The Admission process for 2025-2026 academic session in Nigeria Universities is actively underway

As of February 7, 2025, the admission process for the 2025/2026 academic session in Nigerian universities is actively underway. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) continues to play a central role in coordinating admissions into tertiary institutions across Nigeria. This comprehensive guide provides detailed insights into the current admission landscape, including procedures for checking admission status, institution-specific updates, and recent policy changes affecting prospective students.

Understanding the Admission Process:

The Nigerian university admission process is a multi-step procedure designed to ensure that qualified candidates are selected based on merit and institutional requirements. The process typically involves the following stages:

1. Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME): Conducted by JAMB, the UTME is a standardized test that assesses candidates' readiness for tertiary education. Scores from this examination are crucial determinants in the admission process.

2. Post-UTME Screening: Following the UTME, individual universities conduct their own screening exercises to further evaluate candidates. These screenings may include written tests, oral interviews, or a review of academic credentials.

3. Admission Lists: Based on performance in both the UTME and Post-UTME screenings, universities compile and release admission lists, indicating candidates who have been offered provisional admission.

Checking Your Admission Status:

To ascertain your admission status for the 2025/2026 academic session, follow these steps:

1. Access the JAMB e-Facility Portal:

Navigate to https://efacility.jamb.gov.ng/.

2. Log In:

Enter your registered email address and password to access your profile.

3. Navigate to Admission Status:

Click on the "Check Admission Status" link under the "Admissions" section.

4. Enter Your Details:

Input your JAMB registration number in the required field.

5. View Admission Status:

Your admission status will be displayed, indicating whether you've been admitted, if your admission is in progress, or if you're not yet admitted.

For a detailed guide on this process, you can refer to the JAMB Admission Portal 2025/2026 instructions. 

Accepting or Rejecting Admission Offers:

Once offered admission, it's crucial to promptly accept or reject the offer to secure your place or allow the institution to offer the slot to another candidate. Here's how:

1. Log In to the JAMB e-Facility Portal.

2. Check Your Admission Status:

As outlined above.

3. Respond to the Offer:

If admitted, you'll see "Accept" and "Reject" buttons.

Click "Accept" to confirm your admission.

Click "Reject" if you choose not to accept the offer.

Please note that rejecting an offer is irreversible. For more information, consult the JAMB Admission Portal guide. 

Institution-Specific Admission Updates:

Several universities have released their admission lists for the 2024/2025 academic session and are progressing with the 2025/2026 admissions:

Delta State University, Abraka: The university has announced multiple admission lists for various programs. 

University of Ibadan: Candidates are advised to log in to the admission portal using their JAMB registration number to check their status. 

Recent Policy Changes:

The admission landscape has witnessed significant policy updates that prospective students should be aware of:

Suspension of Law Admissions: JAMB has suspended admissions into law programs at eight universities for the 2025/2026 session, following directives from the Council of Legal Education. The affected institutions include:

Kwara State University, Malete

Bingham University, Karu

Redeemers University, Ede

Western Delta University, Oghara

Taraba State University, Jalingo

Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo

Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike

Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil

Prospective law students should consider alternative institutions or programs. 

Cut-Off Marks:

JAMB has established a minimum cut-off mark of 160 for universities for the 2025 academic session. However, individual institutions may set higher benchmarks based on their specific admission criteria. For instance, some universities may require a minimum score of 200. 

Next Steps for Prospective Students:

Regularly Monitor Official Channels: Stay updated by frequently checking the official websites and portals of JAMB and your chosen institutions.

Stay Informed: Admission processes can vary between institutions. Ensure you are aware of specific requirements and deadlines for your selected university.

Prepare Necessary Documentation: Gather and organize all required documents, such as O'Level results, birth certificates, and identification, to facilitate a smooth admission process.

Stay Updated on Policy Changes: Be aware of any changes in admission policies or criteria, especially those announced by regulatory bodies like JAMB or the Federal Ministry