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Information is power. It makes things easier and really saves time. Many admission seekers in Nigeria are not aware that they can also gain admission through IJMB rather than investing all their hope in JAMB. This post is about IJMB Programme. So you will learn what IJMB is all about and how to use it to gain admission into 200 level in any university of your choice.
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IJMB Meaning
IJMB simply stands for Interim Joint Matriculation Board, established in 1975.
It is an Approved, Proven and Certified Advanced level programme moderated by Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) and having coordinating body in various tertiary institutions and different study centres nationwide.
The programme at the initial stage was designed to provide an opportunity for candidates who cannot gain admission to regular degree programmes in Northern Universities due to different reasons.
The entry qualification into the programme is purely Ordinary Level result (O’level) also, candidates awaiting result can also apply.
IJMB is Approved:
By the Federal Government and it has a platform for securing admission into higher institution in the country and abroad via direct entry admission.
IJMB is Guaranteed:
Yearly, about 20,000 applicants put in for the programme in which more than 70% fraction successfully secure admission with it into 200 level to their preferred institution & course.
IJMB is Certified:
By Nigeria University Commission (NUC) as an Advanced level examination that qualifies students into 200 level via Direct Entry.
How does it work?
Prospective candidates are required to select any THREE (3) A/L IJMB Subject Combination identified with their preferred course of study in the university be it Science, Art or Social Science Course.
Candidates would then be lectured for the stipulated period at their respective Study Centre and thereafter sit for the final examination.
On completion of the programme, successful candidates accordingly utilize their IJMB certificate to secure admission into 200 level in any Nigeria tertiary institution via Direct Entry.
Authenticity of the Programme
IJMB certificate is presently recognised and accepted in more than 80% of Nigeria federal, state and private Universities. Thus, prospective candidates can check (item 2.2) of JAMB BROCHURE to confirm its authenticity.
Programme Duration
The programme runs for a maximum period of one academic session (9 – 10 month) divided in two (2) semesters. Academic activities in all our centres begins every March and ends January. The examination is conducted every February.
Programme Eligibility
The programme is open to all interested candidates nationwide and any course can be offered be it Science, Art or Social Science.
How to Apply for IJMB
(i) Candidates are to pay the sum of Eight Thousand and five hundred Naira Only 15,500 plus the bank charges N250 (N15,750) either via DIRECT BANK DEPOSIT or via ONLINE PAYMENT WITH ATM CARD.
(ii) Consequent upon payment of the registration fee of N8,750.00 , candidates are expected to submit their Payment details online on the PAYMENT CONFIRMATION page for Validation.
(iii) Thereafter,Candidates will receive text notification of their phone number, once submitted Payment details has been Validated.
(iv) Candidates are then expected to log-in using their PAYMENT DETAILS, once validated by CLICKING THE REGISTRATION FORM button on the registration drop-down menu to be able to complete their registration.
IJMB Requirements
IJMB requirements and primary entry qualification is your ordinary level result. Before anyone can apply for IJMB, such must have completed his/her secondary school education and passed five subjects at credit level at not more than two sittings in the SSCE/GCE organized by WAEC, NECO, NABTEB and should include the major subjects of study.
However, candidates awaiting ordinary level result can also apply for the IJMB programme. Candidates who are rounding off secondary school can also apply for the programme.
Who can attend the Programme?
The programme can be attended by any interested and qualified candidates. By qualification, candidates must meet-up the basic requirements as stated Below.
Basic Requirements
The basic requirements for IJMB admission are stated below:
- O’Level Result (Max of 2 sittings)
- Four (8) Passport Photographs
- Birth Certificate
- Certificate of State of origin (Optional)
Important Notice!
- No JAMB/PUTME score is needed for Admission
- Awaiting Result Candidate too can Apply
- Automatic Admission without Screening
- A non-refundable form fee of ₦15, 500
How to Make Use of Your IJMB Result
To use your IJMB result to gain admission into 200 Level, you need to visit JAMB website or their nearest office to obtain D.E form (Direct Entry), fill them in correlation with your IJMB result, by then you have the opportunity to choose first and second choice university.
IJMB result does not expire, so candidate can use their result anytime needed.
IJMB Syllabus to Help Students to Study Ahead (PDF)
When you do not make any mistakes with your registration, IJMB Syllabus is added as a PDF to the information that will be sent to you.
Candidates are meant to download this IJMB syllabus in this file to start studying and to know what is expected from them at the end of the lectures.
IJMB Academic Calendar – 2024/2025 Session
The academic calendar starts by November every year and it ends by April for the registration of the following year. By March, while the registration is still going on, the lectures for the session will start, which is usually within the mid of March and early April.
The lectures will run through to December from that March/ April. For January the revision for the session will start. The examination can start from late January or early February, and the examination last for three weeks. By late April the same year the result will be released.
Are you interested in the IJMB Programme?
