects for candidates to choose from.
  3. Increased Use of Technology: JAMB has introduced more technology-based processes, including the use of biometric verification, online registration, and electronic payment systems.
  4. CAPS (Central Admissions Processing System): JAMB has introduced CAPS, a system that allows candidates to track their admission status and make informed decisions about their academic choices.
  5. No More Change of Course or Institution: JAMB has introduced a policy that prohibits candidates from changing their course or institution after admission. This is to prevent candidates from making multiple changes and causing delays in the admission process.
  6. Increased Admission Quota: JAMB has increased the admission quota for universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education to ensure that more candidates are admitted into tertiary institutions.
  7. Introduction of New Admission Criteria: JAMB has introduced new admission criteria, including the use of Post-UTME scores, O'Level results, and other factors to determine admission into tertiary institutions.
  8. Improved Security Measures: JAMB has introduced improved security measures, including the use of biometric verification, CCTV cameras, and other technologies to prevent examination malpractice and ensure a secure examination process.

These are some of the new policies introduced by JAMB to improve the admission process and ensure a more efficient and transparent system.