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The approved guidelines for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria have been released. Federal Government has directed that these guidelines should be strictly adhered to without any alteration.

Sequel to the recent workshop convened by the Honourable Minister of Education on the modalities for admissions into Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria, the Federal Government hereby approves the following guidelines for admissions:

1. presentation of the list of candidates who qualify for screening into individual institution based on the stipulated guidelines by JAMB (find hereby enclosed);
2. screening should not demand for another test in any form either written, oral or electronic;
3. candidates are to present Their Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) results/Advanced Level (AL) results for verification and clearing purposes;
4. WAEC, NECO, NABTEB results or equivalent are acceptable as maltriculation requirements;
5. each candidate is expected to have a minimum of five (5) credits at SSCE including English, Mathematics and any other three (3) relevant subjects to his or her discipline;
6. any candidate who does not possess the requirements as listed in item four (4) is deemed to have failed the screening process;
7. the list of qualified candidates awaiting SSCE/AL results can be kept in view (K.I.V) pending the release of their results;
8. consideration of the recommended list as forwarded by JAMB should be completed within one month from the date of receipt of the list;
9. any Institution that has a shortfall in the admitted candidates can make-up for candidates from other departments on the institution list;
10. the screening list has been uploaded on JAMB website – http://www.jamb.org.ng for possible users;
11. reason (s) for rejection of candidates on the list should be clearly stated with proofs provided alongside; and
12. the Federal Government has directed that these guidelines should be strictly adhered to without any alteration.

BREAKING NEWS: FG SCRAPS CBT... SAYS INSTITUTIONS ARE FREE TO CONTINUE PUTME (On the condition that PUTME form fee should now be N2,500)

This People are really confused oh! Well, God is at work. Pls, all Aspirant read very well oh! Music has changed again.
The Federal Ministry of Education and other stakeholders in the tertiary education sub- sector have agreed on N2,500 as the fee for post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) screening. This is contained in a statement issued by Prof. Michael Faborode, the Secretary-General, Association of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (AVCNU) on Wednesday inAbuja. Faborode said the agreement was reached after a deliberation of officials of the ministry, federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. The secretary general said it was agreed that the post- UTME screening should be sustained following the scrapping of the Computer Based Test (CBT).
“From the statement made by the Permanent Secretary, Dr Folashade Yemi-Esan at the meeting, there is no objection to screening by universities as long as it is not another CBT. “She agreed that universities should advertise and the maximum fee that should be charged for the screening should be N2,500 –
bank charges inclusive.’’
According to the statement, the association will formally convey its stance to the Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu. NAN reports that Adamu’s recent announcement of the ban on post-UTME had raised a lot anxiety among stakeholders.
Source: Vanguard News.

Covenant University, the home of kings and queens have pushed the date for payment of acceptance fee for the batch 1 admitted candidates, 2016/2017 session from its earlier 8th of July 2016 to 12th of July 2016.

Speculations has it that it is as a result of the Muslim holidays placed on the days of the previous week making it difficult for all candidates given provisional admission to keep up with the deadline.

Any candidate still having issues with payment of fees should leave comments below for proper assistance

Ahmadu Bello University, ABU postgraduate admission form for the 2016/2017 academic session is on sale.

The Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, invites applications from suitably QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR ADMISSION INTO Postgraduate programmes of the School for the 2016/2017 Academic Session.

• An applicant for Postgraduate studies must have met the normal undergraduate requirements of at least five relevant O’ level credits or a combination of relevant O’ level credits and A ‘level qualifications (in a maximum of 2 sittings) such as IJMB, HND, HSC, NCE, etc. In all cases these must include a credit in O’ level English Language and Mathematics (where required).
• A holder of HND (minimum of an Upper Credit) or equivalent is ordinarily not qualified for Masters Admission except where he/she has acquired an additional qualification such as a PGD in the same or related field whereby he/she may be admitted.
• Applicants with 3rd class Degrees can, in some cases, be admitted, provided they possess additional relevant qualifications such as a PGD and/or post-graduation work experience (at least 5 years) acceptable to the University.
• Holders of Pass Degree or HND (lower than an Upper Credit) are not eligible for postgraduate studies in ABU.
• PhD applicants must hold a Master degree with a research thesis component (not project). Candidates with a CGPA score of less than 3.5 are not eligible for PhD admission.
• Where a PhD applicant is judged to be deficient, has a professional Master’s degree or Masters without a Thesis component, he/she maybe considered for an M.Phil.
• Applicants who earn a minimum CGPA of a 3.5 at the end of the M.Phil. programme shall be upgraded to proceed with the relevant PhD study.
• Applicants for PhD programmes are expected to liaise with the relevant departments/programmes prior to selection of their proposed research areas to ascertain the department’s capability to host their proposed study.
• Where a Master or PhD student is unable to complete his/her study within the stipulated time, such a student shall be awarded the relevant PGD or M.Phil. respectively (where applicable).

