The start of the 2024 JAMB Direct Entry Registration has been announced by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB). This is a significant chance for those with degrees, diplomas, or A-level certificates who want to enroll in a university degree program. Many prospective university students, especially those who want to enroll at an advanced level, find this process to be crucial, thus it’s important to carefully review the requirements, registration procedure, and important dates.

Eligibility for Direct Entry in JAMB

To be qualified for Direct Entry, you need to fulfill certain academic requirements. Among them are:

• The completion of two sittings of the SSSC in a minimum of five (5) topics, with a minimum of two required subjects per program (course of study) at the Principal or Advanced level.
• Three additional credit passes in the SSCE are combined with two passes [in required topics for each (program) course of study] in the A’Level Examination given by IJMB, Cambridge, JUPEB, or Institute of Baccalaureate.
• Credit passes in three more courses at SSSC, NTC/NBC (mostly for education and technical programs), and two major subjects in the NCE
• A minimum of a credit grade meeting the necessary O-level standards for a National Innovation Diploma, University/National Diploma, or both. A special committee will verify all submitted Advanced Level Qualifications and any falsified results will result in legal action.

Acceptable Requirements for Enrollment

Keep in mind that during the registration procedure, only 13 qualifications or certificates will be considered. Among them are:

1. First degree
2. University diploma
3. Higher National Diploma
4. Ordinary National Diploma / National Diploma
5. Nigeria Certificate in Education
6. Interim Joint Matriculation Board A’ Level
7. Joint Universities Preliminary Examination Board A’ Level
8. NABTEB Advanced National Business Certificate
9. NABTEB Advanced National Technical Certificate
10. NABTEB GCE-A’ Level (2015 – 2021)
11. Higher Islamic Studies Certificate by NBAIS
12. International Baccalaureate
13. National Registered Nurse / National Registered Midwife

The JMB registration numbers with which the candidates obtained admission to the NCE, NID, Diploma, and previous degree programs must be provided.

It is forbidden to extend the registration period for candidates beyond the time allocated for both UTM and DE

CAVEAT: APPLICATIONS FOR UTME AND DE SHOULDN’T BE MADE AT THE SAME TIME. A candidate may upgrade their UTMe to DE at no cost if they apply through UTMe and then obtain DE qualification. Getting two application documents in the same year is, in fact, a punishable offense. Multiple or double registrations are subject to immediate cancellation and legal action.

How to Register for JAMB Direct Entry in 2024

2024 Direct Entry (DE) Application Sales:

• Start: Wednesday, 28 February 2024
• End: Thursday, 28 March 2024
• Location: Board’s State and Zonal Offices

Fees:

• UTME/DE JAMB Application Fee: N3,500
• Reading Text (2024 only): Free (QR Code)
• CBT Centre Registration Charge: N700
• CBT Centre Examination Service Charge: N1,500
• Bank Charges: N500
• CBT Mock-UTME Centre Charge: N1,500

Group Registration: Not allowed.

Registration Requirements:

1. Unique Mobile Phone Number: Required for registration; only usable by one candidate.
2. National Identification Number (NIN) Submission: Text “NIN” followed by 11-digit NIN to 55019 or 66019.
3. Profile Code: 10-character code received on the same phone number.
4. Phone Number Linking: Used for all communication related to 2024 and future applications.
5. Profile Code and e-PIN: Present these at any JAMB-accredited CBT Centre for registration.
6. Biometric and Photograph Capture: Mandatory for completing the application.
7. Self-Service Option: Available for computer-literate candidates at JAMB offices/PRCs.

Examination Eligibility:

• Only candidates with successful biometric verification.
• Biometric challenges must be resolved at JAMB National Headquarters, Abuja.

DE Candidate Information Requirements:

1. Previous school’s registration/matriculation number.
2. Subjects of qualification.
3. Awarding institution.
4. Institution attended.

Vital Direct Entry (DE) Registration and Admission Rules

DE Candidates with Completed Results:

• Must upload their A-level qualifications and O’level results at registration.
• Upload the DE Registration Template.

Verification of Uploaded Results:

• DE candidates’ results must be uploaded and verified on the JAMB platform (CAPS MAIL) for admission processing.

DE Candidates Awaiting Results:

• Those awaiting A-level results (UMS/UPER/NABТЕВ) must upload their Admission Letter and Registration Template at registration.

Cambridge Certificate Verification:

• For pre-2018 Cambridge certificates, visit Cambridge for verification.
• Verification may take up to 28 days; results will be forwarded to the Board and reflected in the candidate’s e-Facility profile.

Statement of Results Validity:

• Accepted for registration only within 3 years from the date of award.

UTME to DE Upgrade:

• Available for candidates whose DE results are pending at UTME registration.
• Candidates must have indicated awaiting A-level results at registration.
• Relevant details must be provided in the uploaded registration template.

Checking A’level Admission Status:

• Candidates should regularly check their e-facility profile.
• Status of A’level result verification will be indicated as “CLEARED” or “NOT CLEARED”.
• Reasons for non-clearance, such as discrepancies in name, grade, subject, etc., will be explicitly stated.

2024 JAMB DE Form Application for Foreign Countries

Registration Fee:

• $30 in the local currency of each of the nine foreign countries.

Registration Process:

• Download application documents from JAMB’s website.
• Complete and submit the documents with the fee at designated centers in the respective country, as indicated on the website.
• Registration and UTME were conducted in Abidjan, Accra, Addis Ababa, Beau, Cotonou, Jeddah, Johannesburg, London, and Berlin.
• Contact the Nigerian Embassy in each center for registration and examination guidance.

Aptitude Test for DE Candidates

• Introduction of an Aptitude Test for DE candidates starting from the 2024 Admission Year.
• Dates of the Aptitude Test will be communicated in due course.
• The test venue will be at any center in the candidate’s chosen examination town.

For more details, download the 2024 JAMB registration document.

Source: Myschoolgist