The Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is Nigeria's standardized entrance examination for admission to tertiary institutions, administered by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Introduced to replace separate entrance examinations previously set by individual universities, it is required of candidates seeking admission to Nigerian universities, polytechnics and colleges of education.
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Policy TypeAssessment or Standards Policy 1 Education LevelBachelor or Equivalent (ISCED 6) 1 Policy Status
Policy Status (category) Enacted / Adopted Year FAQs
Does passing the UTME guarantee a place at a Nigerian university?
A good score is not a guarantee. The board places candidates according to vacancies and each institution's guidelines as well as candidate preferences.
No. The examination is one step in a larger process. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, which conducts it, is also charged in its founding decree with placing suitably qualified candidates in tertiary institutions, taking into account the vacancies available in each institution, the guidelines approved for each institution, and the preferences candidates express for institutions and courses.
Sources
1. Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Wikipedia)
- Wikipedia 'Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination': since its debut in 1978. (w-bbfill-education6-0927)
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The Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is a computer-based standardized examination used for college admissions in Nigeria.
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The Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is a computer-based standardized examination used for college admissions in Nigeria.
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