Senate Reduces Cost of JAMB Form, Extends UTME Result Validity

Report reaching us has it that the senate has passed a resolution which stipulates that the registration fee for Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination conducted by JAMB yearly will henceforth stand at Two Thousand, Five Hundred Naira (2,500) as against the current Five Thousand six hundred and fifty Naira (5,650)

This followed the adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund on the inquiry into the new JAMB admission policy.

Other resolutions reached include that the validity of the UTME Result be extended to three academic sessions and that other JAMB services like the change of Course and institution be made free.

The senators also resolved to amend the JAMB Act to reflect the new resolutions.

The question now is; will JAMB be willing to comply with these resolutions? So while we commend the senate for these resolutions, we equally urge them to ensure that JAMB implement them because that's what truly matters.

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Paper-Pencil Test Could Be Re-introduced in UTME - Minister Of Education

The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu has expressed concern over thousands of Nigerians who are disqualified from participating in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for not being computer literate.

According to him, the paper-pencil could be re-introduced until such a time more Nigerians, especially those in rural communities become computer literate.

In his words, "I seem to be very comfortable and happy with what they are doing. But my question has not been answered; that there are many people who are not computer literate, so, what do you do with them. I do not have reservation about CBT but sympathy for those who are not computer literate and there are many of them.

When asked if he was suggesting that the Board re-introduce paper-pencil mode of examination alongside CBT, he said, "I think so; for some time. But certainly the future is for computer."

The minister, however, said he was satisfied with the conduct of the CBT mode of the examination so far, adding that he was glad the board has addressed most of his concerns and other Nigerians.

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Solutions to 2016 JAMB CBT Experiences

The thread highlights the Problems that candidates experienced during their exams on 27th Feb, 2016 and their possible solutions.

We believe you've been waiting for this thread, so we will just jump right into the issues and tackle them using Our staff experience of computers and exams generally.

First, we will like to thank all 27th Feb JAMB Candidates for giving us the the hints and inspiration to write the post. We love you all and we equally wish you success.

1. TIME: The timing for the 2016 CBT exams has changed, although the number of questions are the same. This means you have to work with time while Practicing JAMB Past Questions. The new time is 2hrs 45Mins. The time in previous exams used to be 3hrs 30mins. We are still not sure what inspired the decision for shortening the time but it simply means you have to now work harder.

2. CALCULATOR: For the 2016 JAMB, you will be using what is called an "ON-SCREEN Calculator". You will no longer be using physical, hard calculator. This type of calculator is the type you activate from the computer and you simply click on the values as you see them on the screen. It's just like the type on your mobile phone. According to reports from candidates that wrote on 27th Feb, the button for the calculator is located at the bottom right corner of the JAMB CBT Environment. Just click on it and the calculator will appear.

If you want to practice how to use an "ON-SCREEN Calculator" on a computer system. Open the calculator from your computer, follow these steps;

i. Click on the start menu at the bottom left of your screen.
ii. Find and Click on "All Programs".
iii. Find and Click on "Accessories"
iv. Then Find and Click on "Calculator".
v. It should be very easy to use.

If the calculator you see now, is the type you see on the exam day, you can easily switch to the "Scientific" or "Statistics" part of the calculator by clicking "View" among the top menus in the calculator.

If you will be needing a calculator, you should practice using it before the exam to save you a lot of time and errors you can avoid by calculating using paper.

3. Rough Sheet: Some candidates have complained they were not given rough sheet, while others say they were given. Either way, you have to go prepared. We suggest, you make 2 extra photo copy of your Exam Slip. I believe you will be allowed to take this into the hall and you can use that as a back-up.

4. Log-Out Issues: Some candidates complained that sometimes, the system just logs them out of the exam. Don't Panic! Just simply log in again by using your JAMB Registration Number or call the attention of an invigilator.

5. What CBT environment is like: According to a candidate, the mode of asking questions, and navigating is similar to the GHS CBT Classroom Exam. So you can practice for free to get yourself acquainted.

6. Circumstances beyond your control: There are some issues that may occur, which are way beyond your control e.g. Power Shutdown, Network or Server Issues e.t.c. In this case, you have to pray that the issue is resolved as quickly as possible by the staff of the centre.

7. GUESSING Software: There is really no guessing software. If you see your time is almost running out, do the best you can to select the right guesses and ensure you select an option for every question. You might just guess right.

8. CALCULATOR DECIMAL: So we realized some more students complained that they could not find (dot) (Point) (Decimal) (.) on the calculator, for them to click. This means they could not solve questions like 0.00234 x 0.987. The solution to this is to use the (dot) (Point) (Decimal) (.) on the keyboard. This means you click on the number, then "TYPE" the dot.

9. We may UPDATE this number if there is any further solution to an experience we feel we should share so please come back later and reload this page from time to time to see if we have added any new thing on this number.

If you have any point you think we missed out, post it as a comment to inform others. We will monitor this thread to see if this publication needs to be updated with your point.

Goodluck!

