The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is responsible for conducting entrance examinations into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. As part of the admission process, JAMB compiles a merit list to determine the candidates who are offered admission into the various institutions. This article will explore this topic in-depth and provide clarity on the matter.
What is JAMB merit list?
The JAMB merit list is a list of candidates who have been offered admission into a tertiary institution based on their performance in the JAMB examination and other admission requirements. The merit list is compiled by JAMB in collaboration with the various institutions and is used to determine the candidates who are eligible for admission.
The JAMB merit list is usually based on the candidate’s JAMB score, post-UTME score (where applicable), and other admission requirements set by the institution. Candidates who meet the required cutoff mark and other admission requirements are considered for admission and included in the merit list.
The merit list is usually released by JAMB after the completion of the admission process, and candidates can check their admission status on the JAMB website or the website of the respective institutions.
How is the JAMB merit list compiled?
The JAMB merit list is compiled using a weighted system that takes into account the candidate’s JAMB score, post-UTME score (where applicable), and other admission requirements set by the institution. The JAMB score carries the most weight in the compilation of the merit list, followed by the post-UTME score and other admission requirements.
The JAMB score is calculated using the Universal Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) score, which is the candidate’s score in the JAMB examination. The post-UTME score is calculated using the score obtained by the candidate in the post-UTME examination, where applicable. Other admission requirements, such as the candidate’s O’level result and the quota system, are also considered in the compilation of the merit list.
After the compilation of the merit list, the candidates who meet the required cutoff mark and other admission requirements are offered admission into the various institutions.
What happens if a candidate is not on the merit list?
If a candidate is not on the merit list, it means that they have not been offered admission into the institution of their choice. However, candidates who are not on the merit list still have a chance of gaining admission through the supplementary admission list.
The supplementary admission list is a list of candidates who are offered admission after the release of the merit list. The supplementary admission list is usually released by the institutions and is based on the available admission spaces after the merit list has been released.
Candidates who are not on the merit list should not lose hope as they still have a chance of gaining admission through the supplementary admission list. They can also consider applying to other institutions that have not released their admission lists or applying for a change of course or institution.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the JAMB merit list is a list of candidates who have been offered admission into a tertiary institution based on their performance in the JAMB examination and other admission requirements. The merit list is compiled using a weighted system that takes into account the candidate’s JAMB score, post-UTME score (where applicable), and other admission requirements set by the institution. Candidates who are not on the merit list still have a chance of gaining admission through the supplementary admission list or applying to other institutions. Candidates should take the JAMB examination and admission process seriously and comply with all the requirements set by JAMB to ensure a smooth and successful process
