The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a firm directive for all tertiary institutions in Nigeria to conclude their admission exercises before the end of the year—helping to bring order to the academic calendar.
What Are the Deadlines?
According to official bulletins issued this week, the timelines are:
Public Universities: Must complete admissions by October 31, 2025.
Private Universities: Given a grace period up to November 30, 2025.
All Other Institutions (including polytechnics, colleges of education, and innovation-focused institutions): Admission processes must wrap up by December 31, 2025.
These deadlines were formally agreed upon at the 2025 Policy Meeting convened by JAMB in Abuja and attended by heads of tertiary institutions nationwide.
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Why This Matters
JAMB emphasizes that these clear-cut deadlines are designed to:
Stabilize Nigeria’s academic calendar: Meaning consistent session starts and fewer disruptions.
Ensure fair access: Let every candidate, whether applying to public universities or polytechnics, know when admission closes.
Prevent Admission Advantage: Institutions waiting too long risk losing students to earlier-completing schools.
Encourage Efficiency: Even institutions not yet starting their academic session must process and archive admission records by the deadline.
Action Steps for Aspiring Students
Here’s what you should do:
If you’re applying to any university, check its deadline type (public, private, or other) and plan your Post-UTME accordingly.
Keep an eye on CAPS (Central Admissions Processing System)—that’s where your admission status will be updated.
If you're yet to take your DE/Post-UTME, register and write it early—delays may mean missing the admission window.
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