March, 2017 - LagTutor Blog

JOINT ADMISSIONS AND MATRICULATION BOARD SALE OF 2017 UTME/D.E. APPLICATIONS

1.0 2017 UTME AND D.E. APPLICATIONS

1.1 Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission to Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria for the 2017/2018 academic session.

2.0 REGISTRATION PERIOD

2.1 The period of sale/registration for UTME is from Monday, 20^th March to Wednesday, 19^th April, 2017 while registration closes on Saturday 22^nd April 2017.

For DIRECT ENTRY, the application will be on sale from Sunday 23^rd April, 2017.

3.0 STEPS FOR 2017 REGISTRATION AND APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

Each candidate must have personal e-mail address and mobile phone number.
Each candidate is to use his/her functional and valid personal e-mail address. The system would reject at the point of registration any already used e-mail address.
Each candidate must personally create a JAMB profile on the JAMB portal through JAMB Mobile App available on Android, Windows and IOS platforms OR visit a Bank, NIPOST to create his/her JAMB profile on the JAMB portal: www.jamb.org.ng. Name, date of birth, personal e-mail address and place of origin are required to create the profile.
Payment for JAMB’s E-PIN-registration and recommended reading text is done at the banks and NIPOST. Banks have also agreed to make these services available at CBT centres and JAMB State Offices.
Each Candidate should visit any accredited CBT centre (the list of accredited CBT centres are on our website i.e. www.jamb.gov.ng) with his/her personal details, the profile and evidence of payment.
The CBT centre or JAMB State Office, supplies, at no extra cost, the prescribed reading text and the CD containing:

e-brochure showing guidelines on admission detailing list of tertiary institutions and available programmes of study.
Syllabus (e-syllabus) for the examination.
Step by step guide on completing the application form.
Video messages from the Registrar of JAMB and a demo on how to use eight (8) keys for UTME examination without mouse. (For candidates with little familiarity with Computers)

7. Each Candidate is to complete the online application form by supplying the required details such as name, e-mail address, L.G.A, academic qualifications, etc.

8. At the CBT centre, Candidate’s ten fingers biometric and image will be captured and uploaded.

9. O/L and/or A/L grades are to be provided by candidates. Candidates who are awaiting result should supply the result online as soon as the results are available on JAMB’s portal. No recommendations from any institution will be considered by JAMB if the candidate has not supplied his/her O/L result on the portal of JAMB.

10. Each Candidate is to collect his e-slip at the end of registration as evidence of registration. There will be no offline registration, as all the accredited CBT centres have been empowered for real life online registration. No candidate should register at any centre other than the accredited CBT centre and JAMB State Office. Any candidate who is registered outside approved centres will be identified and disqualified.

4.0 GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

4.1 The general entry requirements for admission into the First Degree, National Diploma (ND), National Innovation Diploma (NID) and Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes in Universities, other Degree-Awarding Institutions, Monotechnics, Polytechnics, Innovation Enterprise Institutes and Colleges of Education are available in the e-Brochure which would be given to each Candidate at the accredited CBT centres and JAMB state offices.

4.2 Candidates with one of the following qualifications may be considered for admission by Direct Entry:

A minimum of five (5) GCE/WASCE credits at not more than two sittings with at least two Principal or Advanced level G.C.E and the others.
Two passes at the IJMB Advanced Level Examination, Cambridge moderated Schools of Basic Studies Terminal Examination, JUPEB or Institute of Baccalaureate from recognised institutions with SSCE/GCE, NTS/NBC credits equivalent in three other subjects (SUBJECT TO UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS).
Passes in two major subjects in the NCE with S.S.C.E., NTC/NBC credits or equivalents in THREE other subjects (mainly for Education Courses) and ND. Education may be accepted as a third A’Level subject for those taking courses in Education.
Minimum of lower credit grade in National Diploma or National Innovation Diploma including the O’Level requirements.
Candidates are to note that they will be required to provide their JAMB registration number which they used in gaining admission to NCE, Diploma etc for Direct Entry admission.

5.0 ORDER OF CHOICE OF INSTITUTIONS

5.1 On the 2017 registration platform, Candidates are to note that their 1^st choice can be a College of Education, University, Innovative Enterprise Institutes, Polytechnics/Monotecnics, NDA (Nigerian Defence Academy) or Nigeria Police Academy.

