JAMB Orders Public Universities to Conclude 2025 Admissions, Sets Date
- The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has set strict deadlines for the 2025 admission cycle across Nigerian tertiary institutions
- Public universities must conclude admissions by 31 October, while private universities have until 30 November
- JAMB says the move is designed to stabilise the academic calendar and ensure fair access to admission opportunities.
Don't miss out! Join Legit.ng's Sports News channel on WhatsApp now!
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a directive requiring all public universities in Nigeria to conclude their 2025 admission processes by 31 October 2025.
The announcement was made in the board’s weekly bulletin released on Monday and follows the schedule approved during the 2025 Policy Meeting chaired by the Honourable Minister of Education.
Source: Twitter
According to the bulletin, private universities must finalise their admissions by 30 November 2025. All other tertiary institutions, whether public or private, are expected to complete their admission processes no later than 31 December 2025.
JAMB admission deadline 2025: policy directive explained
JAMB stated that the decision was aimed at stabilising the academic calendar and ensuring equitable access to admission slots across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. The board urged institutions not to delay admissions, even if they are not yet prepared to commence the new academic session.
“Even where an institution is not yet ready to commence the new academic session, such an institution should conduct its admission and archive it,” the board said.
It added, “By this policy directive, all admission processes must be concluded within the prescribed timelines.”
Post-UTME screenings must be concluded promptly
In addition to the admission deadlines, JAMB instructed institutions conducting post-UTME screenings to complete these exercises in good time to comply with the 2025 admission schedule.
“Consequently, institutions conducting post-UTME screenings are expected to conclude those exercises in good time to comply with the 2025 admissions schedule,” the board stated.
JAMB emphasised the importance of early finalisation, noting that timely admissions would contribute to a more consistent and fair academic structure nationwide.
Source: Legit.ng
