JAMB Direct Entry Requirements 2024/2025

JAMB Direct Entry (DE) is an alternative admission program by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, allowing candidates to bypass the UTME process and secure direct admission into the second year of a degree program. Eligible candidates possess qualifications like A-level, IJMB, NCE, ND, or equivalent, meeting specific grade requirements.

To apply, candidates acquire the form, and submit personal and qualification details, along with O’level results and transcripts. Following the application, candidates take the JAMB Direct Entry examination, testing knowledge in their chosen field.

Successful candidates can then apply for admission into Nigerian universities, ensuring they meet the university’s admission criteria. This program provides an alternative pathway for qualified candidates in their higher education journey.

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JAMB Direct Entry Eligibility Criteria 2024/2025

Candidates with specific qualifications like O-level certificates, IJMB, NCE, ND, HND, or equivalent credentials can apply. The application involves obtaining the form, providing personal and qualification details, indicating the desired course, and submitting O’level results and transcripts.

Required Documents for JAMB Direct Entry 2024/2025

• Academic Qualifications: Certified copies of diploma, NCE, or A-level certifications, verified by the issuing institution or examination body.
• JAMB Direct Entry Form: Purchase and complete the form, available at designated banks or JAMB offices, providing personal and academic details.
• JAMB Result Slip: provide the JAMB result slip, displaying the JAMB score, obtainable from the JAMB website or offices.
• O’ Level Result: Submit certified results from WASSCE, GCE, or NECO, validated by the respective examination body.
• Birth Certificate or Age Declaration: Provide either a birth certificate or an age declaration document to verify age and eligibility.
• Local Government Identification Letter: Supply a local government identification letter confirming the place of origin and aiding in determining eligibility based on the state of origin and catchment area.
• Passport Photograph: Include a recent passport photograph meeting specific criteria, ensuring clarity, a plain background, and no obstructions.

How to Apply for JAMB Direct Entry

Just as we have discussed earlier The JAMB Direct Entry Registration Form 2024/2025 is currently available for purchase. It is open to National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), NCE, or equivalent qualification holders.

To apply, here are step by step process read and thank me later:

• Check Eligibility: Confirm eligibility criteria, such as having a minimum of Lower Credit in ND, NID, or HND, and verify qualification recognition in the JAMB brochure.
• Obtain JAMB Form: Purchase the JAMB Direct Entry form from any JAMB office or approved center. Costs typically range from N3,500 to N5,500.
• Create JAMB Profile: If not done already, create a JAMB profile on the official website, providing accurate personal details, an email address, and a password.
• Complete Application Form: Log in to your JAMB profile, and complete the Direct Entry form with precise personal information, educational history, and chosen course.
• Upload Documents: Scan and upload clear copies of academic qualifications, passport photograph, and signature in JPEG format, each not exceeding 20KB.
• Select Institution and Course: Choose up to two institutions and courses carefully.
• Make Payment: Use the Remita platform to pay the application fee through ATM cards or bank transfers.
• Print Form: After completing the form, payment, and verifying information, print the JAMB Direct Entry form containing personal details, chosen institution, course of study, and examination date.

JAMB Direct Entry Screening Exercise

• Create Profile: Visit www.jamb.org.ng and create a profile on the JAMB website.
• Obtain Form: Get the Direct Entry registration form from an accredited JAMB registration center or cybercafé.
• Fill and Submit: Complete the form with accurate information, submit it, and print the acknowledgment slip.
• Payment: Pay a non-refundable fee of N3,500 online or at an accredited bank.
• Screening Exercise: The screening exercise is typically in June or July. Check the JAMB website for updates.
• Required Documents: During the screening, present JAMB Direct Entry registration slip, O’Level results, ND/HND or degree certificates, NYSC discharge certificate or exemption letter, birth certificate or age declaration, local government identification letter, and passport photographs.
• Check Venue: Screening venue varies; check the JAMB website or contact the chosen institution for details.
• Check Results: Results are released a few weeks after the exercise; check on the JAMB website using your registration number.

List of Universities that Accept JAMB Direct Entry 2024/2025

No.	Institution Names
1.	University of Lagos
2.	Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
3.	Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
4.	University of Benin
5.	University of Port Harcourt
6.	University of Ibadan
7.	Federal University of Technology, Akure
8.	University of Nigeria, Nsukka
9.	Federal University of Technology, Owerri
10.	University of Jos
11.	Bayero University, Kano
12.	University of Abuja
13.	Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
14.	University of Calabar
15.	Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
16.	Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
17.	University of Ilorin
18.	Federal University, Oye-Ekiti
19.	Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto
20.	Lagos State University
21.	Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko
22.	Federal University of Technology, Minna
23.	University of Maiduguri
24.	Federal University, Lokoja
25.	Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola
26.	Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island
27.	Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
28.	Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo
29.	Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
30.	Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
31.	Delta State University, Abraka
32.	Benue State University, Makurdi
33.	Enugu State University of Science and Technology
34.	Federal University, Dutsin-Ma
35.	Kogi State University, Anyigba
36.	Imo State University, Owerri
37.	Rivers State University, Port Harcourt
38.	Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-Ode
39.	Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina
40.	Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma

Advantages of JAMB Direct Entry over UTME

In Nigeria, gaining admission into tertiary institutions can be through UTME (Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination) or Direct Entry. Despite UTME being more common, Direct Entry is gaining popularity due to its advantages:

Time Efficiency: Direct Entry allows admission into the 200 or 300 level, shortening the duration of undergraduate programs.

Lower Competition: Direct Entry is less competitive, offering higher chances for admission as fewer candidates apply through this route.

Career Switching: Ideal for career changes, candidates with higher qualifications (OND, HND, or a Bachelor’s degree) can directly enter at the 200 or 300 level.

Maturity: Direct Entry candidates are usually more mature and focused, as they are often graduates or have completed OND/HND programs.

Cost-Effective: For those with completed OND or HND programs, Direct Entry is more cost-effective as it eliminates expenses associated with UTME.

Wider Access: Direct Entry provides access to a broader range of institutions and courses, including universities and polytechnics.

Faster Admission: The admission process for Direct Entry is quicker as candidates do not need to sit for an examination, only meeting the admission requirements of their preferred institutions.

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