6.0 DATE AND VENUE FOR THE 2017 UNIFIED TERTIARY MATRICULATION EXAMINATION

6.1 The 2017 UTME will commence on 6^th May and end on 20^th May, 2017 (excluding May 12, 2017 because of Candidates sitting for WAEC’s Further Mathematics examination).

6.2 The venue of the examination will be at any centre in the candidate’s chosen examination town.

7.0 REGISTRATION FEE

7.1 Registration fee for 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination or Direct Entry is Five Thousand Naira (N5,000) only. Candidates are also, as usual, to pay Five Hundred Naira (N500) only to obtain the reading text – ‘In Dependence’ for UTME candidates and “The Last Days at Forcados High School” for Direct Entry Candidates.

7.2 Candidates should note that e-PINS being purchased are tied to individual profile and are not transferable.

7.3 Candidates are advised to keep as confidential their security details such as registration numbers, password/numbers of ATM Cards, e-mail addresses and E-Pins.

8.0 OPTIONAL UTME-MOCK-EXAMINATION

The Board will mount a mock examination in all the accredited CBT centres to prepare and familiarise INTERESTED Candidates with the CBT environment. Interested candidates are advised to indicate their interest in the mock examination during the registration process.

The CBT Centres are allowed to collect through their (CBT Centres) bank accounts, a separate Seven Hundred Naira (N700) only, for this exercise after notification of centre has been received by the Candidate. The payment for mock examination shall be made to the centres to which the candidate is assigned after the notification of assigned centres for the mock examination. No Association or body is permitted to run any mock examination on behalf of JAMB.

NOTE: Do not pay for Mock until JAMB assigns you to a CBT centre.

The mock examination shall take place on Saturday 8^th April, 2017.

9.0 REGISTRATION CENTRES

9.1 In line with the Board’s regulated registration exercise, only the accredited Computer Based Test Centres and JAMB States and FCT Offices will be allowed to register candidates.

This is to avoid exploitation, off-line registration, mismatch of candidates’ particulars and other registration-irregularities.

10.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

10.1 The registration fee, once paid is non-refundable.

10.2 Registration for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is available at the CBT centres and JAMB Offices nationwide. The accredited centres have been empowered to assist in this regard.

10.3 As it is the practice, centres are allowed to charge not more than Seven Hundred Naira (N700) only as registration fee. Any centre that charges more than Seven Hundred Naira (N700) should be reported to JAMB for appropriate sanctions.

10.4 All CBT centres have been mandated to select any of the participating banks. These banks are to be present in their premises for the purposes of collecting all fees. No centre-staff is allowed to conduct cash transactions with the candidates.

10.5 Candidates are advised to read and understand the guidelines on admission and instructions on how to complete the online registration before commencing the process of registration.

10.6 Multiple registrations are not allowed. Candidates who register more than once will be identified and disqualified.

10.7 Candidates should note that their uploaded image or photograph will be embossed on their result slips and admission letters.

10.8 Candidates are to note that irrespective of their choice of course of study or method of testing, they will also be tested on a general text: “In Dependence” by Sarah Ladipo Manyika for UTME and “The Last Days at Forcados high School” by A. H. Mohammed for Direct Entry Candidates.

10.9 Candidates are warned that the Board has not authorised or solicited the services of ANY establishment/group or individual other than the accredited CBT centres for this registration/exercise.

Source: JAMB website.

UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE ADMISSION 2016/2017 SESSION

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for admission into the following programmes which will be offered by Open and Distance Learning mode.

