JAMB Cancels Aptitude Test for 2024 DE, Gives Details

• JAMB has announced the cancellation of the aptitude test for the 2024 direct entry candidates in the country
• The examination board disclosed that other factors will be considered for admission processes while it maximised efforts to prepare for the 2025 examination
• JAMB announced the development in a statement on Monday, July 15, while assuring adequate preparedness for the 2046 examination

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cancelled the aptitude test for 2024 Direct Entry candidates. Instead, other factors will be considered for Direct Entry admissions.

JAMB announced this decision on Monday, July 15, through a post on its official social media account.

The statement reads:

"Attention 2024 DE Candidates! This is to inform you that the Board has shelved the conduct of the aptitude test for the year. Other placement criteria shall be considered for your admission while adequate preparation goes into the exercise ahead of next year."

Read also

How to check 2024 Unity schools examination results

Direct Entry (DE) processing details

Direct Entry admission in Nigeria is a pathway for individuals who have completed their national diploma (ND) or equivalent qualifications to gain admission into university programs.

This means allowing candidates to bypass the traditional Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and gain direct entry into the 200-level of their chosen universities.

To be eligible for Direct Entry admission, candidates must have completed their ND or equivalent qualification with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher. They must also meet the specific requirements of their chosen institution and program. Candidates are required to apply through JAMB and provide all necessary documents, including their ND certificate and transcript.

The Direct Entry admission process typically begins with an online application and a university-conducted screening exercise. Candidates who pass the screening exercise are then offered admission into their chosen program. The admission process is usually competitive, and candidates are advised to meet the minimum requirements and possess a good academic record to increase their chances of being admitted.

Read also

UTME: JAMB commences 2024 admission process into tertiary institutions

See the tweet here:

JAMB speaks on 2024 admission cut-off marks

Legit.ng earlier reported that JAMB has announced that it will sit with the heads of tertiary institutions in the country to determine the cut-off marks for 2024/2025.

According to the examination board, the minister of education, Professor Tahir Mamman, will also attend the policy meeting.

The cut-off mark will set the tone for the 2024/2025 admission exercise and serve as admission guidelines for tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

Proofread by Kola Muhammed, journalist and copyeditor at Legit.ng

Source: Legit.ng