How to Gain Admission Into a University Without Writing JAMB

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Gaining admission through the JAMB examination can be a challenging and equally frustrating experience for many students in Nigeria. I wrote JAMB five (5) times, and I know the pain I had to go through those years trying to gain admission to study my dream course at the university. The truth is, if you’ve been …

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List of Universities That Do Not Write Post UTME Exam 2026

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Post Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination is a screening test conducted by tertiary institutions for prospective candidates. The Post UTME exam and JAMB performance is used to set the cut-off mark for various courses at the school. But not all universities in Nigeria conduct Post UTME exams, and I will be highlighting these schools in the …

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List of Universities That Conduct & Write Post UTME Exam 2026

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The Post UTME examination is a screening test conducted by many universities to evaluate prospective students seeking admission. This test is usually a computer-based test (CBT) comprising four (4) to five (5) subjects, depending on the format of the school. Some institutions may ask questions about your JAMB subject combination or aptitude test. For the …

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List of Federal & State Universities That Accept Low JAMB Scores

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) sets a minimum cut-off mark of 140 for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Getting a low JAMB score below 180 is a sad experience because you would not be qualified to apply to the most lucrative courses, like Medicine, Law, Pharmacy, Nursing, etc. Don’t lose hope just …

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Command Secondary School Boarding Requirements 2026

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Command Secondary Schools in Nigeria are renowned for their disciplined approach to academics, character-building, and excellence. Meeting the boarding requirements is essential for students seeking admission into these prestigious institutions. This article includes everything you need to know about the boarding process and the necessary preparations. Boarding Admission Requirements To secure a boarding spot at …

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UNN Departmental Cut Off Mark for All Courses 2025/2026

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The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) departmental cut-off mark combines your JAMB and Post UTME screening scores. To get admission admission for the course you’re applying to UNN, you must beat this cut-off mark or you would get admitted to another course. Let me know in the comment if you have any questions or need …

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DELSU Departmental Cut Off Mark for All Courses 2026

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The Delta State University (DELSU) departmental cut-off mark is a combination of JAMB and Post UTME scores with a 50:50 ratio, known as aggregate score. Scoring above the cut-off mark for the course you’re applying to study at DELSU is necessary to gain admission. If you don’t meet the required score, you can still go …

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How to Gain Admission to FUOYE & Admission Requirements 2026

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The Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) is among the top 10 universities with the most JAMB applicants in Nigeria. Students prefer FUOYE because the university does not conduct Post UTME exams, and the admission process is straightforward. Also, in terms of infrastructure, the school is among the best among Federal Universities. In this post, I …

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Art & Social Science Courses You Can Study With Low JAMB Score 2026

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Gaining admission to the university as an Art or Social Science student can be challenging due to the many students applying to these courses. Law, Mass Communication, Political Science, Banking and Finance, etc., comprise the list of competitive courses in the JAMB UTME. It is not surprising because it is believed these courses have a …

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