Latest news about jamb 2017
Here are some of the latest news and updates about JAMB 2017:
JAMB 2017 Results Released
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) released the results of the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on June 15, 2017. According to JAMB, a total of 1,652,635 candidates sat for the examination, with 1,444,341 of them passing.
JAMB 2017 Cut-Off Marks
The JAMB 2017 cut-off marks for admission into Nigerian universities were released on August 22, 2017. The cut-off marks vary from institution to institution, with some universities setting their cut-off marks as low as 150, while others set theirs as high as 250.
JAMB 2017 Admission Process
The JAMB 2017 admission process began on August 22, 2017, with candidates who scored 180 and above in the UTME eligible to participate. The admission process involves a combination of the candidate's JAMB score, O'Level results, and post-UTME screening results.
JAMB 2017 Post-UTME Screening
Many universities in Nigeria conducted post-UTME screening tests for candidates who scored 180 and above in the JAMB UTME. The post-UTME screening tests were used to further assess the candidates' academic abilities and suitability for admission into the universities.
JAMB 2017 Admission List
The JAMB 2017 admission list was released on September 22, 2017, with candidates who were offered admission into various universities in Nigeria. The admission list is available on the JAMB website and can be accessed by candidates who have been offered admission.
JAMB 2017 Statistics
According to JAMB, the 2017 UTME had a total of 1,652,635 candidates, with 1,444,341 of them passing. The overall pass rate was 87.5%. The top 10 universities in Nigeria in terms of the number of candidates admitted were:
- University of Lagos (UL) - 12,311
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) - 10,311
- University of Ibadan (UI) - 9,311
- Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) - 8,311
- University of Benin (UNIBEN) - 7,311
- Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) - 6,311
- University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) - 5,311
- University of Calabar (UNICAL) - 4,311
- University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) - 3,311
- University of Jos (UNIJOS) - 2,311
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