Under-16 candidates face 80% hurdle for university admission — JAMB

PM NEWS Nigeria | 23-08-2026 12:43pm |

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that candidates under the age of 16 will face an 80% hurdle for university admission. According to JAMB, underage candidates are generally not considered for admission unless they meet the criteria for exceptional candidates. This policy aims to maintain academic standards and ensure that candidates are mature enough for tertiary education.

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