1.	AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES ARE:
1.1	B.Sc. IN ACCOUNTING
1.2	B.Sc. IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
1.3	B.Sc. IN ECONOMICS
1.4	B.Sc. IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
1.5	B.Sc. IN EDUCATION SCIENCE B.Sc. Education Biology B.Sc. Education Chemistry B.Sc. Education Mathematics B.Sc. Education Physics
2.	ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
2.1	B.Sc. ACCOUNTING AND B.Sc. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The following categories are eligible to apply:
(a)	Graduates of University of Lagos or any other university recognized by Senate (only candidates with good degrees in relevant disciplines will be considered for admission at enhanced entry level).
(b)	Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) or National Diploma (ND) or National Certificate in Education (NCE) in the relevant disciplines. For this category, please note that only holders of HND with at least Upper Credit will be eligible for admissions at enhanced entry level.
(c)	Holders of recognized relevant full professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, ACMA, ACIA, ACIS, ACIB, CII, may be considered for admission at enhanced level provided they have five credits at WASSCE/SSCE/GCE/NECO (O’ Level) or its equivalent, which must include English Language, Mathematics, Economics plus any other two subjects at not more than two (2) sittings.
(d)	Holders of WASSCE/SSCE/GCE/NECO (O’ Level) or its equivalent with credit in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Economics plus any other two subjects at not more than two (2) sittings.
NOTE: Point of entry for candidates in categories a, b and c will depend on details of their Transcripts and such candidates must also satisfy the WASSCE/SSCE/GCE/NECO (O’ Level) or its equivalent as stated in (d) above.
2.2.	B.Sc. ECONOMICS QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY INTO YEAR ONE WASSCE/SSCE/GCE/NECO (O’ Level) or its equivalent with 5 credits to include English Language, Mathematics, Economics plus any other two (2) subjects at not more than two (2) sittings.
2.3	B.Sc. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY INTO YEAR ONE WASSCE/SSCE/GCE/NECO (O’ Level ) or its equivalent with 5 credits to include English Language, Mathematics, Government plus any other two (2) subjects at not more than two (2) sittings.
2.4	B.Sc. EDUCATION SCIENCE PROGRAMME QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY INTO YEAR ONE Applicants must have relevant professional experience, plus any ONE of the following three qualifications:
(a)	WASSCE/SSCE/GCE/NECO (O’ Level) or its equivalent with credits in five subjects including English Language and Mathematics and at least two other science subjects at not more than two (2) sittings from the following:
(i)	B.Sc. Education Biology Biology, Chemistry and one other Science subject (of Physics or Agricultural Science).
(ii)	B.Sc. Education Chemistry Chemistry and any two of Physics, Biology, Agricultural Science or any other Science subject.
(iii)	B.Sc. Education Mathematics Physics and two other Science subjects of Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science or any other Science subject (including at least a pass in Further Mathematics).
(iv)	B.Sc. Education Physics Physics and Chemistry and one other Science subject of Biology, Agricultural Science or any other science subject.
(b)	Teacher’s Grade II Certificate (TCII) with at least Merit in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics and at least two other science subjects at the TCII/WASSCE/SSCE/NECO/GCE (Ordinary Level) or its equivalent.
(c)	Any other qualification that may be considered equivalent to (a) and (b) above, by the University Senate.
QUALIFICATION FOR ENTRY INTO YEAR TWO
(a)	Two A/Level passes in proposed subjects of study (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics) plus the WASSCE/GCE/SSCE/NECO (O’ Level) or its Equivalent with credit in five subjects in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and any other science subject. (For Education Mathematics at least a pass in Further Mathematics is Compulsory).
(b)	National Certificate in Education (NCE) obtained from the former College of Education, University of Lagos, in the Science subjects to be offered, or from any College of Education recognised by the Senate of the University of Lagos with Credit/Merit (in proposed subject of study) and any other Science subject.
3	GENERAL INFORMATION
a.	Applicants for Distance Learning Institute programme shall not be less than 21 years of age by 31st December, 2016.
b.	Offer of admission to programmes listed above is subject to viable number of qualified applicants
c.	On-line Print Out Results Slips will not be honoured at the point of registration.
d.	Candidates awaiting results are not eligible to apply.
e.	Certificates and not Statement of Result Slips are acceptable for WASCE/SSCE/GCE/NECO results obtained before 2008.
f.	All completed application forms are to be submitted on or before 30th May, 2017.
g.	Candidates should be on the lookout for the date and details of a selection test.

4.	METHOD OF APPLICATION
	Step 1: Payment Reference PINs Generation (www.dli.unilag.edu.ng)
	Step 2: Applicant goes to any of the designated banks – Ecobank, Access, Wema, UBA, Zenith or First Bank and pays the application fee of N17,500 (Seventeen Thousand, Five Hundred Naira) only. Candidates will be given a receipt which contains a CON – Confirmation Order Number.
	Step 3: Applicant is given online access to the Application Form at www.dli.unilag.edu.ng and fills in all necessary information, submits and prints a copy. (Applicant is also given the opportunity to save Application Form and later complete the Form in case certain information are not readily available).