The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a stern warning to tertiary institutions admitting candidates whose scores fall below the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) cut-off mark. According to the examination body, such actions are in contravention of established guidelines and will not be tolerated.
JAMB emphasized its commitment to maintaining academic standards and ensuring fairness in the admissions process. As reported by Punch Newspapers, the board expressed its concerns over the increasing number of cases where institutions disregard the UTME cut-off mark, admitting unqualified candidates.
To address this issue, JAMB has vowed to impose severe consequences on institutions found to be flouting the regulations. The exact nature of these sanctions has not been disclosed, but it is expected to be a deterrent to institutions that engage in such practices.
JAMB’s stance on this matter underscores the importance of merit-based admissions and the need to uphold the integrity of the UTME. By taking a firm stance against institutions that compromise academic standards, JAMB aims to safeguard the quality of higher education in Nigeria.