Read also ABU Post UTME Application Scam Alert 2016/2017

How to Apply for ABU Postgraduate Programmes

Interested and qualified candidates are required to go to http://forms.abu.edu.ng/pgform/ to create an account to obtain a unique Transaction ID which you will use to pay for your application form.
All PG application forms cost =N=10,000.00 (Ten Thousand Naira) only. However, the banks will also charge a token administrative fee in addition to the cost of application forms. Please see list of participating banks below.
Participating Banks
After creating your account on this portal, please proceed to pay for your forms at any branch of the underlisted banks nation-wide:

SN	Bank Name
1.	ABU Microfinance Bank, Samaru Zaria.
2.	FCMB Plc
3.	United Bank for Africa (UBA)
4.	First Bank of Nigeria Plc
5.	Guaranty Trust Bank Plc
6.	Zenith Bank Plc
7.	Fidelity Bank Plc
8.	Access Bank
9.	Keystone Bank Plc
10.	Skye Bank Plc
11.	Diamond Bank Plc
12.	Eco Bank Plc
13.	Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc
14.	Mainstreet Bank
15.	Unity Bank Plc

Entrance Examinations for Some Postgraduate Programmes.

All candidates applying for:

1. Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
2. Masters in International Affairs and Diplomacy (MIAD)
3. Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
4. MPA/PGDPA, M.Ed/Ph.D. (Admin and Planning)

are to note that they SHALL BE REQUIRED to write Entrance Examinations for their respective programmes. The dates, venues and times of the examinations shall be communicated in due course.

ABU Postgraduate Application Closing Date.

ABU postgraduate admission application closes Monday, 7th November, 2016.

This is to notify all students of University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) that the on-going examination will be rescheduled in view of the extension of the public holiday by the Federal government.

Students are advised to check back for the reviewed Time - table.

 See  Be Warned! UNILORIN Post UTME Scam Alert 2016/17

Ahmadu Bello University, ABU post UTME application form for the 2016/2017 academic session is not yet on sale.

Authorities of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, have announced that the 2015/2016 academic session post UTME test application form is not yet on sale.

Please ignore any call for Post UTME Screening registration by anybody.

The University would announce the commencement of these registrations using the proper channels (University Website, National Newspapers and Media Jingles).

Want to be the first to find out when ABU post UTME form is out? Do you want to know the procedure to get the form without much ado? Simply bookmark this page and keep checking back for update or Go to our POST UTME UPDATES Page.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Matriculation Examination Programme in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Sciences and Technical and Science Education for the 2016/2017 academic
session.


FACULTY OF SCIENCE (B.Sc.):
a. Animal and Environmental Biology
b. Chemistry
c. Maths/Computer
d. Micro-Biology
e. Medical Laboratory Science
f. Physics

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING (B.Tech)
a. Agricultural and Environmental Engineering
b. Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering
c. Civil Engineering
d. Electrical Engineering
e. Marine Engineering
f. Mechanical Engineering

FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
a. Architecture
b. Quantity Surveying
c. Surveying and Geomatics

FACULTY OF TECHNICAL AND SCIENCE EDUCATION
a. Science and Technical Education

DURATION OF PROGRAMME AND MODE OF STUDY
The programme is for duration of two semesters (one academic session). Mode of study is face to face at the Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt.

ADMISSION
Applicants for admission into the Programme are expected to have a minimum of five O’Level Credits at one or two sittings including English Language; Credits in Mathematics and three other Science subjects in the SSCE/GCE organized by WAEC and NECO. Candidates MUST write the 2016/2017 JAMB/UTME with relevant subject combination to any programme and MUST obtain the minimum UTME approved cut-off point.

Candidates who want to study Engineering must obtain O’Level Credit grades in Chemistry, Mathematics, English Language and Physics and sit for Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics at the 2016/2017 JAMB/UTME. Candidates for Environmental Sciences must obtain the relevant five O’Level Credits required for their intended programmes.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Candidates are to visit the RSUST website www.ust.edu.ng and follow the link for the 2016/2017 MEP Application. Application Forms to be completed online after a payment of N15,000 (Fifteen Thousand Naira only) application fee.

A candidate who is offered admission will be expected to bring his/her Local Government Identification Letter and SSCE/GCE certificates/result slips during registration.

Closing date for application is Friday, 2nd November, 2016.

