JAMB Approved Literature Texts for UTME Language Subjects

JAMB Approved Literature Texts for UTME Language Subjects

LITERATURE TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE SUBJECTS

S/NSUBJECTPRESCRIBED TEXT
1. HAUSAi. Prose – Turmin Danyaii. Poetry – Wakokin Hausaiii. Drama – Abin Da Kamar Wuya
2. IGBOi. Prose – A Chowa Isi Ochuii. Poetry – Utara Ntiiii. Drama – Ojaadili
3.LITERATURE-IN-ENGLISHi. Lion and the Jewelii. Look back in Angeriii. Unexpected Joy at Dawniv. Second Class Citizenv. Wuthering Heights
4. ARABICi. Alluga Al’arabiyya Fil Madhiy Wal Mustaqbal, Author – Musdafa Badamasiii. Alma’adubatul Adabiyya Li Tullabil Arabiyya Fi, Author – Zakariyya Hussani Ifriqiyyaiii. Tazyinul Waraqat, Author – Abdullahi bn Fodioiv. Limaza Yakrahunana, Author – Salisu Mai unguwav. Mukhtaratun Min Tuujihatil Munbar, Author Sheikh Adam Abdullahi Al’ilorivi. Diwanul Riyadh, Author – Isah Alabi Abubakarvii. Almufassal Fi Tarihil Adabil Arabi, Author – Ahmad Al iskandariy and Others, Published in Cairo Egypt

Inclusion of Questions from “Sweet Sixteen” in the Mock Exercise Deliberate

It should be noted that the text for the Use-of-English paper for the 2024 UTME remains “The Life Changer” by Khadija Abubakar Jalli

The Board is aware of the anxiety on whether the featuring of question from the text, “Sweet Sixteen” and some other prescribed texts in Arabic, Hausa, Igbo and Literature-in-English in the 2024 Mock-UTME is indicative of its replacement of the chosen reading text “The Life Changer” and other prescribed texts. The Board hereby states categorically that the mix-up was not a mistake but an attempt to up our game against emerging issues. It should be noted that the text for the Use-of-English paper for the 2024 UTME remains “The Life Changer” by Khadija Abubakar Jalli while others are:

LITERATURE TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE SUBJECTS

S/NSUBJECTPRESCRIBED TEXT
1. HAUSAi. Prose – Turmin Danyaii. Poetry – Wakokin Hausaiii. Drama – Abin Da Kamar Wuya
2. IGBOi. Prose – A Chowa Isi Ochuii. Poetry – Utara Ntiiii. Drama – Ojaadili
3.LITERATURE-IN-ENGLISHi. Lion and the Jewelii. Look back in Angeriii. Unexpected Joy at Dawniv. Second Class Citizenv. Wuthering Heights
4. ARABICi. Alluga Al’arabiyya Fil Madhiy Wal Mustaqbal, Author – Musdafa Badamasiii. Alma’adubatul Adabiyya Li Tullabil Arabiyya Fi, Author – Zakariyya Hussani Ifriqiyyaiii. Tazyinul Waraqat, Author – Abdullahi bn Fodioiv. Limaza Yakrahunana, Author – Salisu Mai unguwav. Mukhtaratun Min Tuujihatil Munbar, Author Sheikh Adam Abdullahi Al’ilorivi. Diwanul Riyadh, Author – Isah Alabi Abubakarvii. Almufassal Fi Tarihil Adabil Arabi, Author – Ahmad Al iskandariy and Others, Published in Cairo Egypt

Consequently, candidates are expected to study “The Life Changer”, which is part of the syllabus and was issued to all candidates, who registered for the 2024 UTME. They are also to do likewise for all other subjects as highlighted in the syllabus.

It should be noted that the essence of the mock exercise is for the candidates to familiarise themselves with the CBT environment as well as enable the Board to ascertain its level of preparedness for the upcoming main UTME billed to commence on Friday, 19th April, 2024.

For emphasis, “The Life Changer” remains the approved reading text for the 2024 UTME Use of English which is compulsory for all candidates irrespective of their intended fields of study. It is worthy of note that the Board had issued the reading text through a QR code placed in each candidate’s profile, email address, among others, to reduce financial burden on candidates occasioned by the high cost of printing materials. Candidates are, therefore, to study the books listed above in preparation for the 2024 UTME.

