Institutions May Have No Other Choice But To Adopt FG's Directive

A source has disclosed that Vice chancellors of federal, state and private universities that were present at the recently concluded meeting convened by JAMB to determine the admission screening model may have no other choice but to submit to the FG's directive that post-UTME be scrapped.

It was learnt that the vice chancellors attended the meeting with their minds prepared to defend their stand on Post-UTME but were told that the FG's directive on the issue is final.

The source noted that the Vice Chancellors were categorically told to cancel any other form of screening they have announced and refund the money paid to the candidates.

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AAUA Chapter Of ASUU Embarks On Indefinite Strike

Report has it that the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba (AAUA) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has embarked on indefinite strike following non- payment of 3 months salaries.

In a notice sent to the members of the union by the chairperson, Dr Sola Fayose, the members were directed to withdraw all their services to the university with immediate effect pending when the 3 months salaries and 7 months deductions have been paid in full.

The notice added that having waited enough for a positive change in that regard with non coming forth, the union has no other choice but to lay down their tools while it hope that the issues be resolved soon enough.

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Outcome of Meeting on Modalities for Private Universities

The attached pdf document contains the deliberations, evaluations and conclusions arrived at during the meeting by JAMB and other stake holders in the education sector to determine the modalities for screening in private Universities.

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Outcome of Meeting on Modalities for Federal Universities

The attached pdf document contains the deliberations, evaluations and conclusions arrived at during the meeting by JAMB and other stake holders in the education sector to determine the modalities for screening in Federal Universities.

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JAMB Proposed Model For Screening Of Recommended Candidates (Doc)

The Joint Admission And Matriculation Board held a meeting at the B.O Ukeje Auditorium, Nation Commission for colleges of Education, Central Business District Abuja on Tuesday 28th, 29th and 30th to map out admission screening modalities for Colleges of education, polytechnics and Universities.

The meeting was chaired by the permanent secretary ministry of education, Dr. Shade Yemi-Esan.

After evaluating the screening models of some schools in previous years and other factors surrounding the admission processes in tertiary institution in the country, JAMB released a proposed model for the screening of recommended candidates.

PROPOSED JAMB MODEL FOR SCREENING OF RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES

1. Screening of candidates shall be for ONLY candidates recommended for admissions.

2. No written examination to be conducted.

3. Verification of Course Requirements (O’ levels or A’ levels).

4. Verification of valid JAMB results by checking:
i. Online Result Slip
ii. Printout
iii. Provisional Admission Letter
iv. Photo Album
v. Checklist
vi. Biometrics

5. Institutions are free to source from other Course(s) to
compensate for SHORTFALL in any of the criteria.

Note:
The list of candidates that have scored above the minimum cut-off mark, and are NOT admitted may be forwarded to other institutions that need them for consideration. Especially their Second (2nd) Choice institutions of preferences.

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UNIBEN Set To Refund Money Paid By Post-UTME 2016 Candidates

Indication shows that University of Benin in line with the directive of the Minster of Education has commenced the process of refunding post-UTME 2016 candidates the money paid during registration.

The institution has directed that candidates who have register for the exercise proceed to the application portal to provide their bank details.

The message on the university's application portal reads, "All candidates that successfully paid for the screening exercise are requested to go back to their application records and enter their bank details... Thank you"

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JAMB Direct Entry Sales Of Form Deadline Extended

This is to inform the public that the deadline for JAMB Direct Entry sales of form has been extended.

The new deadline is now July 29th, 2016.

We advise candidates who are yet to register to take this advantage and complete their registration!

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BSU Postgraduate Admission 2016/2017 Announced

The management of Benue State University, Markurdi (BSU ) has announced postgraduate admission for 2016/2017 academic session.

The details of this announcement are contained on the attached pdf document;

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FUPRE Disables Admission Screening Registration Portal For 2016/2017

This is to notify all aspirants of Federal University of Technology (FUPRE) that the registration portal has been shut down till further notice.

It is believed that this is linked to the recent directive by the Minister of Education that all institutions should stop the conduct of Post-UTME in any guise.

Candidates should await further directive from the management.

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FG Insists No More Post-UTME, Directs That Money Paid By Candidates Be Refunded

The Minister of Education, Mr. Adamu Adamu, on Monday, emphasized again that tertiary institutions should stop the conduct of Post-UTME. He directed those who have already advertised the exercise under any guise to retrace their steps immediately or face appropriate sanction.

He equally directed that all tertiary institutions who before now have conducted the exercise to return the money paid by candidates as the exercise stands annulled.

The minister made this known through the Deputy Director (Press and Public Relations) in the ministry, Mr. Ben Bem Goong and instructed that the National Universities Commission and appropriate departments in the ministry communicate this directive to relevant agencies and institutions to ensure strict compliance.

According to him, the screening that will be recognized is such one that involves only the verification of certificates of the candidates, JAMB scores, and any other physical examination to ensure that such candidates are not cultists. Such screening should be at no cost to the parents or students and should be done upon resumption in order to avoid unnecessary travels in search of admission.

The minister will tomorrow meet with Vice chancellors, rectors and provosts as well as other stake holders to work out modalities for the conduct of admission screening.

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