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Over 200,000 UTME Results Released So Far - JAMB Boss

The Registrar and Chief Executive of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Professor 'Dibu Ojerinde has disclosed that over 200, 000 UTME results have been released so far.

According to him, over 68,000 results of candidates who participated in the examination on Saturday were released within 2 hours.

while over 100, 000 results were released on Monday within two hours after the conclusion of the examination on Monday.

He further revealed that the National Communication Commission (NCC) has been mandated to construct at least four CBT centres annually for JAMB. He said the first four were on and that the next four will soon be on.

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JAMB Adds 40 Marks for 2016 Candidates - Recheck and Share New Testimonies

So we just got word that JAMB has begun adding 40 + Marks to some candidates, who have already written their JAMB 2016 Exams.

Recheck your result for free.

Various testimonies have been pouring in on this website and we are happy to hear that.

Please feel free to let us know your own testimony. Let us know your previous score and your new score.

Also, please let us know when you wrote your exam so we know if it's general for everyone or just a particular set.

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UNILAG Best Grauating Student With 5.0 CGPA Receives N1.07M Monetary Award

It truly pays to be a first class student. This was Mr Daniel Ayodele Dada, the best graduating student of the University of Lagos in the 2014/15 session, who emerged with a CGPA of 5.00 on Tuesday went home with a monetary Award totaling 1.07 million Naira.

He won the Vice Chancellor's Prize of N100, 000, the Dean's Prize (Social Science) of N50, 000, and the HOD's Prize (Psychology) of N25, 000.

He also received the Tony O. Elumelu Prize of N250, 000, and University of Lagos Parents Forum Prize of N50, 000.

The University of Lagos Alumni Association Prize of N100 000, which is usually awarded to the best graduate each year was, this year, increased to N500, 000 following Dada's special achievement.

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JAMB May Actually Be Using An Anti-Guessing Software - Candidates Please Read This

I wish to inform all JAMB candidates that are yet to participate in the on-going UTME that what JAMB called anti-guessing software could be real after all.

Why do I say so? I am a victim of it. When my result was sent, I scored 176. This is not because I am dull but I think it has something to do with the so called anti- guessing software.

I think this is how it works; if you choose an answer, it will be saved and if you later change it, some marks will be deducted from your score.

So I will advise all candidates to select an answer once and never change it. If you want to guess, just guess once.

This is just my Observation based on my experience.

If you have noticed this too please comment and share your facts.

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NABTEB 2016/2017 May/June Registration Begins- See Steps To Apply Here

This is to inform all students that the 2016/2017 May/June NABTEB Registration is now on.
STEPS TO REGISTER

	1.	Download Entry Guide
	2.	Download Examination
	Structure(EA25)
	3.	Download TA60
	4.	Download TA61

1.	Make sure your passport is
	160px by 200px and size is
	less than 30kb.
2.	Click on the ‘Apply’ link.
3.	Fill in the PIN, and serial
	number gotten from the
	purchased scratch card.
4.	Fill the form displayed and
	submit.
5.	Write down your Candidate
	Number in a safe place.

1.	Do not use a card that has already
	been used for another candidate
2.	Do not enter an invalid e-mail
	address for result to be sent as
.	this will penalize you by deducting
	your card use

CLICK HERE TO START REGISTRATION

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JAMB Warns Candidates Against Coming To Exam Venue With Bags And Wrong E-slips

The joint Admission and Matriculation Board has warned candidates against coming to the examination hall with personal items other than their e-slips and Biros.

According to Dr. Beatrice Okorie, head of the Lagos annex of the board, the instruction was clearly stated on the candidates' e-slips, yet many of them still came to the hall with their bags and phones and had to be sent back to go and drop those items.

Also it was discovered that many candidates came to the venue with the wrong e-slip.

These set of candidates were sent away as well to go and bring the reprinted e-slip.

“Before the examination commenced, the candidates were supposed to re-print their e-registration slips because the first one does not contain their centre and examination numbers. That was why some who did not were told to go and re-print the correct one,” she said.

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JAMB Cancels Two Examination Centres, Relocates Candidates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cancelled two centres due to poor facilities.

This was disclosed by the the Coordinator, National Headquarters Annex of the board in Lagos, Dr Beatrice Okorie.

The centres are Huntview Technology Limited, No. 4, Ayanboye St., Anthony village and the New Ocean Comprehensive High School, Megida, Ayobo area, Lagos.

Candidates who are yet to sit for their examination in the affected centres are to note that JAMB has provided alternative centres for them.

For candidates whose centres were Huntview Technology Limited, No. 4, Ayanboye St., Anthony village the new venue is now Jkk building, ETC Nigeria Limited, 229, Ikorodu road, Ilupeju.

While those that were suppose to sit for the examination at New Ocean Comprehensive High School, Megida, Ayobo area, Lagos will now Island Computers College, 99, Meiran road, Otapo Bus-stop, Meiran, Lagos as their examination venue.

Affected candidates are advised to go to their new centres immediately.

Officers of the Nigerian Civil Defence Corps have been stationed at the cancelled centres to direct candidates to the new centres.

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