JAMB Releases 2024 UTME Mock Results

JAMB has released the results of the mock 2024 UTME conducted on Thursday, 7th March, 2024, nationwide. 

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released the results of the mock 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted on Thursday, 7th March, 2024, nationwide. 

Out of a total number of 260,124 candidates scheduled for the exercise, about 257,456 candidates sat the examination, which was adjudged to be highly successful. During the examination, a series of innovative strategies were tried out to yield new and robust ways of further safeguarding the integrity of the exercise in future outings.

With the successes recorded, all is set for the 2024 main UTME scheduled to commence on Friday, 19th April, 2024, with a total of 1,985,863 candidates expected to sit the examination.

To access their results, candidates are urged to send MOCKRESULT to 55019 using their registered phone number (SIM) to access their results.

How to upload or update your O-level result on JAMB CAPS portal – 2023

Following are steps to take to upload your O-level results on JAMB CAPS.

First, verify the status of your O-level upload by the following steps:

This guide shows you how to upload O’level results on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) portal for Direct Entry and UTME admissions.

It is required that UTME candidates upload their O-level results (WASSCE and NECO) on JAMB CAPS portal for their admission process to be successful through the system.

O-level results can be uploaded to the JAMB portal at two periods:

  • During the JAMB registration process
  • After JAMB exams

During the registration for UTME, students who have their WASSCE or NECO results can upload them to the JAMB platform.

Other students sitting for the WASSCE/NECO/NABTEB examinations would be required to upload their scores when the respective O-level results are released.

Following are steps to take to upload your O-level results on JAMB CAPS.

First, verify the status of your O-level upload by the following steps:

  1. Log in to your JAMB profile (https://portal.jamb.gov.ng/efacility_/)
  2. Click on ‘Check Admission Status,
  3. Click on ‘Access my CAPS’
  4. Click on ‘My O-level result to confirm if your O-level is uploaded.

After verification, if you are unable to upload your result by yourself, visit any nearby accredited JAMB CBT centre or JAMB office to upload your O-level result. 

Admission cannot be processed for candidates whose O’level status in CAPS indicates ‘Awaiting Result’.

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Solution to Unilag Post UTME Mock Test 1

Q7. Funke deposited N5000 in the bank at the rate of 10% simple interest. After some time the total amount was one and half times the principal. For how many years was the money left in the bank?

Video Solution to LagTutor Unilag Post UTME Mock Test

LAGTUTOR ONLINE TEST DEMO 1

This test comes in three sections: (i) English Language; (ii) Mathematics; and (iii) General Knowledge. Answer the questions by clicking on the appropriate radio button. When you are done make sure you click the submit button at the bottom of this page. You can correct any option you have chosen by simply clicking another button.

(i) ENGLISH LANGUAGE

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words  that best completes each of the following sentences.

Q1. Everyone must be _________ bed by 9.00 p.m.

(A). over (B). inside (C). on (D). in

Q2. Tunde was told not to allow pleasure to interfere _________ his duty.

(A). on (B). over (C). with (D). about

Q3. He sent a card to his parents to congratulate them _______ their diamond wedding anniversary.

(A). over (B). on (C). in (D). about

(ii) MATHEMATICS

Q4. Solve the following inequality (x + 3)(x – 4) > 0

(A). x > -3 (B). -3 =< x =< 4 (C). -3 < x < 4 (D). x < -3 or x > 4

Q5. A metal disc 12cm in diameter and 5cm thick is melted down and cast into a cylindrical bar of diameter 5cm. How long is the bar?

(A). 28.8cm (B). 2.5cm (C). 40cm (D). 50cm

Q6. A number is selected at random between 10 and 20 both numbers inclusive. Find the probability that the number is prime.

(A). 3/11 (B). 4/11 (C). 5/11 (D). 6/11

Q7. Funke deposited N5000 in the bank at the rate of 10% simple interest. After some time the total amount was one and half times the principal. For how many years was the money left in the bank?

(A). 10 years (B). 15 years (C). 5 years (D). 3 years

(ii) GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Q8. Which country hosted the Fifa World Cup in 2010?