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Universities that Accept IJMB for 200 Level Admission
For many decades, Nigerian higher institutions have been admitting students with IJMB results into their undergraduate programmes. In this section, I will list the institutions (specifically, the federal, state and private universities) that presently accepts the IJMB A/Level certificate. This list is not exhaustive, and I hope to keep it updated. In this regard, you are encouraged to check your JAMB brochure for IJMB Acceptability in your school of choice (in case it is not stated below)
Below is a comprehensive list of universities that accept IJMB for 200 level admission.
Federal Universities Accepting IJMB for 200 level Admission
- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
- Ahmandu Bello University, Zaria
- Bayero University, Kano
- Federal University, Gashau
- Federal University Of Petroleum Resources, Effurun
- Fedéral University Of Technology, Akure
- Federal University Of Technology, Minna
- Federal University, Duste, Jigwa State
- Fedéral University, Dustin – Ma, Kastina
- Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State
- Federal University , Lafia, Nasarawa State
- Fedéral University, Lokoja, Kogi State
- Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa
- Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Ekit State
- Fedéral University, Wukari, Taraba State
- Federal University, Binin Kebbi.
- Federal University, Gusua.
- Modibbo Adama University Of Technology, Yola
- National Open University Of Nigeria
- Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka
- University Of Abuja, Gwagwalada
- University Of Agriculture, Abeokuta
- Univérsity Of Agriculture, Makurdi
- University Of Benin
- University Of Calabar
- Univérsity Of Ibadan
- University Of Ilorin
- University Of Jos
- Univérsity Of Maiduguri
- University Of Uyo
- Usmanu Danfodiyo University
- Salem University, Lokoja
- Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa
- Southwestern University, Oku Owa
- Tansian University, Umuya
- University Of Mkar, Mkar
- Veritas University
- Wellspring University, Evbuobanosa Edo State
- Wesley Univ. Of Science & Tech., Ondo
- Western Delta University, Oghara
- Wukari Jubilee University, Wukari
State Universities Accepting IJMB for 200 level Admission
- Abia State University, Uturu.
- Adamawa State University, Mubi
- Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba
- Akwa Ibom State University Of Technology, Uyo
- Anambra State University Of Science & Technolgy, Uli
- Bauchi State University, Gaudau
- Benue State University, Makurdi
- Bakar Abba Ibrahim University, Damaturu
- Cross River State University Of Science & Technology, Calabar
- Delta State University, Abraka
- Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
- Ekiti State University
- Enugu State University Of Science And Technology, Enugu
- Gombe State University, Gombe
- Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapia
- Ignatius Ajuru University Of Education, Rumuolumeni
- Imo State University,owerri
- Kaduna State University, Kaduna
- Kano University Of Science & Technology, Wudil
- Kebbi State University, Kebbi
- Kogi Stae University, Anyigba
- Kwara State University, Ilorin
- Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology, Ogbomoso
- Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos
- Nasarawa State University, Keffi
- Niger Delta University, Yenagoa
- Northwest University, Kano
- Ondo State University Of Science & Technology, Okitipupa
- Osun State Univer, Oshogbo
- Plateau State University, Bokkos
- River State University Of Science & Technology
- Sokoto State University, Sokoto
- Tai Solarin Univ. Of Education, Ijebu Ode
- Taraba State University, Jalingo
- Technical University, Ibadan
- Umaru Musa YarAdua University, Kastina
Private Universities Accepting IJMB for 200 level Admission
- Achievers University, Owo
- Adeleke University, Ede
- Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti,Ekiti State
- African University Science & Technology, Abuja
- Ajayi Crowther University, Ibadan
- Al Hikmah University, Ilorin
- American University Of Nigerian, Yola
- Babcock University, Ilishn Remo
- Baze University
- Bells University Of Technolgy, Otta
- Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
- Bingham University, New Karu
- Bowen University, Iwo
- Caleb University, Lagos
- Caritas University, Enugu
- CETEP City University, Lagos
- Covenant University, Ota
- Crawford University Igbesa
- Crescent University
- Elizade University, Ilara Mokin
- Evangel University, Akaeze ountain University, Osogbo
- Godfrey Okoye University, Ugwuomu Nike,Enugu State
- Gregory University, Uturu
- Igbinedion University Okada
- Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji Arakeji
- Kastina University, Kastina
- Landmark University, Omu – Aran
- Lead City University, Ibadan
- Madonna University, Okija
- Macpherson University, Seriki Sotaya, Ajebo
- Nigerian Turkish Nile University, Abuja
- Novena University, Ogume
- Obong University, Ipetumodu, Osun State
- Pan African University, Lagos
- Paul University Awka anambra State
- Redeemer’s Universiy, Mowe
- Renaissance University, Enugu
- Rhema University, Obeama Asa Rivers State
Note:
– Check your JAMB Brochure to verify/confirm IJMB acceptability in your school of choice (in case it is not listed above)
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