The stakeholders in the Nigeria’s education sector at the 2025 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board policy meeting chaired by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa gave a shift in admission deadlines, how scores are evaluated and more…..
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JAMB Is Now All About Ranking — Not Just Score
Prof. Oloyede, the JAMB Registrar, confirmed: “JAMB is not an achievement test; it is a ranking exam.” That means your admission chances don’t just depend on how well you scored — but how your score compares to other candidates.
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All JAMB result slips will now include: Your actual score, Your national rank; Real-Life Examples:
A student with 370 ranked only 16th
A student with 200 ranked 533,005th
A score of 140 may land you a rank of over 1.5 million
Takeaway: Focus on your ranking, not just the score.
Top 10 UTME Candidates for 2025 Announced!
The best performers in the 2025 UTME have been unveiled. Their scores and their chosen institutions:
- Dzekwe Chinedu Chielotan, 379, UNILAG, Mech. Engineering
- Ayuba Simon-Peter John, 378, UNILAG, Mech. Engineering
- Jimoh Abdulmutalib Olayinka, 374, UNILAG, Mech. Engineering
- Roberts Daniels Ayiba, 373, UNILAG, Mech. Engineering
- Ononogbu Chigozirim Chibuozor, 373, UNILAG, Elect/Elect Engr
- Olawoye Garrudee Tumise, 371, UNILAG, Mech. Engineering
- Afiunu Ofeoritse Leslie, 369, COVENANT, Comp. Science
- Azayiseme Samuel Chukwumeka, 369, COVENANT, Mech. Engineering
- Oyelude Oluwapemisi Emmanuel, 369, OAU, Aerospace Engr
- Omigie Osaiogho Cecil, 367, UI, Mech. Engineering
Most top scorers chose Mechanical Engineering at UNILAG — showing its growing popularity and competitiveness.
Also Top 10 Most Sought-After Universities for 2025
Here are the list of schools that received the highest number of first-choice applications this year:
- Lagos State University (LASU), 79,000
- University of Lagos (UNILAG), 58,645
- University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), 56,734
- Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), 52,103
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), 51,467
- University of Ibadan (UI), 48,291
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), 46,542
- University of Benin (UNIBEN), 45,686
- Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), 43,777
Insight: The more applicants, the tougher the competition — especially in popular courses like Medicine, Law, and Engineering.
Approved 2025 Admission Cut-Off Marks:
- Federal/State Universities: 150
- Colleges of Nursing: 140
- Polytechnics: 100
- Colleges of Agric/Education: 100
Admission Deadlines (2025/2026 Session):
Public Universities: Must conclude admission by October 2025
Private Institutions: Deadline is November–December 2025
Admission Offers Now Have Expiry Dates!
If JAMB recommends you: The school must accept or reject you within 2 weeks
If the school offers you admission: You must accept/reject within 4 weeks
Delays can cost you your admission.
JAMB Tightens Admission Rules!
Universities must admit at least 90% of candidates on merit before using “connections” (exemption mode).
Merit-first is now policy — and it’s enforced.
Minimum Age for Admission Remains 16
Anyone younger than 16 is not eligible for admission — regardless of their JAMB score.
Medical Courses Still Most Competitive
Over 570,000 candidates applied for Medical Sciences.
Only about 115,000 can be admitted.
That’s less than 1 in 5 applicants — make sure your backup plans are solid!
Parents Note:
Your child scoring 300+ is great — but if they rank 200,000th, it might not mean much.
Focus on rank, stay alert, and act fast on every admission offer.