(A). South Africa (B). Germany (C). Brazil (D). Spain

Q9. In which period did Nigeria fight a Civil War?

(A). August 5, 1983 – December 2, 1983 (B). June 12, 1993 – August 10, 1993

(C). January 1958 – October 1, 1960 (D). July 6, 1967 – January 11, 1970

Q10. Who is the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria?

(A). Chukwuma Soludo (B). Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

(C). Lamido Sanusi (D). Godwin Emefiele

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How to calculate total aggregate score for Unilag undergraduate admission

University of Lagos calculates aggregate scores of applicants by weighting 20% to O-Level results, 50% to the UTME score, and 30% to the post UTME score.

University of Lagos calculates aggregate scores of applicants by weighting 20% to O-Level results, 50% to the UTME score, and 30% to the post UTME score.

In this system of scoring: A1 = 4.0 points; B2 = 3.6 points; B3 = 3.2 points; C4 = 2.8 points; C5 = 2.4 points; C6 = 2.0 points. Grades must be obtained at ONE SITTING.

Following are the steps you should take to calculate your aggregate score:

  1. Divide your UTME score by 8.
  2. Use the system of scores above to calculate your O-level aggregate score using only your 5 required subjects for the course you applied.
  3. Get your Post UTME score.
  4. Add the component scores from steps 1 – 3 above and the score you get is your total aggregate score.

Keep yourself informed with Unilag admission information delivered to your mobile phone via the LagTutor Android app.

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Dominican University, Ibadan – Notice of Post-UTME Screening

The screening exercise commenced on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. Subsequently, it shall be conducted every Wednesday till the end of the admissions period.

The Dominican University Ibadan has commenced Post UTME Screening for admission into degree programmes of the university ahead of the 2023/2024 Academic Session.

Candidates who chose the Dominican University Ibadan as their preferred institution in the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and other candidates who wish to change their institution of choice to the Dominican University Ibadan are welcome to register for Post UTME Screening.

The screening exercise commenced on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. Subsequently, it shall be conducted every Wednesday till the end of the admissions period.

The cut-off mark for the university is 140.

Interested candidates are required to register for the Post UTME Screening exercise via the university website (www.dui.edu.ng).

Dominican University post UTME 2023-24
Dominican University post UTME 2023-24

CUT-OFF MARK: Misleading, a Misnomer – JAMB

He, therefore, said that the NTMUS of 140 for universities, 120 for Polytechnics and 100 for Colleges of Education arrived at by participants does not mean that an institution with RIAMUS of 200 must admit a candidate on the basis of NTMUS of 140; 120; 100 as the RIAMUS might be equal or higher than the NTMUS.

The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, has described the term, ‘cut-off mark’ as used in Nigeria, as misleading, and a misnomer, stressing that each tertiary institution sets its own Realistic Institutional Admittable Minimum UTME Scores (RIAMUS).

Prof. Oloyede gave this insight during the 2023 Policy Meeting on Admissions to tertiary institutions in Nigeria, held at Andrews Otutu Obaseki Auditorium, National Judicial Institute, Abuja, on Saturday, 24th June, 2023.

According to the Registrar, the term ‘cut-off mark’ is misleading as there is no unified national cut-off mark, rather what is obtainable is the Realistic Institutional Admittable Minimum UTME Scores (RIAMUS), which is the minimum score that the Senate/Academic Board of each institution has approved for the purpose of admission of its students.

Prof. Oloyede, however, stated that no institution can go below its own self-set RIAMUS and no other institution could use the RIAMUS of another for the purpose of its own admissions because the score is institution-specific.

Furthermore, the JAMB helmsman disclosed that UTME score does not single-handedly guarantee any candidate admissions to tertiary institutions in the country, as it is only one of the criteria among many others such as five credit passes in five relevant O’ level subjects, O’ level subjects grading, post-UTME score and 60:40 Science:Arts ratio, among other criteria as defined by the proprietors of the institutions.

In the same vein, the Registrar stated that the National Tolerable Minimum UTME Score (NTMUS) is the score below which no institution in the country will consider any candidate for admission. This, he said, is usually decided at the Policy Meeting not by individual institutions. He, therefore, said that the NTMUS of 140 for universities, 120 for Polytechnics and 100 for Colleges of Education arrived at by participants does not mean that an institution with RIAMUS of 200 must admit a candidate on the basis of NTMUS of 140; 120; 100 as the RIAMUS might be equal or higher than the NTMUS.

