On Thursday, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announced that universities and other tertiary institutions in the country can admit candidates who will turn 16 by August 31, 2025.
These candidates are eligible for admission in the 2024/2025 academic session, provided they meet the institution’s requirements.
The reporter recalls that earlier this year, during the 2024 Policy Meeting, the minimum age for admission into tertiary institutions was set at 16 for the 2024/25 academic session.
The cut-off date was later established as December 31, 2024.
This decision sparked mixed reactions from parents and concerned citizens, who shared differing opinions on the issue.
In a statement released on Thursday by its Public Relations Officer, Fabian Benjamin, JAMB announced that institutions extending their admission process until July 2025 will be permitted to admit candidates who turn 16 by August 31, 2025.
The statement explained that this move ensures fairness for those whose 2024 admissions extend into 2025.
However, institutions that prefer to enforce the 16-year age limit within 2024 are free to do so.
