The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board(JAMB) has disclosed that students are flocking to its offices in an attempt to resolve their status as the August 31, 2024, deadline approaches for Nigerian tertiary institutions to disclose candidates admitted outside of the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS)......READ THE FULL STORY>>.....READ THE FULL STORY>>
Recall that the Board issued a one month ultimatum to universities and other tertiary education institutions in the country to disclose all admissions conducted outside its CAPS prior to 2017.
It noted that the directive is aimed at enhancing transparency and fairness in the admissions process.
However, a statement released on Thursday, JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, said significant number of students are visiting JAMB offices in response to this directive.
He clarified that the responsibility for compliance lies squarely with the institutions, not the candidates.
“The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has observed a large influx of candidates to its offices concerning the disclosure of admissions made outside the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) from 2017 to date,” the statement read.
“While we appreciate the concern of these candidates, it is important to clarify that the focus of the directive is on the institutions involved, which must disclose all such admissions by the August 31st, 2024 deadline.”
Benjamin emphasised the urgency of the situation, urging institutions to thoroughly review JAMB’s initial directive and ensure full compliance. “Failure to disclose will result in severe consequences,” he warned.
“Candidates are also reminded that accepting admissions outside CAPS is prohibited,” the statement said.
It also warned that it will not entertain any undisclosed admissions and will no longer tolerate any violations of its processes moving forward.