On the NTMUS for the 2023 Admission exercise, the Policy Meeting resolved on 140 as the minimum score for admissions into universities and 120 and 100 respectively for admissions into both Polytechnics and Colleges of Education nationwide.

The National Tolerable Minimum UTME Scores of 140 for universities, 120 for Polytechnics and 100 for Colleges of Education were arrived at at the 2023 Policy Meeting on Admissions to tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

Culled from JAMBulletin – 26-06-2023

UNILAG Announces Admission into School of Foundation Studies 2023-2024 Session

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates into the School of Foundation Studies, University of Lagos for the 2023/2024 Academic Session.

The University of Lagos – in partnership with University of Bedfordshire, University of Central Lancashire, University of The West of England, De Montfort University, Leicester, University of Birmingham, University of Nottingham, University of Surrey, University of Salford, Southampton, United Kingdom,University of Aberdeen, University of Dundee, Scotland and Soochow University, Suzhou P.R. China – hereby announces :

ADMISSION INTO SCHOOL OF FOUNDATION STUDIES (FORMERLY FOUNDATION PROGRAMMES) 2023/2024 SESSION

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates into the School of Foundation Studies, University of Lagos for the 2023/2024 Academic Session.  

Highly successful candidates, after an approved examination administered by the Joint Universities Preliminary Examination Board (JUPEB), are eligible for consideration for Direct Entry admission into the 200 Level of the Degree Programmes of the University through JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board), or admission into the University of Bedfordshire, University of Central Lancashire, University of the West of England, De Montfort University, Leicester, University of Birmingham, University of Nottingham, University of Surrey, University of Salford, Southampton United Kingdom; University of Aberdeen, University of Dundee, Scotland and Soochow University, China. 

Please note that the programme does not currently have facilities for the visually impaired and is strictly a non-residential programme.

The School of Foundation Studies will provide an intensive one-year programme, teaching subjects in line with JUPEB syllabus for admission according to the following subject combination groupings:

