10 Ways to Gain Admission to Universities Without JAMB

Millions of people purchase JAMB forms and write the exam every year. Unfortunately, out of those millions, only a few students pass, and out of those few that pass, only a few will be offered admission.

There is no guarantee that you will be offered admission even when you beat the UTME cutoff marks; thus, it’s wise if you can look for other ways to gain admission without Jamb.

Do you know you can actually gain admission to universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education without Jamb? In case you don’t know, here are the possible ways to gain admission without Jamb:

1. PART-TIME AND WEEKEND PROGRAMMES.

Part-time and weekend programs do not require Jamb. What you need is your O’level result with a minimum of 5 credits, and you are good to go. Learn more about part-time and weekend programs here. However, if you are studying part-time programs at the university, you will not be mobilized for NYSC after your degree programs.

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2. EVENING PROGRAMME.

Some polytechnics in Nigeria offer an evening program, which is also the same as full-time, and the only difference is just school fees. Evening programs are common in polytechnics, so instead of waiting years to pass Jamb, you can just apply for direct admission to polytechnic evening programs. See the lists of the polytechnics in Nigeria here and their school fees.

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3. FOREIGN SCHOOLS.

Another way to gain admission without Jamb is through foreign schools. If you have the desire to further your education outside Nigeria, then you shouldn’t be worried about Jamb. What you need is your O’level result and some other requirements, and they will have you screened before giving you admission.

The University of Ghana and Benin Republic, among others, are a few of the cheapest countries you can gain admission to. This option is strictly for those who can afford it because it’s very expensive.

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4. NOUN.

If you want to gain admission to universities in Nigeria but don’t meet the cutoff mark, you can choose the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) to study your dream course. NOUN graduates don’t go for NYSC, but you will be given the same certificate as other universities. See the lists of the courses you can study in NOUN here and their school fees.

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5. PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES.

Private universities don’t require Jamb for admission, but you may have to sit for Jamb and not necessarily meet the cutoff mark. If your UTME score is low, private universities will accept you with or without Jamb, but they are very expensive. Here is a list of the private universities in Nigeria and their school fees.

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6.  DIPLOMA. 

Another method you can use to gain admission to universities is with your diploma results: an Ordinary Diploma, a National Diploma, a Higher Diploma, or an Advanced Diploma. You can use these results to gain admission to 200-level courses at Nigerian universities that accept them.

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Some universities also run Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs that you can use to gain admission to the same university or another school that accepts them. See the complete guide on how to gain direct admission to universities here.

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7. IJMB. 

The Interim Joint Matriculation Board, also known as IJMB, is a nine-month advanced-level program that students can use to gain admission to the 200-level at any university in Nigeria. After successfully completing this program, qualified students will be eligible to apply for direct entry (DE) into any university of their choice that accepts it.

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8. PRE-DEGREE.

Pre-Degree is another program that can be used to gain admission to universities without JAMB. This program is run by most universities, and successful candidates will be admitted to their chosen degree programs at the same university where they did the program. This program takes one academic session.

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9. JUPEB.

Joint Preliminary Examination Board (JUPEB) is an examination board approved by the federal government of Nigeria to conduct standard examinations for candidates who have been exposed to a minimum of one year of approved courses. The JUPEB examination is usually held in June each year, and successful candidates will gain admission to the 200 level without JAMB.

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10. CAMBRIDGE PROGRAM.

The Cambridge Advance (A) level program is a program that can be used to secure admission to universities without Jamb. This program takes a minimum of 12 months. Candidates will be required to take lectures and sit for the examination. Successful candidates can then proceed to direct entry (DE) with their results.

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In summary, gaining admission to universities without Jamb is possible, and the aforementioned points are the surest ways to gain admission without Jamb. Instead of wasting another year at home, you can just apply for diploma, pre-degree, IJMB, JUPEB, Cambridge, part-time, evening, or weekend programs that doesn’t require Jamb. Best of luck.

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