Ahmadu Bello University, ABU adjusted academic calendar for the second semester, 2015/2016 academic session is out [undergraduates].

The authorities of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) have released the 2015/2016 academic session amended undergraduate academic calendar. The changes and the current academic calendar is as follows

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the following one-year Pre-ND and two-year HND Programmes;


(A) PRE-NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

PRE-NATIONAL DIPLOMA (SCIENCE)
On successful completion of this programme, candidates will qualify for admission into National Diploma Programme in the following courses on meeting JAMB national cut-off point

Computer Science
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology
Statistics
Science Laboratory Technology
Civil Engineering Technology
Architectural Technology
Urban and Regional Planning
Building Technology
Estate Management
Quantity Surveying
Survey and Geo-Informatics

Entry Requirement

Five ordinary passes in English Language, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, and one of Statistics, Geography, Economics, Commerce, Biology/Agricultural Science in not more than two sittings.



PRE-NATIONAL DIPLOMA (BUSINESS)
On successful completion of this programme candidates will qualify for Admission into the National Diploma Programme in the following courses on meeting JAMB National Cut-off Point:

Accountancy
Business Studies
Office Technology & Management (formerly Secretarial Studies)
Mass Communication

Entry Requirement

Five ordinary level passes in Maths and English Language plus any two of the following : Economics, Business Methods, Principles of Accounts, literature in English, Commerce, History, Statistics, Geography, and one Science subject in not more than two sittings.


(B) HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Higher National Diploma in

Computer Science
Statistics
Science Lab Technology with options in:
Chemistry
Bio-Chemistry
Physics/Electronics
Microbiology
Biology

Entry Requirement


The entry requirements into the Higher National Diploma in Computer Science, Statistics and Science Laboratory Technology is at least a Lower Credit pass at the National Diploma level obtained from an NBTE accredited Computer Science, Statistics and Science Laboratory Technology Programme. Candidates must have satisfied the minimum requirements into the National Diploma Programme in Computer Science, Statistics and Science Laboratory Technology and completed the one year Industrial experience.

Candidates with pass level in National Diploma in Statistics or Computer Science or Science Laboratory Technology obtained from an NBTE Accredited Programme and who would produce evidence of at least two years post qualification working experience may also apply.

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES
Higher National Diploma in:

Accountancy
Business Administration
Office Technology and Management (formerly Secretarial Studies)

Entry Requirement

(a)The entry requirement into the Higher National Diploma in Accountancy, Business Administration and Office Technology and Management (Secretarial Studies) is at least a Lower Credit Pass in national Diploma in Accountancy, Business Administration and Office Technology and Management obtained from an NBTE accredited Accountancy, Business Administration and Office Technology and Management Programme respectively and completed the required one year Industrial Experience.

(b)Candidates with Pass level in National Diploma in Accountancy, Business Administration and Office Technology & Management and who would produce evidence of at least two years post qualification working experience may also apply.

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION ARTS
Higher National Diploma in:

Mass Communication

Entry Requirement

(a)The entry requirement into the Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication is at least a Lower Credit Pass in National Diploma in Mass Communication obtained from an NBTE accredited Mass communication programme and completed the required one year Industrial Experience.

(b)Candidates with Pass Level in National Diploma in Mass Communication and who would produce evidence of at least two years post qualification working experience may also apply.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

1.Candidates should visit the School website http://www.akwaibompoly.edu.ng click online Application, then generate an invoice with the following details. i. JAMB Reg Number ii. Phone number and iii. Name

2.Candidates should go to under listed Banks with their invoice to purchase an electronic PIN and making payment of N 5,200 (FIVE THOUSAND AND TWO HUNDRED NAIRA) and N 7,700 (SEVEN THOUSAND AND SEVEN HUNDRED NAIRA) for PRE-ND and HND Programmers Respectively and obtaining a PIN. (INCLUSIVE OF BANK AND OTHER CHARGES).

United Bank for Africa (UBA)
Zenith Bank

3.Application should therefore be completed by visiting
http://www.akwaibompoly.edu.ng with the obtained pin to complete the application with the following steps described below:

Highlight “Admissions” and select “Application Forms” then select your choice of programme and insert the obtained PIN (Confirmation Order) in the appropriate form to complete the application.

4. All applications MUST be concluded on or before Wednesday, 14th of September, 2016. Applicants can start and complete this process anywhere in the country.

All shortlisted students will be published online and will write an aptitude test on Saturday 17th of September 2016.

HND Candidates are to:
1. Attach 1 year Industrial Attachment Letter.
2. Official ND Transcript to be sent to the Registrar.