S/N       SUBJECT COMBINATION                                              DESIGNATION

1.          CRS/IRS – Music – Visual Arts                                                   SFS01

2.          CRS/IRS – French – Literature in English                                     SFS02

3.          CRS/IRS – Igbo/Yoruba – Literature in English                            SFS03

4.          CRS/IRS – History – Literature in English                                    SFS04

5.          CRS/IRS – Music – Literature in English                                      SFS05

6.          Economics – History – Literature in English                                 SFS06

7.          CRS/IRS – Igbo/Yoruba – Visual Arts                                         SFS07

8.          CRS/IRS – History – Visual Arts                                                 SFS08

9.          CRS/IRS – Government – Visual Arts                                          SFS09

10.        CRS/IRS – Government – Music                                                 SFS10

11.        CRS/IRS – Government – Igbo/Yoruba                                        SFS11

12.        CRS/IRS – Economics – Government                                          SFS12

13.        CRS/IRS – French – Government                                                SFS13

14.        Literature – Government – French                                               SFS14

15.        CRS/IRS – Government – Literature in English                             SFS15

16.        Literature In English – Music – Visual Arts                                  SFS16

17.        French – Igbo/Yoruba – Literature in English                                SFS17

18.        Government – Music – Visual Arts                                              SFS18

19.        Economics – Government – Literature in English                          SFS19

20.        Business Studies – Economics – Mathematics                               SFS20

21.        Government – Music – Literature in English                                 SFS21  

22.        Accounting – Business Studies – Economics                                 SFS22

23.        Accounting – Economics – Geography                                         SFS23

24.        Accounting – Economics – Government                                       SFS24

25.        Business Studies – Economics – Government                                SFS25

26.        Business Studies – Economics – Geography                            SFS26

27.        Economics – Geography – Government                                    SFS27

28.        Biology – Chemistry – Physics                                                    SFS28

29.        Biology – Mathematics – Physics                                                SFS29

30.        Biology – Economics – Government                                            SFS30

31.        Biology – Chemistry – Mathematics                                             SFS31  

32.        Biology – Chemistry – Economics                                               SFS32

33.        Chemistry – Physics – Mathematics                                             SFS33

34.        Chemistry – Economics – Mathematics                                        SFS34

35.        Economics – Mathematics – Physics                                            SFS35

36.        Mathematics – Physics – Visual Arts                                            SFS36

37.        Mathematics – Economics – Geography                                       SFS37

38.        Mathematics – Geography – Physics                                            SFS38

39.        Mathematics – Economics – Government                                     SFS39

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of FIVE credits (English Language, Mathematics and three relevant subjects) obtained at one sitting at the SSCE/WASSCE, GCE/O/L, NECO with results obtained before registration. 

PROCEDURE FOR COMPLETING THE SCHOOL OF FOUNDATION STUDIES e- APPLICATION FORM:

Visit the School of Foundation Studies application site on applications.unilag.edu.ng

On the Prospective Students menu, click on the School of Foundation Studies.

Go through the information on subject combinations relevant to your proposed choice of course of study for Direct Entry admission. Please note that changes have been made on the previous combinations.

Complete the Pre-Application Form to obtain a payment reference number (PRN) using the correct applicant’s names as obtained in the birth certificate and other relevant documents.

Make payment at any Commercial bank in Nigeria with the payment reference number (PRN)

Cost of Application Form (including online practice tests, excluding Bank Charges) is N25, 000.00 (non-refundable).

Return to the applications site on applications.unilag.edu.ng

Log in with PRN as username and applicant’s surname in lowercase as password.

Complete the application form and print two copies for yourself. 

Examination pass will be available online a week before the examination date. Print a copy for yourself.

Practice questions will be available online a week before the examination date (log in with your application number as username and surname in small caps as password.

NOTE:     Please read the information on the subject combination relevant to your course of study before completing the application forms online

Ø The Application opens on Monday, June 12, 2023 and closes on Friday, August 11, 2023.

Ø The entrance examination shall hold on Saturday, 19, August 2023 at the Distance Learning Institute (DLI) in the University of Lagos.

Mode of Examination: Computer-Based Testing (CBT).   All Questions are Multiple Choice.

Examination subjects are: Mathematics, English Language (20 questions each) and 3 other relevant subjects, according to the candidate’s choice of subject combination (15 questions each), making a total of 85 questions, to be answered in one (1) hour. Please note that candidates with Mathematics as one of the three subject combinations would need to choose Further Mathematics as a subject in the entrance examination combination.

Results: Results and merit admission will be released on www.unilag.edu.ng.

JAMB Fixes 24th June 2023 Policy Meeting On Admissions

JAMB has fixed the 2023 Policy Meeting on Admissions for Saturday, 24th June, 2023. The event is scheduled to hold at the National Judicial Institute, Abuja.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has fixed the 2023 Policy Meeting on Admissions for Saturday, 24th June, 2023. The event is scheduled to hold at the National Judicial Institute, Abuja.

During the meeting, stakeholders will discuss critical issues emanating from the just-concluded Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), sale of Direct Entry (DE) application documents in addition to setting the tone for the 2023/2024 Admission exercise in tertiary institutions.

The Policy Meeting will be chaired by the Hon. Minister of Education with all Heads of Tertiary Institutions in attendance along with such relevant regulatory bodies as the National Universities Commission (NUC), National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), and the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE).

In an invitation sent to all Heads of Institutions, the Board states that only two representatives each from respective tertiary institutions comprising the Head of the Institution and one official of the institution, who shall be nominated by the Head, will be welcomed.

Other critical issues slated for discussion at the Policy Meeting aside issues emanating from the presentation of the Registrar, JAMB, on the just-concluded UTME, are other issues of national importance particularly as they concerned the education sector.

The meeting is also expected to chart policy directions for the nation’s tertiary institutions, set admission guidelines, present and analyse application statistics, and candidates’ performance, as well as evaluate the 2023 Admission exercise.

Furthermore, the Policy Meeting, among other things, would decide the acceptable minimum admissible score to be applied in all admissions to be undertaken by all tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

It would be recalled that in 2022, the meeting granted institutions the power to set their minimum allowable cut-off marks for admission, which they cannot go below once adopted and general concessions reached. 

UTME notice
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